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WWE NXT #441
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- Tails Azimuth
WWE Orlando Showdown: Thrills Abound at Capitol Wrestling Center
February 3, 2021 - Orlando, Florida - The WWE Performance Center played host to a thrilling TV-show, featuring six matches that left the packed crowd on the edge of their seats. In this report for Zohash.com, I'll break down each contest and highlight the key takeaways.
Match 1: Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Semi-Final - Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez vs. Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Carter
The opening bout saw two formidable teams clash in a high-energy affair. The winners, Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez, proved their tag-team chops by besting Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter in 13:01. The victors will move on to the next round, where they'll face stiff competition.
Match 2: Singles - Austin Theory vs. Leon Ruff
Austin Theory's lightning-quick strikes and quickness proved too much for Leon Ruff, as he dispatched his opponent in just 6:16. This dominant victory cements Theory's status as a rising star within the WWE ranks.
Match 3: Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Quarter-Final - Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde & Raul Mendoza) vs. The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik & Lince Dorado)
In this quarter-final matchup, Legado del Fantasma's technical prowess and cunning teamwork allowed them to outmaneuver The Lucha House Party in 10:16. This victory secures the duo a spot in the next round.
Match 4: Singles - Toni Storm vs. Jessi Kamea
A brutal encounter ensued when Toni Storm faced off against Jessi Kamea. Storm's power and aggression proved too much for Kamea, as she dispatched her opponent in just 1:21. This swift victory demonstrates Storm's growing strength within the WWE women's division.
Match 5: WWE Cruiserweight Title - Santos Escobar vs. Curt Stallion
The evening's main event saw Santos Escobar successfully defend his WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Curt Stallion, prevailing in a thrilling contest that lasted 13:23. Escobar's championship reign continues, but Stallion proved himself to be a formidable challenger.
Match 6: Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Quarter-Final - Timothy Thatcher & Tommaso Ciampa vs. The Undisputed ERA (Adam Cole & Roderick Strong)
The night's finale pitted two top-tier tag-teams against each other, with Timothy Thatcher and Tommaso Ciampa ultimately emerging victorious in 17:05. This win propels the duo into the next round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
As this event concludes, it's clear that WWE has once again presented an exciting card that showcased a mix of established stars and up-and-coming talent. The momentum builds for future shows, with storylines and rivalries taking shape across multiple divisions. For Zohash.com, I'm Sid Lowe, and I'll be back with more wrestling insights and analysis in the days to come.
Card Details
- Date: 03 Feb 2021
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Capitol Wrestling Center (WWE Performance Center)
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 03 Feb 2021
Matches
Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez defeat Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter in a Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic 2021 Semi Final Match
Match Time: 13:01Austin Theory defeat Leon Ruff in a Singles Match
Match Time: 06:16Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza) defeat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) in a Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic 2021 Quarter Final Match
Match Time: 10:16Toni Storm defeat Jessi Kamea in a Singles Match
Match Time: 01:21Santos Escobar
(C)defeat Curt Stallion in a WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Match Time: 13:23Timothy Thatcher and Tommaso Ciampa defeat The Undisputed ERA (Adam Cole and Roderick Strong) in a Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic 2021 Quarter Final Match
Match Time: 17:05