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WWF Report: Bakersfield Showstopper

Date: September 29, 2023

Location: Mechanics Bank Arena, Bakersfield, California, USA

Attendance: 4,954 (sell-out crowd)

Broadcast: Live on WWE Network and various television platforms worldwide

As the sun set over the Golden State, the packed Mechanics Bank Arena was electric with anticipation. The World Wrestling Entertainment juggernaut rolled into town, delivering a premium live event that will be remembered for weeks to come.

Match 1: Baron Corbin vs. Bron Breakker (Singles Match)

The evening kicked off with a clash of titans as the dominant Baron Corbin took on the up-and-coming Bron Breakker. Corbin's cunning and experience proved too much for the young challenger, as he emerged victorious in a well-contested 9:33 encounter.

Match 2: Trick Williams vs. Dominik Mysterio (WWE NXT North American Title Match)

The action shifted to the championship scene when Trick Williams put his WWE NXT North American title on the line against the high-flying Dominik Mysterio. In a thrilling contest, Williams' technical prowess and cunning secured the win, retaining his gold in an impressive 12:02 bout.

Match 3: The D'Angelo Family (Channing Lorenzo & Tony D'Angelo) vs. Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo / Out of the Mud (Bronco Nima & Lucien Price) / The Creed Brothers (Brutus Creed & Julius Creed) (WWE NXT Tag Team Title Fatal Four Way Match)

The tag team division was on full display as four teams clashed in a thrilling WWE NXT Tag Team title match. In the end, it was the seasoned D'Angelo Family that emerged victorious, claiming the gold and sending shockwaves through the tag team ranks with an impressive 12:05 effort.

Match 4: Noam Dar vs. Butch (WWE NXT UK Heritage Cup Title Match)

The evening's most intriguing contest saw Scottish sensation Noam Dar put his WWE NXT UK Heritage Cup title on the line against the rugged Butch. In a hard-hitting, back-and-forth affair, Dar's cunning and technical prowess proved decisive, allowing him to retain his title in an absorbing 15:53 encounter.

Match 5: Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE NXT Title Match)

The main event of the evening saw the reigning WWE NXT champion, Ilja Dragunov, defend against the challenger Carmelo Hayes. In a brutal and intense contest, Dragunov's power and experience ultimately proved too much for Hayes, as he successfully retained his title in an exhilarating 17:47 bout.

Match 6: Becky Lynch vs. Tiffany Stratton (WWE NXT Women's Title Extreme Rules Match)

The evening concluded with a thrilling WWE NXT Women's title clash between the champion Becky Lynch and her challenger Tiffany Stratton. In a wild and unpredictable affair, Lynch's cunning and determination secured the win in an electrifying 20:19 match that left the packed arena on its feet.

As the curtain closed on another unforgettable night of professional wrestling, one thing is certain – the WWE's loyal fan base has been treated to a premium live event that will be remembered for weeks to come. The question on everyone's mind now? What's next for these talented competitors as they continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of sports entertainment?

— Henry Winter, WWF Correspondent


Card Details

  • Date: 29 Sep 2023
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Mechanics Bank Arena
  • Attendance: 4954
  • Type: Premium Live Event
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 29 Sep 2023

Matches

  1. Baron Corbin defeat Bron Breakker in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:33

  2. Trick Williams(C) defeat Dominik Mysterio in a WWE NXT North American Title Match

  3. The D'Angelo Family (Channing Lorenzo and Tony D'Angelo)(C) defeat Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo, Out The Mud (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) and The Creed Brothers (Brutus Creed and Julius Creed) in a WWE NXT Tag Team Title Fatal Four Way Match
    Match Time: 12:05

  4. Noam Dar(C) defeat Butch in a WWE NXT UK Heritage Cup Title Match
    Match Time: 15:53

  5. Ilja Dragunov(C) defeat Carmelo Hayes in a WWE NXT Title Match

  6. Becky Lynch(C) defeat Tiffany Stratton in a WWE NXT Women's Title Extreme Rules Match
    Match Time: 20:19