NXT’s mini-tour concluded Saturday night in Albany, New York and the crowd in attendance couldn’t wait for the future WWE main roster superstars to give them a show they’d never forget. Kassius Ohno kicked the night off in a big way when he defeated Patrick Clark to prove once more that it isn’t all about body fat, because ability has a hell of a lot to do with it as well.
. @KassiusOhno at #NXTAlbany pic.twitter.com/8IV3xG0YxX
— AJ Abbas (@TheAJUniverse) February 12, 2017
Clark is such a good sport for taking Ohno's boot to his face so much. #NXTAlbany
— Steph (@stephoodoll) February 12, 2017
Mandy Rose and Daria Berenato had the chance to perform in front of the packed crowd and turned a lot of heads in the process. Although they might be suffering from the stigma of being discovered by WWE via a reality television show, they are using their opportunities in the ring to change public perception of themselves in a real way.
Aww, Mandy won by being a naughty cheater. Boooo. (They were both fantastic, looking forward to seeing more of Daria.) 😉 #NXTAlbany
— Steph (@stephoodoll) February 12, 2017
Aleister Black and Andrade “Cien” Almas (both guys who had better names before WWE changed them) had a great match last night. Black ended up going over to remind fans that it won’t be long until his name is spoken in conversations about #1 contender’s for NXT’s top prize.
Pretty dope match between @WWEAleister & @AndradeCienWWE #NXTAlbany pic.twitter.com/xgQskzfhoU
— Headlocked Comics – NEXT: WrestleCon (@HeadlockedComic) February 12, 2017
Asuka made her way down to the ring to defend her NXT Women’s Championship in a triple threat match against Ember Moon and Nikki Cross.
#NXTAlbany pic.twitter.com/3xDPjvgvXg
— Nation Network (@NationPod) February 12, 2017
.@NikkiCrossWWE is next level. #NXTAlbany pic.twitter.com/juGGelywK7
— Headlocked Comics – NEXT: WrestleCon (@HeadlockedComic) February 12, 2017
These women tore the house down and even executed a “tower of doom” spot in the process. We love this move and also the fact that NXT is booking these women in matches like this that really highlight their ability.
@WWEEmberMoon @WWEAsuka @NikkiCrossWWE #NXTAlbany pic.twitter.com/vV1JnbKcEY
— Agent Crusher (@agentcrusher) February 12, 2017
The main event saw Shinsuke Nakamura team up with Team DIY to take on Bobby Roode and the Authors of Pain once again in a tag match. The match came to an end when Shinsuke Nakamura hit the Kinshasha to secure a victory for his team, and to borrow a phrase, “it was glorious.”
@ShinsukeN #Kinshasa!!!!#NXTAlbany pic.twitter.com/q1168Dwuin
— Viking, Cømpleated Raider (@VikingMTG27) February 12, 2017
There were also plenty more tweets that we couldn’t find a place to put in the article above, but since you’re the best readers in the whole wide world we’ll supply them for you in the space below.
Lovely old lady ringside at #NXTAlbany giving out roses got a hug from Oney Lorkin. Very sweet.
— Alex Mihailoff (@TruthAM) February 12, 2017
When @HikaruLightning is enjoying #NXTAlbany and I'm stuck here watching Titanic for the millionth time. (AND #SAnitY IS THERE!!)
— lily (@undisputedlily) February 12, 2017
Mandy Rose being from NY makes me want to move to Australia. #NXTAlbany
— Alex Calderon (@GoldenStarAlex) February 12, 2017
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