Home / Results / NXT / May 16, 2012

1. Johnny Curtis def. Percy Watson.

2. Great Khali & Ezekiel Jackson def. Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks when Khali pinned Reks.

3. Kaitlyn def. Maxine via submission.

4. Tyson Kidd def. Michael McGillicutty & Derrick Bateman, getting Bateman to tap out.

 

 

1. Percy Watson vs. Johnny Curtis.

One thing that is apparent is the subplot from the last three weeks has been mysteriously discarded. When we left you last week, "newly appointed security agents" Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks were hauling Watson away for questioning. In fact, there are no backstage segments on this week's show, continuing a trend that started with last Friday's loaded Smackdown card. I'll admit I missed the lone one on Monday, but enough digression. Also, Matt Striker has the night off.

Watson & Curtis have met a few times in the past, so familiarity is going to be an issue here. All it takes, then, is one mistake, and Curtis is the one who cashes in, hitting a Falcon Arrow (which Josh Mathews doesn't call as such) for the pin. Winner: Johnny Curtis.

2. Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks vs. Great Khali & Ezekiel Jackson.

Zeke has been on a losing streak of late, so maybe a visit to NXT might be a cure for what ails him. Shoot, considering that Reks & Hawkins were on Superstars recently, this match may fit there just as easily. Jackson took the heat, as clearly, his role has been redefined as a JTTS on Smackdown & Superstars. Hot tag to Khali. Whatever advantage Reks & Hawkins had dissipates. Jackson clears out Hawkins with a mini-Pounce, perhaps a sign of things to come. Khali with the Punjabi Plunge, and falls right into the cover. Winners: Great Khali & Ezekiel Jackson.

3. Kaitlyn vs. Maxine.

Max has changed outfits this week. Gone are the fishnet stockings, replaced by long plastic pants to match her top. Unfortunately, the change in wardrobe also may have changed her luck for the worst. She attempted a couple of submissions, perhaps too early, and that enabled Kait to come back with one of her own. Kait hit a full nelson slam, then switched up and used her legs for a variant on a seated full nelson. Maxine has no choice but to tap. Winner: Kaitlyn.

4. Michael McGillicutty vs. Derrick Bateman vs. Tyson Kidd.

Best match of the night, easily. Air traffic control should've been on full alert, as all three were flying here, there, and everywhere. McGillicutty paid tribute to his late father, Curt "Mr. Perfect" Hennig, and hit the Perfectplex for 2. Kidd, using Bateman as a lever, knocked McGillicutty off the top rope late, then applied the sharpshooter. Seeing Bateman work toward the ropes, Kidd switched up and applied the Dungeon Lock. Bateman tapped before McGillicutty could break it up. Winner: Tyson Kidd.