WWE's Ilja Dragunov delivers a huge performance and defeats Carmelo Hayes to become the new NXT [...]
The anticpated rematch between NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov took place at tonight's NXT, and the two superstars delivered a true match-of-the-year candidate when all was said and done. Dragunov came out of the gate strong, putting Hayes on his heels, but eventually, the A-Champ would get some momentum. Both stars pushed each other to the limit, and they seemed to have an answer for each other's biggest moves.
Dragunov hit a senton on Hayes and then knocked the Champ down to the mat, following it up with a knee strike to the head. More chops followed and then yet another big boot, but Hayes got to his feet and delivered some strikes. Hayes then caught a back elbow from Dragunov though and was knocked back down to the mat.— WWE October 1, 2023 Dragunov had Hayes against the ropes and delivered some sharp chops to the back of the Champ, and then hit a series of punches to the Champ's chest.
Hayes stomped on Dragunov repeatedly and then went for a kick, but his foot was caught. Dragon hit knee strikes and then hit a huge knee strike. Dragunov then hit a powerbomb and fell to the mat, while Hayes rolled to the other side of the ring. Hayes then went for a move but Dragunov countered and lifted the Champ up, slamming him into the turnbuckle. Dragunov went up again and then hit the coast to coast before going for the pin, but Hayes kicked out.
Dragunov went back up yet again and hit the H-Bomb, but Hayes kicked out of the cover attempt. Dragunov was bleeding a bit from his forehead at this point, but he was on his feet. Hayes hit the superkick and went for the cover but Dragunov kicked out, and both stars were clearly at their limits. The two fought on the apron and hit each other with punches to the head. Then Hayes hit a Cutter from the ring apron and slammed Dragunov onto the floor.
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