14 Ups & 0 Downs From Last Night's WWE NXT (Oct 16)
5. Do Call It A Comeback
Taynara hasn't really captivated from underneath in her role as over-confident jobber thus far, but she was at least bland enough to ensure that returning hero Tegan Nox took all of the shine in a hugely cathartic return clash.
Like Shawn Michaels clinging to his back at SummerSlam 2002, the knee braces on both of Tegan Nox's legs will serve as both target and tacit weakness during what will hopefully be a permanent return, with a sense of panic in her sell here doing much for Taynara's middling moveset.
Nox came through of course, taking the very important first step back with several almighty leaps forward. A senton in the corner and diving crossbody tested the wheels before the 'Girl With The Shiniest Wizard' proved as much with a face-kicking finale.
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