WWE NXT Live Coverage – December 3, 2024: NXT Tag Team Title #1 Contenders Battle Royal & Iron Survivor Last Chance Qualifiers
Welcome to Wrestling Inc.’s live coverage of WWE NXT for December 3, 2024, coming to you live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida!
Tonight, the race for the NXT Tag Team Championship intensifies, as Out The Mud, Gallus, Tyriek Igwe and Tyson DuPont, No Quarter Catch Crew, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, and The Family clash in a Number One Contenders Battle Royal. These teams have been embroiled in multiple backstage and ringside brawls over the past few weeks, each vying for a chance to challenge Nathan Frazer and Axiom at NXT Deadline.
Meanwhile, the Last Chance Qualifiers for the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge are on the line as Axiom, Cedric Alexander, Eddy Thorpe, and Lexis King compete for the final spots in Saturday’s big event. On the women’s side, Jaida Parker, Kelani Jordan, Cora Jade, and Wren Sinclair will fight for the remaining slot in the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge. Notably, Frazer, Wes Lee, Ethan Page, and Je’Von Evans have already secured their places in the Men’s Challenge, while Giulia, Zaria, Sol Ruca, and Stephanie Vaquer are already set for the Women’s match.
In other developments, Ridge Holland is set to challenge Trick Williams for the NXT Championship after defeating Andre Chase in a Number One Contender’s match on November 19. Williams and Holland will face off at NXT Deadline, but before that, they’ll meet with Eric Bischoff tonight following Bischoff’s surprising appearance last week. Plus, X-Pac will make a special appearance tonight to add more drama to the proceedings.
Let’s dive into tonight’s action!
Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Cora Jade vs. Wren Sinclair – Last Chance Qualifier Match for the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge
The action starts fast as Jaida Parker brawls with Cora Jade, while Kelani Jordan and Wren Sinclair face off. After a series of impressive moves, Jordan lands a missile dropkick on both Parker and Sinclair, while Jade trips Jordan, sending her crashing into the ring apron.
As the match progresses, Parker nails a double hip attack on Jade and Sinclair. The chaos continues, with multiple near-falls and big spots, including a springboard clothesline from Jordan. However, Lola Vice makes her surprise appearance, hitting a 305 on Sinclair, then pulling Parker out of the ring. This leads to Sinclair pinning Jade for the win.
After the match, Parker calls out Vice for a showdown at NXT Deadline. Ava intervenes, agreeing to a match between the two at the upcoming event.
Number One Contenders Battle Royal for NXT Tag Team Titles
The Family, Out The Mud, Gallus, No Quarter Catch Crew, and others battle it out in a chaotic Battle Royal for a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championship.
Yoshiki Inamura and Josh Briggs eliminate Luca Crusifino and Tavion Heights, while Tank Ledger and Hank Walker target Tyson DuPont, ultimately eliminating him. As the match narrows down, Lucien Price and Tyriek Igwe face off against Gallus‘ Mark and Wolfgang Coffey, with intense brawls and dramatic eliminations. No Quarter Catch Crew emerges victorious after Ledger eliminates Price, leaving only Ledger and Borne in the ring. Borne finally eliminates Ledger, securing the victory and the Number One Contender spot.
Winners: No Quarter Catch Crew
Eric Bischoff Meets With Trick Williams and Ridge Holland
Eric Bischoff enters the ring to hype up the NXT Championship showdown between Trick Williams and Ridge Holland. Bischoff compares Williams to the “revolution” of professional wrestling while calling Holland a throwback to old-school wrestlers. Tensions flare when Williams insults Holland, and the two exchange heated words, culminating in a brawl that spills into the announce desk. Holland delivers a Cradle DDT to Williams, laying the groundwork for their upcoming match at NXT Deadline.
Nikkita Lyons vs. Karmen Petrovic
Next up, Nikkita Lyons faces Karmen Petrovic in a hard-hitting match. After some back-and-forth action, Lyons hits Petrovic with a brutal roundhouse kick, but Petrovic fires back with a roundhouse and a Sling Blade. The two women continue to trade offense, but Lyons ultimately secures the win with a roundhouse kick to Petrovic, followed by a submission hold.
Winner: Nikkita Lyons
Izzi Dame vs. Gigi Dolin vs. Tatum Paxley
Izzi Dame takes on Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley in a triple-threat match. After some brutal exchanges, Dame pins Dolin following a Gigi Driver to secure the victory.
Winner: Izzi Dame
Axiom (w/ Nathan Frazer) vs. Cedric Alexander vs. Eddy Thorpe vs. Lexis King – Last Chance Qualifier for the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge
In a high-stakes Last Chance Qualifier for the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge, Axiom, Cedric Alexander, Eddy Thorpe, and Lexis King compete for the final spot. The match starts fast with all four competitors going all out. Axiom and Alexander exchange brutal chops, while Thorpe delivers a crossbody and King lands a hurricanrana.
After a series of near falls, Alexander pins Axiom after a Spanish Fly and King takes down Thorpe. The match concludes with Axiom pinning King to claim the final spot in the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge.
Winner: Axiom
Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to NXT Deadline! The road to the biggest matches continues tonight.