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Last night's edition of WWE NXT took place live from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. Below are the full results:

Opening segment:

The show opens with a recap of last week including the tag match between Justin Gabriel & Matt Hardy and Skip Sheffield & William Regal, the beatdown Wade Barrett gave Daniel Bryan and the rematch between Darren Young and David Otunga. Cue the WWE NXT opening. Eight rookies - one dream.

The pyros go off and we're live from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.

Tag Team Match
R-Truth & David Otunga vs. The Miz & Daniel Bryan

Pre-match:

R-Truth's music hits and he raps his way out to ringside with his rookie, David Otunga, following behind him. They cut to the announce table where Michael Cole and Josh Mathews say the competition is wide open. They send it over to Matt Striker backstage. Striker welcomes the audience to Week 3 of WWE NXT, saying the rookies are vying for votes from pros but pros cannot vote for their own rookies. Striker says while some may be future superstars in WWE, others sadly may never be heard from again.

R-Truth grabs the mic and asks Seattle, Washington WHATS UP? The Miz's music hits and he comes out with the US Championship belt and the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship belt with his rookie - Daniel Bryan. The Miz gets on the mic and tells Daniel he has a little "pep talk" for him. He says right now on NXT he is 0-2 and he hasn't proved anything to anyone. The Miz says as you saw last night on WWE Raw last night - he was jumped. He tells Daniel if he is the weak link in this match, he'll personally make sure he never achieves his goal of becoming a WWE Superstar and he'll have him thrown off of NXT. Get it? Got it? Good.

The start:

The bell rings and we're underway with R-Truth and Daniel Bryan starting things out. Bryan tries to shake R-Truth's hand but it doesn't happen. They lockup and go for the opening control. Truth applies a headlock on Daniel and goes off the ropes with a shoulder block. He connects on a clothesline and a quick one count.

Mid-match notes:

R-Truth tags in Otunga and they hit a double shoulder block on Bryan. Otunga gets a quick cover. Otunga makes another tag and R-Truth works on Daniel. Daniel Bryan fights back with an uppercut but Truth sends him off the ropes and hits a clothesline. R-Truth tosses Bryan outside, The Miz follows. Otunga works with R-Truth for a suicide dive to the outside onto both of their opponents.

-Commercial Break-

Back from the break Bryan Daniel has R-Truth in a submission hold. We're shown footage from the break where The Miz shouts instructions at Daniel and took over the match. Daniel has a cross-face on R-Truth in the middle of the ring. Truth gets to his feet and backs Daniel down with elbows. Daniel counters and tags The Miz in.

The Miz comes in and stomps away at R-Truth. Front facelock applied by The Miz on R-Truth. Otunga wants in as R-Truth gets to his feet. The hold is still applied but not for long and R-Truth throws him off. R-Truth goes for the tag but The Miz blocks. Truth counters and gets a quick two count. The Miz hits a clothesline on R-Truth. He gets on top and hits some right hands.

The Miz works on R-Truth in the ropes. Miz goes off the ropes but Truth moves. Miz gets tied up in the second rope. Truth goes to his corner and reaches for Otunga. He can't make it as Miz pulls him back. Finally R-Truth makes it.

Otunga comes into the ring and hits some clotheslines on The Miz. He whips Miz into the turnbuckles and hits a big slam followed by a two count. Bryan Daniel breaks up the pin. The Miz counters and throws Otunga off the ropes. Daniel tags himself in and hits a missile dropkick off the top rope onto Otunga.

Bryan hits several kicks to the upperbody of Otunga. Otunga tries to counter but Bryan applies a leg lock submission hold. The Miz tags himself in, breaking Daniel Bryan's hold. The Miz smacks Daniel and he retaliates - they go at it.

The finish:

With the referee trying to contain Daniel Bryan, R-Truth comes in and hits a dropkick on The Miz. Otunga hits his finisher then pins The Miz for the three count and the win.

Winners - R-Truth & David Otunga

After the match The Miz berates Daniel Bryan on the outside. He tells him he will have him out of NXT and to "go away". Daniel delivers an intimidating kick to The Miz and points at him. Daniel is upset as he heads to the back. The Miz looks on from the bottom of the ramp.

A video from "earlier today" is shown where Heath Slater talks about Carlito spitting apple in his face last week. Slater says last week he wasn't ready. He says that's not cool to him and he said if he had an apple, he'd hit Carlito right in between the eyes with it. Carlito better watch out because Heath Slater is about to blow his mind. Heath Slater, Christian's rookie, faces Carlito next.

-Commercial Break-

Did You Know - WWE NXT was watched by more people than College Baketball on both ESPN and ESPN 2?

Matt Striker interviews The Miz backstage asking if he let Daniel Bryan down. The Miz says he is the US Champ and Tag Team Champion. He says tag team means two people - where was The Miz? Bryan Daniel interrupts and says every partner he's ever had has carried him. The Miz talks about how talented he is but Daniel tells The Miz if he's so talented how come he is the one that lost tonight? Daniel shoves Miz and walks off.

They cut to Michael Cole and Josh Mathews. Cole says Daniel Bryan better step off because The Miz is how Daniel is going to get a WWE contract.

We cut to an informational "get to know" piece on rookie Justin Gabriel.

Backstage, Matt Hardy talks to his rookie Justin Gabriel where Hardy is talking up Gabriel's victory against William Regal from last week. Gabriel says he has a great teacher. Hardy says to follow his plan the exact plan this week. Chris Jericho comes in and interrupts with Wade Barrett. Jericho tells Gabriel he did a good job last week but Barrett is better. Jericho says he is the best at what he does and Barrett is his prospect. Barrett talks about destroying Daniel Bryan in three minutes last night. He asks what he thinks is going to happen to him tonight. Matt Hardy says my guy is going to beat your guy tonight - do you understand what I'm saying to you right now? Jericho says they'll see them out there.

Singles Match - "Rookie" vs. "Pro"
Heath Slater w/Christian vs. Carlito w/Michael Tarver

Pre-match:

Carlito comes out with a mic. Heath Slater - did I get that right? He says Slater should be honored he spat in his face last week. Carlito says Slater should be asking, no begging him to spit in his face again. Carlito drops the mic and gets in the ring. He bites an apple and throws it out of the ring. When he spits, Slater ducks and starts pounding away. The bell hasn't rang yet as Carlito counters. Referee Charles Robinson separates them.

-Commercial Break-

The start:

Back from the break, Carlito has Slater in an arm submission hold on the mat. Carlito backs Slater into the turnbuckles but Slater pushes him off. Slater pushes Carlito off again and throws him over the top rope. Carlito gets in the ring and kicks Slater after they square off. He fights Slater into the corner and whips him into the corner. Slater fights back but Carlito takes him down to the mat with a big boot. Carlito gets a two count on Slater.

Mid-match notes:

Carlito thinks he's thrown Slater out of the ring but he's only on the apron. Carlito goes after him but Slater counters. Carlito talks trash to Christian after yet another counter. Carlito applies a knee to the back of Slater in a submission hold on the mat. Slater gets on his feet and backs Carlito down.

Carlito counters and backs Slater into the corner. Carlito goes for offense but Heath Slater moves. Slaters lands a big clothesline and another. Face plant suplex from Slater onto Carlito for a two count. Slater goes off the ropes but walks into a spinebuster from Carlito. Slater is on the mat.

Carlito went for his apple but Christian has it on the outside. Christian passes it to Michael Tarver. Carlito tells Christian to watch what he's going to do to his rookie but Slater gets a two count and another near fall.

The finish:

Slater goes for a clothesline but Carlito ducks. Carlito tries to pin Slater but Slater rolls through and catches him for the pinfall.

Winner - Heath Slater

After the match, Slater celebrates in the ring with Christian. Carlito cannot believe what just happened. Slater gets out of the ring and is very excited for his victory.

They roll a "get to know" video of NXT Rookie Darren Young.

Backstage, CM Punk is talking about Darren Young with Luke Gallows and Serena. Young asks Punk why he can't live his life how he wants to live it. He says he respects his straight edge lifestyle. Punk says the choice has to be his but straight edge can make anyone a winner. Punk says to Young he can do things his way and see how that turns out for him. The Straight Edge Society walk off as Darren Young appears frustrated.

Justin Gabriel vs. Wade Barrett is up next.

-Commercial Break-

Raw Rebound - They roll the stuff between Batista and John Cena from Raw last night where Batista declares he is the biggest star in WWE and should be the name and face of the company. They also roll highlights of John Cena's gauntlet match from last night.

They cut to live shots of the night skyline of Seattle. Michael Cole and Josh Mathews run down the Wrestlemania XXVI card.

Singles Match - "Rookie" vs. "Rookie"
Wade Barrett w/World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho vs. Justin Gabriel w/Matt Hardy

Pre-match:

Barrett is out to Chris Jericho's music and Jericho walks in front of him with the World Heavyweight Championship belt. It's announced Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel segment with special guest Edge will return on this week's edition of WWE Smackdown.

The crowd pops when Matt Hardy's music hits as Justin Gabriel is introduced. Gabriel is sporing a Matt Hardy t-shirt to ringside. Hardy shouts instructions to Gabriel before the bell rings.

-Commercial Break-

The start:

Wade Barrett starts with right hands and sends Gabriel off the ropes. Gabriel counters with a leg sweep takedown and a quick cover.

Mid-match notes:

Barrett uses his power to battle Gabriel in the corner. Chris Jericho is shouting at commentary, saying Barrett's domination is his influence. Barrett works on the apron, applying a facelock on Gabriel. He applies a submission hold on Gabriel in the middle of the ring. Gabriel counters with some kicks. Barrett sends him off the ropes and Gabriel counters to get a cover for a two count.

Gabriel jumps on Barrett's back from the apron, Barrett catches him but Gabriel still gets a two count. Backbreaker suplex from Barrett on Gabriel for a two count. Matt Hardy bangs the mat as Barrett hits a scoop slam on Gabriel. Another slam as Barrett works on his back.

The finish:

Barrett sets Gabriel on the top rope. Gabriel rights back with right hands and elbow shots. He pushes Barrett off the top rope. Justin Gabriel hits the 450 splash out of nowhere and pins Wade Barrett for the three count.

Winner - Justin Gabriel

After the match as Matt Hardy and Gabriel are celebrating Chris Jericho gets in the ring and throws Hardy out then hits the Code Breaker on Gabriel. He applies the Walls of Jericho on Gabriel as Barrett looks on in the ring. Jericho releases the hold and holds up Barrett's hand to end the show.

Source: Wrestling News World