Wade Barrett def. Justin Gabriel (/w Matt Hardy) and David “A-List” Otunga For their last in-ring attempt to impress the WWE Pros, the final three NXT Rookies faced off in a Triple Threat Match as their WWE Pros watched from ringside. When Justin Gabriel landed an extraordinary 450 Splash on David “A-List” Otunga, Wade Barrett capitalized and pulled Gabriel from the ring and pinned Otunga himself, eliminating him from the match. After an intense, physical battle, Gabriel hit another perfectly-timed 450 Splash, but Barrett quickly countered and pinned Gabriel for the victory.
Justin Gabriel is eliminated After the five eliminated NXT Rookies told the WWE Universe who they thought should win WWE NXT, the first Pros' Poll of the night was revealed. Despite his impressive showing during the Triple Threat Match, NXT Rookie Justin Gabriel was eliminated from the competition as the result of the Pros’ Poll. David “A-List” Otunga and Wade Barrett are the final two NXT Rookies!
The Winner of NXT being selected by the pros final poll Wade Barrett
After an awesome show in Rio Rancho, NM-right out of the ABQ (Albuquerque)-I mingle with the fans and take a few polls to see who they like and who they don't. Thanks for your enthusiasm guys and gals, you were truly awesome on that night.
Matt Hardy was suspended without pay The night started with major news coming in the form of another letter from Mr. McMahon that Drew McIntyre hand-delivered to SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long. As Long read McMahon’s words out loud, it was revealed that Matt Hardy was suspended without pay for his reckless actions at Over the Limit.
After Long read the letter, McIntyre issued his own ominous words: “If you turn a blind eye to my misfortunes one more time, I guarantee you, the next letter you receive from me will be informing you of your termination as General Manager.”
Furious at the news, Matt Hardy entered the arena, itching to get his hands on McIntyre. Despite Hardy’s best efforts to get a piece of the Scottish Superstar, WWE officials restrained and prevented him from approaching the ring.
As I stand in the middle of the BCR Dome, I thank all of the great people that have supported me through my amazing professional career.. And more recently, helped me break 100,000 followers on Twitter. I also update everyone on the new Hardy Show website that is close to going up. Thanks for sticking with me thru thick and thin, Matthew Moore Hardy.
