NXT Results for 4/27/10

NXT Results for 4/27/2010

The intensity of competition increased this week, as one winless NXT Rookie finally earned a much-needed victory, while another called out his own WWE Pro just two weeks before the next Pros’ Poll reveals the Rookie Rankings.

Wade Barrett & Chris Jericho def. Heath Slater & Christian
In recent weeks, Christian and Slater have gotten the upper hand over Jericho and Barrett again and again. Tonight, this tag team match gave "The Commonwealth Connection" an opportunity to get back at Captain Charisma and his exciting Rookie. That is exactly what happened on NXT, as Jericho connected with a Codebreaker on Slater for the second night in a row and picked up the win for his team.

Darren Young def. Michael Tarver
Darren Young continues to ride his hot streak that he has been on for the past few weeks. As for Michael Tarver, he continued to plummet with yet another loss. Tarver looked like he was going to finally win one, but a shocking assist from fellow Straight Edge Society member and recent rival Luke Gallows led to a victory for Young.

David Otunga won the Seal the Deal Challenge
This week’s NXT Rookies Challenge tested the competitors’ salesmanship skills. Each NXT Rookie entered the crowd and had 60 seconds each to sell as many WWE programs as possible to the WWE Universe. While some NXT Rookies, such as Wade Barrett, Michael Tarver and Daniel Bryan, refused to compete, the others gave it their all. David “A-List” Otunga enlisted the help of two young members of the WWE Universe to help him earn $315. For his efforts, Otunga earned the chance to face the WWE Pro of his choice on next week’s show. His pick? None other than his own WWE Pro, R-Truth, who he’s had a rocky relationship with lately. Based on his words, he has full confidence that he will defeat his Pro next week.

Skip Sheffield def. Daniel Bryan
Following up on winning the Rookies Challenge last week, NXT Rookie Skip Sheffield finally earned his first victory on NXT. The Cornfed Meathead faced fellow NXT Rookie Daniel Bryan when Bryan’s WWE Pro, The Miz, declared he was unable to compete due to the injuries he suffered from Big Show’s knockout punch the night before on Raw. Sheffield countered Bryan’s impressive offensive efforts and submission holds with a dominating defense, quickly unleashing his Over the Shoulder Boulder Holder finisher on the much-smaller Bryan. Finally, Sheffield’s WWE Pro, William Regal, gave him an approving glare after the match, while The Miz remained frustrated with his NXT Rookie, Bryan.