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Roderick Strong defeats Dexter Lumis

Roderick Strong defeats Dexter Lumis

Roderick Strong defeats Dexter Lumis: NXT May 20

Result: Roderick Strong defeats Dexter Lumis

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Match

The match got off to a slow start, but Lumis eventually got a scoop slam and a leg drop. After Lumis sent Strong into the corner, he surprised Roddy with a bulldog. When action spilled to the outside, Strong sent Lumis into the steps and then slammed him on the apron as NXT went to commercial.

When NXT returned from commercial, Strong held Lumis in a few submissions. Lumis just stared at him. It was unnerving. After the Olympic Slam, Strong got a near fall. Lumis evaded a second Olympic Slam and surprised Strong with a Lou Thesz press.

After Roderick Strong hit Lumis with a million strikes, Lumis hit a spine buster to put Roddy down. Strong surprised Lumis with a roll up for the victory.

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Match Ratings

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  1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
  2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
  3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
  4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
  5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
  6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent
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