Shayna Baszler vs. Shotzi Blackheart

NXT January 22

Baszler taunted Blackheart early and nearly put her in an arm bar in the first 30 seconds of the match. The two competitors took turns dumping each other over the top rope. Blackheart hit a step up knee and a DDT, a step up enziguri, and a sliced bread on the ring apron. As Blackheart jumped from the top rope, Baszler locked in the Kurobuta Clutch for the submission victory.

Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

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