In the main event of Saturday night’s WWE NXT Deadline 2023 pay-per-view event, “The Mad Dragon” Ilja Dragunov successfully defeated Baron Corbin to retain his NXT World Championship.
In a back-and-forth battle, Dragunov picked up the win after hitting Corbin with the Torpedo Moscow.
Following the match, Iron Survivor Challenge winner Trick Williams came out on the entrance stage, as he will be the next challenger for the reigning champion.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
Burn The Ships@baroncorbinwwe has arrived to #NXTDeadline! pic.twitter.com/TJM1zRCCEN
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
🐉🐉🐉@UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR is ready for our Main Event of #NXTDeadline! pic.twitter.com/AebZjjIkNG
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
This match is PHYSICAL 👊#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/IiTr73ybah
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
.@baroncorbinwwe almost had the champ 😳#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/yibRbeDGB1
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
This was PERSONAL for @UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR and he is letting @baroncorbinwwe know 😱#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/vDglub1Tj1
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
This was PERSONAL for @UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR and he is letting @baroncorbinwwe know 😱#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/vDglub1Tj1
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
Soon.@_trickwilliams has his sights firmly set on @UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR… 👀#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/xXUvgnxLZt
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023
An incredibly gutsy performance by @UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR and he remains your #WWENXT Champion 😤#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/YH9VmRgHJW
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 10, 2023
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“The Mad Dragon” Ilja Dragunov Retains NXT World Championship Against Baron Corbin at NXT Deadline 2023
In a thrilling main event at the WWE NXT Deadline 2023 pay-per-view event, Ilja Dragunov successfully defended his NXT World Championship against Baron Corbin. The match showcased the incredible athleticism and determination of both competitors, but it was Dragunov who emerged victorious after hitting Corbin with his signature move, the Torpedo Moscow.
The match was a back-and-forth battle, with both Dragunov and Corbin delivering hard-hitting moves and high-flying maneuvers. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as they witnessed the intense action unfold in the ring. Dragunov’s resilience and fighting spirit were on full display as he fought off Corbin’s relentless attacks.
Following the match, Trick Williams, the winner of the Iron Survivor Challenge, made his presence known as he came out on the entrance stage. Williams will be the next challenger for Dragunov’s NXT World Championship, setting the stage for an exciting future showdown between the two competitors.
The highlights from the match showcased the physicality and intensity of the encounter. From Corbin’s powerful entrance to Dragunov’s impressive display of strength and agility, fans were treated to a spectacle that will be remembered for years to come.
The victory solidifies Dragunov’s reign as the NXT World Champion and cements his status as one of the top competitors in the NXT roster. His win against Corbin proves that he is a force to be reckoned with and that he is ready to take on all challengers.
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As the NXT World Championship scene continues to heat up, all eyes will be on Dragunov and Williams as they prepare for their highly anticipated showdown. The NXT Universe eagerly awaits the next chapter in this captivating rivalry, and it promises to deliver another epic encounter inside the squared circle.