The 2021 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic finalists still are in the running for 2022. Both MSK and Grizzled Young Veterans advanced to the next round of the annual tournament on the January 25 episode of WWE NXT 2.0.
MSK was the first to advance, as they defeated Jacket Time in the opening match. After the hard-fought battle, the four fighters exchanged a moment of respect post-battle.
You love to see it.#WWENXT #DustyClassic @IkemenJiro_wwe @KUSHIDA_0904 @WesLee_WWE @NashCarterWWE pic.twitter.com/FqGhYobaWx
— WWE (@WWE) January 26, 2022
The same could not be said for the GYV as they defeated Andre Chase and his “student” Bodhi Hayward. GYV got the W against Chase U and before a newly aligned Von Wagner and Robert Stone attacked the studious duo all in an effort to add insult to injury.
#GYV is moving on! Is this @ZackGibson01 & @JamesDrake_GYT's year?#WWENXT #DustyClassic pic.twitter.com/LgLcjEPatD
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 26, 2022
Moving forward, Grizzled Young Veterans will face the Creed Brothers in the semi-finals, while MSK will face Edris Enofe and Malik Blade. The victors of these bouts will square off at WWE NXT Vengeance Day on February 15.
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