Now that Amsterdam Black & Ricochet are teaming in the Dusty Classic, it’s even more interesting to look at what the NXT tag team is doing on Raw and Smackdown Live while the tournament is going on.
March 4, 2019 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder def. Amsterdam Black & Ricochet {WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Match}
Black & Ricochet were disqualified at 3:30 (shown) when Bobby Roode & Chad Gable attacked the champions. It seemed like they were holding back here, knowing that the match would be short and have a crap finish. The bright side is that the NXT guys are part of an actual storyline now, so there’s that I suppose. After the match, Black & Ricochet brawl with Gable & Roode. **
March 5, 2019 – Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Amsterdam Black & Ricochet def. Cesaro & Sheamus
Ricochet pinned Cesaro after a Black Mass and 630 senton in 3:40. These matches just get eaten alive by commercials. This was another CliffsNotes version of a Black/Ricochet match, and I’m really hoping that they get to shine more in front of the main roster audience at Fastlane this weekend. After the match, Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura run out to attack the NXT guys, but the Hardy Boyz make the save. **