The 2300 Arena, formerly the battleground of ECW legends, erupted as the infamous “Man Beast” Rhyno made a thunderous WWE return during “NXT.” It all went down after wannabe General Manager Robert Stone decided to disrespect the Philly faithful, taunting the crowd and throwing a little too much shade on Philly’s wrestling legacy. Fresh from delivering NXT’s Deadline event announcement, General Manager Ava barely had time to take cover before Stone insulted the fans with lines like, “Your time has passed.” Bad move, Stone.
Stone’s jab at the legendary ECW days was enough to summon the beast. The arena went dark, a classic harbinger of danger in wrestling. And sure enough, when the lights came up, there stood Rhyno in all his glory, locked, loaded, and ready to strike. In an instant, he delivered his signature Gore, plowing Stone into the mat and sending fans into a frenzy.
The ECW energy didn’t stop there. Fellow ECW alum Bully Ray Dudley also made a guest appearance, teaming up with NXT Champion Trick Williams to take on Ridge Holland and Ethan Page. Meanwhile, former Cruiserweight Champion Nunzio clashed with North American Champion Tony D’Angelo, rounding out a night of nostalgia, grit, and iconic Philly fight spirit.
It’s safe to say that Robert Stone learned a valuable lesson in Philadelphia wrestling culture: don’t poke the bear, especially when it’s Rhyno-sized. With the Deadline event just around the corner, fans can bet that NXT’s return to Philly will be a night for the history books – complete with a fair share of Gores, Dudleys, and Philly-style grudges.