“2000’s Shawn Michaels would kill him” 34-year-old star throws hands on Shawn Michaels after being screwed in major title match; wrestling fans react

NXT Star shoves Shawn Michaels after being ruled out in the finish of the NXT Championship match last night.

“2000’s Shawn Michaels would kill him” 34-year-old star throws hands on Shawn Michaels after being screwed in major title match; wrestling fans react

Eddy Thorpe and Shawn Michaels (via WWE)

This week’s NXT featured a controversial ending to the NXT Championship match between Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe. Both competitors had their shoulders on the mat during the pinfall, leading to confusion over the winner. While it initially appeared that the 34-year-old had secured the victory, NXT GM Ava Raine ruled in favor of Williams, deciding to keep him as champion due to the inconclusive finish.

Raine’s decision enraged Thorpe, sparking chaos after NXT went off the air. Thorpe not only confronted The Rock‘s daughter but also shoved Shawn Michaels, who stepped in as a peacemaker. The blatant disrespect infuriated the WWE Hall of Famer, hinting at a potential clash between him and Thorpe. However, Williams intervened, delivering a devastating kick to the 34-year-old for his actions.

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This wasn’t the first time Thorpe found himself at odds with Michaels and Raine. A few weeks ago, Thorpe accidentally struck the NXT GM, sparking the ire of the former DX member and resulting in a heated backstage confrontation. However, this time, the situation has escalated far beyond control. It seems Michaels may be forced to make a tough decision regarding Thorpe’s future in NXT.

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Tensions are certainly running high in NXT at the moment. However, it is worth noting that Thorpe’s shoulders were up during the final moments of the match, leaving some room for dispute. WWE could potentially put him in another title match to address his claims against the NXT management. This time, though, Shawn Michaels could be appointed as the special guest referee to officiate the match.

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WWE Universe reacts over Eddy Thorpe shoving Shawn Michaels on NXT

The WWE Universe was left stunned by Eddy Thorpe’s antics on last night’s episode of NXT. Following the incident, fans flooded X with their reactions. Some pointed out that, had this happened in the 2000s, Shawn Michaels would have swiftly dealt with Thorpe’s misconduct. Others, however, called for Michaels to make an in-ring return in response to the controversy.

Eddy Thorpe and Shawn Michaels
Eddy Thorpe and Shawn Michaels (via WWE)

Additionally, fans called out Ava Raine, urging her to enlist the help of her Samoan brothers to restore order in NXT amid the ongoing chaos. From the wide spectrum of views, here are the top reactions of the fans on X:

Besides, there were also some fans who justified Thorpe’s actions. They declared him to be the winner of the match and the new champion. Fans called Raine and Michaels biased for Trick Williams during the decision. Overall, fans looked incredibly excited to see the potential future angle of this storyline on the Black and Silver brand.

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