Tonight’s WWE NXT At the Evil New Year’s main event, Finn Balor defeated Kyle O’Reilly for the NXT Title.
The brutal match lasted a little over 17 minutes, with no commercial breaks, and saw Balor broken open and bleeding from his head by the end. Balor worked on O’Reilly’s jaw for most of the match, while O’Reilly worked on his arm. Medics also checked O’Reilly during and after the game.
WWE just announced that both contestants were taken to a local hospital after New Year’s Evil went off the air. It has been noted that O’Reilly is getting x-rays of his jaw while Balor has his arm checked.
BREAKING: After that grueling main event, both @FinnBalor & @KORcombat are on their way to the hospital. Kyle has his jaw X-rayed and Finn has his arm checked. #NXTNYE, ”WWE announced.
Balor seemed fine after the game, while O’Reilly sold the jaw injury. We will keep you informed of all developments.
Below are some shots from tonight’s main event at the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando:
BREAKING: After that grueling main event, both @FinnBalor & @KORcombat are on their way to the hospital. Kyle has his jaw X-rayed and Finn has his arm checked. #NXTNYE
– WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 7, 2021
We watch The Prin? E. Are you?@FinnBalor defends his #NXTChampionship against @KORcombat RIGHT NOW @Confessions! #NXTNYE pic.twitter.com/hlZAcRmFhl
– WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
.@KORcombat could shred some pretty sick air ?? solo with the #NXTChampionship. Just say it … #NXTNYE pic.twitter.com/YWp1AW9ZEc
– WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 7, 2021
We can safely say that we have never seen anything like ???????? before. #NXTNYE #NXTChampionship @FinnBalor @KORcombat pic.twitter.com/sXy0O49cbB
– WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 7, 2021
It all adds up @FinnBalor vs. @KORCombat for the #NXTTitle Bee #NXTNYE!
This spectacular event concludes with what is sure to be one again #WWENXT classic encounter! pic.twitter.com/FWxHhURxH3
– WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
.@FinnBalor said he would hurt @KORcombat. #NXTNYE #NXTChampionship pic.twitter.com/299uKBgaL6
– WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
.@KORcombat gives EVERYTHING he has to beat @FinnBalor and win the #NXTChampionship! #NXTNYE pic.twitter.com/r2mFL71HbY
– WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 7, 2021
There is no stop in it @KORcombat. #NXTNYE #NXTChampionship @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/kb9xsAmeUy
– WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 7, 2021
‘You want to be champion here #WWENXT? THIS is what you have to endure yourself! “- @StuBennett @FinnBalor vs. @KORCombat for the #NXTChampionship is as INCREDIBLE and HARD-HITTING as ever!#NXTNYE pic.twitter.com/KeuHy6gmCa
– WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
With @KORcombat have no choice but to tap, @FinnBalor retains the #NXTChampionship. #NXTNYE #And yet pic.twitter.com/ynBKuRUpdp
– WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021
You always will be # Undisputed to us, @KORcombat. ??#NXTNYE #NXTChampionship @FinnBalor @RTLnews @RTLnews @roderickstrong pic.twitter.com/cKMUWzz3f2
– WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 7, 2021
Does he have your attention now?
? #And yet #NXTNYE #NXTChampionship @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/lMyzOltoXm
– WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2021