After a week off, The Two Dudes (Ryan and Denton) are back to break down their highs and lows of the last WWE Premium Live Event of the year: NXT Deadline. What did they like from the event? What were some misses? Did this event set up future stories in NXT? What's next for our winners and losers?

CM Punk showed up in Connecticut and had a face to face with Shawn Michaels. What was the point of this back and forth? Did it serve a purpose? Was there any chance Punk would actually sign with the NXT brand?

The Dudes break down Dominik Mysterio losing the North American Championship to Dragon Lee and why it made no sense. What purpose did it serve having him drop the belt? What's next for Dirty Dom?

Trick Williams won the second annual Iron Survivor Challenge, coming back at the end to score 3 quick pin falls to win the match. He now gets an NXT Championship match at New Years Evil.

Blair Davenport earned a Women's NXT Championship match against Lyra Valkyria with her impressive showing in the Women's Iron Survivor Challenge.

Carmelo Hayes beat Lexis King in a match that was all for clout for Lexis King? He just wanted the PLE Spotlight? Is Carmelo Hayes the attacker of Trick Williams?

Ilja Dragunov retained the NXT Championship over Baron Corbin in a hard hitting match-up in the main event. What is next for Baron Corbin?
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