Folks, the dream of Chase U is over, and Ridge Holland is the man who shut the school down. In a brutal main event on WWE NXT, Holland defeated Andre Chase to become the number one contender for the NXT Championship. But this wasn’t just any loss—it came with the stipulation that Chase U must disband, leaving Andre Chase, Thea Hail, Duke Hudson, and Riley Osbourne out in the cold.
Higher Education, Lower Morale
The match began with Holland already setting the tone for destruction, ripping up the ringside padding like he was prepping for a backyard wrestling DVD. Chase, ever the scrappy underdog, countered and took a leap into the student section (of course, Chase U would have one).
But the classroom chaos didn’t stop there. Holland tried to weaponize a chair, only for the referee to channel their inner hall monitor and confiscate it. Then came the chaos: Chase went for a low blow, Holland reversed it; Hail and Hudson dragged the referee out of the ring like they were trying to file a group extension on their final exam; and Hudson snapped, wailing on Holland like it was midterms.
Destruction: It’s on the Syllabus
Holland, proving why he’s the human wrecking ball of NXT, launched Hudson through the drywall of the NXT set, because just pinning someone isn’t dramatic enough. Riley Osbourne flew into the fray, taking everyone out with a high-risk dive, but he ultimately became Holland’s next victim, hurled onto exposed concrete like a misplaced freshman.
Despite Chase U’s best efforts to defend their honor (and, let’s face it, their brand), Holland had a pop quiz ready. A flying crossbody attempt from Chase was intercepted mid-air, and Holland’s Redeemer put an end to the match—and to Chase U itself.
The Aftermath: Heartbreak 101
The final scene of the night was gut-wrenching. Andre Chase, standing in the ring, stared out at his students—Hail, Hudson, and Osbourne—knowing this was the end. No big speeches, no rallying cry, just the quiet realization that Ridge Holland had shattered their dreams of glory.
Now, Holland moves on to face NXT Champion Trick Williams at NXT Deadline, but the real question is: what’s next for Chase U’s former members? Will they go their separate ways, or will one of them rise from the ashes of this devastating loss?