It was modeled after the NWA Crockett Cup, which Dusty Rhodes himself helped create.
Many female wrestlers, such as Becky Lynch, have credited Dusty Rhodes for helping develop their characters and careers during their time in NXT.
While a men's tournament was held (won by Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin), a women's version was not officially conducted in the same timeframe. Format and Impact
The team of Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray (later known as Alba Fyre) secured the victory.