It is announced that Charlotte Flair will defend the NXT Women's Championship against Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley in a Triple Threat Match at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. As for tonight, Flair will have to team up with a partner of her choosing against the team of Shirai and Ripley.
Backstage, Kurt Angle - who is the referee for Timothy Thatcher vs. Matt Riddle in a Fight Pit Match tonight - gives instructions to Thatcher.
It is revealed that Atlas tapped out to KUSHIDA's arm bar as the referee counted Drake Maverick's pinfall in the previous match.
Johnny Gargano and Candace LeRae show up. Gargano says his way is not about getting rid of people; it is about making NXT better, and says people who are deserving of opportunities should get them. Gargano then announces that tonight is the first-ever Johnny Gargano Invitiational, and for the first time ever, a young Superstar will get the honor of getting in the ring with him. That Superstar is Adrian Alanis.
Johnny Gargano quickly beats Adrian Alanis with the Garga-No Escape. After the match, Mia Yim and Keith Lee mock Gargano and LeRae on the video screen, then are delivered a box with exactly one slice of pizza by Tegan Nox. Mia Yim and Keith Lee then make it clear that they are ready to make Gargano pay.
Backstage, Drake Maverick is being interviewed about the controversy behind his win when KUSHIDA shows up and tells him to go out there and win the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. Maverick tells KUSHIDA that when he wins the title, he will have the first shot.
We hear from Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel). Barthel states that they have officially taken over the NXT tag team division, and Aichner says that the titles are not coming off their shoulders. He calls Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch are a disgrace to their countries and the ring. Barthel says that they now dictate the pace and set the rules, and that their era begins now.
Raquel Gonzalez beats Shotzi Blackheart. During the match, Dakota Kai tries to break Shotzi's miniature tank, but Tegan Nox stops her and stays in Shotzi's corner for the rest of the match. Later on in the match, Candice LeRae shows up and confronts Tegan Nox, distracting the referee and allowing Dakota Kai to get involved, giving Raquel the win.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says that Damian Priest is not going about living forever in a very smart away, and that he will kneel at his altar before he buries him. It is then announced that Damian Priest will face Finn Balor at NXT TakeOver: In Your House.
Charlotte Flair's tag team partner is revealed to be Chelsea Green.
Charlotte Flair and Chelsea Green beat Rhea Ripley and Io Shirai after Charlotte uses the ropes for leverage.
Backstage, Johnny Gargano states that he and Candace LeRae are the only power couple in NXT and that he cannot wait to take the North American title from Keith Lee. Candace tells Mia Yim she will see her next week, and tells Tegan Nox that she should be ashamed of herself.
Backstage, Kurt Angle gives instructions to Matt Riddle concerning his Fight Pit Match against Timothy Thatcher tonight.
We see a negotiation between Adam Cole and General Manager William Regal. Adam Cole demands that The Undisputed Era be given a fair shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships, and that Velveteen Dream never steps foot in his business ever again. Regal states that Velveteen Dream deserves another shot at the NXT Championship and that it will happen at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. When Cole states that Dream wants the spotlight on, Regal says that is also true of Cole. Cole takes exception to this, stating that The Undisputed Era has made Regal look very good over the years. He then demands that Velveteen Dream never gets another shot at the NXT title again for as long as he is champion after he wins. Regal agrees to this for NXT TakeOver: In Your House, and says he will find a location that will put a spotlight on both men's talents.
We see a vignette for Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, where both men meet at a pub concerning their recent hot streak and propose that they take the NXT Tag Team Championships from Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel).
Tommaso Ciampa quickly beats Leon Ruff while Scarlett watches from ringside. After the match, Karrion Kross appears on the video screen and agrees that Ciampa is special, and promises that at NXT TakeOver: In Your House, he will make him feel something he has never felt in his life.
Next week: Drake Maverick vs. El Hijo del Fantasma to determine a new NXT Cruiserweight Champion! Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae!
Timothy Thatcher beats Matt Riddle in a Fight Pit Match with a rear naked choke. Kurt Angle is the special guest referee for the match. During the match, Riddle kicks Thatcher so hard in the face that it bloodies his mouth and knocks out a few teeth. Despite blood dripping out of his mouth, Thatcher is still cleared to fight.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
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