We hear from Pete Dunne, who says that whether Finn Balor wants to admit it or not, they are cut from the same cloth, but he built NXT UK while Finn Balor left. He says he is constantly compared to Finn, and says he is the real threat. He says that a match between him and Finn is inevitable, and when the time comes, Finn Balor will pass the torch, as history will speak better of him than Finn.
It is announced that Kyle O'Reilly has re-aggravated his jaw injury but is still cleared to compete.
Karrion Kross is next!
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Malcom Bivens, who claims that Tyler Rust is the future of NXT. Rust comes out of NXT General Manager William Regal's office and tells Bivens he has a match with Bronson Reed. Biven says that is not the road he would have gone, but nevertheless says that Tyler Rust is going to the top.
Karrion Kross quickly beats Ashante "Thee" Adonis. After the match, Karrion Kross puts Desmond Troy in the Kross Jacket as he and medical staff check on Adonis.
We see a video package for MSK (Wes Lee and Nash Carter).
We hear from Mercedes Martinez and Toni Storm. Mercedes says friendship means nothing, and she and Toni Storm tell Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter to enjoy their first round exit.
The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) beat Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) to advance in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Alexander Wolfe shows up on the stage, and he and Aichner and Barthel pose in solidarity.
In footage from earlier today, Tommaso Ciampa weighs in at 201 pounds and Timothy Thatcher weighs in at 225 pounds prior to their Fight Pit Match tonight. After General Manager William Regal wishes both men the best of luck, Ciampa offers to shake hands before getting shoved by Thatcher, and referees have to move in to ensure no further physicality.
General Manager William Regal and WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix usher in the very first women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Phoenix talks about the female Superstars who made history in NXT, then kicks off the tournament. Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter vs. Mercedes Martinez and Toni Storm is the first match of the first round.
Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter beat Mercedes Martinez and Toni Storm to advance in the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Backstage, Finn Balor meets with General Manager William Regal wanting a match with Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch before getting a match with Pete Dunne. Regal tells him he needs a partner, but Finn says he has only enemies. Regal responds by telling Finn Balor to keep his enemies closer.
Isaiah "Swerve" Scott is seen briefly giving Bronson Reed advice backstage.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell announces that Ashante "Thee" Adonis will not be able to compete in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic after being injured by Karrion Kross. Suddenly, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter show up, saying they have made history tonight and that they will win the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
We find out that Isaiah "Swerve" Scott told Bronson Reed not to get into his business backstage before wishing him luck.
Bronson Reed beats Tyler Rust. During the match, Io Shirai and Toni Storm are seen being separated by officials and referees backstage.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Finn Balor, who says that there are a few people who owe him favors and that it is time for a little chat.
Backstage, Finn Balor meets with The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) and asks Kyle O'Reilly if he is in to tag with him against Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. O'Reilly says he is in, and Finn says "See you next week."
Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) is in the ring. Santos Escobar says a real champion does what he wants when he wants, and that he is the champion of champions. He says a true champion does not have a curse to conquer or a glass jaw, or get injured before the first title defense. Escobar says he backs up every word that he has said and beaten everyone in his path, and even The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) tried to destroy his empire only to be sent packing. He then congratulates Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza on winning the first round of the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and getting closer to becoming true champions like him. Suddenly, The Lucha House Party shows up. They brawl with Mendoza and Wilde, and quickly power Metalik. As Escobar gloats, Curt Stallion shows up and makes the save for The Lucha House Party.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Drake Maverick and Killian Dain. Maverick says his year has been chaotic, but he is starting the new one with Killian Dain to win the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Dain congratulates Maverick on the promo, then smacks him on the back, inadvertently putting Maverick in pain.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Curt Stallion and The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) when Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) show up. Santos Escobar tells Stallion he will expose him for the rookie he is next week when the NXT Cruiserweight Championship is on the line.
Next week: Finn Balor and Kyle O'Reilly vs. Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch! MSK (Wes Lee and Nash Carter) vs. Drake Maverick and Killian Dain in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic! Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) vs. KUSHIDA and Leon Ruff in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic!
Timothy Thatcher beats Tommaso Ciampa in a Fight Pit Match with a stretch muffler after Ciampa's leg is trapped in a gap in the fight pit walls.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
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