Cameron Grimes beats Duke Hudson in a no-holds-barred match after hitting Hudson with a Cave-In through a chair when Hudson tries to cut Grimes' hair. After the match, Grimes removes Hudson's wig and headgear to reveal that he is bald.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade. Cora Jade says he may have unfinished business with Dakota Kai, and she is excited to be medically cleared again. Dakota shows up and says that Raquel Gonzalez finds someone talented, she latches on and has them do all the dirty work. Cora, not interested in Dakota's advice, calls Dakota "mom" and says that when she wins tonight, she will be one step closer to taking the NXT Women's title.
We hear from Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen, who head to a country concert with Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter and have some fun together.
Grayson Waller heads to the ring. Waller states a wise man once said that you can never fail if you bet on yourself, and says he nearly had a tear in his eye last week. He says that wise man overstayed his welcome as he spoke to the fans, and that he did what he said he would do last week. We see Instagram footage of what happened after Grayson Waller attacked Johnny Gargano last week, then Waller says he cemented himself as "The NXT Superstar" before spending his weekend partying with celebrities while the fans complained about him online. He then shows off of tweets, including one from Wade Barrett, then tells Barrett he could not care less what he thinks about him because it is not 2010 before bragging to Vic Joseph about beating up his best friend while he did nothing about it. He tells Vic Joseph to remember that, as it shows what kind of friend he is, then says he does need any of the fans and that all he needs to rise to the top is himself.
MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) and Matt Riddle are in action tonight.
We hear from Malcolm Bivens, who says that Diamond Mine is about big money matches, and that it does not get bigger than Roderick Strong vs. Bron Breakker. He says that he cannot wait to see Strong put Breakker in his place. Strong says that tonight, Diamond Mine will divide and conquer.
It's time for Lashing Out With Lash Legend. Tonight's guests are Jacket Time (KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro). Suddenly, the woman with the pillow and the eye cover walks by, then we see a brief video of Jacket Time in slow motion, then Jacket Time mention their secret to looking good: Style Strong. On the subject of Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake), KUSHIDA says that they attacked him and Ikemen Jiro, then he and Jiro say that this week, they will strike back.
Ivy Nile beats Amari Miller by submission.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Xyon Quinn, who says "Game on" to Elektra Lopez after seeing the game she plays. Suddenly, Robert Stone shows up after Quinn leaves, and says that he is sick and tired of being disrespected and that he will be taken seriously. Von Wagner then suddenly shows up and says that he smashed one person last week and that it will continue, and that anyone who has a problem with it can say it to his face.
We hear from Joe Gacy and Harland. Joe Gacy tells Harland that it is time, and not to be afraid of who he is.
Matt Riddle looks through MSK's (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) bag and finds one Airpod, a baseball bat, a traffic cone and John Cena's United States Championship. He says that these things are weighing down their lives and that they must clear their minds to become tag team champions again. When MSK ask how they can do that, Riddle pulls a scooter out of the bag and says that to find what you are looking for, you must sometimes dig deep. MSK also find two more scooters in the bag, then they ride off.
Westside Gunn is seen in the front row before the next match.
Harland quickly beats Guru Raaj. After the match, Joe Gacy asks Harland if he feels better. Harland shakes his head no, then slams Guru Raaj's head into the mat before Joe Gacy stops him while multiple referees tell Harland to stop.
Backstage, LA Knight says that Grayson Waller only thinks he is special for his actions from last week, then tells someone to tell Waller that he is looking for him.
Mandy Rose guests on commentary for the next match after a brief encounter with Cora Jade at ringside.
Backstage, Joe Gacy and Harland are being escorted out down a stairway. Harland grabs a man - who happens to be The Brian Kendrick - and throws him down the stairs, and everyone else has to check on him.
Cora Jade beats Dakota Kai with a schoolkid pin after the referee takes Dakota Kai's shovel away from her. After the match, Dakota Kai attacks Cora Jade and grabs the shovel, but Raquel Gonzalez shows up and chases after Dakota Kai. Suddenly, Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin show up, and Mandy Rose attacks Cora from behind.
Backstage, Grayson Waller is met by Tiffany Stratton, who tells her that her dad says he is a terrible person. Io Shirai also shows up and gives Grayson Waller an earful, then leaves.
Outside of the arena, multiple referees are holding back Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai.
Westside Gunn is seen in the front row before the next match.
Tony D'Angelo beats Andre Chase. After the match, D'Angelo quotes Tony Bennett, saying he has the world on a string, and that since he got here, he has backed up everything he said he would do. As he says that he made good on smacking Pete Dunne in his mouth, Dunne shows up. Dunne says that D'Angelo likes to talk for someone without a track records, then gets in the ring and threatens to beat him up. D'Angelo stops Dunne by making fun of his face before showing him his mouthguard. Dunne says he is here to fight, not to talk, but D'Angelo says he has business to attend to and that they can settle things next week. He pretends to leave, but when he goes for the cheap shot, Dunne breaks his fingers. When D'Angelo goes for Dunne's mouthpiece, Dunne gets to it first, smashes the display case with his boot, then puts the mouthguard on.
Backstage, Grayson Waller meets with Bron Breakker, who tells him to leave the locker room, as he is no longer welcome there. Grayson Waller says real stars have their own locker room and leaves.
The Brian Kendrick - who was choke slammed by Harland earlier - is checked on in the trainer's room.
Boa beats Edris Enofe.
We hear from Raquel Gonzalez, who says that while she sees their friendship as a positive, she needs to end Dakota Kai. She then says it will end like it started: in a street fight.
Backstage, Grayson Waller leaves in LA Knight's sports car (with Tiffany Stratton, whose dad hates Waller), then it is revealed that Knight has been attacked.
Jacket Time (KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro) beats Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) following the distraction from The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed).
Backstage, Malcolm Bivens and Roderick Strong are met by Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams, who wish Strong luck. Bivens tells Carmelo is the one needing luck. Meanwhile, Trick finds a picture of himself and Dexter Lumis drawn by Lumis himself.
It is announced that Cora Jade has reinjured her shoulder, that LA Knight has suffered multiple injuries and that The Brian Kendrick is already at the hospital.
Bron Breakker beats Roderick Strong. After the match, Tommaso Ciampa shows up and hits Breakker with Willow's Bell on the NXT Championship. Afterwards, Ciampa tells Breakker that while he won the battle at WarGames, the NXT Championship is the war.
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