Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Boa and Dante Chen after Boa inadvertently stomps Chen in the gut.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley. Fallon says Lash Legend has the size and power to succeed, but she cannot get past the fact that she is loud and annoying. Briggs and Jensen both agree that they also cannot stand the rest of Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Jakara Jackson). Fallon admits they have style and that they should take a page out of their book, which Brooks and Jensen have a laugh about before Fallon points out that it is nearly Halloween, then says that Lash may be able to talk a good game, but she had better be ready to saddle up. Brooks and Jensen tell Fallon that they have her back, then Fallon says it is time to get the win.
Fallon Henley beats Lash Legend after Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen stop Noam Dar and Oro Mensah from getting involved in the match.
Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice beat Dani Palmer and Kelani Jordan.
Kelly Kincaid interviews Javier Bernal. Bernal says that tonight, a different side of him should be expected on both the outside and the inside. He says he has a "tortilla sized" chip on his shoulder after not getting a spot on Stand & Deliver or Battleground, and now Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo wants to accuse him of snitching on Tony D'Angelo. Bernal says that he is no rat and that the evolution of Javier Bernal is destined for greatness.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon. Valentina says they are happy to have returned as a team on SmackDown, they are now back home in NXT. Yulisa says they respect Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend, but they have been together for a long time and they are ready for them tonight.
Javier Bernal beast Boa after grabbing the tights before hitting a leaping Flatliner.
Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon beat Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Boa. Boa says he has been injured for a year and that it was hard to watch from the sidelines, but he will show everyone who he is. He says that Eddy Thorpe is a great warrior, but Thorpe will find out he is no match for him.
In memory of Bushwhacker Butch Miller, 1944 - 2023.
Dante Chen beats Boa. (The match is Boa's first since his match against Solo Sikoa in January 2022 due to a knee injury that put him out of action in a year.) During the match, Ava Raine shows up to look briefly at the match, then leaves.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kelly Kincaid interviews Oro Mensah, who says that NXT is like a shark tank and everyone is trying to get noticed and break out. He says he has had ups and down, but he is feeling good right now. He says Joe Gacy is like a monster in many ways, but he will show that he is not afraid.
Sol Ruca and Dani Palmer beat Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson.
At the start of the show, MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) talks about how they debuted in last year's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and won the whole thing, then they head to the ring for the next match after Nash Carter stops Wes Lee from touching the Dusty Cup.
MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) beat Jacket Time (KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro) to advance in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Backstage, Zoey Stark talks with Io Shirai about her debut last year, but says she will not be able to compete in the women's Dusty Classic due to her injury and tells Shirai to find a new partner. Tiffany Stratton shows up and makes fun of what Zoey Stark is wearing, saying she got it off the clearance rack, then says Shirai will have time to find a new partner once she beats her tonight.
We hear from Cameron Grimes, who says that everyone will so who the bigger, tougher man is between him and Tony D'Angelo. He says he will drop D'Angelo off in Little Italy on the way to the North American Championship.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are seen entering the arena with tonight's musical guest OllieJayy.
Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza, Elektra Lopez) head to the ring. Escobar says that ever since Bron Breakker showed up, everyone has mocked him for his family and "his poor math skills" only to tell him how special he is and how big of a star he is right now and will become after they wrestle him. Escobar says he is a realist from the start because of his father, then says he and Bron Breakker come from similar upbringings and that Breakker's family does not impress him. Escobar then says he despises Bron Breakker for how fast he got her and how quickly he got his opportunities as well as for winning the NXT Championship before him. Suddenly, Bron Breakker shows up and says Escobar is a great Superstar who happens to be so insecure that he needs a group, then says his family taught him to handle business and tells Escobar to issue the challenge so he can accept it. Escobar tells Breakker he has a huge target on his back for someone who is alone and that things will be done on his time, and that when he is ready, Breakker will know. Legado del Fantasma then leave. Suddenly, Raul Mendoza and Joaquin Wilde got a cheap shot, but Bron Breakker outsmarts and outpowers them.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Boa and Solo Sikoa.
Solo Sikoa beats Boa in a no-disqualification match after splashing Boa through a table.
We hear from Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) who says that their name stands for success. Walter then says his name is in honor of his grandfather, who introduced him to pro wrestling. He says it is time to leave the past behind and guide Imperium into the future with his own identity. Marcel Barthel says it is time for a new age, and Fabian Aichner says that it will be lead by Walter. Walter then announces that his name is now Gunther.
Duke Hudson beats Guru Raaj. After the match, Dante Chen shows up and says he will give Duke Hudson the respect Hudson did not give him last week, then says "Here I come" and runs at him, starting a brawl that referees have to stop. Hudson hits Chen with a chop block before running away.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Persia Pirotta and Indi Hartwell. Both of them are focused on their match and being champions, and Kay Lee Ray shows up and says there is a lot to being champion and that tonight, they will stake their claims to gold.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza, Elektra Lopez). Wilde says Bron Breakker needs to find out what happens when one disrespects them, and Escobar says Bron Brakker made a big mistake and that Wilde and Mendoza will make him pay. Escobar says Bron Breakker will be facing them two-on-one unless he can find a friend, which is unlikely, and Elektra Lopez mentions Breakker saying he is the first to enter and last to leave. Escobar then says they will have to stay just a little bit longer.
Kay Lee Ray, Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta beat Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) in a six-woman tag team match after Kay Lee Ray chases Mandy Rose to the back with her baseball bat.
We hear from Malik Blade and Edris Enofe. Enofe says that if they go all the way in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, they will ask out Mandy Rose, saying that nobody gave them a chance in the tournament. Enofe then says that Malik can ask out Mandy while he asks out Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne. Malik mentions Enofe's Instagram, saying it can be a bad influence, and Enofe goes on to say it could be "toxic."
In backstage footage from earlier today, Cora Jade tries to persuade Raquel Gonzalez into teaming with her for the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, but Raquel says she cannot trust her. Cora Jade then tries to hit Raquel Gonzalez with a cheap shot, but Raquel sees it coming and blocks it before telling Cora not to push her.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beat Andre Chase and Bodhi Hayward to advance in the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, Von Wagner shows up and attacks Bodhi Hayward and Andre Chase while Robert Stone watches from the ring apron. Robert Stone then hands Von Wagner a suit jacket, which he puts on. Stone then says that Von Wagner has been reinstated and is under new management.
We hear from Grayson Waller, who says that LA Knight thought he had him dead to right, but his star is brighter than ever and that he has a new insurance policy. He then says he is waiting for Knight, but Sanga will be waiting for him first.
It is announced that Odyssey Jones has underwent surgery for a ruptured patella and that he will be out until at least this fall.
Io Shirai beats Tiffany Stratton.
We hear from Malcolm Bivens, who says Gunther's name should be "DUMBASS" and that this is the beginning of the end for Imperium (Gunther, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) when The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) win the Dusty Cup and Roderick Strong chops him down. He then says Ivy Nile will stretch Gunther from "here to [his] mother's house" before challenging Imperium to a six-man tag match. The Creed Brothers call Imperium "European pretty boys" and say that they will take them down whenever we want. Roderick Strong says that nobody is better than Diamond Mine.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams introduce OllieJayy, who performs "Make 'Em Fall" in the ring.
We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says that Cameron Grimes' chirping stops when he busts his face open and that he will have a date with the North American Championship.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton complains to her father about her match on the phone when she meets Wendy Chu, who says everyone loses to Io Shirai. Stratton responds by smacking the drink out of her hand.
Cameron Grimes beats Tony D'Angelo to earn a shot at the NXT North American Championship after Pete Dunne shows up and smashes D'Angelo's hand with a cricket bat.
Backstage, as Bron Breakker says that Santos Escobar is a numbers guy, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) show up and confront Breakker. Tommaso Ciampa shows up and stands alongside Bron Brakker, and Legado del Fantasma run away.
Bron Breakker heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Breakker thanks Tommaso Ciampa, calling him an unbelievable athlete, a great performer and an outstanding human being. He also says that Ciampa congratulated him and told him it was his time before paying respect to his father Rick Steiner, who was in the crowd. He says he has big shoes to fill, but he is ready for this because there are no days off and he is ready to perform for the fans like everyone else. Bron Breakker says that if anyone wants to challenge him, he is already ready while they are getting ready. He then says he will prove why he earned the championship each and every week. Before he can leave, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) show up for the next match.
Santos Escobar beats Xyon Quinn and leaves with Elektra Lopez after Elektra Lopez kicks Quinn in the groin.
We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says there are sixteen different ways to use a crowbar and that he will only need three tonight. He says that tonight, Pete Dunne is finished, and he will learn that "Tony D" is in charge.
Cameron Grimes is in action next!
We hear from Mandy Rose as she celebrates with a bikini photoshoot. She says that she arrived last week and left with her title and that she was untouchable, then says people tune in every week because NXT is all about her. She tells everyone to keep watching and staring, because she knows they will.
Cameron Grimes beats Damon Kemp. During the match, Malcolm Bivens watches from the ramp.
We hear from Joe Gacy and Harland. Gacy says they express there sincerest gratitude for letting them earn their way into the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Championship, and says they will not squander this opportunity. He plans to use this platform to show that no matter who one is, anyone can win the Dusty Cup, and says that when Malik Blade and Edris Enofe step into the ring with them, they are in a safe space, and while they may be rivals in the ring, they are not rivals in life.
It is announced that Von Wagner has been fined and suspended for his actions from last week.
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Joe Gacy and Harland by disqualification to qualify for the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic when Harland does not get Malik Blade out of the corner before the five count. After the match, Harland nearly turns on the referee, but Joe Gacy calms him down.
We see a vignette for Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel).
Tony D'Angelo beats Pete Dunne in a Crowbar on a Pole Match.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Grayson Waller, who says that the main event is where he deserves to be and that he will stay there when he wins tonight. He talks about his last week, then says he plans on creating his own moments starting with beating "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
We see Mandy Rose in another bikini photoshoot photoshoot. She says that Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Jacy Jayne, Gigi Dolin) is three sexy, successful, self-confident women who have the gold to prove it. Dolin and Jayne say that men want them and women want to be them, and that nobody can touch them. Mandy Rose says to follow the crowd, as Toxic Attraction is the center of attention in NXT.
Indi Hartwell, Persia Pirotta and Wendy Choo beat Amari Miller, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter in a six-person tag team match. (Wendy Choo is originally former independent wrestler Karen Q, who has previously wrestled in NXT as Mei Ying of Tian Sha along with Xia Li and Boa.)
Backstage, MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) see the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic trophy. Nash Carter says the comeback is greater than the setback and Wes Lee says history will repeat itself this year when Dakota Kai shows up and is reminded of winning the Dusty Cup. She says that nothing defines friendship more than success, but Nash Carter and Wes Lee tell her "not to bring that evil upon [them]."
Backstage, Kay Lee Ray shows up at the end of a Mandy Rose photoshoot. Kay Lee Ray says that Mandy Rose can show up for photoshoots, but not title defenses, then trashes the photoshoot set-up, including the camera, with a baseball bat.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa says he does not care which version of Boa he gets, because he is ready for a fight.
Solo Sikoa vs. Boa ends in a double count-out and a brawl that heads backstage.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. He says that he loves NXT for the passion the Superstars have, and says it is infectious to everyone except Grayson Waller. He says Waller has nervous confidence and that he will have to step up to the plate. He says that "the Grayson Waller effect" ends tonight and that 2022 is the year that he main events WrestleMania, but everything starts tonight by beating Grayson Waller.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams show up to the arena, and Carmelo hands his car keys to the security guard at the door.
Backstage, Boa and Solo Sikoa continue to brawl as referees tell them to stop. As Solo Sikoa gets the upper hand, he is suddenly blinded by a fireball as he looks over a road crate, and it becomes apparent that Boa has transformed into his dark side.
It is announced that Von Wagner's suspension has been lifted and his fine paid.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams head to the ring. Trick Williams says he is happy for Carmelo, because when Carmelo has gold, they have gold, and that they go together like peanut butter and jelly or Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Carmelo says that he had one of the toughest matches of his career with one of his toughest opponents in Roderick Strong last week, then has a moment of silence for Roderick Strong's Cruiserweight Championship reign. Carmelo then says he has more accomplishments than months in NXT, then says that when he takes a shot, he does not miss, and that he is "the walking cheat code" and the most scintillating champion in NXT. He then says that when the North American Championship is around his waist, it is the championship in NXT.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams find out that Cameron Grimes has the keys to Carmelo's car. When they meet Grimes, Grimes makes it clear he wants the North American title.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Grayson Waller. After the match, AJ Styles tells Grayson Waller that he is good, but he is not phenomenal. He then says it is not over yet, as he introduces him to one of his friends: LA Knight. Knight chases Grayson into the ring and proceeds to beat him up in and out of the ring, and throws him over the announce table before clotheslining him out of the ring. Styles then pulls Knight aside and shakes his hand.
Grayson Waller is seen entering the arena while greeted by a crowd of fans who boo him upon his arrival.
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.
Before the next match, Julius Creed says that this Sunday at WarGames, Roderick Strong will show Joe Gacy there is no such thing as participation trophies in Diamond Mine, and that as for tonight, they will show Jacket Time no matter how talented they are or how much the fans cheer for them, it will not exceed their will to win. Brutus Creed says Diamond Mine is home to some of the world-class athletes who are disciplined and win championships, and that Jacket Time's (KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro) time is over.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Jacket Time (KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro).
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) beat Io Shirai, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter in a six-woman tag match after Jayne distracts Kayden as Kayden is on the top rope.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Pete Dunne, who says that if Tony D'Angelo wants to make a name for himself, he knows where to find him. Suddenly, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams show up wanting to face Pete Dunne. Pete Dunne tells Carmelo Hayes he will break his fingers tonight.
MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) find out that the shaman they were looking for has moved to another address. Wes Lee finds out the new address is 420 miles away, and realize that they have to fly there. Nash Carter asks if this means they will join The Mile High Club.
Kay Lee Ray beats Sarray.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Joe Gacy, who says everyone must go through changes and hide their feelings by hiding behind a mask, and that Boa does not have to hide. He also says that he feels the pain Harlan is going through, and asks Harlan to reach out before stating that he is doing this for them.
We see footage from last week's UK tour, which was Bron Breakker's first time performing in front of a large scale crowd. Bron says that he is getting his Ph.D. before he comes back to the States to beat Tommaso Ciampa's ass.
Joe Gacy beats Boa by disqualification after Boa grabs Gacy by the throat and refuses to let go at the instruction of the referee. As he takes hold, the arena lights flash multiple colors.
In footage from last week, KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro say they will crush The Creed Brothers. We then hear from Malcolm Bivens, who says that The Creed Brothers will have the same energy that Roderick Strong had when he beat Odyssey Jones like he owed him money.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Solo Sikoa when Grayson Waller shows up, saying LA Knight says Solo is named "Solo" because he can't get any girls. LA Knight shows up and says he says things to people's faces. Solo Sikoa then there is only way things are settled on the street, and challenges both men to a match.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro, who are now known as "Jacket Time," after Roderick Strong pulls a rope down from the outside. After the match, Odyssey Jones runs into the ring and cleans house, sending Diamond Mine into a retreat.
Backstage, Jacy Jayne says that Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) that they will be holding NXT's women's gold for a long time. Gigi Dolin says they will have to pry the title from their dead hands, and Mandy Rose says she is not impressed by Kay Lee Ray. Suddenly, Raquel Gonzalez shows up on a motorcycle and tells Mandy Rose she will deal with her later and to keep the NXT Women's title warm for her.
Raquel Gonzalez heads to the ring and calls out Dakota Kai. Dakota shows up and laughs at Raquel before saying it felt so good to hit her with a shovel and watch her lay motionless. Suddenly, Dakota is attacked from behind by Cora Jade, and referees have to break up the brawl. Raquel tells Cora that she understand she wants a piece of her, but she wants Dakota first.
At Chase U, Andre Chase teaches about mental toughness, saying that it is the start to visualizing one's success, and that it dictates the difference between success and failure. When one of the students questions his mental toughness, he gets kicked out of the classroom.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) scheme how to steal food from passers-by on a city street in an attempt to learn how to distract a referee.
Cameron Grimes beats Ru Fung. During the match, Duke Hudson shows up to get a closer look. After the match, Duke Hudson confronts Cameron Grimes for beating him in his own poker room, and asks if it is either dumb luck or Grimes duping him. He chews Grimes out for costing him a lot of money, and says he will not lose to someone who looks like a troll living under a bridge.Despite taking offense to the name calling, Grimes says this isn't the first time, because he holds it down whether it is in a wrestling ring, at a poker table or on Wall Street. Grimes admits he likes to play dumb sometimes, but last week, he played him. This starts a "You got played!" chant, and Hudson says nobody outhustles him and that he will not let this go. Saying that Grimes has no idea what losing to someone like Grimes does to someone like him, Hudson then challenges Grimes to a poker showdown. Grimes says "You're on."
Solo Sikoa beats LA Knight and Grayson Waller in a Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Persia Pirotta and Indi Hartwell. As they talk about how close they were to winning tag team gold, Tony D'Angelo shows up and says that once he is done with Dexter Lumis, Indi will be "back on the market." He hands a fish to Indi to give to Dexter, then gives Pirotta some money before leaving.
Backstage, we hear from Elektra Lopez, who hopes that Xyon Quinn is watching.
We see footage from last weekend's UK tour, where Tommaso Ciampa has defended the NXT Championship successfully. Ciampa states that there is no better man to represent the championship than him, saying there is nothing anyone can do to make up for seventeen years of experience.
Elektra Lopez beats Erica Yan. After the match, Elektra Lopez says that what she wants, she gets, and she wants Xyon Quinn. Quinn shows up, and Elektra says he turned a lot of heads, including hers, last week, and asks him if he wants to join Legado del Fantasma. Quinn says Elektra is amazing, but he says he cannot get down with Legado del Fantasma. Joaquin Wilde says nobody says no to them and slaps him in the back, and Quinn respons by clotheslining both him and Raul Mendoza. Elektra Lopez tries to slap Quinn, but Quinn grabs both of her hands before spinning her around. He then leaves the ring, and Elektra holds Wilde and Mendoza back. Quinn then winks at Elektra.
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Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Kyle O'Reilly. After it is revealed that Von Wagner's foot was on the bottom rope, Kyle O'Reilly ponders if he should go solo again or stay with Von Wagner, then says there is something special and that they should go for the tag titles. Suddenly, Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) shows up and confronts Kyle O'Reilly, then Von Wagner shows up and asks "Do we have a problem here?" Imperium soon walk away.
Pete Dunne beats Carmelo Hayes. During the match, Dexter Lumis guests on commentary, much to the surprise of Trick Williams. Later on in the match, Dexter Lumis hits Trick Williams with an uppercut when he tries to help Carmelo cheat with one of his shoes, and Gargano grabs at Carmelo, distracting Carmelo so that Pete Dunne can hit the Bitter End for the win.
The show begins with Cameron Grimes and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Biase entering the arena after leaving the back of a limousine. Grimes and DiBiase then make their way to the ring. DiBiase talks about how he came to NXT to look for the special someone who was worthy of being a Million Dollar Champion and carrying on his legacy, and how that someone had to be strong of body, mind and heart. He says that strength of heart is important, and says that Cameron Grimes is no quitter, and because of that, Cameron Grimes is a champion right now. Grimes admits DiBiase first drove him nuts, as he was looking only at his money and thought he was something, but says he did not have the accomplishment to make him something. When he was LA Knight's butler, he knew that he had to do something, and at NXT TakeOver 36, he became the Million Dollar Champion. Grimes then asks "Where does Cameron Grimes go now?" Grimes and DiBiase agree that they both have to go to the moon, then laugh as smoke and dollar bills with Cameron Grimes' face on them spray throughout the arena.
Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla, B-Fab) is seen entering the arena.
Ridge Holland beats Timothy Thatcher. After the match, Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland attack Thatcher, and when Tommaso Ciampa jumps in, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch attack him, and Ridge Holland lays him out. As Holland leaves, Thatcher pulls Ridge out of the ring. Ridge attacks Thatcher, but Dunne soon holds him back.
Backstage, Arash Markazi interviews Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo Hayes says that he has never seen himself as an underdog, and that he worked hard to beat men twice his size just to get to the finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament. Carmelo says that when it comes to Odyssey Jones, you cannot prepare for a man like him. He says he cannot get ahead of himself when it comes to winning the finals.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell. After Indi Hartwell talks about their time together, Dexter produces an invitation to the wedding, which takes place on September 14th.
Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter beat Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Raquel Gonzalez. Raquel says she meant every word she said, and says that while Dakota Kai is tough, it is not over between them if she knows her well enough. She also says she has been waiting for Kay Lee Ray and knows about her NXT UK Women's Championship reign, and says that she will beat anyone who challenges her, Franky Monet shows up and says she will take Raquel's shine and title.
Backstage, Arash Markazi interviews Odyssey Jones, who says tonight is the biggest night of his WWE career, and that he never thought things would come to fruition for him so quickly. He plans to be the best man he can be just like every other night, and that he does not know what is next for him after this. He also admits Carmelo Hayes is his toughest opponent yet, but he has to win.
Kay Lee Ray beats Valentina Feroz.
Samoa Joe is seen entering the arena.
Backstage, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne are not in the mood for an interview. Suddenly, they are met by Mandy Rose, who asks them to come with her and never look back if they do not want to lose again. They follow Mandy.
Samoa Joe heads to the ring. Joe talks about how he stood across the ring from the most dominant champion in NXT history and beat him to become the first-ever three-time NXTHe says that being a three-time champion should be cause for celebration, but experience tells him that to be champion, one must be king in the land of savages, where there is no time to celebrate. Joe says he has noticed that the air is more palpable, the handshakes colder and the stares bolder, then asks who in the locker room is waiting to step up. His challenge is answered by Pete Dunne. Champion. Dunne heads to the ring in street clothes and says Joe has faced him enough times to know the truth, and says that he is the baddest around here, not Joe. Dunne tells Joe to head to the back and tell General Manager William Regal to make the match. Dunne then says "Don't make me provoke," then LA Knight shows up, says Joe is afraid of him and says he would have beaten Karrion Kross in 43.5 seconds before challenging him for the NXT Championship, saying he will be Joe's first and last challenger. Dunne threatens to break Knight's fingers if he gets in the ring, but Knight says he is just here to chat. Suddenly, Kyle O'Reilly shows up and says the only thing Knight has a chance of winning is a "Stone Cold" Steve Austin knock-off vest competition. He then says he respects Joe, then says he has earned a title match and does not have to talk his way into one when he is suddenly attacked by Ridge Holland. Dunne tries to cheap shot Joe, but Joe sees him coming and Dunne is attacked from behind by Tommaso Ciampa. Ridge Holland punches out Ciampa, then LA Knight rushes at Joe only to be headbutted out of the ring.
Backstage, Cameron Grimes and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase leave the arena, then Grimes tells DiBiase that the Million Dollar Championship is his legacy and hands it back. DiBiase tells Grimes that he should have it to remind him of who he is. When Grimes finds out that the belt suddenly feels lighter and cheaper, he checks the back only to find out it is a replica title. DiBiase laughs as the white limousine speeds off.
Backstage, Kyle O'Reilly is approached by Duek Hudson, but as soon as Hudson insults him, O'Reilly slaps him. Hudson attacks him, but O'Reilly strikes back, and referees and officials have to hold both men back.
General Manager William Regal watches the next match from ringside.
Carmelo Hayes beats Odyssey Jones to win the NXT Breakout Tournament after reversing a pinfall attempt by Jones into a crucifix pin. Both men shake hands after the match, then General Manager William Regal congratulates Hayes with a contract for a match for any championship of his choice, then Hayes thanks Odyssey Jones for putting a fight before stating that when he calls his shot, he does not miss.
We hear from Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan, Danny Burch and Ridge Holland. Pete Dunne says he does not care who stakes their claim to the NXT Championship, as he knows that Joe knows he will beat him. Danny Burch says things will change after five months on the shelf, and Oney Lorcan says he and Burch will be champions again. Ridge Holland says that he will put Tommaso Ciampa on the shelf just like he did Timothy Thatcher, then says that they started this and that they will end this.
We hear from Boa, who says another victim will fall to Tian Sha (Xia Li, Boa, Mei Yinh).
Next week: Ilja Dragunov returns to NXT!
In a stunning upset, Xyon Quinn beats Boa with a clothesline in his NXT debut. After the match, Xyon Quinn jumps over the barricade to leave after seeing Mei Ying at the stage. (Xyon Quinn is formerly known as rugby standout Daniel Vidot.)
Backstage, Johnny Gargano tells General Manager William Regal to cancel Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis' wedding. Regal refuses. When LA Knight shows up complaining about Samoa Joe and Tommaso Ciampa, Regal kicks him and Gargano out of his office.
We hear from Malcolm Bivens as Roderick Strong teaches a masterclass with Julius and Brutus Creed, which is also overseen by Hachiman (who is mentioned by name for the first time). Bivens says Roderick Strong will be in the ring next week to show what kind of champion he truly is against KUSHDA.
Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) beats Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla) in a six-man tag match. During the match, B-Fab shoves Santos Escobar into the ring post behind the referee's back, and is then confronted by Electra Lopez, who hits B-Fab with a pipe before tossing it to Swerve, distracting him. Electra Lopez is also heard saying the word "Familia." This allows Escobar and Legado del Fantasma to get the win.
It is announced that Ember Moon is not medically cleared to compete tonight, and that Sarray will now face Dakota Kai tonight.
Before the next match, Dakota Kai says she hopes Raquel Gonzalez is watching, as she is about to defeat the undefeated Sarray and prove she is nobody's sidekick.
Dakota Kai beats Sarray, handing Sarry her first NXT loss. During the match, Raquel Gonzalez is seeing making her way into the building. After the match, Dakota Kai goes for another running kick to the corner, but Raquel Gonzalez shows up, chases Dakota Kai out of the ring and tells her that she will never beat her or win the NXT Women's Championship. She says that if Dakota Kai wanted a title shot, all she had to do was ask. Raquel then accepts Dakota's challenge for NXT TakeOver 36, then tells Dakota she will tear her apart.
Indi Hartwell gets ready for her first date with Dexter Lumis despite Dexter losing the "Love Her or Leave Her" match while Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae size up the situation. Suddenly, Dexter Lumis rings the doorbell. Gargano greets Dexter, who is carrying a bouquet of roses, into the house. As Candice is worried about Indi, Dexter and Gargano have a staring contest as Gargano gets the silent treatment. Gargano demands that Dexter take Indi to a nice restaurant, come back by 10 PM, and "no funny business." After Indi and Dexter leave, Candice and Gargano decide to follow them, as Gargano is able to track them with his phone.
We get a closer look at Ilja Dragunov, courtesy of Sonic Drive-In.
We hear from Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla, B-Fab). They say that they tired to let things go with Legado del Fantasma until they attacked from behind and took Swerve's grill, disrespecting them and their culture. Swerve then throws a yellow luchador mask into a burning metal drum.
Ilja Dragunov heads to the ring. Dragunov says he is not a man of big words, for where he comes from, means never meant anything while pain, struggle and the blind belief in fighting spirit has. He says he has put his power not into his words, but into his fists, and with his fists and everything else he is, he will make the unthinkable and beat Walter for the NXT UK Championship at NXT TakeOver 36 as the fans witness chaos and rage while history is made and an unbreakable kingdom falls. Suddenly, Pete Dunne shows up and tells Dragunov he owes him a big thank you, as without him travelling the glove and carrying NXT UK and all of Europe on his back, Dragunov would not even be able to compete against Walter or even stand in front of "the baddest man in NXT." He then says that if he stayed in the UK, he would have put Dragunov in his place a long time ago. Draguno says Pete Dunne says big words, then says he is here to go straight to the top, make the impossible possible and beat Walter, which he says Dunne cannot change. He also says this is something Dunne never did, then tells Dunne to prove his words are as strong as his will to fight and face him tonight. Dunne says Dragunov is as mad as he looks, and promises that Dragunov will not even make it to TakeOver.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews LA Knight and Cameron Grimes. Knight says Cameron left them hanging, not the other way around, and says that Ted DiBiase is filling his head with ideas, saying that Cameron is not special and is just a butler.
LA Knight beats Cameron Grimes. After the match, LA Knight makes Cameron Grimes shine his boot when "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase shows up. DiBiase says this has gone too far, and while he knows Cameron is a man of his word, he has a lot more for him, saying he could be doing a lot of other things. Knight says Cameron is born to be a butler, but Cameron says this is the last thing Cameron should be doing. DiBiase says this has gone too far, and while he knows Cameron is a man of his word, he has a lot more for him, saying he could be doing a lot of other things. Knight says Cameron is born to be a butler, but Cameron says this is the last thing Cameron should be doing. DiBiase says he can be a champion, especially if DiBiase puts the Million Dollar Championship on the line. DiBiase refuses, saying he has beaten Cameron twice, and says DiBiase can fill Cameron with all the false hope he wants. DiBiase then puts the title on the line, and says that this time, if Cameron Grimes loses, DiBiase will be his butler, not Grimes. DiBiase says he is a gambling man with a lot of money, and tells Knight he is on.
We see a vignette for Gigi Dolin, who says that this is not a nine-to-five gig and that it is all about surviving and running through everyone in the women's division and that she is not doing it alone as she cuts roses from their stems.
Gigi Dolin - accompanied by Jacy Jayne - beats Amari Miller. During the match, it is announced that Ilja Dragunov and Pete Dunne will face off in tonight's main event.
Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis head to a restaurant. Suddenly, Indi Hartwell finds out that Candice LeRae is spying on them. Candice quickly retreats, then Indi and Dexter resume their date.
General Manager William Regal is in the ring with a security detail. He asks Kyle O'Reilly and Adam Cole to come to the ring, which they do. Adam Cole arrives first, followed by Kyle O'Reilly. Regal tells both men that their match will be contested in a two-out-of-three falls, and that both men can pick the first two rounds' stipulations, with Regal picking the third should it go that far. O'Reilly says his loss between them at Great American Bash has not sat well with him, and declares the first fall to be declared by pinfall or submission, then states that Adam Cole is a narcissist. Cole says he only picked that because he is delusional, and says he is better than O'Reilly in every possible way. He then criticizes his actions from the last few weeks, then states that they both want the same thing. Cole picks a Street Fight for the second fall. Cole then tells O'Reilly not to worry about a third fall because their match will not go that fall when he wins two falls straight. O'Reilly says that Cole got rammed into the ring steps because he taught him and because he asked for it. O'Reilly says he now has his priorities straight and that he will do anything to put Cole down, as he does not care anymore. Cole asks O'Reilly how much more of a moron he can be, saying O'Reilly has followed him and rode on his coattails for thirteen years, and that he will never be him. Cole says that he is the greatest NXT Superstar of all time and that nobody can touch him, then calls O'Reilly "soft" and "pathetic" and that he means nothing to him as he dares O'Reilly to hit him. Security quickly moves in to separate both men as they brawl, and Regal declares that the third and deciding fall will be in a steel cage.
We hear from Timothy Thatcher and Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa says that Oney Lorcan and Pete Dunne needed help to beat them in the form of Ridge Holland, and that the industry chooses people like Ridge Holland. Ciampa says that Ridge Holland is not a Thatcher or a Ciampa, and that they have honed their craft and continue to choose this industry while representing everything that is just and pure in it. Timothy then stops Ciampa to state that he will fight Holland in the ring.
We hear from Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel). Barthel says they are here to protect the purity of their sport by any means necessary. MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) then interrupt Imperium's vignette to make fun of interrupting vignettes, and state that they have brought new life into the tag team division. They then tell Imperium that if they want a shot at the NXT tag team titles, all they have to do is let them know.
Odyssey Jones beats Trey Baxter to advance to the finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament. After the match, Odyssey Jones celebrates his win in a post-match interview.
Boa says that disobedience will not be tolerated as it is announced that he is in action next.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell gets an interview with General Manager William Regal after KUSHIDA and Malcolm Bivens walk out of Regal's office. Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) vs. MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) for the NXT Tag Team Championships as well as Roderick Strong vs. KUSHIDA for the Cruiserweight title are official next week.
Mei Ying is seen accompanying Boa before the next match.
Boa beats Drake Maverick after Mei Ying spits smoke into Drake Maverick's face.
Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis have dessert, which is a white cake. The waiter is Johnny Gargano, and when he is found out, Indi and Gargano fight over the cake, when ends up in Dexter's face. After Gargano runs away, Indi makes the best of the situation and kisses Dexter.
We see a video package for Karrion Kross vs. Samoa Joe at NXT TakeOver 36.
Next week: a face-to-face between Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe!
Pete Dunne beats Ilja Dragunov after Walter shows up, distracting Dragunov and allowing Dunne to hit Bitter End for the win. After the match, Walter attacks Dragunov, but Dragunov is quickly able to hit Torpedo Moscow.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Angel Garza in his first match in seven months since going down with an injury. After the match, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) shows up, and as Ciampa sits in the ring lying in wait, Kyle O'Reilly heads to the announce table and hands the commentary team a USB drive, telling them "You might want to see this" as the rest of The Undisputed Era surround the ring. The Undisputed Era then leaves.
We see the contents of the USB drive from earlier: a video from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) where Adam Cole states that an example needs to made as Roderick Strong tells a beaten-up Velveteen Dream that actions have consequences. Adam Cole tells Finn Balor and Tommaso Ciampa that the same thing will happen to them if they get in their way. Strong then stomps on Velveteen Dream's glasses.
Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch.
We see a video package of Johnny Gargano's road to becoming NXT's first-ever Triple Crown Champion.
In footage from earlier today, Cathy Kelley interviews Johnny Gargano. He says his history with Tommaso Ciampa is well-documented, and he will not know how to feel about Ciampa's return until he meets him face-to-face.
Io Shirai beats Kayden Carter. After the match, as Io Shirai namedrops Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Rhea Ripley shows up and says that Bianca Belair ran her mouth last week and that she will put her in her place next week. She then warns Shirai that if she mentions her again, she will have no problem shutting her mouth, too. Shirai leaves.
Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager William Regal, who announces that Velveteen Dream will not be able to compete for a while due to the beating he received from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). However, Roderick Strong will still defend the NXT North American Championship next week against the winner of Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic, which is happening next.
Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic ends after Roderick Strong runs in and attacks both men. General Manager William Regal shows up on the balcony above the announce table and tells him that he will defend the NXT North American Championship against both Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic next week.
In footage from during the commercial, General Manager William Regal is subjected to verbal abuse from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), which he does not respond to.
Matt Riddle beats Bronson Reed.
We see a video package for Bianca Belair.
It is announced that KUSHIDA has re-aggravated a wrist injury against Walter, and that he will be out for about a month.
Tegan Nox beats Taynara. After the match, Cathy Kelley interviews Tegan Nox, and Dakota Kai shows up to congratulate Tegan. Suddenly, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir show up. Baszler tells Tegan Nox she is running out of limbs to rehab, and tells her to call her for a title shot when she is doing something worth talking about when Tegan Nox demands a title shot.
We see a video package of Finn Balor, who says that to find a road to travel, one must tread the path they have already walked. He says that he has retraced his steps to find his heart, and that next week, his future will be his past.
Killian Dain beats Boa by submission.
Before the next match, Killian Dain confronts Dunne on the way to the back. Dunne responds by twisting one of his fingers.
Next week: Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair! Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic vs. Roderick Strong for the NXT North American Championship!
Damian Priest beats Pete Dunne after kicking Dunne in the groin out of the referee's field of view.
The show begins with Rhea Ripley walking out of a black SUV and heading into Full Sail University.
Damian Priest beats Boa.
We hear from The Velveteen Dream, who says the NXT North American Championship will not be going up in flames. He tells Roderick Strong that the fire is catching, and if he burns, Strong will burn with him. Strong vs. Velveteen Dream for the NXT North American Championship is official for next week.
Johnny Gargano shows up. After the fans chant "Johnny Wrestling" for about two minutes, Gargano states that everyone has asked what the future holds for him. He says that last time he was in an NXT ring, he had fallen from the top of a steel cage and received a standing ovation. He then thanks the fans, saying that they built all this together and that he loves everything about NXT. He says that everyone in the locker room has poured their hearts out and created the best show pro wrestling has to offer, and that he has seen people come and go and make choices about their future. He then states he has made his choice, but before he can announce what that choice is, Shane Thorne shows up. Thorne says Gargano's speech is not necessary and that Gargano has to have the spotlight on him, and while Gargano is a pillar of NXT, NXT will be just fine without him. He then says that with the right person in the spotlight, it will be even better. Thorne then tells Gargano to take a bow and take a walk, but Gargano says he's not going anywhere and superkicks Thorne. Gargano then spells "NXT" with his finger, then holds up four fingers before making the shape of an L with his fingers, stating that he is "NXT for life."
We see a vignette for The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake, Jaxson Ryker).
Pete Dunne beats Angel Garza.
In footage from this past Monday, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are in Central Park before Raw while Montez Ford reflects on their success thus far. Angelo Dawkins says it hasn't been the same since they lost the NXT tag team titles. They then announce that they will make a live return and take back the tag team titles next week. All of a sudden, they remember they are on a giant rock, then ask for directions to Madison Square Garden.
Cameron Grimes beats Raul Mendoza.
Backstage, Candice LeRae asks General Manager William Regal why Io Shirai is being rewarded for attacking people. Regal considers making the Triple Threat Match for a #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship a four- or five-way with Rhea Ripley possibly involved in the match, and LeRae tells Regal that if she can get her hands on Io Shirai, he can place anyone he wants in that match.
We see a vignette for the returning Dakota Kai.
Next week in the first hour: Roderick Strong vs. Velveteen Dream for the NXT North American Championship! Next week in the second hour: Matt Riddle vs. Killian Dain in a Street Fight!
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Rhea Ripley by disqualification after hitting Baszler with a steel chair introduced into the match by Jessamyn Duke, who has rushed into the ring with Marina Shafir in an attempt to help Baszler get the upper hand. After the match, Rhea Ripley sits in the chair and dares Baszler to come back into the ring for more.
The Undisputed Era talk about their prophecy of championship gold, and Roderick Strong says that when he wins the NXT North American Championship next week, it will be fulfilled.
Io Shirai shows up with a new theme song and a darker entrance to start tonight's show. Shirai says she does not need any friends or any of the fans, then leaves.
Velveteen Dream holds a press conference. He refuses to reveal who his next defense of the NXT North American Championship will be against, and says that Roderick Strong got lucky and is nowhere near ready enough to experience The Dream one-on-one.
Damian Priest beats Blanco Loco.
We see yet another vignette for Killian Dain.
Jordan Myles beats Boa to advance to the next round of the NXT Breakout Tournament.
Next week: Dexter Lumis vs. Branson Reed in Round 1 of the NXT Breakout Tournament!
In a backstage interview, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler says that Mia Yim has a great - albeit common - story, and that it will take more to impress her, and that it will end like it does with everyone else: Mia Yim tapping out.
We hear from Keith Lee, who says that he has faced freaks, knockout artists and all sorts of people, but he has never been the chosen one. However, he has always been the one that ends up on top. However, the first year did not have the effect he wanted, and that he must make changes for year two to reach the top and become more than what he is. He says that "limitless" won't cut it, and he will be the main event by becoming "infinite."
In footage from earlier today, General Manager William Regal announces that Apollo Crews from SmackDown Live will face KUSHIDA next week.
Next week: Adam Cole defends the NXT Championship!
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. After the match, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly show up on the stage to patronizingly congratulate Street Profits to end the show.
