WWE NXT Results - Spoilers obvs. will be one continuous thread

[Fernando]

Tonight's WWE NXT episode opens with a video package with highlights from last week.

- We're live from Full Sail Live in Winter Park, Florida as Mauro Ranallo welcomes us. He's joined by Nigel McGuinness and WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix.

NXT Cruiserweight Title Match: Lio Rush vs. Drew Gulak

We go right to the ring and out comes Lio Rush. NXT Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak is out next. We get formal ring introductions from Alicia Taylor.

The bell rings and Gulak goes for a corner dropkick but Rush moves. Rush follows up with a big Spanish Fly for a 2 count. Gulak goes to the floor for a breather but Rush leaps out with a dive. Rush keeps control and hits an Asahi moonsault from the apron to the floor. Fans chant "Lio!" as he brings it back in and keeps control. They go back and forth now as fans do dueling chants.

Rush counters a move for a roll-up but Gulak turns that into a shoulder submission on the mat. Rush tries to fight up and out but Gulak knees him. Gulak keeps control and cradles Rush for a 2 count. Gulak drops a knee on the arm and keeps Rush grounded. Rush fights up and out again. Rush with chops in the corner now. Gulak with a big chop of his own. Gulak with a big slam for a 2 count. They trade holds and Gulak takes Rush to the top. Rush fights back and sends Gulak to the apron, then the floor. Gulak comes right back and dropkicks Rush from the top to the floor, landing hard. We go to commercial as the screen splits.

Back from the break and Rush delivers kicks while Gulak is on his knees. Gulak counters and hits a huge lariat in the middle of the ring for a close 2 count. Rush turns it around and keeps control for another close 2 count. Gulak counters with the Gu-Lock in the middle of the ring. Rush ends up turning it around for a Dragon Sleeper in the middle of the ring. Gulak powers up and delivers the Cyclone Crash but Rush gets his foot on the bottom rope to break the pin. Gulak with another close 2 count as fans cheer them both on.

Gulak takes Rush to the top while the "this is awesome!" chants start. Rush fights back and knocks Gulak to the mat. Gulak runs back up but gets dropped. Rush delivers a big Frogsplash and more offense. Rush goes back to the top for the Final Hour and covers to win the title.

Winner and New NXT Cruiserweight Champion: Lio Rush

- After the match, Rush stands tall and raises the title in the air as his music hits. NXT General Manager William Regal enters the ring to congratulate Rush and place the title around his waist. Gulak runs back into the ring and snatches the title. Gulak takes the title and he's not happy, but he really just came back into the ring to show respect to Rush. Gulak exits the ring and Rush's music starts back up as Regal puts the title on him. Rush hits the corner to pose with the title as the crowd pops.

- We see Kushida backstage warming up with Breezango. We also see WWE UK Champion WALTER backstage warming up with Imperium. They will do battle in tonight's main event.

- Mauro talks about Finn Balor returning to NXT last week. He leads us to a video package on Balor with highlights from his original NXT run.

- Back from the break and we get a promo on Tegan Nox. She will be back in action next week. We see Nox and Dakota Kai warming up backstage.

Rhea Ripley vs. Aliyah

We go to the ring and out first comes Rhea Ripley. Aliyah is out next with Vanessa Borne at her side.

The bell rings and Ripley overpowers, going to work on Aliyah in the corner. Ripley keeps control but Aliyah uses nails down the back. Ripley is angered now. Ripley unloads and swings Aliyah around as the crowd pops. Ripley rag-dolls Aliyah some more and drops her with a Facebuster. Ripley covers for the fairly easy win.

Winner: Rhea Ripley

- After the match, Ripley takes the mic and her music stops. Fans chant "Rhea!" as Ripley takes the mic and addresses Shayna Baszler, calling her the most dominant NXT Women's Champion in history. She has snapped or tapped all opponents, but not Ripley. Ripley says she's coming for Shayna. She drops the mic and her music starts back up.

- Mauro announces Friday's WWE press conference in Las Vegas with Triple H, Tyson Fury, Braun Strowman, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, Cain Velasquez and Rey Mysterio. Mauro says this is going to be huge.

- Nigel hypes tonight's main event some more, Kushida vs. WALTER in a non-title match. We go back to commercial.

Breezango vs. The Forgotten Sons

We go to the ring and out first comes Breezango, Tyler Breeze and Fandango. Ever-Rise is set to come out but The Forgotten Sons drag them out to the stage and it looks like they won't be competing. Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake head to the ring to compete instead, with Jaxson Ryker accompanying them.

Cutler starts off with Breeze and they go at it. Blake comes in but Breeze fights him off. Cutler catches Breeze with a backbreaker and stomps in the corner. Blake comes back in for the double team and a 2 count. Cutler tags back in for a double backbreaker for a 2 count.

Cutler works over Breeze in the corner. Blake tags back in. Breeze fights the double team off and tags in Fandango. Fandango unloads on Blake as fans pop. Blake kicks Fandango but Fandango catches him in a big powerslam. Fandango with a Falcon Arrow for a 2 count. Breeze tags in and for the double team but it's blocked. Blake catapults Breeze into the turnbuckles. Fandango ends up hitting a big sunset powerbomb from the top. Ryker gets involved and sends Breeze into the rig post. Fandango runs the ropes and flies out, taking Ryker down on the floor.

Blake runs the ropes and takes down Fandango on the outside. He brings it back in and powerbombs Fandango into Blake's knees. They hit the double team Memory Remains on Fandango for the pin to win.

Winners: The Forgotten Sons

- After the match, The Forgotten Sons stand tall as we go to replays.

- We go to a video package on Keith Lee. It looks like Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic will take place once again next week. We go to commercial.

Boa vs. Cameron Grimes

Back from a break and out first comes Boa. Cameron Grimes is out next.

The bell rings and Grimes immediately nails the double knees on Boa for the pin to win as we see Killian Dain walking down the ramp to the ring.

Winner: Cameron Grimes

- After the match, Dain enters the ring but Grimes exits and heads up the ramp as Dain looks on at him. Dain turns his attention to Boa now. Dain beats Boa down and hits two big Vader Bombs in the corner. Dain brings Boa over to the announce table and slams him on top of it. Dain looks at the announcers and says this is just the beginning. Some fans boo as Dain walks off.

- We get a promo on Damian Priest. The cameras and the attention are why he took out Pete Dunne a few weeks ago. At the expense of Dunne, Priest's name will live on forever.

Roderick Strong vs. Isaiah "Swerve" Scott

Back from a break and out comes NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong for this non-title match. Isaiah "Swerve" Scott is out next.

Back and forth to start. Scott with a big shot for an early 2 count. Scott with chops into the corner. Scott slams Strong on his face and hits a cartwheel into a splash for a 2 count. Strong turns it around with big chops near the corner. Scott counters and they counter more. Scott drops Strong with a big kick to the jaw. They trade big strikes coming out of the corner now.

Strong catches Scott with a backbreaker for a pop. Strong fights into a corner but they trade shots. Scott with a big clothesline to the back of the head. They go on and Strong catches Scott with another backbreaker for a pop. Fans do dueling chants for The Undisputed Era and "Swerve!" now.

Strong mounts Scott in the corner with right hands now. Scott fights out of the corner and rocks Strong. Strong with another big backbreaker for a 2 count. Strong with right hands while Scott is down on the mat. Strong with a 2 count. We go to commercial with Strong delivering more strikes.

Back from the break and Scott mounts big offense for a pop. The Undisputed Era comes walking down the ramp - NXT Champion Adam Cole, NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish. Scott with more offense, including a draping DDT for a close 2 count as we see The Undisputed Era watching from the ramp.

Strong looks to turn it around but Scott hits a big German suplex and a Flatliner. Scott with more offense for another close 2 count. Scott can't believe it. Scott goes to the top but Strong rolls to the apron. Strong fights from the apron. Scott delivers a big double stomp from the ring, sending Strong to the floor. Fans chant "NXT!" now. Strong with a big jumping knee and more offense after Scott is distracted by the others. Strong drops Scott over his knees and applies the Strong Hold in the middle of the ring to win.

Winner: Roderick Strong

- After the match, The Undisputed Era celebrates in the ring as their music hits. Cole takes the mic and asks everyone to give it up for Scott, saying he's good but nowhere near the level of Scott. Cole talks about the best of the best coming to NXT to try and test The Undisputed Era, which is why Finn Balor and Tommaso Ciampa came back. Cole says everyone tries to dethrone The Undisputed Era but that will never happen. The Velveteen Dream interrupts from the big screen. He then appears on the platform above the announcers as fans chant his name. Dream reveals that Strong will defend the title against him once again in 2 weeks. This leads to Tommaso Ciampa's music hitting.

Ciampa makes his way out to the ring with a crutch in his hand. Ciampa grabs a steel chair and enters the ring with both weapons. The Undisputed Era exits the ring. Ciampa takes a seat in the chair and takes the mic as fans chant his name. Ciampa says, "Goldie... daddy's home!" Fans pop and chant "Daddy's home!" now as The Undisputed Era talks trash. Ciampa stands tall in the ring with his arms out, inviting them in for a fight.

- The announcers hype tonight's main event and we get another quick video package for it. Back to commercial.

- We see how Cathy Kelley tried to get a word with Tommaso Ciampa during the break but Angel Garza kept interrupting her. Ciampa dropped Garza with a shot to the face.

Dakota Kai vs. Bianca Belair

We go to the ring and out first comes Dakota Kai. Bianca Belair is out next.

The bell rings and they go at it. Belair catches Kai in mid-move but Kai slides out and takes her down. Kai taunts Belair for a pop. Kai with another counter and more offense, including a stomp to send Belair out of the ring. Kai with a big kick from the apron. Kai brings it back in for a quick pin attempt. Belair ends up launching Kai face-first into the turnbuckles. Belair unloads with thrusts in the corner now as the referee warns her.

Belair with a big hip toss across the ring, then a clothesline for a 2 count. Belair keeps control and slams Kai in the middle of the ring. Belair works Kai around some. Kai with a roll-up put pf nowhere for a 2 count. Belair comes back with a Gutbuster for a 2 count. We go to commercial with Belair in control.

More back and forth after the break. Kai blocks a shot and drops Belair. Kai with an axe kick. Kai with a running boot to the face in the corner for a 2 count. Kai charges with knees to the chest but Belair still kicks out at 2. Belair takes Kai to the corner with shoulder thrusts. Belair charges but Kai rolls her for a 2 count.

Belair blocks a kick and slams Kai face-first. Belair with a standing Shooting Star Press for another 2 count, and another as she shows some frustration now. Belair goes for a powerbomb but Kai fights out for a roll-up and a 2 count. Kai counters and rolls up for another pin attempt. Kai with a kick to the face. Belair with a forearm. Belair ends up catching Kai with the KOD for the pin to win.

Winner: Bianca Belair

- After the match, Belair stands tall as her music hits. We go to replays. Belair takes the mic and says she heard what Rhea Ripley had to say earlier about being next in line for Shayna Baszler. Belair doesn't care if Ripley was the first NXT UK Women's Champion, if someone wants a piece of Baszler, they have to go through her first. Belair celebrates as her music hits.

- Mauro plugs Friday's big WWE press conference in Las Vegas again.

- Nigel hypes the Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic rubber match for next week's show. We get another video package, this time with comments from Dijakovic.

- Mauro sends us to another video package to hype Finn Balor's return to NXT. This video focuses on his main roster run and last week's surprise appearance.

- Phoenix hypes WALTER vs. Kushida. Back to commercial.

- Back from a break and Pete Dunne is backstage. He has words for Damian Priest and says he will now allow Priest to make a name in WWE off his back. Dunne threatens to break Damian's fingers next week.

- We see new NXT Cruiserweight Champion Lio Rush backstage celebrating with others.

WALTER vs. Kushida

We go to the ring for tonight's non-title main event as Kushida and WWE UK Champion WALTER are both out.

WALTER takes Kushida down first, then overpowers some and sends him to the apron. More back and forth now. Kushida dropkicks WALTER out of the ring to the floor. Kushida keeps WALTER from coming back in by delivering more dropkicks. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and WALTER is fighting back in the corner. Kushida drops WALTER. WALTER comes back and delivers a big boot to drop Kushida on the apron. Fans chant for WALTER.

WALTER keeps Kushida grounded and focuses on the leg now. Fans chant for both Superstars. WALTER takes Kushida to the ropes and clubs him with big strikes. WALTER shoves Kushida to the mat and fans cheer him on. Kushida fights back with forearms to the face. WALTER clubs Kushida back to the mat with a big blow to the chest. Fans chant for WALTER as he dominates Kushida some more.

Kushida counters a powerbomb and drops WALTER with a big DDT. Fans chant for Kushida's comeback now. WALTER runs into boots and then an enziguri from the apron. Kushida comes off the top with a big chop. Kushida with more offense and a basement dropkick for another pop. WALTER rolls to the apron but Kushida stays on him. WALTER wraps Kushida up but Kushida drops his arm over the rope. Kushida goes to sunset powerbomb WALTER to the floor from the apron but WALTER just stomps his face.

WALTER powers up and brings Kushida back to the apron. Kushida with big kicks on the apron as we go past the 10pm ET hour. WALTER runs into the ring post. Kushida kicks the leg out and WALTER goes to his knees on the apron. Kushida leaps up and nails a big DDT from the apron to the floor. Fans chant "NXT!" now. The referee counts while both Superstars are down on the floor. WALTER almost stops Kushida from making it back in. Kushida with an overhead kick and another to kick WALTER down. Kushida applies the Hoverboard Lock now in the middle of the ring.

WALTER beats on Kushida while stuck in the hold. WALTER fights out and blocks a shot, then applies a Sleeper hold. Kushida starts fading in the middle of the ring. Kushida fights up and gets the rope to break the hold. Kushida with the Okada Roll for a 2 count. WALTER goes right into the Sleeper on the mat. Kushida breaks it and applies a cross armbreaker but WALTER fights it on the mat. WALTER with a 2 count, and another. Kushida rolls WALTER into another close 2 count as they tangle on the mat some more. More back and forth on their feet now. Kushida with a kick. WALTER charges with a big boot and then a German release suplex. WALTER with a half-Nelson pumphandle slam into a close 2 count.

Fans do more dueling chants now. Both Superstars are down on the mat. WALTER goes to the top but Kushida kicks him. Kushida climbs up and looks for the Hoverboard Lock up top. Kushida brings WALTER to the mat and locks it in from up high as fans go wild. WALTER gets his foot on the bottom rope to finally break the hold. Fans chant "NXT!" again as both Superstars get back to their feet. Kushida with a dropkick. WALTER with a big chop. Kushida unloads with kicks. WALTER blocks a Hoverboard Lock and nails a huge shotgun dropkick. Fans chant for WALTER as he plants Kushida in the middle of the ring with a big powerbomb. Kushida still kicks out and no one can believe it.

Fans chant "this is awesome!" now. WALTER slaps Kushida and hits a big Ripcord lariat in the middle of the ring for the pin to win.

Winner: WALTER

- After the match, WALTER's music hits as he recovers and stands tall. WALTER raises the WWE UK Title in the air as the rest of Imperium appears on the stage - Alexander Wolfe, Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner. The announcers plug next week's show with Pete Dunne vs. Damian Priest and Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic, as fans chant for WALTER and he joins Imperium on the stage. We cut backstage to Cathy Kelley, who has news from NXT General Manager William Regal. She announces Tommaso Ciampa vs. Angel Garza for next week, plus Roderick Strong defending the NXT North American Title against The Velveteen Dream next week. NXT goes off the air on the USA Network as Imperium stands tall on the stage.

[Samo]

WALTER vs Kushida was excellent. Easily the best TV match of the year so far, and probably a fair contender for Match of the Year

[Fernando]

17th October Results

Tonight's WWE NXT episode opens up with a video package that has highlights from the previous weeks including the return of Tommaso Ciampa.

- We're live from Full Sail Live in Winter Park, Florida as Mauro Ranallo welcomes us. The crowd is hot tonight. Mauro is joined by Nigel McGuinness and WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix. They hype tonight's show and send us right to the ring.

Tommaso Ciampa vs. Angel Garza

We go to the ring and out comes Tommaso Ciampa for his in-ring return as Alicia Taylor does the introductions. Fans pop big for Ciampa. Out next comes Angel Garza as Ciampa stares him down from the turnbuckles.

The bell rings as fans chant "Ciampa's gonna kill you" to start. Garza charges but Ciampa drops him first with a big shoulder tackle. They run the ropes and trade counters. Garza shows up some and drops to one knee to offer a handshake. Fans chant for Ciampa. Garza's stunt leads to an enziguri to the head of Ciampa. They end up on the floor and Ciampa launches Garza into the apron, then the barrier, then over to the floor again. Ciampa sits on the apron and plays to the crowd for a big pop.

They return tot he ring and Ciampa rocks Garza. Ciampa goes for a Fairytale Ending but Garza rams him back into the corner. Garza turns it around with a big dropkick to the left knee in the corner. Garza sends Ciampa out to the floor and nails a suicide dive. They bring it back in and Garza nails a missile dropkick. Some fans chant for Garza now and he poses in the middle of the ring for a pop.

Ciampa comes right back and unloads. Ciampa drops Garza in the corner and delivers a bunch of offense. Ciampa charges in with a big knee to the face, sending Garza to the outside. Ciampa stomps away on Garza's Mexican flag now, to mostly cheers. Ciampa uses the flag some more and then drops Garza with the big second rope draping DDT, the Willow's Bell, for the pin to win.

Winner: Tommaso Ciampa

- After the match, Ciampa stands tall as his music hits. We go to replays. Fans chant "Welcome back!" as Ciampa goes to make his exit. The music interrupts and out comes The Undisputed Era - NXT Champion Adam Cole, NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong, NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish. They march to ringside as Ciampa takes a seat in a chair in the middle of the ring, with a crutch in hand. O'Reilly goes to the announcers and tosses them a USB drive, telling them they need to check it out. The Undisputed Era stares Ciampa down from the bottom of the ramp, taunting him. Ciampa is standing now, staring right back at them. Mauro says he will get the USB stick to the production truck, to see if they're able to show it to fans tonight.

- We see Johnny Gargano backstage. We also see Keith Lee backstage preparing for his match. We go to commercial.

- Back from the break and Mauro says the USB stick from The Undisputed Era has been cleared for viewing. The video plays and shows The Undisputed Era backstage somewhere with Adam Cole talking trash to the camera. We then see The Velveteen Dream laid out on top of some boxes on a pallet. Roderick Strong talks trash and says this is what he gets for getting in his way. Cole says the same thing will happen to Finn Balor if he becomes a problem. The Undisputed Era walks off with Dream still laid out.

Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan vs. Imperium

We go to the ring and out first comes the team of Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. Out next comes Imperium - Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner with Alexander Wolfe. WWE UK Champion WALTER is not with them. Imperium marches to the ring and poses in the center as Burch and Lorcan watch from their corner.

Aichner starts off with Burch and takes control with a headlock. They tangle and Burch tags in. Lorcan gets the tag and delivers chops. Aichner takes Burch to Imperium's corner and in comes Barthel to take over on Burch. Barthel comes off the top but Burch hits a headbutt in mid-air. Burch unloads now. Burch with a missile dropkick and a kip-up. Burch fights off both opponents now. Burch goes to charge at Aichner but Barthel makes the save with a basement dropkick. Barthel and Aichner stand tall and pose on the ropes as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Barthel has Burch grounded. Burch with a jawbreaker. Burch keeps control and tags in Lorcan as Aichner also tags in. Burch goes to work on Aichner and nails two dives, the second taking down both opponents. Lorcan leaps out again and takes them both down once again. Lorcan and Burch with double team moves on Aichner now. Aichner kicks out at 2. Barthel stops another double team and pulls his partner to safety on the floor. Aichner and Lorcan unload on each other with chops in the middle of the ring now. Lorcan ends up crashing into Barthel, sending him off the apron. Lorcan and Aichner go at it.

Lorcan hits a suplex on Aichner while Barthel dives out to take Burch down. Aichner hits a big springboard moonsault from the apron to the top on Lorcan but he still kicks out at 2. Aichner and fans can't believe it. Lorcan and Aichner trade more shots. Barthel tags in but Lorcan fights both of them off with chops. Imperium with a big Spinebuster - kick combo. They then hit the top rope European uppercut into a powerbomb combo. Barthel covers Lorcan for the pin to win.

Winners: Imperium

- After the match, Lorcan and Burch stumble to the ramp as Imperium recovers in the ring. Imperium's music hits as we go to replays. Imperium stands tall together in the middle of the ring.

- Mauro sends us to a video package on how Johnny Gargano is NXT 4 Life. Gargano says he will do whatever it takes to be NXT Champion again. Gargano is backstage with Cathy Kelley in video that was recorded earlier today. She asks about the history with Tommaso Ciampa and he says it's been documented, the ups and the downs. Gargano isn't sure where things stand and he won't know until he and Ciampa see each other face to face.

- We see Dominik Dijakovic backstage warming up.

- We get a quick video teaser for Io Shirai. She will be in action tonight. Back to commercial.

Io Shirai vs. Kayden Carter

We go to the ring and out first comes Io Shirai. Kayden Carter is out next.

The bell rings and Carter charges as fans chant for Shirai. They go back and forth with counters and pin attempts for a few minutes. Carter with a big dropkick to send Shirai out for a breather. Carter tries for a kick from the apron but Shirai sends her into the apron. Fans do dueling chants as they bring it back in. Shirai with a springboard dropkick from the apron for a close 2 count.

Carter ends up sweeping the leg out and going for the pin but Shirai keeps fighting. Carter goes on and kicks Shirai in the face for a 2 count. More back and forth now. Shirai with a huge German suplex for a pop. Shirai keeps control and hits a big moonsault for the pin to win.

Winner: Io Shirai

- After the match, Shirai stands tall as her music hits. We go to replays. Shirai takes the mic as fans cheer for her. They chant her name now. Shirai says it's not Rhea Ripley, it's not Bianca Belair, its not NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler, it's all about Io. The music interrupts and out comes Ripley to the ring. Rhea enters the ring and faces off with Shirai in the middle. Fans chant Rhea's name. Shirai goes to speak but Rhea snatches the mic from her hand. Rhea says last week Belair ran her mouth, and next week Rhea gets to put her back in her place, but if Shirai ever puts Rhea's name in her mouth again, she has no problem shutting Shirai up. Fans chant "fight!" now as they face off. Shirai smiles and backs off, talking trash. Rhea tosses the mic and stares her down. Fans continue chanting Rhea's name as Shirai makes her exit from the ring, still talking trash. Rhea's music hits to end the segment.

- We see how Killian Dain destroyed Boa last week, right after Boa's loss to Cameron Grimes. We see Boa backstage warming up now. He speaks some in Chinese and continues warming up.

- Cathy Kelley is with NXT General Manager William Regal in the arena. She asks about The Velveteen Dream after he was attacked by The Undisputed Era earlier in the night. Regal says Dream won't be able to compete next week in the match against NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong, and it might be a long time before he does return. Regal then announces that Strong will still defend his title next Wednesday, against the winner of Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic. Fans cheer and we go back to commercial.

Rubber Match: Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic

We go to the ring and out first comes Keith Lee. The winner of this rubber match between the two will become the new #1 contender to NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong for a title shot next week. Dominik Dijakovic is out next.

Fans are hot for the start of the match. They meet in the middle of the ring and rock each other with big shoulder collisions in the middle of the ring. Dijakovic goes down to one knee first as Lee focuses on his arm. Lee lifts Dijakovic with a straight arm lift and continues to control him as fans are riled up.

They run the ropes and Lee drop Dijakovic with a big shoulder. Fans chant for Lee as he keeps control and hits a splash for a 2 count. Dijakovic ends up turning it around and dropping Lee for a 2 count. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and they trade big shots in the middle of the ring. Lee fires back with lefts and rights, sending Dijakovic into the corner for a pop. Lee with a splash in the corner. Lee tosses Dijakovic across the ring and then nails a big left hand in the corner. Lee keeps control and levels Dijakovic for another close 2 count. Dijakovic comes back and ends up hitting a big Chokebomb but can't put Lee away. Fans chant "this is awesome!" now. Dijakovic takes Lee to the top and rocks him. Dijakovic climbs up but Lee fights back and chops him to the mat. Lee stands on the second rope and nails a big Frogsplash on the injured left arm of Dijakovic. Fans chant "NXT!" now. Lee goes on and hits the big sitdown powerbomb but Dijakovic rolls to the floor to avoid the pin.

Lee follows to the floor as the referee counts. They bring it back in the ring and trade shots. Lee with a big punch in the corner. Lee charges but runs right into a Cyclone Kick. Dijakovic with another close 2 count. They fight back to their feet in the middle of the ring again. Dijakovic calls for the finish but Lee blocks the suplex. Dijakovic blocks Lee now. Lee keeps holding on to him and finally hits the big vertical suplex for a 2 count. Lee with a close 2 count. Lee climbs to the top but Dijakovic superkicks him from the mat. Dijakovic tries to slam Lee to the mat but his left hand is hurting.

Dijakovic gets Lee in the Electric Chair now. Lee counters that with a huge reverse hurricanrana but Dijakovic still kicks out at 2. Everyone goes wild as the crowd chants "NXT!" now. Dijakovic unloads with elbows on the top now. Dijakovic goes for a hurricanrana but Lee blocks it. Dijakovic fights back up but Lee looks to get the upperhand again. Roderick Strong suddenly hits the ring for the disqualification, hitting the competitors with the NXT North American Title belt while they're in the corner.

No Contest

- After the bell, Strong celebrates like he's just accomplished something. William Regal comes out and announces that Strong will still defend his title next Wednesday, in a Triple Threat with both Dijakovic and Lee. Fans pop but Strong throws a fit.

- We see Pete Dunne backstage warming up. Still to come, Matt Riddle returns to action. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we see what happened during the commercial break with The Undisputed Era yelling at William Regal as he left the building. They are not happy with the Triple Threat announcement.

Matt Riddle vs. Bronson Reed

We go to the ring and out first comes Matt Riddle for a pop. Bronson Reed is out next.

The bell rings and they go at it. Riddle takes control early on and unloads with quick, aggressive offense. Riddle launches Reed with a big Exploder suplex. Riddle follows up with a running kick to the face for a close 2 count. Reed blocks the Broton and comes back with a big senton of his own.

Riddle blocks shots and unloads with strikes of his own. Riddle blocks a shot and nails a kick, then kips up. Riddle ends up hitting the Bro 2 Sleep and then a big powerbomb in the middle of the ring. Riddle follows up with the Final Flash knee strike to the face for a close 2 count. They go on with Reed getting more offense in. Reed looks to put Riddle away but Riddle blocks. More back and forth between the two until Riddle drops Reed on his head again for the pin to win.

Winner: Matt Riddle

- After the match, Riddle stands tall as his music hits. We go to replays. Reed watches from down in the corner as Riddle turns his attention to him. Riddle offers his fist for a show of respect. Reed gets up and they show respect with a pound. Riddle celebrates and makes his exit.

- The announcers send us to a video package on Bianca Belair, who sends a warning to Rhea Ripley.

- Still to come, Tegan Nox returns to the ring. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we see a trainer taking a look at Kushida's hairline fracture in his left wrist last week, following the loss to WWE UK Champion WALTER.

Taynara vs. Tegan Nox

We go to the ring and out first comes Taynara Conti. Tegan Nox is out next. Fans give her a big pop for her return to action.

The bell rings and they go at it. Nox with an early 2 count. Taynara tries ot mount offense. Nox with a nice dropkick for a 2 count. Taynara ends up going behind and connecting with a big kick to send Nox out of the ring. Taynara follows and brings it back into the ring as the referee counts. Taynara with more aggressive offense and a 2 count. Nox looks to mount offense but Taynara shuts her down. Nox nails a big uppercut and keeps the offense going now.

Nox with a chokeslam and a running elbow into the corner. Nox with a senton in the corner now. Nox goes to the top and hits a big crossbody. Nox follows up with the Shiniest Wizard for the pin to win.

Winner: Tegan Nox

- After the match, Nox stands tall as her music hits. We go to replays. Cathy Kelley is a ringside with Nox now. Her Team Kick partner Dakota Kai comes down to hug her. Cathy asks a question but the music interrupts and out comes NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke. Baszler asks if Nox wants to throw her name into the hat and she does. Baszler asks if that's a good idea. Baszler says she should ask Dakota what it's like to be in the ring with her. Baszler says Nox is running out of limbs to rehab. Nox and Kai talk trash. Baszler says Nox isn't even worthy of a title shot and should call her when she's done something.

- We get a quick video teaser for Finn Balor. He has a special message coming tonight.

- Back from the break and we get a package on Finn Balor with a pre-recorded message. Balor talks about how you have to go back to paths previously taken after your life comes to a crossroads. Did those steps take you to a good place or did they darken your path? Balor says he has re-traced his steps and next week, his future will be his past.

Boa vs. Killian Dain

We go back to the ring and out first comes Boa, who asked for this match to get payback or last week. Killian Dain is out next.

The bell rings and Boa charges in with a big kick to the face. Boa unloads but Dain takes it against the ropes. Boa with a dropkick to stun Dain and send him to one knee. Boa kicks Dain out of the ring next. Boa follows to the floor but Dain takes him down with a crossbody out of nowhere. Dain brings Boa back into the ring and drops a big elbow, and another, and a third.

Dain takes Boa to the corner and unloads with kicks to the injured ribs now. Dain whips Boa hard into the opposite corner and he goes down. Dain with more offense and a 2 count. Boa tries to fight back but Dain levels him with a knee to the gut. Dain with a snap suplex. Dain takes his time with the cover and Boa kicks out at 2. Boa ends up unloading with strikes to try and make a comeback but Dain drops him out of nowhere with a big lariat.

Dain slams Boa and hits the senton splash. Dain follows up with a Vader Bomb from the second turnbuckle, and another. Dain steps on Boa and goes back to the corner for a third Vader Bomb. Dain applies his Wrath submission and manhandles Boa until he taps out.

Winner: Killian Dain

- After the bell, the referee finally gets Dain to break the hold as his music hits. We go to replays and Dain stands tall to play to the crowd.

- The announcers send us to a video package on new NXT Cruiserweight Champion Lio Rush. Nigel says there are many challengers who are lining up for a shot at Rush's title.

Pete Dunne vs. Damian Priest

We go back to the ring and out comes Pete Dunne for the main event. Killian Dain approaches from the side of the stage and they have words as a referee approaches to get in between them. Dunne reaches out and snaps Dain's fingers out of nowhere. A group of officials hold Dain back as Dunne heads to the ring. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and the announcers confirm Belair vs. Ripley for next week, along with Dijakovic vs. Lee vs. Strong for the NXT North American Title. We go back to the ring and fans chant "BruiserWeight!" as Dunne waits. The lights go out and the spotlight hits the stage as we see Damian Priest. The Archer of Infamy marches to the ring as Dunne looks on.

The bell rings and they size each other up. They lock up and go at it, trading offense and counters. Priest with a big jumping elbow. Dunne tries to fight back but Priest works on the arm. They run the ropes and Dunne nails a big forearm clubbing shot. Dunne takes Priest down by his fingers and stomps on them for a pop. Dunne keeps control and works on the arm and hand some more. Dunne bends Priest's elbow and stomps it into the steel ring steps as the referee counts.

They break the count and go at it on the apron now. Priest kicks Dunne away and to the floor. Priest brings it back into the ring and keeps control, standing tall over Dunne as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and the undefeated Priest goes to the top but Dunne cuts him off and climbs up. Dunne hits a big superplex but they both land hard. Fans chant "NXT!" now. They both unload with strikes now. More back and forth now. Dunne with a big step-up enziguri and a dropkick to the knee. Priest fights Dunne off with an elbow. Dunne comes back with a snap German suplex and some stomps to the hand as fans cheer him on.

Priest goes to the floor for a breather. Dunne goes to the top and hits a big moonsault to the floor, taking Priest down on the outside. Fans chant "Mamma Mia!" now. Dunne brings it back into the ring and climbs to the top. Priest runs up and cuts him off. Dunne slides to the apron and rocks Priest, who is up top still. Dunne nails a big sitdown powerbomb but Priest still kicks out at 2. Fans chant "NXT!" now as the show runs past 10pm.

Dunne stomps away on Priest now as fans pop. Priest rocks Dunne and follows but Dunne takes him down with a flying armbar. Priest fights it off but Dunne goes into a triangle. Priest ends up hitting another big enziguri. Priest launches Dunne into the ring post. Fans chant for Priest now. Priest picks Dunne up and hits a Crucifix Powerbomb for another close 2 count. Fans pop and chant "NXT!" again. Priest fires an imaginary arrow at Dunne and calls for the end. Priest runs the ropes and leaps out, taking Dunne down on the floor with a big somersault senton. Fans chant "holy s--t!" now.

Priest brings it back in for a German but Dunne lands on his feet. Dunne rocks Priest in the head. Dunne goes to the top but Priest nails a Cyclone Kick. Priest climbs up and hits a big Frankensteiner. Priest follows up with South of Heaven but Dunne still kicks out. Fans chant "this is awesome!" again. They trade more big strikes and unload on each other in the middle of the ring. Dunne gets the upperhand for a second but Priest joins back in. Dunne with a big right hand. Priest fires right back with a huge clothesline to turn Dunne inside out. Dunne counters The Reckoning. Priest blocks the Bitter End and rocks Dunne. Dunne counters again with another enziguri. Priest rocks Dunne again and springboards at him but Dunne knocks him out of the air. Both Superstars are down now. Fans give them a standing ovation and chant "NXT!" after that last sequence.

Fans chant "fight forever!" now as Dunne goes to the top. Dunne goes for the moonsault but Priest gets his knees up and Dunne lands on them. Priest foes to finish Dunne but Dunne grabs the fingers and slides out. The referee gets caught in between them, leading to Priest hitting a low blow kick on Dunne. Fans boo and the referee somehow didn't see it. Priest follows up with The Reckoning for the pin to win.

Winner: Damien Priest

- After the match, Priest stands tall to celebrate as his music hits. We go to replays. Priest makes his exit and stands tall on the ramp, firing his imaginary arrows and smiling back at the ring as Dunne recovers on the mat. NXT goes off the air.

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Week 4 - 23rd October

onight's WWE NXT episode opens up with a video package looking at last week's show.

- We're live from Full Sail Live in Winter Park, Florida as Mauro Ranallo welcomes us. He hypes tonight's show and sends us to the ring for what he calls a pivotal match for the women's division.

Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair

We go right to the ring and Mauro is joined by Nigel McGuinness and WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix. Rhea Ripley hits the ring first. Bianca Belair is out next.

The bell rings and they lock up as fans do their chants. Rhea takes it into the corner with force. Fans do dueling chants as they break and face off. They lock up again and end up doing a test of strength in the middle of the ring. Ripley brings Belair down but Belair overpower and comes back up into the test. They continue to trade the upperhand. Belair with a kick. Belair ends up driving a huge Spear into Ripley in the corner. Fans chant "EST!" and "NXT!" now. Ripley comes back just a few seconds later and levels Belair to the mat. Fans chant "Rhea!" now.

More back and forth and counters now. Ripley with a big kick to turn it around. They trade several vertical suplex attempts in a row. Ripley gets the upperhand and brings Belair down int he suplex after holding her in the air. Ripley takes control but Belair turns it back around once again. They tangle some more as Ripley goes to the top. Belair slams Ripley to the mat and she lands hard. Belair kicks away.

Ripley keeps fighting and kicks out of anther pin attempt. Belair ends up hitting a suplex for a 1 count. Belair disrespects Ripley and knocks her around. Ripley with more offense and a dropkick for 2. Belair keeps control and applies another abdominal stretch in the middle of the ring. Mauro acknowledges how much back & forth there has been in this match.

Ripley breaks free and looks to mount more offense but Belair dodges it all. They both go for hair and bring each other down to the mat. We go to commercial with both Superstars on the mat.

Back from the break and Belair unloads in the corner. Belair keeps control and runs the ropes but Ripley knocks her out of the air with a huge boot. Fans pop and cheer Ripley's name. Ripley takes Belair down and nails a basement dropkick. Ripley keeps control for several minutes and hits a big cannonball after they brought it to the floor. Fans chant "NXT!" again.

Io Shirai appears out of nowhere and attacks Ripley at ringside as the referee isn't looking. She throws her back in but Ripley still kicks out at 2 when Belair covers for the win. Fans chant for Shirai as she stands on the apron and watches. Candice LeRae runs down and attacks Shirai, bringing her off the apron. Belair and Ripley tangle in the ring again. Belair goes for a roundhouse kick but Ripley ducks it. Ripley goes on and hits the Riptide for the pin to win.

Winner: Rhea Ripley

- After the match, Ripley stands tall and covers as fans cheer her on. We go to replays. Candice is on the stage, applauding Ripley as she poses. We see Shirai recovering on the floor at ringside.

- The announcers hype tonight's Triple Threat for the NXT North American Title. We also saw The Velveteen Dream taken out after being attacked by The Undisputed Era last week.

- We cut to video of Cathy Kelley outside of Full Sail Live earlier, catching up with Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate. Cathy brings up last week's loss to Damian Priest and asks what's next. Dunne has payback to come for what Priest did. She also asks about Killian Dain. Dunne says he doesn't care about Dain. Dunne and Bate walk off as we go back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we get a vignette for Tommaso Ciampa.

- They show Tyler Bate at ringside. Fans cheer and he waves.

Matt Riddle vs. Cameron Grimes

We go to the ring and out first comes Matt Riddle to a pop. Cameron Grimes is out next, also to cheers.

The bell rings and Grimes immediately goes for the big running stomp as he has in each match from the past few weeks but Riddle ducks. Riddle comes back and goes for the Final Flash but Grimes avoids that. They go at it and tangle now. Riddle with takedowns and the upperhand but Grimes also gets some offense in. They tangle some more Riddle with big kicks, kicking Grimes into the corner. Riddle unloads with kicks in the corner as fans chant "Bro!" and Riddle hits two running forearms in the corner. Riddle with more big offense and an Exploder for a 2 count. Riddle keeps control with more offense and a senton. Riddle with a running kick for a 2 count.

Grimes tries to fight back but Riddle keeps control and keeps him down, working him over. Riddle with a 2 count. Riddle keeps control and hits a Jackhammer for a 2 count. Fans chant "Riddle!" like "Goldberg!" as the announcers also make a reference to Riddle and WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg. Riddle with big kicks while Grimes is on his knees. Riddle kicks Grimes back for a 2 count. Riddle with a submission now. Grimes with a 2 count. More back and forth now. Grimes with a nice back-flip into a German suplex for a close 2 count. Back to commercial.

More back and forth after the break. They trade big kicks and more. Riddle ends up hitting a Bro 2 Sleep at one point. Grimes drives Riddle into the mat for a very close 2 count. Grimes goes to the top but Riddle runs up and cuts him off. Riddle nails a superplex but Grimes kicks out at 2. Riddle is frustrated now. Riddle goes to the top as fans chant "Bro!" now. Riddle with the Floating Bro but Grimes kicks out. Grimes gets up and they tangle. They trade trikes and more big counters. Grimes with a 2 count. Riddle mounted more offense and hit several of his signature moves to get the pin to win in the middle of the ring.

Winner: Matt Riddle

- After the match, Riddle gets up and has his arm raised as the music hits. Fans chant "Bro!" as Riddle poses. We go to replays. Riddle approaches Grimes at ringside after the match. Riddle offers his fist for a bump but the recovering Grimes wants none of it. This happens right in front of Tyler Bate in the front row. Bate asks Grimes why he didn't do the bump. Grimes shoves Bate. Bate comes back and drops Grimes with a stiff shot for a pop.

- We see how The Forgotten Sons defeated Breezango two weeks ago. Kushida is injured, so Breeze will have a mystery partner for tonight's six-man match instead.

- We see Dominik Dijakovic backstage warming up for the main event. They show a sidebar interview with Dijakovic. He says he promised his family he would win a title but an injury prevented that. Now he's back and tonight, he will take out a rival and fulfill the promise of winning a title. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Mauro shows us video from earlier with NXT General Manager William Regal announcing that WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Asuka and Kairi Sane will be defending next Wednesday, against the winners of tonight's women's division tag team match.

Breezango and Isaiah Scott vs. The Forgotten Sons

We go to the ring and out comes Breezango, Fandango and Tyler Breeze, as Alicia Taylor does the introductions. Out next comes their mystery partner to be Kushida's replacement, Isaiah "Swerve" Scott. Out next are The Forgotten Sons - Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake and Jaxson Ryker.

The bell rings and fans chant for Scott. Breeze and Ryker look to go at it but Breeze is sent down. Ryker wants Swerve and in he comes. Ryker overpowers him as well and fans boo. Fandango tags in next. Ryker sends him down as well. Ryker stoops Fandango's offense and in comes Cutler to keep him grounded. Fandango blocks a back body drop and leg drops Cutler. The Forgotten Sons end up on the outside to recover and regroup. Swerve and Breezango stand tall together in the ring and stare out at their opponents. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Ryker works over Breeze in the corner. We see how Ryker dominated Breeze on the apron during the break. Cutler tags in and they double team Breeze. Blake tags in and keeps him down for a 2 count. Blake keeps Breeze grounded. The Sons continue to dominate as Ryker comes back in. Ryker slams Breeze for a 2 count. Ryker take him to the corner now. Scott looks for a tag as Ryker slams Breeze for another 2 count. Cutler comes in but Breeze moves as Ryker charges and hits the ring post. Breeze sends Cutler to the floor. Blake stops Breeze from tagging but he finally gets the tag.

Fandango tags in and unloads on Blake with chops and clotheslines. Cutler tags in as Fandango hits a big powerslam on Blake. Cutler with offense but Scott tags in and hits a big crossbody from the top for a 2 count. Cutler and Scott trade shots. Scott is taken to the top as all three Sons go to the top. Blake launches Scott to the mat with a hurricanrana as Cutler and Ryker follow up with double diving headbutts at the same time. Scott's partners break up the pin just in time.

Blake works over Scott now. Scott ends up shoving Blake and Cutler into each other. Scott comes back and fights off all three opponents, sending them to the floor. Scott goes to the top but Ryker cuts him off. Ryker climbs up with Scott. Scott fights him off and prevents a superplex to the floor. Scott stomps to Ryker on the apron, uses his chest to springboard onto Cutler and Blake on the floor. The crowd and announcers go wild. Fans chant "NXT!" now.

Scott goes back in and fights off Ryker. Breezango comes in with double superkicks to Ryker. Fandango covers for the pin but The Sons make the save. Fandango and Ryker trade shots from their knees, fighting up. Ryker tags out but rocks Fandango. Fandango and Ryker tumble out. Cutler and Scott go at it now, then out. Breeze stops Cutler and Blake from double teaming Scott. More back and forth between the six Superstars now as the crowd stays on their feet. Scott ends up leveling Blake with a huge kick to the head for the pin to win.

Winners: Isaiah Scott and Breezango

- After the match, Scott and Breezango celebrate as the music hits. Swerve starts dancing with Breeze and Fandango as The Forgotten Sons head to the back. We go to replays.

- We see The Undisputed Era backstage. They show a sidebar video with Roderick Strong giving pre-recorded comments. NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong says he knows what William Regal is trying to do by putting him in a match with these two big dudes tonight, but he's at his best when the lights are on and he will show why he's Undisputed.

- We go to the ring and out comes NXT Cruiserweight Champion Lio Rush. He hits the ring and poses for the fans. Mauro says Rush will be joining them for commentary. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Killian Dain is somewhere standing next to a fire. Dain is wrapping tape around his fingers. He says Pete Dunne tried to break his fingers last week, and now Dain is going to break Dunne.

Angel Garza vs. Jack Gallagher

We go to the ring and out first comes Angel Garza. Jack Gallagher is out next with Lio Rush on commentary.

The bell rings and they size each other up. Fans chant "let's go Garza!" now. Gallagher stops in the middle of the ring and wants to shake but Garza wants no part of it. They lock up and tangle. Gallagher works on the arm but Garza takes him down. More back and forth and a 1 count for Gallagher. They roll around on the mat and trade more pin attempts as Gallagher tries for the Crucifix. They break and fans pop. Gallagher ends up yanking off Garza's pants but he still has trunks on it underneath. Fans pop for the spot as Garza dropkicks a surprised Gallagher.

Garza keeps control with an inverted slingshot suplex on the top rope. Garza with a big kick to the face for a 2 count as fans pop. Rush says he loves what he's seeing. They tangle and trade strikes now. Gallagher unloads with strikes. Gallagher with a big vertical suplex now, holding Garza for a minute or more. Gallagher drops Garza for a 2 count. Garza blocks off a cross armbreaker now as they tangle. Garza gets the bottom rope to break the hold. Garza launches Gallagher over the top rope to the floor. Garza runs the ropes and avoids a block, stopping to slap Gallagher over the back. They bring it back in the ring and Garza eats a big headbutt.

Garza comes back and spikes Gallagher to the mat from the corner. Garza continues and hits a big springboard moonsault, now called the Cerro de la Silla-sault after the highest mountain in his hometown of Monterrey, and covers for the pin to win.

Winner: Angel Garza

- After the match, Garza stands tall as his music hits. We go to replays. Garza poses in the corner and stares out at Rush, motioning for the title around his waist. Rush stands up at commentary and they stare at each other.

- Still to come, Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai vs. two of the MMA Horsewomen for a title shot next week. Back to commercial.

#1 Contenders Match: Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai vs. Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke

We go to the ring and out first comes Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox. Th winners of this match will challenge WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Asuka and Kairi Sane next Wednesday. Out next comes Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke.

The bell rings and Duke immediately levels Kai with a huge kick for a close 2 count. Duke takes Kai to the corner for the double team as Shafir tags in. Kai looks to turn it around but Shafir keeps control and knocks her around some. Duke comes back in and hits another big kick for a close 2 count. Duke yells and talks trash to Kai after a big kick to the back. Shafir comes back in and keeps Kai grounded with an armbar.

Kai ends up dropping Duke on the apron but can't break free from Shafir. Kai with a big kick to Shafir. Kai finally makes the hot tag and in comes Nox for a big pop. This has been a really fast-paced match, non-stop. Nox unloads on both opponents and hits a big crossbody to Duke but Shafir breaks the pin. Kai takes out Shafir with a Bicycle Kick. Duke goes to put Nox away but it's blocked. Nox comes right back with The Shiniest Wizard to Duke for the pin to earn the title shot next week.

Winners and New #1 Contenders: Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox

- After the match, Kai and Nox celebrate as their music hits. WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Asuka and Kairi Sane appear on the big screen now. The Kabuki Warriors laugh and taunt the new #1 contenders. They say Nox and Kai stand no chance next week.

- We see Keith Lee backstage warming up for the main event. They show a pre-recorded sidebar video and Lee says he's been waiting for an opportunity like this since he came to NXT. He will do everything he can to win that title tonight. The announcers hype the main event one more time. We go back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Cathy announces Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae, Cameron Grimes vs. Tyler Bate, and The Kabuki Warriors defending against Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai for next Wednesday.

Triple Threat for the NXT North American Title: Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic vs. Roderick Strong

We go to the ring for tonight's main event and out first comes Keith Lee. Dominik Dijakovic is out next. NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong is out last and he seems extra confident. Taylor does formal ring introductions.

The bell rings and Strong goes to the floor. Lee and Dijakovic surround him. Strong decks Dijakovic and comes off Lee. Dijakovic ends up mounting offense on Lee and unloading into the corner. Lee comes back with a big chokeslam. Strong jumps at Lee but Lee rocks him to the floor. Lee goes to work on Dijakovic in the corner. Dijakovic comes right back. More back and forth. Lee plants Dijakovic in the middle of the ring and stands tall as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Lee works over Dijakovic in the corner. Strong tries to come back in but Lee rocks him out. Strong comes back and sends Lee to the floor hard. Strong climbs up and takes over on Dijakovic. Strong with a huge superplex to the mat. Strong covers for a 2 count but in comes Lee. Strong still keeps control as some fans boo. Strong works over Dijakovic and keeps him down. Strong keeps Lee from coming back in. Dijakovic attacks and holds Strong as he superkicks Lee when he comes back in. Strong with a big knee to Dijakovic.

Dijakovic counters Strong and manhandles him some, tossing him to the mat. Fans go wild as Dijakovic slams Lee on top of Strong with a big suplex. Dijakovic covers for a 2 count and can't believe the kick out. Fans chant "NXT!" as we get a replay. Dijakovic goes to the top but comes back down to the apron. Dijakovic runs for a cannonball from the apron to Lee but Lee catches him. Lee goes for a powerbomb but Strong runs the ropes and hits a Wrecking Ball dropkick to knock them both over on the floor. Dijakovic turns it right back around and brings Strong in the ring as fans chant for NXT. Dijakovic rocks Strong and takes him to the top.

Fans do dueling chants now. Dijakovic climbs up with the champ but Lee comes from behind with forearms to Dijakovic's back. Lee interrupts the superplex attempt and goes to powerbomb Dijakovic to the mat. Dijakovic holds on and hits the superplex on Strong as Lee powerbombs him at the same time. Mauro and the fans go wild as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and they all trade shots. Dijakovic gets knocked to the floor by Strong. Strong unloads on Lee now. Strong with a big Olympic Slam on Lee for 2. Fans chant "this is awesome!" now. More back and forth between the three now. Strong with a big dropkick through the ropes but he's caught. Lee launches Strong to Dijakovic for a big Feast Your Eyes on the floor, as Lee follows up with a huge Pounce. Fans go wild at the big moves. Lee and Dijakovic look at each other and then nod at the ring, going in to finish the match with each other. The crowd loves this.

Lee and Dijakovic hit the ring and unload on each other. Lee with big strikes and a headbutt. Lee goes to the top but Dijakovic gets free and nails a superkick, and a Cyclone Kick. Dijakovic keeps control and hits a big Chokebomb from the top but it's not enough. Dijakovic breaks out a big Fosbury Flop to Strong as he comes in and Lee avoids it. Lee nails a massive dive to the floor and the crowd explodes. Lee brings it back into the ring and ends up top with Dijakovic. Lee blocks the Hurricanrana with the huge sitdown powerbomb from the top. Strong immediately follows up with the flying boot to Lee's face. Strong goes right into the pin to retain.

Winner: Roderick Strong

- After the match, Strong stands tall as his music hits. Strong raises the NXT North American Title as the rest of The Undisputed Era enters the ring and joins him. We come back from the replays and The Undisputed Era is destroying Lee. Fans chant "we want Balor!" now. The Undisputed Era stands tall and raises all of the NXT gold in the air. The music interrupts and out comes Tommaso Ciampa with his crutch. Strong, NXT Champion Adam Cole, and NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish stare him down from the ring. Ciampa enters the ring and stares them down, crutch in-hand. Fans chant "daddy's home!" now. Ciampa steps to The Undisputed Era. The music hits and out next comes Johnny Gargano next. Gargano enters the ring and DIY reunites to face off with The Undisputed Era. Fans chant "DIY!" now. The two sides talk trash and face off. The music hits again and out comes Finn Balor to a major pop. Fans chant "NXT!" now. Balor suddenly drops Gargano with an overhead kick out of nowhere. Mauro loses it and fans start booing as the rest of The Undisputed Era unloads on Ciampa. Balor has really shocked the system. Cole stares down Balor. Fish and O'Reilly hold Ciampa as Cole drops him and Balor watches. Gargano is recovering from the kick on the floor now. Balor exits the ring and dropkicks Gargano into the barrier. Balor brings Gargano over to the ramp and spikes his head into it. Fans chant "yes!" now. Balor stands over Gargano and points down at him, nodding to The Undisputed Era as they stand in the ring and pose with their signature gestures. Balor looks at them and back down at Gargano, with an angry look on his face. Balor's music hits again as he makes his exit to the back. NXT goes off the air.

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