Tonight’s episode of NXT from Full Sail University features a main event with championship implications.
Former NXT Champion, Aleister Black, goes one-on-one with Johnny Gargano. The winner of tonight’s main event could determine the next NXT title challenger.
NXT 8/8 Preview
Aleister Black vs Johnny Gargano
Two weeks ago, Johnny Gargano hit Aleister Black in the head with the NXT Championship belt. The move resulted in Ciampa defeating Black and winning the NXT title.
Black let it be known he blames Gargano for the loss of his title last week. He’ll be looking for both revenge and to qualify for a rematch with Ciampa tonight.
Keith Lee In-Ring NXT Debut
Bask in his glory! Keith Lee debuts on NXT television tonight. The former PWG and WWN Champion appeared in the crowd at Takeover: Chicago but will appear in the ring tonight.
The tag WWE is putting beside Keith Lee’s name is “Limitless”. They released the above promotional video for Lee earlier this week.
Ricochet In Single’s Action
Ricochet will also be in single’s action on NXT tonight. As with Keith Lee, Ricochet’s opponent his yet to be named and is likely enhancement talent.
Ricochet will challenge Adam Cole for the NXT North American Championship at Takeover: Brooklyn IV. You can bet the champion will be watching this match closely. The Undisputed Era might even want to soften Ricochet up before Takeover.
Mae Young Classic II Qualifier
Vanessa Borne vs Taynara Conti
The second edition of the Mae Young Classic gets going today in Winter Park, Florida. Tayanari Conti and Vanessa Borne will clash tonight with the winner entering the tournament proper.
The second edition of the Mae Young Classic films today and tomorrow in Full Sail University and is expected to air in early September.
Last week’s results:
- Heavy Machinery defeated The Mighty
- Moustache Mountain defeated Matt Knox and Bradley Taylor
- EC3 defeated Kona Reeves
- (non-title) Shayna Baszler defeated Candice LeRae
