This week’s episode of NXT aired on the USA Network at 7 PM Eastern and then on the WWE Network at 8 PM.
Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Fabian Aichner
#NXTChampion @AndradeCienWWE refused to let @FabianAichner have the last word! #WWENXT @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/tgqFwv3Acw
— WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2017
Andrade connected with a Dropkick right when the match started. Fabian battled back and hit a Backbreaker. Aichner remained on the attack and planted Almas with a Tornado DDT. Aichner followed it with a Powerslam and went for the cover but Almas kicked out at two. Almas got frustrated and slung Aichner into the steel steps outside the ring. The action returned to the ring and Almas quickly hit the Hammerlock DDT for the pinfall victory.
Winner: Andrade “Cien” Almas
A vignette was shown for Aleister Black. He will face Adam Cole later during the show.
A vignette of Ember Moon’s journey to capture the NXT Women’s Championship was shown.
Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch vs. Authors of Pain
Danny Burch and Akam started off the match and Akam quickly took control. Lorcan was tagged in and he knocked both Akam and Rezar to the canvas. Burch joined Lorcan in beating down Akam and Rezar. AOP then turned the tables on Lorcan and Burch and planted them both with Death Valley Drivers. Akam and Rezar followed it up with the Super Collider and then hit the Last Chapter for the easy pinfall victory.
Winners: Authors of Pain
The state of @_StarDESTROYER and @strongstylebrit can be summed up in one word: PAIN! @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/IHaFJZVpAx
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 14, 2017
It was announced that the UK Championship and the NXT Tag Team Championships will be defended next week.
Get ready for two HUGE title matches NEXT WEEK as @PeteDunneYxB defends the #UKChampionship and #SAnitY defends the #WWENXT #TagTeamChampionship on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/oyOrth90qI
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) December 14, 2017
SAnitY cut an ominous promo from an unknown location. They will be defending their titles next week against Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly.
#NXTakeOver: WarGames remains fresh in the mind of #SAnitY… and they're ready to finish off The #UndisputedERA! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/HpZ3Xpjdeg
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 14, 2017
Shayna Baszler was revealed to be the Superstar hyped up last week with the spades vignette.
Adam Cole vs Aleister Black (Fatal 4-Way Qualifier)
Adam Cole controlled the match early as he took Black down to the canvas. Cole taunted Black and that pissed him off. Aleister launched Cole across the ring and connected with a flurry of kicks that knocked Cole out of the ring. NXT went to a commercial break with Aleister Black sitting in the middle of the ring as Cole was on the outside.
When NXT returned, Cole was back in control of the match and had a Chin Lock applied in the middle of the ring. The crowd cheered on Black as he fought through the pain and slowly made his way towards the bottom rope. Cole then stomped on Black several times while talking trash at the same time.
Cole backed off his attack and allowed Black to get back up to his feet. Black used the opening to hit Cole with some ridiculous kicks and then Aleister followed it up with a springboard Hurricanrana. Aleister went for the Black Mass but Cole was able to dodge it. Black connected with a kick for a two count. Cole planted Black with a Backstabber for a two count.
Both Superstars traded punches in the middle of the ring. Cole got the upper-hand and connected with a Neckbreaker for a two count. Cole attempted to knee Black in the face but Aleister blocked it. Cole then went for a Superkick but Black once again blocked it. Cole once again started barking at Aleister and wound up getting caught with Black Mass for the pinfall victory.
Winner: Aleister Black
This #Fatal4Way is shaping up prettyyyy nicely… #WWENXT @KillianDain @JohnnyGargano @WWEAleister pic.twitter.com/f0xEAxC14o
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) December 14, 2017
Ember Moon vs Peyton Royce
This match was shown on the WWE Network broadcast. Ember won the match but was attacked by Billie Kay after her victory. Peyton Royce joined in on the fun and started beating down Ember Moon as well. Nikki Cross came down to the ring to save Ember Moon.
Winner: Ember Moon
The #Iconic @WWEPeytonRoyce and @BillieKayWWE have targeted @WWEEmberMoon… but has your #WWENXT #WomensChampion gained an unlikely ally in @NikkiCrossWWE? pic.twitter.com/mEAudmwETl
— WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2017
