Gargano & Adam Cole Announced Their Stipulations
Adam Cole will defend his NXT Championship against Johnny Gargano at NXT TakeOver: Toronto. The match will be 2 out of 3 Falls and each superstar gets to pick a stipulation. If the match reaches a third fall, NXT GM William Regal will pick the final stipulation.
Gargano had a backstage promo and stated that Cole has made things personal. Johnny vowed to do whatever it takes just to beat the hell out Cole at TakeOver. Gargano announced that he chose a Street Fight as his stipulation.
Later on the show, NXT Champion Adam Cole announced his stipulation for the 2 out of 3 Falls Match at NXT TakeOver: Toronto. Cole stated that he didn’t need a stipulation to beat Gargano and opted for a standard wrestling match as his fall.
Jordan Myles Advanced To The Finals Of The NXT Breakout Tournament
Jordan Myles faced Angel Garza in the semi-finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament. Myles started off the bout in control and applied an Arm Bar in the middle of the ring. Garza escaped and locked in an Arm Bar of his own.
Myles battled free with an Arm Drag and went back to work on Angel’s arm. Jordan connected with a Dropkick that sent Garza to the ring apron. Garza tripped up Myles with the ring skirt and sent him flying into the steel steps next to the ring.
Garza then launched Myles into the barricade and rolled back into the ring. Angel planted Myles with a Backbreaker and went for the cover but Jordan was able to kick out at the last moment. Garza locked in the Camel Clutch in the middle of the ring as the crowd got behind Myles.
Jordan countered into a roll-up for a two count but was sent back down to the canvas with a Superkick from Garza. Angel slammed Myles’ face off the turnbuckle several times. Myles battled back and beat the hell out of Garza in the corner.
Myles connected with a Clothesline and followed it up with a Dropkick to Garza’s face. Jordan hit Garza with a Clothesline and went for a Crossbody but Angel countered with a massive Dropkick for a near fall. Joran connected with a German Suplex for the victory and advanced to the finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament.
After the match, Shane Thorne came to the announce table and grabbed Mauro’s headset. Thorne said that he doesn’t need a tournament to break out and is going to break out all on his own.
Bianca Belair Dominated
Xia Li battled Bianca Belair on this week’s episode of NXT. Belair dominated the match early and stomped on Li in the corner of the ring. Bianca slammed Li to the canvas and followed it up with an Arm Drag.
Li connected with an elbow to the face but Bianca shrugged it off and hit a Fallaway Slam. Bianca lifted Li up for a Suplex but Xia escaped and attacked Belair in the corner of the ring. Belair leveled Li with a shoulder tackle and then planted her with the KOD for the pinfall victory.
Pete Dunne Interrupted Velveteen Dream & Roderick Strong
NXT North American Champion Velveteen Dream came down to the ring and said that when the experience dies he wants to go straight to hell. He claimed Roderick Strong sold his soul to Satan himself and claimed victory over him. Dream complimented Strong but said at the end of the day he will learn that he is not big enough to ride this ride.
Roderick Strong interrupted Velveteen and wondered if Dream actually believes anything he just. Strong accused Dream of being scared of him and he can see it in his eyes. Dream ripped off his glasses and got in Roderick’s face. Strong stated that he is a deserving challenger and can take Dream’s title whenever he wants.
Strong told Dream to give him what he wants, an NXT Championship match at TakeOver: Toronto. Pete Dunne joined the party to a great reaction from the crowd. Dunne got into the ring and Strong tried to hit him with a cheap shot. Pete snapped Strong’s finger and sent him out of the ring. Dunne took a look at the NXT North American Championship before Dream retreated out of the ring.
Roderick Strong then confronted NXT GM William Regal backstage and complained about Pete Dunne getting involved in the North American Championship picture. Regal said that he was talking to NXT UK GM the other day and that Pete Dunne will be around in NXT for a while. Regal announced that Velveteen Dream will defend the NXT North American Championship against Pete Dunne and Roderick Strong in a Triple Threat Match at TakeOver: Toronto. Strong got pissed off and demanded to face Pete Dunne next week in an effort to take him out before TakeOver. Regal told Strong he would consider it before Roderick walked away.
Candice LeRae Got Some Revenge On Io Shirai
Io Shirai faced Kacy Catanzaro tonight on NXT. Io recently turned heel and debuted a new look and theme on tonight’s episode. Shirai connected with a Dropkick right away and followed it up with Double Knees in the corner. Io hit a Backbreaker and Catanzaro rolled out of the ring. Candice LeRae rushed the ring and attacked Io. The match ended in a DQ as LeRae hit Shirai with a Suicide Dive. Candice grabbed a steel chair but Io was able to escape up the entrance ramp.
Damian Priest Defeated Keith Lee
Damian Priest squared off against Keith Lee in the main event of this week’s NXT. Priest applied a Headlock to start the match. Lee escaped and Damian went for a shoulder tackle but Lee didn’t budge. Keith went for a spin kick but Damian ducked under it.
Priest beat Lee down in the corner of the ring and smashed his head off the turnbuckle. Damian went for a Suplex but Lee blocked it. Priest connected with a Clothesline that knocked Lee to the canvas. Damian went for the cover but Lee kicked out at two.
Damian connected with a Crossbody for another near fall. Lee hit a forearm to the face and then a massive Clothesline for a two count. Priest showed off his power and planted him with a Falcon Arrow for a two count.
Lee and Priest traded shots in the middle of the ring. Keith connected with a shoulder tackle that sent Damian flying across the ring. Damian rolled out of the ring to regroup but Lee went right after him. Keith rolled Priest in the ring but Damian connected with a knee to the face while Lee was on the apron.
Priest tried to flip onto Lee but Keith caught him in position for a Powerbomb. Damian escaped and sent Lee into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Priest hid behind the referee and hit Lee with a Cyclone Kick. Priest followed it up with the Reckoning for the pinfall victory.
Announced For Next Week’s Episode Of NXT:
- Tyler Breeze vs. Jaxson Ryker
- Pete Dunne vs. Roderick Strong