As noted earlier, NXT Champion Finn Balor and Samoa Joe defeated Lucha Dragons in a tag match that took place prior to Tuesday night’s SmackDown tapings from Providence, Rhode Island.
This was a first round match for the upcoming NXT Dusty Rhodes Classic tag team tournament and will air on an episode of NXT TV.
Balor and Joe reportedly received a massive ovation for their surprise appearances and the match itself was said to be an exciting one.
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Balor & Samoa Joe vs. Lucha Dragons right now live in Providence! #WWE #wweprovidence #mainevent #Smackdown #NXT pic.twitter.com/jOWORqLmn8
— IntheCorner Podcast (@IntheCornerPod) August 26, 2015
Finn Balor AND Samoa Joe!?!! #NXT pic.twitter.com/uCJ2aFygSM
— mike mardo (@mikemardo) August 26, 2015