The Forgotten Sons Advanced To The Finals

Mustache Mountain (Tyler Bate & Trent Seven) squared off against The Forgotten Sons in the semifinals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Jaxson Ryker accompanied Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler to the ring.

Bate and Blake started off the match by locking up in the middle of the ring. Wesley got the better of Bate and connected with a Body Slam. Cutler tagged in and Bate greeted him with a Suplex for a one count.

Cutler battled back and sent Tyler to the corner. Blake got back in and planted Bate with a Neckbreaker for a near fall. Trent Seven tagged in and hit Blake and Cutler with a flurry of chops. Cutler tagged in and hit Trent with a chop block to his knee.

The Forgotten Sons went to work on Seven’s knee for the next couple of minutes as Bate pleaded for a tag on the apron. Blake applied the Figure Four but Seven reversed it. Wesley was able to reach the bottom rope to break the hold and Cutler tagged back in.

Seven and Cutler connected with a double Clothesline and both Superstars fell to the mat. Bate and Blake tagged back in and Tyler connected with a Back Body Drop. Bate lifted Blake and Cutler up in the Airplane Spin and followed it up with a double Hurricanrana.

Bate went for a Shooting Star Press off the ring apron but The Forgotten Sons got out of the way. Back in the ring, Bate climbed to the top rope and connected with a Corkscrew but Cutler broke up the cover.

Trent Seven tagged back in and connected with a Dragon Suplex. Seven went for the cover but Ryker put Blake’s foot on the rope to break it up. Bate tagged back in and made his way back up to the top rope.

Tyler was shoved to the floor and Ryker hit him with a cheap shot. Cutler tagged in and Forgotten Sons hit Seven with an Inverted DDT/Double Stomp on Seven for the pinfall victory. The Forgotten Sons have advanced to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Adam Cole Confronted Matt Riddle

Matt Riddle was interviewed backstage about confronting North American Champion Velveteen Dream. Riddle was quickly interrupted by Adam Cole. Adam claimed that the North American Championship will be wrapped around his waist soon and that is undisputed. The two Superstars got in each other’s face and Riddle challenged Cole to a match.

Shayna Baszler Will Defend Her Title In A Fatal 4-Way At TakeOver

Io Shirai faced Bianca Belair to determine the #1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship. Shirai connected with a Dropkick that sent Bianca tumbling out of the ring. NXT Women’s Champion joined commentary for the match and claimed that she wasn’t afraid of Shirai or Beliar.

Belair hit Io with a shoulder tackle and followed it up with a Moonsault for a near fall. The crowd got behind Shirai as she hit Belair with a Springboard Dropkick. Bianca tied Io up in the Tree of Woe and whipped her with her hair.

Bianca made her way to the top rope but Io got up and joined her up there. Shirai connected with a Frankensteiner and went for a Moonsault but Belair got her knees up. Belair hit Shirai with a Spear as NXT Women’s Champion marched down to the ring.

Shayna threw Io to the floor and then locked in the Kirifuda Clutch on Belair. Kairi Sane ran down to the ring but Shayna quickly applied the Kirifuda Clutch on her. Io broke it up and thew Shayna to the floor outside the ring. Baszler snuck up behind Io and locked in the Kirifuda Clutch.

Cathy Kelley caught up with Shayna backstage and Baszler said that she just proved that there isn’t a single woman back there that deserves a shot at her title. Cathy then informed Shayna that NXT GM William Regal just told her that Baszler will defend her title against Sane, Shirai, and Belair in a Fatal 4-Way Match at NXT TakeOver: New York.

NXT #WomensChampion @QoSBaszler can't name one competitor worthy of a title opportunity… but @catherinekelley reveals that @RealKingRegal can name THREE! #WWENXT #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/HiObKbExMi

— WWE (@WWE) March 14, 2019

Ricochet & Aleister Black Advanced To The Finals, Gargano Got Revenge On Ciampa 

DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) faced Aleister Black & Ricochet in the semifinals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Ciampa and Black started off the match. Aleister hit a knee to the ribs and followed it up with a knee to Tommaso’s face. Black then applied an Arm Bar in the middle of the ring before tagging Ricochet into the match.

Ricochet locked in an Arm Bar but Ciampa battled to his feet and countered into a Headlock. Ricochet escaped but Ciampa hit him with a boot to the face and then tagged Gargano in. Ricochet sent Johnny out of the ring with a Dropkick and then posed in the ring. Black joined in on the fun and both took a seat in the ring as DIY regrouped on the entrance ramp.

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Back in the ring, Gargano battled back with a Slingshot Spear and then a Suplex on Ricochet for a one count. Ciampa tagged in and stomped Ricochet down in the corner of the ring. Gargano got back in and hit Ricochet with a Neckbreaker for a one count. Ciampa and Gargano isolated Ricochet for the next couple minutes and took turns beating him down.

Ciampa mocked Black by sitting in the ring before tagging Johnny back in. Gargano went for a Slingshot DDT but Ricochet blocked it. Ricochet blasted Ciampa off the apron but turned around into a Clothesline from Gargano for a near fall.

Aleister Black tagged in and hit Gargano with a knee to the face. Black followed it up with a Moonsault for a two count. Black connected with a Brainbuster and went for the cover but Ciampa broke it up at the last second. Ciampa tagged in and booted Aleister in the face. Ricochet dragged Gargano out of the ring but Johnny hit him with a Superkick.

Tommaso planted Black with the Tower of London on the apron. Gargano tagged in and hit a Slingshot DDT but Aleister somehow kicked out at two. Johnny applied the Gargano Escape on Black in the middle of the ring as Ciampa trapped Ricochet in an Arm Bar at the same time. Ricochet countered and deadlifted Ciampa onto his shoulders. Ricochet connected with a Death Valley Driver on top of Johnny to break the Gargano Escape.

Johnny tagged Ciampa and then rolled to the outside of the ring. Gargano leaned against the barricade and sold a knee injury. Ricochet and Ciampa traded shots in the ring and both Superstars fell to the canvas after Ricochet connected with an overhead kick. Gargano hobbled towards the ring apron but his knee gave out.

Tommaso went for the Fairy Tale Ending but Aleister hit him with Black Mass. Ricochet tagged in and hit the 630 Splash for the pinfall victory. Aleister Black & Ricochet will battle The Forgotten Sons in the finals of the tournament in two weeks. The winners of that match will go on to face War Raiders at NXT TakeOver: New York.

After the match, Candice LeRae came down to check on Gargano. Tommaso left the NXT title on the ring apron helped Johnny up. Gargano fell to the floor at the top of the entrance ramp and Ciampa helped him up once again. Ciampa tried to launch Johnny into the screen but Johnny revealed that he was faking the injury. Gargano threw Ciampa into the screen and hit him with a Superkick. NXT went off the air as the crowd chanted “Johnny Wrestling!”.

Gargano Agreed To Team Up With Ciampa 

Johnny Gargano came down to the ring and stated that he had one of the toughest matches of his career last week against Velveteen Dream. Gargano admitted that he failed and the crowd chanted “Johnny Failure!”.

NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa interrupted and said that Johnny Gargano is at his best when they work together. Ciampa brought up offering Gargano help last week and that Johnny refused. Tommaso claimed that they need each other and that this is destiny.

Ciampa showed off his NXT Championship and then proposed DIY enter the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament. Tommaso added that TakeOver: New York could end with them standing side by side as champions. Tommaso extended his hand and Johnny shook it as the crowd erupted in a “yes!” chant.

.@ProjectCiampa & @JohnnyGargano are officially BACK together… and it looks like they've got their sights set on the NXT #TagTeamTitles! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/VYsBFBjBst

— WWE (@WWE) February 28, 2019

Aliyah & Borne Picked Up A Victory

Aliyah & Vanessa Borne battled Taynara Conti and Xia Li tonight on NXT. Conti and Borne started off the match. Conti booted Borne in the face for a near fall. Aliyah distracted Taynara and Borne capitalized and sent Conti to the corner.

Borne connected with a Bronco Buster and tagged Aliyah into the match. Aliyah planted Conti with a Suplex for a two count and then applied a Headlock. Conti broke free and leaped across the ring to tag in Xia Li.

Li leveled Aliyah with a Superkick for a two count. Borne tagged in and draped Li across her knee. Aliyah then hit Li with a Neckbreaker for the pinfall victory.

The #Vision @VanessaBorneWWE is showing @TaynaraContiWWE what she's made of on #WWENXT!@WWE_Aliyah pic.twitter.com/vgf4Hj36Nc

— WWE (@WWE) February 28, 2019

Lee & Dijakovic Stole The Show

Dominik Dijakovic squared off against Keith Lee on this week’s show. Dijakovic and Lee locked up in the middle of the ring to start off the match. Dijakovic went for a Monkey Flip but Lee landed on his feet as the crowd chanted “bask in the glory!”.

Lee posed in the corner of the ring and Dominik got pissed off. Dijakovic hit Lee with a chop to the chest and then an elbow to the face off the second turnbuckle. Lee battled back and pounced Dominik across the ring.

Dijakovic connected with a Superkick and followed it up with a Chokeslam for a near fall. Dominik climbed up to the second rope and went for a Clothesline but Lee countered with a chop. Dijakovic sent Lee to the apron and then booted him to the floor outside the ring.

Dominik followed it up with an awesome Moonsault off the second rope and both Superstars crashed on the steel entrance ramp as the crowd chanted “NXT!”. Both Superstars tried to make their way back to the ring but the referee counted them both out.

An INCREDIBLE moonsault from @DijakovicWWE to @RealKeithLee as this battle of BEHEMOTHS can't be contained inside the squared circle on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/cs4zSenNyg

— WWE (@WWE) February 28, 2019

Belair & Shirai Will Battle To Determine The #1 Contender

During this week’s episode of NXT, Bianca Belair and Io Shirai had an argument backstage and the two Superstars needed to be separated. NXT GM William Regal later announced that Belair and Shirai will fight in two weeks. The winner of that match will go on to face Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women’s Championship at TakeOver: New York.

If Bianca Belair and Io Shirai both think they deserve an NXT Women’s Title opportunity, in two weeks they can fight it out, and the winner will go on to face Shayna Baszler at Takeover: New York!

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) February 28, 2019

Bayley & Sasha Banks Made An Appearance

Women’s Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks & Bayley appeared on this week’s episode of NXT. The crowd greeted them with “welcome back!” chants as Sasha said it feels good to be home. Banks stated that their journey to become the first Women’s Tag Team Champions started right here in NXT.

Bayley added that it was very important for them to come to NXT and share the moment with the NXT Universe. Sasha Banks said that they are taking the titles to RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. Bayley challenged the women in the NXT locker room to step up because the next time they set foot in NXT they will defend the Women’s Tag Team Championships.

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Shayna Baszler Tapped Out Mia Yim

NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler faced Mia Yim on this week’s episode of NXT. Shayna controlled the beginning of the match and targeted Yim’s leg. Mia finally was able to battle back and connected with Eat Defeat out of nowhere for a near fall.

Shayna connected with a Gutwrench Suplex for a two count and then booted Yim several times. Mia Yim planted Baszler with a Powerbomb and went for the cover but Shayna was able to kick out at the last moment.

Baszler kneed Yim in the face and went for the Kirifuda Clutch. Mia was able to break the hold by bending back Shayna’s hand but Baszler quickly locked it back in for the submission victory.

The #QueenOfSpades @QoSBaszler has started picking apart @MiaYim one limb at a time on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/JzDTZzUECK

— WWE (@WWE) February 28, 2019

The Dusty Rhodes Classic Returns Next Week

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament will return on next week’s episode of NXT. The team that wins the tournament will go on to face War Raiders for the NXT Tag Team Championships at TakeOver: New York.

Aleister Black Defeated Roderick Strong

Aleister Black battled Roderick Strong on this week’s episode of NXT. Strong controlled the match early and sent Black to the outside of the ring. Roderick hit a Backbreaker on the steel steps and then brought Aleister back inside the ring.

Strong applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring as the crowd got behind Aleister. Black battled to his feet and sent Strong into the turnbuckle. Strong connected with another Dropkick and then stomped on Aleister’s midsection. Roderick perched Black on the top rope and went for a Superplex but Aleister blocked it. Black went for a Powerbomb but Strong broke free and connected with a Backbreaker for a near fall.

Roderick lifted Aleister up for a Suplex but Black countered with a knee strike to Strong’s face. Black followed it up with a Springboard Moonsault and then a Brainbuster for a near fall. Strong hit a Gutbuster and then lifted Black up in a Torture Rack on the ring apron. Roderick launched Aleister into the turnbuckle and then went for the cover back in the ring but Black kicked out at two. Strong went for a Suplex but Aleister escaped and hit Black Mass out of nowhere for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Undisputed Era rushed the ring and attacked Aleister Black. Ricochet came down to the ring for the save and knocked Cole, Fish, and O’Reilly out of the ring.

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Will Return In Two Weeks

Undisputed Era, Aichner & Barthel, Forgotten Sons, and the Street Profits were the first four teams announced for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. The tournament will return to NXT in two weeks and the remaining four teams will be announced on next week’s episode. The winner of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will face War Raiders for the Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: New York.

The #DustyClassic is returning, and the first four teams have been revealed!

Who will complete the field? #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/K3GDbIibOx

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 21, 2019

 Baszler, Duke & Shafir Attacked Mia Yim & Xia Li

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Mia Yim faced Xia Li tonight on NXT. Yim was able to avoid a flurry of kicks from Li to start off the match and retreated to the corner of the ring. The two Superstars locked up and Mia shoved her to the canvas.

Yim connected with a spinning back fist and followed it up with the Protect Ya Neck for the pinfall victory. After the match, Baszler, Duke, and Shafir attacked Yim and Li. Yim got in some shots on Shayna but Duke and Shafir sent her to the corner. Shayna then kneed Mia Yim in the face as the crowd booed.

Velveteen Dream Captured The North American Championship

Johnny Gargano defended his North American Championship against Velveteen Dream tonight on NXT. Backstage before the match, Candice LeRae and Gargano had a brief conversation before they were interrupted by NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa.

Tommaso told Gargano that he will be there to help him tonight if he needs it. Gargano refused and said that he won the title on his own. Gargano stated that he is going to be Johnny Wrestling tonight and retain his title. After Johnny walked away, Ciampa muttered “I’ll be watching” to himself.

Is this a sign of things to come? #WWENXT@JohnnyGargano @CandiceLeRae @ProjectCiampa pic.twitter.com/P12uQsLvzq

— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2019

Gargano wrestled Dream to the canvas to start off the bout. Dream stretched out Johnny’s arm as the two Superstars battled to their feet. Johnny brought Velveteen back down to the mat and rolled him up for a two count.

Dream applied a Wrist Lock as Ciampa was shown backstage watching the match. Dream connected with a slap that sent spit flying out Gargano’s mouth. Dream posed in the ring as Gargano rolled out of the ring to try and regroup.

Like what you see, @ProjectCiampa? #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/AYyHbuzAO7

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 21, 2019

The crowd chanted “Johnny!” as Gargano slowly made his way back into the ring. Velveteen applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring and brought Gargano down to the mat. Gargano broke free but Dream quickly leveled him with a shoulder tackle.

Dream taunted Johnny and slid out of the ring. Dream connected with a punch to the face as Gargano was on the apron and followed it up with a Dropkick back inside the ring. Gargano battled back with a series of chops in the corner and then slammed Velveteen to the mat.

Johnny followed it up with a Dropkick to the back of Dream’s head for a two count. Gargano hit a Neckbreaker for another near fall and then booted Dream in the face. Johnny went to work on Velveteen’s right arm again and bent it all the way back as Dream screamed in agony.

Dream battled back and beat Gargano down in the corner. Gargano shrugged it off and sent Dream flying over the top rope and to the floor outside the ring. Gargano posed in the ring to a mixed reaction from the NXT crowd.

Gargano went after Dream outside the ring as dueling “Johnny Champion!” and “Velveteen!” chants broke out. Johnny shoved Dream to the barricade and hit him with a few chops to the chest before rolling him back inside the ring.

Johnny continued to pose for the crowd, which allowed Dream a few seconds to regroup. Gargano locked in the Abdominal Stretch in the middle of the ring but Dream broke free with a couple of punches to Johnny’s face. Dream slammed Gargano to the mat with a Spinebuster as a “Velveteen!” chant broke out.

Velveteen Dream leveled Gargano with a Clothesline and followed it up with another Clothesline that sent Johnny out of the ring. Dream climbed to the top rope and hit Gargano with a Double Axehandle before the action returned to the ring.

Dream hit a Fameasser and went for the cover but Gargano kicked out at the last moment as Tommaso was shown backstage once again. Both Superstars battled on the top rope and Dream got the upper hand. Dream went for a Dream Valley Driver but Gargano escaped to the canvas.

Gargano hit a Superkick then slammed Dream to the mat for another near fall. Johnny and Velveteen traded shots which sent both Superstars down to the canvas. Gargano connected with another Superkick on the ring apron and went for the Slingshot DDT but Dream countered with a punch to the face.

Dream went for the Dream Valley Driver on the ring apron but Johnny blocked it and hit Velveteen with a Suicide Dive. Back in the ring, Dream connected with a DDT but Gargano kicked out at two. Velveteen quickly climbed to the top rope and went for the Purple Rainmaker but Johnny got out of the way.

Johnny hit another Superkick and went for the cover but Velveteen somehow kicked out as the crowd chanted “NXT!”. Gargano climbed to the top rope but Dream caught him with a jab to the face. Velveteen lifted Johnny up onto his shoulders as Gargano desperately tried to escape. Velveteen hit an Avalanche Dream Valley Driver off the second rope and went for the cover but Gargano was able to kick out as the crowd chanted “this is awesome!”. Dream climbed to the top rope but Johnny rolled out of the ring.

Dream leaped at Johnny off the top rope but Johnny countered with a Superkick. Gargano followed it up with a Suplex on the steel entrance ramp and rolled Dream back into the ring. Johnny hit the Slingshot DDT but Dream kicked out once again. Velveteen connected with a Superkick but Gargano bounced off the ropes and hit a Clothesline.

Gargano hit another Superkick but Dream shrugged it off and hit a Dream Valley Driver. Velveteen hit a second Dream Valley Driver and followed it up with the Purple Rainmaker for the pinfall victory. Velveteen Dream is the new NXT North American Champion. Ciampa was shown backstage laughing as Dream posed with the title. Johnny crawled up the entrance ramp as Ciampa was shown walking away backstage.

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Dijakovic Dominated

Dominik Dijakovic battled Shane Thorne tonight on NXT. Dominik drove Thorne to the corner to start off the match. Thorne escaped through the ropes and fell to the floor. Back in the ring, Thorne drove Dijakovic’s shoulder into the turnbuckle and connected with a Dropkick.

Shane booted Dijakovic in the back several times and then stretched out Dominik’s injured shoulder. Dijakovic battled back with a chop that echoed throughout the arena and then a massive Clothesline. Dominik followed that up with a Suplex and then grabbed Thorne by the throat.

Thorne broke free with an uppercut and planted Dominik with a Suplex. Both Superstars battled on the top rope. Dijakovic went for a Superplex but Thore attacked the injured arm. Dominik flipped off the turnbuckle and landed on his feet in the ring.

Dominik hit Thorne with a Superkick that sent Shane tumbling to the floor. Dijakovic showed off his insane athleticism by hitting a springboard  Corkscrew onto Thorne on the outside. Dominik brought Thorne back into the ring and hit Feast Your Eyes for the pinfall victory.

#FeastYourEyes on just how well @DijakovicWWE can FLY!!! ? #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/xRXVHe6a2N

— WWE (@WWE) February 14, 2019

Keith Lee Leveled Ohno & Street Profits Got Back On Track

Humberto Carillo & Stacey Ervin Jr. made their way down to the ring but were interrupted by Kassius Ohno. Kassius said that he was sitting in the back watching the camera pan across the NXT Universe. Ohno stated that the crowd at Full Sail makes him sick and he despises all of them. Kassius claimed that he was out of here and then turned around into a rolling elbow from Keith Lee.

Keith grabbed the microphone from Ohno’s limp hands as the crowd chanted “bask in the glory!”. Lee joked that this could have been so much worse and he could have hit Ohno in the “dangly bits”. Keith then told Ohno not to let the door hit him in the ass on the way out of here.

Uh…might want to look out behind you. @RealKeithLee #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/L5F3hhFgzY

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 14, 2019

Street Profits then squared off against Carillo and Ervin Jr. Ford and Carillo started off the bout and locked up in the middle of the ring. Carillo applied a Headlock but Montez quickly broke free. Both Superstars went for a Dropkick at the same time and then immediately hopped back to their feet as the crowd cheered them on.

Ford and Carillo shook hands but Montez got in a cheap shot before tagging Angelo Dawkins into the match. Dawkins hit Humberto with a couple of elbows before tagging Ford back in. Humber flipped across the ring and planted Ford with two Arm Drags before locking in an Arm Bar.

Montez battled to his feet and tagged in Dawkins. Angelo leveled Carillo with a shoulder tackle but Humberto shrugged it off and connected with an Enziguri. Stacey Ervin Jr. tagged in and hit Dawkins with a Standing Shooting Star Press for a near fall. Dawkins got back up and connected with a Spear before tagging Montez back into the match.

Ford stomped on Ervin Jr. and went for the cover but Stacey kicked out at two. Ford applied a Headlock and then planted Ervin with a German Suplex for a near fall. Ervin leaped across the ring to tag in Carillo. Humberto decked Dawkins with handspring elbow to the face and made his way to the top rope. Carillo hit Dawkins with an awesome Dropkick off the top rope and then a Standing Moonsault for a two count.

Stacey tagged in and climbed to the top rope. Ervin hit a ridiculous Moonsault off the top rope on Dawkins for a two count. Dawkins lifted Ervin up in the Electric Chair as Ford made his way to the top rope. Montez connected with a Super Blockbuster on Ervin for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Street Profits cut a promo in the ring. Ford and Dawkins stated that they want a piece of the action and the NXT crowd broke out in a “you deserve it!” chant. Street Profits said that they are ready to go to war and called out the War Raiders. Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel interrupted and claimed that they deserved an opportunity at the War Raiders.

Aichner and Barthel got into the ring and told the Street Profits to stand aside. Oney Lorcan and Danny Burtch got into the ring and started trash-talking with everyone. NXT Tag Team Champions War Raiders joined the party and came down to the entrance ramp. Rowe said that there was a lot of talking about their titles and no fighting. Hanson challenged the teams to make a move and the War Raiders started walking down the entrance ramp.

Undisputed Era sprinted from backstage and attacked War Raiders from behind. A brawl then broke out as Undisputed Era retreated to the back. War Raiders took everyone out and were the last team standing after the brawl.

#UndisputedERA has unleashed an attack on the #TagTeam Champions! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/xGMULPbEKY

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 14, 2019

There's a reason why they're the champs. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/8uaF2V6pH3

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 14, 2019

Baszler, Shafir & Duke Warned The Locker Room

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Taynara Conti battled Aliyah on this week’s episode of WWE NXT. Aliyah grabbed Conti by the hair and started taunting her. Conti countered into an Arm Bar but Aliyah was able to reach the bottom rope to break the hold. Vanessa Borne then showed up at ringside as Aliyah took control of the match.

Aliyah booted Taynara in the back several times for a one count. Aliyah missed with a kick and Conti sent her face first into the middle turnbuckle. Conti went to work on Aliyah’s right arm and then booted her in the face. Conti climbed to the second rope but Aliyah got up. Conti locked in Arm Bar while on the ropes and broke the hold before the referee counted to five.

Borne grabbed Conti’s leg while she was climbing up the turnbuckle. Aliyah capitalized and dragged Conti to the canvas. Aliyah then applied an Arm Bar for the submission victory. NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler marched down to the ring as Aliyah and Borne tried to retreat up the ramp. Duke and Shafir attacked them from behind as Shayna beat down Conti. Baszler demanded the microphone and shouted that nobody should get in their way or piss them off.

.@QoSBaszler is here. And hurting everybody. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/R5LPvtHAas

— WWE (@WWE) February 14, 2019

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Ricochet Defeated Adam Cole In A Great Match

Ricochet faced Adam Cole in the main event of this week’s show. Cole and Ricochet locked up to start off the match. Ricochet and Cole then trade shots until Ricochet knocked Adam out of the ring with a Dropkick. Ricochet followed it up with a Suicide Dive and then a few punches on the entrance ramp.

Back in the ring, Ricochet perched Cole up on the top turnbuckle. Cole escaped and went for a Sunset Flip Powerbomb but Ricochet held onto the ropes. Cole booted Ricochet and Ricochet fell down but got his foot caught in the turnbuckle. Adam seized the opportunity to target Ricochet’s knee and slammed it off the steel ring post.

Cole wrapped Ricochet’s injured knee around the ropes and booted it. Adam followed that up with a Dragon Screw as dueling “Undisputed!” and “Ricochet!” chants broke out in the crowd. Cole continued to target Ricochet’s knee for the next couple minutes of the match and locked in a Knee Bar in the middle of the ring.

Ricochet desperately broke free with a boot to the face and hobbled to his feet. Cole sent him right back down to the canvas with a Dropkick to the injured knee. Ricochet battled through the pain and connected with a Clothesline. The crowd got behind Ricochet as he pulled himself up on the ropes.

Ricochet sent Cole to the corner and booted Cole in the face. Ricochet hit a diving uppercut off the top rope and followed it up with a Standing Moonsault for a near fall. Ricochet fired himself up by slapping his injured knee several times. Ricochet tried to lift Cole up in the Fireman’s Carry but his knee gave out.

Cole capitalized with another boot to Ricochet’s knee and sent him to the corner of the ring. Cole perched Ricochet up on the top turnbuckle and hit him with an Enziguri. Cole followed it up with an Ushigoroshi and went for the cover but Ricochet somehow was able to kick out at the last moment.

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Adam set up for a Suplex but Ricochet fell to the canvas. Cole went for a kick but Ricochet ducked under it and hit a Northern Lights Suplex. Ricochet went for another one but his knee gave out once again. Cole hit a 2nd Ushigoroshi for another near fall. Adam shouted at Ricochet to stay down and then pulled down his knee pad.

Cole went for the Last Shot with his exposed knee but Ricochet countered into a roll-up for a two count. Ricochet hit a Reverse Hurricanrana and both Superstars fell to the mat. Ricochet hobbled his way towards the ring apron and hit a Springboard Moonsault off of one leg and barely hit Cole for a two count.

BUT. BUT ON ONE LEG?? #WWENXT @KingRicochet pic.twitter.com/ndL6td529R

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 14, 2019

Ricochet lifted Cole up in the Fireman’s Carry but Cole escaped and the two Superstars traded punches in the middle of the ring. Cole went after Ricochet’s knee and then delivered a Superkick for a near fall as the crowd chanted “NXT!”. Cole brought Ricochet to the corner and perched him up on the top turnbuckle once again.

Adam joined him up there and hit a couple of jabs to Ricochet’s face. Ricochet escaped through Cole’s legs but Cole dropped him with an elbow. Ricochet connected with a Frankensteiner off the top rope and followed it up with an Axe Kick. Ricochet hit the Northern Lights Suplex and followed it up with Vertigo for the pinfall victory.

Undisputed Era rushed the ring and attacked Ricochet. Aleister Black came down to the ring for the save but Undisputed Era took him out too. Cole shouted “nobody can touch us!” and then posed with O’Reilly, Strong, and Bobby Fish as NXT went off the air.

When you win. But then you lose. #WWENXT @KingRicochet pic.twitter.com/A6msu2oEMV

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 14, 2019

Announced For Next Week:

• North American Championship Match: Johnny Gargano(c) vs. Velveteen Dream

.@JohnnyGargano will defend his #NorthAmericanChampionship against @VelveteenWWE NEXT WEEK! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/eqjNsrDKlC

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) February 14, 2019

Velveteen Dream Challenged Johnny Gargano

NXT North American Champion Johnny Gargano kicked off NXT to dueling chants of “Johnny Champion!” and “Johnny sucks!”. Gargano stated that Johnny Champion has a nice ring to it and told the crowd that we were validated when he captured the title at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix.

Johnny added that he is proud to say that Johnny Wrestling is back. NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa interrupted and came down to the entrance ramp. Ciampa said that he wasn’t out here to take away from Johnny’s moment, he was out here to celebrate his moment.

Tommaso stated that Gargano followed his lead and said that they own the world. Ciampa claimed that this is our moment and Gargano shut it down. Johnny claimed that he will never need Tommaso Ciampa.

Velveteen Dream came down to the entrance ramp and claimed that he stole NXT TakeOver: Phoenix by simply just showing up. Dream boasted about winning the World’s Collide tournament and that he has earned a shot at an NXT title of his choosing.

Dream told Ciampa that he was over him and got inside the ring with Gargano. Velveteen challenged Gargano as the crowd chanted “take his title!”. Johnny bragged about putting on a match of the year at NXT TakeOver while Dream was sitting in the crowd. Dream called Gargano “Johnny Jackass” and got in his face. Gargano backed down and retreated up the entrance ramp. It was later announced that Gargano will defend his title against Velveteen Dream in two weeks.

Sorry, @JohnnyGargano & @ProjectCiampa, The #WorldsCollide Tournament winner @VelveteenWWE is here and TONIGHT is about the #DREAM! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/NmWV35up5C

— WWE (@WWE) February 7, 2019

Jaxson Ryker Dominated

Mansoor faced Jaxson Ryker from The Forgotten Sons tonight on NXT. Cutler and Blake were ringside for the match. Ryker dominated the match and connected with a Chokeslam Powerbomb for the quick pinfall victory. After the match, Ryker hit Monsoor with a second Chokeslam Powerbomb.

MESSAGE SENT! @JaxsonRykerWWE makes sure the #ForgottenSons are #ForgottenNoMore! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/NqLhts7wYr

— WWE (@WWE) February 7, 2019

Eric Bugenhagen Made His Debut, Riddle Defeated Drew Gulak

Drew Gulak squared off against Eric Bugenhagen. Eric played the air guitar for a bit and showed off his majestic singing voice before Gulak leveled him with a Dropkick. Bugenhagen applied the Abdominal Stretch and pretended to play the guitar on Gulak. Gulak broke the hold and planted Bugenhagen with a Suplex. Drew applied the Gulock for the submission victory.

Ladies and Gentlemen I give you BUGENHAGEN! NXT’s next big star! pic.twitter.com/utLPRlr268

— Niko Exxtra (@nikoexxtra) January 31, 2019

After the match, Gulak called himself the best submission specialist in WWE. Gulak called Bugenhagen “Ben Stiller from Dodgeball” and said he wants a real challenge. Matt Riddle interrupted and Gulak told Riddle to take his flipflops off and make his day.

Riddle and Gulak went back and forth start off the match. Drew hit Riddle with a Dropkick and applied a submission hold in the middle of the ring. Riddle broke free and planted Gulak with a Suplex. The chanted “let’s go bro!” as Riddle slowly made his way back to his feet.

Matt tried to kick Gulak but Drew caught him and sent him to the canvas with a Dragon Screw. Riddle got up and hit a German Suplex but Gulak immediately locked in an Arm Bar in the middle of the ring. Riddle broke free and traded shots with Gulak. Riddle deadlifted Gulak and planted him with a Powerbomb for a near fall. Riddle followed it up with the Bromission for the submission victory. After the match, Gulak and Riddle shook hands in the ring.

Even across brands… game recognize game.@DrewGulak @SuperKingOfBros #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/qxwaXY5e6b

— WWE (@WWE) February 7, 2019

Io Shirai Pinned The NXT Women’s Champion

Bianca Belair, Kairi Sane & Io Shirai battled Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke & Marina Shafir in the main event of this week’s NXT. Baszler and Belair started off the match. Shayna quickly tagged in Duke and Bianca slammed her to the mat.

Belair tagged in Sane and lifted Kairi above her head. Bianca dropped Sane on top for Duke for a near fall. Jessamyn battled back and drove Kairi to the corner. Shafir tagged in and Sane beat her down with a flurry of strikes.

Shafir took back control and tagged in Duke. Jessamyn taunted Kairi as she beat her down int he corner of the ring. Shayna tagged back in and taunted Belair before hitting Sane with an elbow to her back.

Marina tagged in as the crowd got behind Sane. Duke tagged in again and Kairi sent her out of the ring. Sane finally was able to tag in Io Shirai. Io hit Baszler with a Dropkick and then punched Shafir in the face. Io followed that up with Double Knees to Baszler and Shafir.

Io connected with a springboard Dropkick on Shayna for a two count. Sane tagged back in and climbed to the top rope. Kairi connected with the Insane Elbow on Baszler and went for the cover but Marina broke it up at two.

Bianca tagged herself in and went right after Shayna. Belair hit Baszler with the K.O.D. but Duke and Shafir broke up the cover. Io knocked them both out of the ring and Sane took them out with a Crossbody off the top rope. Io tagged in and hit Baszler with a springboard Moonsault for the pinfall victory. After the match, Bianca Belair forced a smile and celebrated with her teammates.

https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/1093329553869733888

Well, how would YOU feel if you just pinned the #WWENXT #WomensChampion?

What a win for #SkyPirates @shirai_io @KairiSaneWWE & @BiancaBelairWWE! pic.twitter.com/1KWasJpY2o

— WWE (@WWE) February 7, 2019

Announced for next week’s episode of NXT:

• Ricochet vs. Adam Cole

Two former NXT #NorthAmericanChampions will be in action NEXT WEEK when @KingRicochet & @AdamColePro battle on #WWENXT! ? pic.twitter.com/GV18SVjX3Z

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) February 7, 2019

Bianca Belair Earned A Shot At The NXT Women’s Championship

Io Shirai, Mia Yim, Lacey Evans, and Bianca Belair competed in a Fatal 4-Way match to determine the #1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship. Io and Mia teamed up and hit Bianca Belair with a series of chops as Lacey Evans rolled out of the ring.

Mia Yim connected with a Suicide Dive onto Belair outside the ring. Shirai followed it up with a ridiculous Crossbody onto Belair on the entrance ramp. Yim and Shirai teamed up on Lacey Evans in the ring and beat her down in the corner. Yim accidentally booted Io in the face and sent her tumbling out of the ring.

Evans connected with a slingshot Elbow Drop on Shirai for a two count. Lacey then hit Io and Mia with a Bronco Buster in the corner. Belair got back into the ring and lifted Io up in the Torture Rack. Evans broke it up and started trash talking with Bianca.

Lacey and Belair teamed up for a bit to beat down Io and Mia. Shirai connected with a Dropkick on Evans and turned around into a Spear from Belair. Io followed it up with a Double Stomp and then a 619. Shirai climbed to the top rope and hit Belair with a Dropkick but Evans broke up the cover.

Yim hit Evans with a couple of chops but Lacey responded with the Woman’s Right. Lacey went for the cover but Io broke up the cover at two. Shirai hit Evans with a Moonsault but Belair broke it up with the hair whip. Bianca sent Io out of the ring and planted Evans with the Belair Driver for the pinfall victory. Belair will face Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix.

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Jaxson Ryker Dominated

Mitch Taverna faced Jaxson Ryker on this week’s episode of NXT. Ryker dominated the match and picked up the win via a Powerbomb.

Do unto others? Don't mind if @JaxsonRykerWWE does. #WWENXT #ForgottenSons pic.twitter.com/XLsobgnyPf

— WWE (@WWE) December 27, 2018

Ciampa Suggested That Gargano Should Get A Shot At The NXT North American Championship

NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa

Tommaso Ciampa cut a backstage promo about what happened last week on NXT. Ciampa claimed that Johnny Gargano followed his lead and it resulted in him pinning Aleister Black last week. Tommaso suggested that Johnny should get an opportunity at the NXT North American Championship.

Ciampa said that he knows Johnny is listening and that this was what they always talked about. Tommaso stated that NXT TakeOver: Phoenix should end with Ciampa as the NXT Champion and Gargano the NXT North American Championship. Tommaso added that it would be two kids taking over the world and the possibilities would be endless.

Undisputed Era Retained The NXT Tag Team Championships

Undisputed Era (Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly) defended the NXT Tag Team Championships against Heavy Machinery (Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight) in the main event of this week’s NXT.

Knight and Strong started off the match. Knight took Strong down to the canvas and rolled him up for a two count. Strong battled to his feet and O’Reilly tagged himself in. Kyle booted Knight in the leg a few times and shoved him to the corner.

Strong tagged in as Knight leveled both of them with a Clothesline and tagged in Dozovic. Otis splatted Strong with a Splash in the corner and then punched O’Reilly off the apron. Dozovic launched Strong across the ring and then followed it up with a massive Body Slam.

Tucker Knight tagged back in and hit Roderick with a Splash for a two count. Heavy Machinery planted Undisputed Era with dueling overhead Belly to Belly Suplexes and then isolated O’Reilly in the ring. Kyle quickly retreated out of the ring and Tucker chased him around.

Strong snuck up behind Knight on the apron and planted him with a painful looking Belly to Back Suplex that sent the two Superstars crashing to the floor outside the ring. Back in the ring, O’Reilly hit Knight with a knee to the face and Roderick tagged back in.

Strong hit Knight with a series of chops in the corner of the ring and then beat him down to the canvas. Strong wrapped Knight’s left knee around the rope and tagged O’Reilly in. Kyle connected with a Dragon Screw to Knight’s left knee and then went for the cover but Tucker powered out at two.

Roderick tagged back in and connected with an Olympic Slam but once again Knight kicked out at two. Knight finally was able to battle back with a Clothesline and then tagged in Dozovic. Otis came into the ring and beat the hell out of O’Reilly and Strong.

Otis hit Strong with an Elbow Drop and tagged Knight back in. Dozovic catapulted O’Reilly into Knight and then Tucker slammed him down for a two count. Knight climbed up to the top rope and went for a Moonsault but O’Reilly got out of the way.

Dozovic and Strong tagged in and traded shots in the middle of the ring. Otis got the better of the exchange with a massive Clothesline for a near fall. Otis then made his way up to the top rope but Strong hit him with an Enziguri to the face.

Strong joined Otis on the top rope and went for a Superplex but Dozovic blocked it. O’Reilly joined in and they planted Otis with a Superplex for a two count. O’Reilly tagged in and hit Knight off the apron with a boot to the face.

O’Reilly and Strong hit Dozovic with a couple of knees to the head for another two count. Strong tagged in and teamed up with O’reily to hir the High-Low on Otis for the pinfall victory.

WHAT. A. BATTLE!#HeavyMachinery @WWEDozovic & @TuckerKnightWWE brought it ALL to tonight's #WWENXT #TagTeamChampionship opportunity! @roderickstrong @KORcombat pic.twitter.com/FId9yY2WvQ

— WWE (@WWE) December 27, 2018

Announced for next week: 

• NXT Year End Awards 2018
• Matt Riddle vs. Kassius Ohno

NEXT WEEK: A very special edition of #WWENXT. pic.twitter.com/J8WUcwmfra

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) December 27, 2018

NEXT WEEK: @SuperKingofBros faces off against @KassiusOhno! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/QMysg6Kc7Y

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) December 27, 2018

EC3 & Heavy Machinery Sent A Message To Undisputed Era

Bobby Fish squared off against EC3 tonight on NXT. Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong accompanied Fish to the ring. Cole cut a promo before the match and claimed that Bobby Fish was about to embarrass EC3. Cole added that NXT is Undisputed Era’s world and everything revolves around them. Adam promised that the four members of Undisputed Era will be draped in championship gold in 2019.

Fish rolled out of the ring to start off the match and took his time getting back inside. Fish hopped up onto the ring apron and EC3 brought him into the ring with a Hip Toss. EC3 planted Fish with a massive Powerbomb and then followed it up by Clotheslining Bobby to the outside.

The crowd chanted “NX3!” as Fish tried to regroup on the floor outside the ring. Back in the ring, EC3 connected with a couple of loud chops and then another Hip Toss. Strong and O’Reilly hopped on the ring apron for a distraction and Fish capitalized with a chop block to EC3’s injured knee.

Fish connected with an Exploder Suplex and went for the cover but EC3 kicked out at the last moment. EC3 battled back with a Suplex and both Superstars crashed to the canvas. EC3 sent Fish to the ropes and Bobby’s neck bounced off the top rope. Strong and O’Reilly once again distracted EC3 and Fish capitalized with another chop block. EC3 shrugged it off and rolled up Fish for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Undisputed Era attacked EC3 and Heavy Machinery ran down to the ring for the save. Otis Dozovic and Tucker Knight cleaned house and isolated O’Reilly in the ring. EC3 hit O’Reilly with the One Percenter. Otis did the worm across the ring and hit O’Reilly with a giant Elbow Drop.

You aren't going anywhere fast, @KORcombat. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/tjioZWj9UK

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 13, 2018

Burch & Lorcan Defeated The Mighty Again

The Mighty (Nick Miller & Shane Thorne) battled Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch on this week’s show. Lorcan and Burch defeated The Mighty two weeks ago but Miller and Thorne attacked them from behind following the match.

Burch and Lorcan started off the match in control. Lorcan hit Thorne with a couple of uppercuts and then a Powerbomb. Thorne battled back with a Belly to Back Suplex and tagged Miller into the match. Miller hit a Spinebuster and went for the cover but Lorcan kicked out at two.

Burch tagged in and connected with a Dropkick off the top rope. Lorcan tagged in as Burch and then turned around into a Clothesline from Thorne. The Mighty hit Lorcan with a Superplex/ Powerbomb and went for the cover but Burch broke it up at two.

Miller planted Lorcan with a Powerslam and then Thorne hit Burch with a Cannonball in the corner of the ring. Lorcan hit The Mighty with a double DDT and tagged Burch back in. Lorcan and Burch connected with a DDT to Thorne for the pinfall victory.

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Mia Yim Earned A Spot In The #1 Contender Fatal 4-Way Match

Reina Gonzalez and Mia Yim battled to earn a spot in the Fatal 4-Way #1 Contenders match. Gonzalez controlled the match early and hit a big boot to the face for a two count. Reina lifted Yim up in the Torture Rack but Mia broke free with a couple elbows to the face. Mia followed it up with a flurry of chops and then the Eat Defeat for the pinfall victory. Yim now joins Bianca Belair and Lacey Evans in the Fatal 4-Way match.

If @MiaYim wants to qualify for the upcoming #1Contender’s #Fatal4Way, she’ll need to get through @ReinaGWWE first! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/xgK4zhOdLT

— WWE (@WWE) December 13, 2018

Ricochet Retained The North American Championship Against Tyler Breeze

Ricochet defended his NXT North American Championship against in a mystery opponent in the main event of this week’s NXT. Tyler Breeze was revealed to be the opponent and he got a great reaction from the crowd.

Breeze and Ricochet locked up to start off the match. Tyler shoved Ricochet away and took a break to pose in the corner of the ring. Ricochet responded with a Dropkick that sent Breeze out of the ring.

Tyler got back into the ring and connected with a boot to Ricochet’s midsection. Ricochet Clotheslined Breeze out of the ring and went for a Crossbody off the ring apron but Tyler countered with a Dropkick.

Breeze brought Ricochet back inside the ring and stopped on him in the corner. The referee broke it up as Breeze shouted: “don’t touch me!”. Breeze perched Ricochet up on the top rope and joined him up there.

Ricochet hit Tyler with a punch to the and followed it up with a Dropkick. Ricochet hit an awesome springboard uppercut and then a standing Shooting Star Press for a near fall. Breeze and Ricochet traded shots and then both hit a Crossbody on each other at the same time.

Breeze hit the Supermodel Kick and then a reverse Hurricanrana for a two count as the crowd chanted “this is gorgeous!”. Breeze hit a knee to Ricochet’s face and then an Enziguri but Ricochet wouldn’t go down. Ricochet then lifted Breeze up in a Fireman’s Carry and connected with a Michinoku Drive for the pinfall victory. After the match, Ricochet and Breeze shook hands in the middle of the ring.

Announced for next week’s show:

• Jessamyn Duke & Marina Shafir vs. Io Shirai & Dakota Kai

.@MarinaShafir & @jessamynduke will make their in-ring debuts next week! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/etFUFEKaXh

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 13, 2018

• Aleister Black vs. Johnny Gargano (Steel Cage Match)

Who better to be in a #SteelCageMatch? It goes down next week. #WWENXT @JohnnyGargano @WWEAleister pic.twitter.com/8THUdOQ17w

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 13, 2018

• Dominik Dijakovic Will Compete

The Mighty Attacked Burch & Lorcan After Another Loss

Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan faced The Mighty (Shane Thorne & Nick Miller) tonight on WWE NXT. Burch and Lorcan started off the match in control and isolated Thorne in the corner. They focused their attack on Thorne’s injured shoulder but eventually Shane was able to battle back and tag in Nick Miller.

Lorcan rolled up Miller for a two count and then transitioned into a Half Crag. Thorne tried to break it up but Burch got in the ring and locked him in a Crossface. Miller and Thorne retreated out of the ring to regroup. Thorne provided a distraction and Miller capitalized by attacking Lorcan from behind and then sent him to the corner.

Thorne tagged back in and taunted the San Jose crowd. Shane got in a couple more shots on Lorcan and followed it up with a Clothesline for a two count. Oney tried to battle back but Thorne ended his momentum with a devastating uppercut. Thorne applied a Headlock as Burch tried to rally his partner from the apron.

Oney escaped and leaped across the ring to tag in Burch and Danny came into the ring and cleaned house. Burch launched The Mighty all over the ring and followed it up with a Dropkick off the middle turnbuckle to Thorne. Lorcan tagged back in but Nick Miller shoved him into Burch.

Miller tackled Burch out of the ring as Thorne connected with an uppercut to Lorcan’s jaw. Thorne followed it up with an impressive Dropkick to Lorcan’s face and both Superstars fell to the canvas. The crowd chanted “Oney!” as Lorcan climbed back to his feet. Lorcan connected with a Suplex that sent Thorne out of the ring.

Lorcan dove through the ropes and landed on both members of The Mighty. Back in the ring, Burch climbed to the top rope but Thorne shoved Lorcan into the ropes and Burch fell onto the top turnbuckle.

Lorcan was still able to pull out the victory by rolling up Miller. After the match, The Mighty got pissed off and attacked Burch and Lorcan from behind as the crowd booed. The Mighty slammed Lorcan into the steel ring post and the crowd responded by loudly chanting “you still suck!”.

EC3 Called Out Bobby Fish

EC3 squared off against Marcel Barthel on this week’s episode of NXT. “The Impeccable German” Marcel Barthel came down to the ring with his epic entrance and the match started off with the two Superstars locking up in the middle of the ring.

EC3 shoved Barthel across the ring and shouted “we’ve got a fight!”. Marcel then shoved EC3 and shouted “nein!”. EC3 responded by yelling “one!” and then locked in a Headlock. Marcel broke the hold by driving EC3 to the corner and hitting him with an Enziguri to his face.

Barthel stomped on EC3 , draped across the ropes and sent him to the apron with a running Dropkick. Marcel posed on the turnbuckle to a chorus of boos and then crowd transitioned into a “USA!” chant.

Marcel slammed EC3 to the mat and quickly applied a Headlock. EC3 battled to his feet but Barthel transitioned into a standing Arm Bar. EC3 launched Barthel into the turnbuckle and unloaded a flurry of punches to Marcel’s face.

EC3 followed it up with a Body Slam and an Elbow Drop. EC3 lifted Barthel up onto his shoulders and planted him with the One Percenter for the pinfall victory. After his victory, EC3 cut a promo on Bobby Fish and said that he didn’t finish the job when he tried to take him out on a previous episode of NXT. EC3 stated that he is coming after Fish because he is vindictive and wants revenge.

"I am coming for your head, your knees and EVERYTHING in between…"

A warning for @theBobbyFish… @therealec3 is coming for you. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/f8FzNXrh3w

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 29, 2018

Mia Yim Defeated Vanessa Borne

Vanessa Borne battled Mia Yim on tonight’s show. The crowd was heavily behind Yim as the two Superstars circled each other in the ring. Mia wanted a handshake before the match but Borne opted to slap Yim in the face instead.

Yim got fired up and connected with a couple of Arm Drags before locking in an Arm Bar. Vanessa broke the hold by throwing Yim to the mat by her hair. Mia went after Borne as she desperately held onto the ring skirt. The referee became distracted by this and Borne capitalized with a poke to Mia’s eye.

Borne stomped on Yim in the corner and then bounced her face off the second turnbuckle. Borne followed it up with a Bronco Buster and called Yim pathetic as she crawled across the ring. Vanessa clubbed Yim in the back and followed it up with a Suplex for a near fall.

Vanessa applied a Headlock in the center of the ring as the crowd rallied behind Yim. Borne stomped on Yim once again and told the crowd to cheer for her. Yim tackled Borne to the mat and locked in another Arm Bar but Borne reached the bottom rope to break the hold.

Borne tripped Mia up and sent her to the corner. Yim locked in the Tarantula on the top rope and broke the hold before the ref counted to five. Mia hit a Dropkick and then a second one that sent Vanessa to the corner. Yim followed it up with running kick and then the Eat Defeat for the pinfall victory.

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Kairi Sane, Dakota Kai & Io Shirai Want Revenge

Kairi Sane, Dakota Kai, and Io Shirai backstage about what went down at NXT TakeOver: WarGames II. Sane lost her title rematch in a 2 out 3 Falls match against Shayna Baszler at the event. Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir interfered in the match, which led to Shirai and Kai running down to the ring to help out Sane. Baszler picked up the win by countering an Insane Elbow into a roll-up. Sane’s shoulders were off the mat but the referee didn’t catch it.

Sane stated that the referee’s decision was final in the interview tonight but added that she wasn’t done with Shayna Baszler. Kai stated that she simply doesn’t like Baszler for the way she treated her in the past. Shirai chimed in and said that Sane was her best friend and will fight with her. Sane, Shirai, and Kai then challenged Baszler, Duke, and Shafir to a fight.

https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/1067951906373492736

Lars Sullivan Outlasted Keith Lee

Lars Sullivan and Keith Lee battled in the main event of this week’s episode of NXT. Sullivan drove Lee to the corner and shouted “this is Lars Sullivan territory!”. Lee showed off his strength and shoved Lars away but Sullivan responded with a massive shoulder tackle.

Lee responded with a Crossbody and went for the cover but Sullivan kicked out at one. Sullivan connected with a boot to Lee’s face and drove him back to the corner of the ring. Lars clubbed Lee across the chest and then drove his shoulder into Lee’s midsection. Sullivan picked up Lee with ease and launched him across the ring for a one count.

Sullivan connected with a Clothesline and followed it up with a headbutt off the middle turnbuckle for a two count. The crowd got behind Lee as Lars hit him with a few forearms to the face. Lars applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring and then clubbed him back to the canvas.

Lee fought back and tried to get Sullivan off him but Lars held onto a Bear Hug. Lee broke the hold by slamming Sullivan into the turnbuckle but Lars went right back to it. Lars shoved Lee to the corner and hit him with a gigantic Splash. Lars charged at Lee in the corner but Keith leaped over him and Sullivan crashed into the ring post.

Keith Lee blasted Sullivan in the face with a flurry of strikes. Lee bounced Sullivan’s face off the top turnbuckle and followed it up with a Crossbody for a near fall. Sullivan and Lee traded shots in the middle of the ring. Lee shoulder tackled Lars out of the ring and leaped onto him in an impressive fashion.

Lee rolled Sullivan back into the ring and went for the cover but Lars kicked out. Keith Lee went for a Moonsault off the second rope but Sullivan got out of the way and Lee crashed to the mat. Lars powerfully lifted him up and slammed him to the canvas with the Freak Accident for the pinfall victory.

https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/1067959366781939712

Keith Lee Picked Up An Easy Win

Keith Lee squared off against Fidel Bravo on this week’s episode of WWE NXT. The crowd in the Staples Center chanted “Keith Lee!” as the two Superstars locked up in the middle of the ring. Lee shoved Bravo to the corner as the crowd sang “bask in the glory!”.

Lee posed in the ring and Bravo got pissed off and got in Keith’s face. That was a big mistake as Lee blasted him in the face and followed it up with a double slap to Bravo’s chest in the corner.

Bravo ducked under Lee’s Clothesline and wound up getting leveled by a massive Crossbody. Lee lifted up Bravo in a Fireman’s Carry and then planted him with a Jackhammer for the pinfall victory.

.@RealKeithLee delivers a super win tonight! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/8j9moWX6SC

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 22, 2018

Looks like @daniellefishel is a @RealKeithLee fan, too. ? #WWENXT #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/92fYtaBBvR

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 22, 2018

Keith Lee Confronted Lars Sullivan

Lars Sullivan absolutely squashed his opponent on this week’s episode NXT. Sullivan connected with a Splash and then the Freak Accident for the quick pinfall victory. After the match, Sullivan grabbed the microphone and said let that serve as a warning of what is going to keep happening until he gets an NXT Championship match.

Keith Lee sprinted down to the ring and shoulder tackled Sullivan to the outside. Lee then stood tall in the ring as Lars retreated up the entrance ramp. Lars Sullivan is scheduled to make his main roster debut in the near future.

.@RealKeithLee is NOT about @LarsSWWE's bullying on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/PyeHjvk8kl

— WWE (@WWE) November 22, 2018

Keith Lee and Sullivan then had a confrontation backstage later on the show. Sullivan vowed to take week Keith Lee on next week’s show. NXT GM William Regal made it official and Sullivan will battle Keith Lee next Wednesday night.

Nikki Cross Defeated Candice LeRae

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Candice LeRae battled Nikki Cross in the main event of this week’s episode of NXT. Candice LeRae vowed to get revenge on Nikki for revealing that her husband, Johnny Gargano, was the one who attacked Aleister Black.

Cross and LeRae locked up in the middle of the ring to start off the bout. Nikki drove LeRae to the corner and cackled in her face. LeRae tacked Cross to the mat but Nikki got right up and charged at her.

Nikki trapped LeRae in the ring skirt and beat the hell out of her. LeRae battled back with a running knee off the apron and brought Cross back inside. Cross went for a roll-up and followed it up with a Dropkick to Nikki’s face for a two count.

Cross hit a Belly to Back Suplex and then went for a Bulldog but LeRae blocked it. Candice hit a Neckbreaker and then a Splash in the corner of the ring. LeRae springboarded off of Nikki’s back and hit a Senton for a near fall.

LeRae connected with the Unprettier and went for a springboard Moonsault but Cross got out of the way. Nikki Cross hit the Purge and LeRae became the first Superstar to kick out of the move. LeRae hit an awesome German Suplex off the middle turnbuckle for another two count.

Nikki started laughing in LeRae’s face and Candice got pissed off and beat Nikki down in the corner of the ring. Candice bounced Nikki’s face off the canvas and locked in the Gargano Escape in the middle of the ring. Nikki got her foot on the bottom rope to break the hold. Cross then planted Nikki Cross with a twisting Neckbreaker for the pinfall victory.

https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/1065424427247124480

The majority of tonight’s broadcast was spent recapping this past Saturday’s epic NXT TakeOver: WarGames II event. The following awkward moment between Aleister Black and Candice Lerae was shown during tonight’s show. Black defeated Johnny Gargano at NXT TakeOver: WarGames II.

The following recap of the incredible WarGames match at the PPV was also shown during tonight’s broadcast:

"The carnage speaks for itself."

This. Is. #WARGAMES! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/5GnhAnLYf4

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 22, 2018

Heavy Machinery Defeated The Forgotten Sons

Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight & Otis Dozovic) battled Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler, Jaxson Ryker, Wesley Blake) tonight on NXT. Jaxson Ryker was ringside for the match.

Knight and Cutler started off the match. Steve took control and tagged Blake into the match. Cutler tagged back in and Knight took him out with a Crossbody. Otis tagged in and slammed Cutler on top of Blake.

Otis hit Cutler with a Splash in the corner of the ring and followed it up with an Elbow Drop. Dozovic knocked Blake off the ring apron but Cutler capitalized on the distraction by slamming Otis to the canvas.

Blake tagged in and hit a Knee Drop for a near fall. Blake followed it up with a massive Clothesline and then tagged Cutler back into the match. Cutler stomped on Otis’ shoulder several times for a two count.

Blake got back and hit a Leg Drop on Otis’ injured shoulder for a near fall. Blake then applied an Arm Bar in the middle of the ring as Otis screamed in pain. Blake transitioned into a Triangle but Otis showed off his strength and broke the hold with a Powerbomb.

Cutler tagged in and Otis finally was able to tag out. Knight hit Cutler with a big boot and then Clotheslined Blake to the outside. Tucker stomped on Cutler in the corner of the ring and followed it up with a Splash.

Knight climbed to the top rope and hit Cutler with a Cannonball for a near fall. Blake tagged in and Cutler hit Knight with a Backstabber. Blake followed it up with an Elbow Drop off the top for a near fall.

Blake perched Knight on the top rope and tagged Cutler back in. Cutler connected with a Superplex and Blake followed it up with a Splash off the top. Blake went for the cover but Otis broke it up at the last second.

Otis launched Blake out of the ring and then got launched to the outside by Cutler. Knight went for a roll-up but Cutler kicked out. Tucker connected with a Clothesline and tagged Otis back in.

Blake took out Knight as Cutler planted Otis with a Backstabber. Blake tagged in as Knight launched Cutler onto Ryker outside the ring. Otis then hit a Pop-Up Slam on Blake for the pinfall victory.

It’s a VICTORY for #HeavyMachinery! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/OWMPeUJa0V

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 8, 2018

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Dakota Kai Picked Up A Win Over Taynara Conti

Dakota Kai faced Taynara Conti on this week’s episode of NXT. Conti slammed Kai to the mat and shouted “are you crazy?” at her. Dakota caught her attempt at a kick and connected with an Arm Drag. Kai followed it up with a Dropkick for a one count.

Kai rolled up Conti for a near fall and then locked in an Arm Bar. Taynara broke free and slammed Kai into the turnbuckle. Conti unloaded several kicks on Dakota and went for the cover but Kai kicked out at two.

Conti tossed Kai and then delivered a kick to her face for another near fall. Conti got pissed off that Dakota kicked out and applied a Wrist Lock. Conti missed with a Splash in the corner and turned around into a kick from Dakota.

Kai hit a flurry of kicks and then a big boot to Taynara’s face. Dakota followed it up with two Facewash Kicks and then a Chiropractor (Backstabber) for the pinfall victory.

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Johnny Gargano Explained Why He Attacked Aleister Black

Johnny Gargano sent in a video to NXT to explain why he attacked Aleister Black. Gargano said that he was on a path to right a wrong and to defeat Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT Championship. Johnny accused Black of getting in the way and that it was nothing personal.

Gargano claimed that he will be the hero at the end of this story. Johnny added that he still fights for what is right but sometimes you have to fight a little dirty. Johnny admitted that he accepts that Black wants to kick his face off but isn’t scared of him. Gargano noted that he is not afraid of the dark anymore and is kind of starting to like it.

Johnny then took a seat in the same spot he left Black laying. Johnny vowed to leave Black laying once again at NXT TakeOver: WarGames.

.@JohnnyGargano and @WWEAleister will settle things in the RING at #NXTTakeOver: War Games II! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/nZNMwGp4J0

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 8, 2018

Sullivan Picked Up A Win & Velveteen Dream Sent A Message To Ciampa

Velveteen Dream squared off against Lars Sullivan in the main event of this week’s show. Sullivan drove Dream to the corner to start off the match and then launched him across the ring with ease.

Dream connected with a shoulder tackle that knocked Sullivan to the outside and then shoved him into the steel steps. Dream bounced Lars’ face off the steps and then tried to get back into the ring.

Lars brought Dream to the outside and slammed him into the ring apron. Back in the ring, Sullivan threw Dream across the ring and followed it up by slamming Velveteen’s face into the mat.

Sullivan hit a massive right hand to Dream’s face and then a giant Clothesline for a two count. Lars launched Dream out of the ring and then posed in the ring. Dream battled back with a Dropkick off the top rope for a near fall.

Lars hit a huge Powerslam for a near fall as the crowd chanted “Velveteen!”. Sullivan climbed to the top rope but Dream hit him with a Superkick. Dream slammed Sullivan into the ring post and then hit the Dream Valley Driver on Sullivan.

NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa came down the entrance ramp and Dream hit him with a Crossbody off the top rope. Lars Sullivan capitalized on the distraction and hit Dream with the Freak Accident for the pinfall victory. Tommaso Ciampa attacked Velveteen Dream after the match and shouted that Dream wasn’t in his league. Dream battled back with a Superkick and hit a DDT onto the NXT Championship.

Velveteen Dream climbed to the top rope but a bunch of referees came into the ring to prevent Dream from hitting the Purple Rainmaker Elbow Drop. Dream hopped down and then quickly hopped back up to the top rope and hit the Rainmaker Elbow Drop on Ciampa. Dream then posed with the NXT Championship as the crowd chanted “Velveteen!” to close the show.

Could this be a sign of things to come?? #WWENXT @VelveteenWWE pic.twitter.com/w6PjEOl8G1

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 8, 2018

Announced for next week’s show:

• Bianca Belair vs. Mia Yim

Next week, HBIC vs EST on #wwenxt don’t miss it!! @WWENXT pic.twitter.com/mQhZUYG6O1

— Michin ?? (@MiaYim) November 8, 2018

• A member from the two teams competing in the WarGames match at TakeOver will battle next week. The winner of the match next week will earn the 2 vs. 1 advantage in the early stages of the WarGames match at NXT TakeOver.

There's no TELLING who will walk away victorious at #NXTTakeOver: War Games II. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/lBsVcXkkIY

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 8, 2018

Announced for NXT TakeOver: WarGames:

NXT Women’s Championship 2 out of 3 Falls Match: Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Kairi Sane

.@QoSBaszler is THRILLED that @KairiSaneWWE invoked her rematch clause at #NXTTakeOver: War Games II. Just peachy. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ngnGEb11QG

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 8, 2018

Aleister Black Confronted Candice LeRae

Nikki Cross faced Mercedes Martinez tonight on NXT. Cross and Martinez traded submission holds to start off the match. Mercedes connected with a Suplex and then went back to a Headlock. Nikki escaped and leaped on Mercedes’ back for a Sleeper Hold.

Martinez broke it up by slamming Nikki into the turnbuckle and then stomped on her ribs in the middle of the ring. Cross battled back with a Splash in the corner and then a Bulldog. Nikki made her way to the top rope and hit a Crossbody for a near fall.

Nikki was busted open and went for a Suplex but Martinez countered into a Spinebuster. Martinez followed it up with a two Back Drop Drivers in a row and followed it up with a German Suplex and then a running knee to Nikki’s face.

Cross battled back with a Neckbreaker and then slapped herself. Nikki then connected with the Purge Neckbreaker for the pinfall victory. After the match, Nikki Cross got in Mercedes Martinez’s face and said “that was fun!” over and over again. Candice LeRae came down to the ring to confront Cross and Nikki laughed in her face.

Aleister Black then got in Nikki’s face on the entrance ramp and Nikki retreated. Black then got in the ring with Candice LeRae and asked where Johnny Gargano was. Candice told him that he was not here. Aleister then said the future of Gargano in NXT is gone before walking away.

It's a chilling exchange between @NikkiCrossWWE, @CandiceLeRae & @WWEAleister on #WWENXT… pic.twitter.com/qp3uKUW9Ns

— WWE (@WWE) November 1, 2018

Matt Riddle Tapped Out Luke Menzies

Matt Riddle made his NXT debut and faced Luke Menzies on this week’s episode of NXT. Riddle drove Menzies to the ropes to start off the off the match as the crowd chanted “bro!”. Riddle locked in an Arm Bar but Menzies countered into a roll-up for a two count.

Menzies leveled Riddle with a shoulder tackle but then Matt responded with a flurry of kicks in the corner of the ring. Menzies connected with a headbutt and then and Overhead Toss for a two count.

Riddle connected with a Senton and a punt to Menzies’ face that echoed throughout of the arena. Matt followed it up with a bunch of elbows to Luke’s face and then applied the Bromission for the submission victory.

Street Profits Defeated The Mighty

Angelo Dawkins and Shane Thorne started off the match. Dawkins took control early in the match and then tagged in Montez Ford. Montez hit Thorne with a Dropkick and then flipped onto Nick Miller. Miller tagged in and planted Ford with a Spinebuster for a near fall. Miller and Thorne isolated Ford in the ring for a few minutes and beat him down.

Dawkins finally was able to tag in and he cleaned out. Dawkins connected with a Powerslam on Thorne and went for the cover but Miller broke it up at the last second. Ford tagged in and connected with a Frog Splash for the pinfall victory.

The athleticism in this match between the #StreetProfits & #TheMighty is MIND BLOWING. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/OXbi4m4BJu

— WWE (@WWE) November 1, 2018

Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan Picked Up A Victory

Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch battled Raul Mendoza and Humberto Carrillo on this week’s episode of NXT. Mendoza and Burch started off the match by locking up in the middle of the ring. Mendoza took Burch down and tagged Humberto in. Carrillo walked into a chop and an uppercut from Burch.

Lorcan tagged in and hit Humberto with a giant chop to the chest. Burch and Lorcan took turns beating down Humberto for a bit before Carrillo was able to fight back and knock them both out of the ring. Mendoza and Carrillo then hit Lorcan and Burch with Suicide Dives.

Back in the ring, Humberto climbed to the top and went for a Moonsault but Lorcan got his feet up. Oney followed it up with a big uppercut in the corner and then tagged Burch in. Humberto escaped and tagged in Mendoza.

Raul took out Burch and Lorcan with a double Dropkick but ran into a Hip Toss from Burch. Lorcan tagged in and took out Carrillo with a Clothesline. Lorcan and Burch then planted Mendoza with a DDT for the pinfall victory.

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Undisputed Era Will Battle War Raiders, Ricochet & Pete Dunne In WarGames

Undisputed Era was in the middle of a backstage promo before their match against War Raiders. Hanson and Rowe decided to attack them before the match and beat the hell out of Cole, Fish, O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong. War Raiders launched Adam Cole like a dart into a side of a truck and then slammed Fish and O’Reilly on top of some tables. Undisputed Era battled back with trash cans and lids before Ricochet came out of nowhere to help the War Raiders.

Ricochet then battled with Adam Cole in the parking lot as War Raiders traded shots with Undisputed Era. The brawl made it’s way to the ringside area with the War Raiders in control. Bobby Fish hit Hanson with a steel chair and O’Reilly blasted Rowe with a knee to the face. Adam Cole hit Ricochet with a Superkick and then UK Champion Pete Dunne decided to join the party. NXT GM William Regal then announced that the two teams will battle in War Games at NXT TakeOver.

Matches Announced For NXT TakeOver: WarGames

• NXT Championship: Tommaso Ciampa (c) vs. Velveteen Dream
• Aleister Black vs. Johnny Gargano
• WarGames Match: Undisputed Era vs. War Raiders, Pete Dunne & Ricochet

Lars Sullivan got pissed off after Regal announced that Velveteen Dream got the title match and vowed to take it away from him. Sullivan will face Velveteen Dream on next week’s show. Lacey Evans will also have a match on next week’s episode of NXT.

.@VelveteenWWE and @ProjectCiampa are set to collide at #NXTTakeOver: WarGames! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/Q5E9UsT4rb

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) November 1, 2018

.@WWEAleister will BATTLE @JohnnyGargano at #NXTTakeOver: WarGames. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/lGJ49XaT8n

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) November 1, 2018

I'm right here.

— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) November 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/1057799716321353728

Undisputed Era Brutally Attacked EC3 After He Defeated Adam Cole

Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish) came down to the ring to kick off this week’s episode of NXT. Cole said Bobby Fish is back and Undisputed Era is at 100%. Cole warned the NXT locker room and boasted about Undisputed Era demolishing War Raiders on last week’s show.

Cole stated that they are going to get people to fear NXT. He added that Ricochet has his North American Championship and demanded another rematch. EC3 interrupted and came down to the entrance ramp with a microphone in his hand.

EC3 told Adam Cole that he does not deserve a rematch for the North American Championship. EC3 added that it doesn’t matter that Undisputed Era is 100% because he is the top 1%. Cole demanded that a referee get out here right now so he can teach EC3 a lesson.

Cole then battled EC3 with the rest of Undisputed Era ringside for the match. Cole bounced EC3’s face off the turnbuckle and stomped on him several times in the corner. EC3 turned the tables and hit Cole with a chop and then bounced Cole’s face off the top turnbuckle.

EC3 connected with another chop and then followed it up with a Body Slam. EC3 connected with an Elbow Drop and then Clotheslined him out of the ring. Undisputed Era distracted EC3 and Cole tried to capitalize with a boot. EC3 caught him and slammed Cole face first to the ring apron.

Back in the ring, Adam Cole connected with a Superkick out of nowhere and sent EC3 back to the corner of the ring. Cole hit a Neckbreaker and beat down EC3 in the corner once again. Cole followed it up with another Neckbreaker and went for the cover but EC3 kicked out at one. Cole applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring as the crowd got behind EC3.

EC3 escaped but Cole hit him with a running kick to the face for another one count. EC3 battled back with a couple of chops and then went for a Splash but Cole got out of the way and hit another Neckbreaker for a near fall. Cole then went back to the Headlock in the middle of the ring as Bobby Fish shouted at the referee to ask EC3 if he wanted to quit.

EC3 countered into an awesome Suplex and both Superstars fell to the canvas. The crowd chanted “EC3!” as he connected with a flurry of jabs. EC3 followed it up with a flying forearm and then a German Suplex. EC3 dodged a kick from Cole and planted him with a Powerbomb for a two count.

Undisputed Era hopped up on the ring apron for a distraction and Cole capitalized with a Superkick. EC3 shrugged it off and leveled Cole with a massive Clothesline. EC3 knocked Undisputed Era off the apron and then rolled up Cole for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Strong and O’Reilly attacked EC3 on the entrance ramp. Cole and Fish joined them in beating EC3 down at the top of the ramp. Cole hit EC3 with a Shining Wizard and shouted that NXT belongs to Undisputed Era. Bobby Fish then grabbed a steel chair and bashed EC3 on his knee with it.

Later on the show, NXT GM William Regal informed Adam Cole and Bobby Fish that they will be facing War Raiders on next week’s show.

#UndisputedERA is clearly not happy about how that ended… #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/VwQk1ZTb0p

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 25, 2018

Mia Yim Defeated Aliyah

Aliyah faced Mia Yim tonight on NXT. The crowd chanted “Mia’s gonna kill you!” as the two Superstars locked up in the middle of the ring. Mia started off the match with a couple of Arm Drags and then a Dropkick that sent Aliyah tumbling out of the ring.

Aliyah battled back and hit Mia with a Clothesline and then a couple of Leg Drops for a two count. Aliyah applied a Chin Lock in the middle of the ring as the crowd got behind Yim. Mia broke free but Aliyah connected with a series of punches for a two count. Aliyah beatdown Yim in the corner of the ring and followed it up with a Northern Lights Suplex for a two count.

Mia hit Aliyah with a boot to the face and then a Clothesline. Yim followed it up with a Facewash kick in the corner and then a Cannonball. Mia then booted Aliyah in the face for the pinfall victory.

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Nikki Cross Interrupted Kassius Ohno

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Justin Xavier faced Kassius Ohno tonight on NXT. Ohno and Xavier locked up to start off the match. Ohno mocked Xavier and got an elbow to the face. Ohno responded with a massive kick to Xavier’s face and then another one. Ohno followed it up with a Leg Drop and shouted: “this isn’t what I asked for Regal!”. Ohno followed it up with two Sentons in a row and a rolling elbow for the victory.

After the match, Nikki Cross came down to the entrance ramp with a smile on her face. Nikki told Ohno “he’s coming!” and then laughed before going backstage.

OHNO! @KassiusOhno #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/fcWyjGmqed

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 25, 2018

Johnny Gargano Attacked Aleister Black

NXT GM William Regal came down to the ring at the end of this week’s episode of NXT. Regal said that we are four weeks away from NXT TakeOver: War Games and was going to announce who will face Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT Championship.

NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa interrupted and joined Regal in the ring. Ciampa told Regal to wipe the smug look off his face and stop staring at his title. Tommaso told Regal to make his announcement and then Velveteen Dream joined the party.

Dream told Regal that he wants him to say his name and then entered the ring. Lars Sullivan came down to the entrance ramp with a microphone and stated that everyone was standing in “Lars Sullivan territory”. Lars told Dream to move because the NXT Championship belongs to him.

Velveteen Dream told Lars to wear some pants and Sullivan grabbed him by the throat. Nikki Cross showed up again and shouted “he is coming!” and Aleister Black was shown beating the hell out of everyone in sight backstage.

Black marched down to the ring and hit Sullivan with Black Mass. Aleister shouted “where is he?!” at Regal and then turned around into a Superkick from Johnny Gargano. Johnny said “I’m right here” and stood over Black as NXT went off the air.

"I'm right here…" –@JohnnyGargano #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ItaYtpZC4g

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 25, 2018

The following videos were also shown during tonight’s broadcast:

Announced for next week’s episode of NXT:

• Adam Cole & Bobby Fish vs. War Raiders
• Matt Riddle will make his in-ring debut

NEXT WEEK: @SuperKingofBros makes his #WWENXT debut! pic.twitter.com/O8PSBLF6jy

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 25, 2018

Bobby Fish Returned

Undisputed Era (Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly) defended their NXT Tag Team Championships against War Raiders (Hanson & Rowe) to kick off this week’s episode of NXT.

The #WarRaiders are HERE and are CLEARLY ready. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/xbeOYHQtDp

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 18, 2018

Rowe and Strong started off the match by locking up in the middle of the ring. Roderick drove Rowe to the corner and bounced his head off the turnbuckle. O’Reilly tagged in and Rowe immediately greeted him with a Clothesline. Rowe then dragged Kyle to the corner and tagged in Hanson

Hanson leveled O’Reilly with a shoulder tackle and then Strong tagged back into the match. Hanson connected with a double Clothesline and knocked Strong and O’Reilly out of the ring. Strong got back into the ring and hit Rowe with a chop to his chest. Rowe connected with a shoulder tackle and O’Reilly tagged back into the match. Rowe showed off his power and slammed O’Reilly to the canvas.

Hanson tagged back in and Rowe Body Slammed him on top of O’Reilly. War Raiders then picked up Strong and launched him onto O’Reilly. The NXT crowd started to chant “War!” as Rowe beat the hell out of Undisputed Era outside the ring. Strong connected with a cheap shot to Rowe’s knee and O’Reilly took advantage by stomping on the knee back in the ring.

Strong tagged back in and hit Rowe with a Backbreaker for a near fall. O’Reilly got back in and continued to attack Rowe’s injured knee. Strong tagged in and hit Rowe with a Dropkick for another two count. Kyle quickly tagged back in and booted Rowe in the corner of the ring.

Roderick got back in and Rowe finally was able to get in a kick and then an elbow to Strong’s face. O’Reilly tagged in and prevented Rowe from tagging out and continue to attack Rowe’s knee. Strong got back in and bashed away at Rowe’s knee in the center of the ring as the crowd got behind Rowe.

Rowe almost got the tag but O’Reilly once again prevented it. Rowe fired himself up and slammed O’Reilly to the mat. Hanson and Strong tagged in and Hanson planted Roderick with a Side Slam. Hanson followed it up with a Splash and then a boot to Strong’s face. Hanson launched O’Reilly out of the ring and turned Strong inside out with a massive Clothesline.

Hanson followed it up with a Bronco Buster and went for the cover but Strong kicked out at two. Rowe tagged in and hit O’Reilly with a running knee. Rowe then planted Strong with a massive Powerbomb and went for the cover but O’Reilly broke it up at the last second. Hanson tagged back in as Rowe knocked O’Reilly out of the ring.

Rowe lifted Strong up and Hanson hit him with an insane springboard Clothesline. Adam Cole interfered but Hanson launched him out of the ring before the referee could call for a DQ. Strong kneed Hanson in the face and then planted Rowe with an Olympic Slam for a two count.

O’Reilly tagged in and Rowe hit him with a headbutt. O’Reilly went for a Knee Bar and then transitioned into an Ankle Lock. Hanson grabbed Strong and slammed him on top of O’Reilly to break up the hold. Hanson then tagged into the match and traded jabs with O’Reilly. Hanson hit O’Reilly with a Powerslam and then took out Strong with a Suicide Dive outside the ring.

Hanson made his way up to the top rope as Rowe held up O’Reilly. Hanson connected with a Leg Drop off the top rope and went for the cover. Bobby Fish sprinted to the ring and beat the hell out of the War Raiders with a steel chair as the referee called for the bell. Strong then took Rowe’s head off with a running kick and Undisputed Era celebrated in the ring.

HE'S BACK! @theBobbyFish IS BACK! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/TX4c3lJ6xy

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 18, 2018

Baszler Dominated

Shayna Baszler faced Britt Baker tonight on NXT. Baszler quickly brought Baker down to the mat and stomped on Baker’s left arm. Shayna started bending Britt’s arm back as she screamed in pain. Baszler stomped on Britt’s elbow and the referee called for the bell. Baker screamed in pain as Shayna posed in the ring. Basler then kneed Baker in the face before exiting the ring.

https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/1052717509839912960

NXT #WomensChampion @KairiSaneWWE will take on @QoSBaszler at #WWEEvolution streaming only on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/VnWmCGPcI4

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 18, 2018

.@QoSBaszler. She's very dangerous. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/qUUr8cCpRO

— WWE (@WWE) October 18, 2018

Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan Picked Up A Victory

Tian Bing & Rocky battled Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch on this week’s show. Lorcan and Tian Bing started off the match by locking up in the middle of the ring. Bing got the upper hand and applied a Headlock. Lorcan escaped but Bing leveled him with a shoulder tackle and locked in an Arm Bar.

Rocky tagged in and applied a Full Nelson on Oney in the middle of the ring. Lorcan broke free and hit Rocky with a Clothesline. Burch tagged in and hit an Enziguri. Burch followed it up with a Dropkick off the second rope and tagged Lorcan back. Lorcan held Rocky up and Burch connected with a DDT for the pinfall victory.

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Nikki Cross Told Aleister Black Who Attacked Him

Bianca Belair faced Nikki Cross in the main event of this week’s episode of NXT. Before the match, NXT GM William Regal was interviewed backstage. Regal said that Aleister Black is coming back soon and that he plans on talking to Nikki Cross after her match tonight to find out what she knows about the attack.

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Cross sprinted across the ring and hit Belair with a Crossbody to start off the match. The action quickly spilled out of the ring as Bianca bounced Cross’ face off the ring apron. Nikki launched Belair into the steel steps and then got up with a grin on her face.

Back in the ring, Nikki went for the cover but Bianca kicked out at two. Cross hit Belair with a Dropkick and then a punch to the face. Nikki went for another Crossbody but Belair caught her and hit a Fallaway Slam for a near fall.

Dueling “EST” and “Nikki Cross” chants broke out as Belair applied a Headlock in the center of the ring. Nikki escaped but Belair hit her with a Dropkick that sent Cross to the corner of the ring. Belair connected with a standing Moonsault and went for the cover but Nikki was able to kick out at two.

Nikki rolled up Belair for a two count and then Belair knocked her back down with a shoulder tackle. Bianca climbed to the top rope but Cross caught her in the tree of woe. Nikki stomped on Belair several times and Bianca finally fell back to the mat. Cross followed it up with a Splash and then a running Bulldog.

Nikki made her way up to the top rope and connected with a Crossbody for a two count. Belair hit Nikki with an awesome forearm to the face and both Superstars fell to the canvas. Belair got up and hit Cross with a Spear for a two count. Bianca followed it up with a giant Powerbomb and went for the cover but Nikki somehow was able to kick out at two.

Belair shouted at Cross to stay down but Cross got up with a smile on her face. Belair slapped her in the face and then perched her up on the top rope. Belair lifted Cross above her shoulders but Nikki escaped and applied a Sleeper Hold. Cross transitioned into an inverted DDT for another near fall.

Cross made her way to the top rope and leaped towards Belair but Bianca greeted her with a loud hair whip. Belair climbed up to the top rope but Cross got up and joined her up there. Nikki hit a few punches and connected with a Superplex. The lights went out in the arena and Aleister Black’s music hit.

When the lights came on, Aleister Black was sitting in the ring as Nikki Cross was just getting up. The crowd chanted “holy sh*t!” as Cross rolled around with a smile on her face. Aleister told Nikki to come towards and Nikki crawled towards him. Black demanded that Nikki tell him who attacked her and Cross whispered something into Aleister’s ear. Black got pissed off as Nikki crawled out of the ring. NXT went off the air with Aleister Black enraged in the ring.

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.@NikkiCrossWWE spilled the secret of who attacked @WWEAleister…#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/y9sqQoxaJ0

— WWE (@WWE) October 18, 2018

It was also announced during tonight’s broadcast that NXT GM William Regal will have a special announcement regarding War Games on next week’s show.

Nikki Cross Knows A Secret

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NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa came down to the ring to start off this week’s episode of NXT. Ciampa referred to himself as the greatest sports entertainer of all time and also claimed that his entrance theme was all the best ever.

Tommaso brought up Velveteen Dream and how he craves attention. The crowd broke out in a very loud “Velveteen!” chant as Tommaso stated that Dream has gone about getting his attention the wrong way.

Velveteen Dream interrupted and came down to the entrance ramp. Velveteen laughed at Ciampa calling himself the greatest sports entertainer of all time. Dream added that he doesn’t appreciate Ciampa’s threats and then hopped up on the ring apron.

Dream said that Tommaso was an angry little bald man hiding behind his insecurities. Ciampa replied that he is an angry little bald man with a shiny belt. Ciampa claimed that Dream accused him of attacking Aleister Black because he just wants attention and asked Dream to admit it. Ciampa joked that Dream just isn’t “Tough Enough”.

Velveteen Dream laughed and made his way into the ring. Dream claimed that he was more man than Ciampa can handle. Velveteen asked Ciampa for a moment with him and the NXT Championship.

Nikki Cross interrupted and came down to the ring. Nikki laughed her way down the entrance ramp and then started slapping her jacket on the canvas as the crowd chanted “Triple Threat!”. The crowd then chanted “Nikki knows a secret!” as Nikki bopped around the ring, Cross then told Velveteen that she knows what he doesn’t and then pretended to have a conversation with Ciampa’s title.

Tommaso got annoyed and Cross slapped the microphone out of his hand. Nikki then laid down on the mat and shouted into the microphone that she knows what they don’t. Cross scrambled towards Dream and Velveteen comically rolled out of the ring. Tommaso tried to pick up the microphone and Nikki booted it out of the ring. Nikki left as Ciampa’s music played to end the segment.

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Keith Lee Defeated Kona Reeves

Keith Lee faced Kona Reeves tonight on NXT. Reeves taunted Lee before the match as the crowd chanted “Kona’s trash!”. Lee shoved Reeves to the corner and slapped Kona across the chest. Keith followed it up with a Dropkick and then launched Reeves out of the ring with ease.

Lee tried to bring Reeves back into the ring but Kona used the ring apron as a distraction and blasted Lee in the face. Kona took control of the match and hit an Elbow Drop off the second rope. Reeves applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring as the crowd got behind Lee.

Keith escaped but Reeves knocked him back down to the canvas. Kona punched Lee in the face several times but all it did was piss Keith off. Lee connected with a shoulder tackle and then a Supernova for the pinfall victory.

The agility of @RealKeithLee is absolutely mindblowing. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ZCeWMp9V9g

— WWE (@WWE) October 11, 2018

Ricochet Retained In An Awesome Match

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Ricochet defended his North American Championship against Adam Cole and Pete Dunne in a Triple Threat match in the main event of this week’s episode of NXT.

A blockbuster main event comes your way on #WWENXT streaming RIGHT NOW on @WWENetwork as @KingRicochet defends the @WWENXT #NorthAmericanChampionship against @PeteDunneYxB & @AdamColePro in a #TripleThreat match! https://t.co/qXdj8v3Ft5 pic.twitter.com/KnzXKdNIio

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 11, 2018

Ricochet and Dunne beat the hell out of Adam Cole in the corner of the ring to start off the match. Cole battled back and shoved Ricochet into Dunne. Pete rolled out of the ring as Cole and Ricochet traded shots. Cole connected with a boot to the midsection but Ricochet hit a Hurricanrana out of nowhere.

Cole launched Ricochet out of the ring as Dunne climbed back inside. Dunne leveled Cole with an awesome Clothesline as Ricochet got back inside the ring. Dunne and Ricochet circled each other and then locked up in the middle of the ring. Dunne dragged Ricochet to the canvas but Ricochet hopped back up. Dunne and Ricochet proceeded to have an awesome exchange in which they dodged each other’s moves.

Dunne and Ricochet then teamed up on Cole again and booted him out of the ring. Ricochet extended his hand to Dunne but Pete opted to punch Ricochet in the face instead of shaking his hand. Dunne went to work on Ricochet’s fingers but Ricochet countered with an Arm Drag.

Cole bashed Ricochet in the face and then stomped on both of them before posing in the ring. Cole threw Ricochet out of the ring and hit Dunne with a Neckbreaker for a near fall. Ricochet got back up on the apron but Cole quickly sent him back to the floor outside the ring. Cole hit Dunne with a boot to the face and went for the cover but Dunne kicked out at two.

Pete Dunne hit Cole with an Enziguri but Ricochet leaped into frame and hit an awesome springboard Headscissors on Dunne. Ricochet hit Cole with a flying uppercut for another near fall. Dunne hit Ricochet in the face with an elbow and then did the same to Cole. Dunne then applied a single legged crab to both Cole and Ricochet at the same time in the middle of the ring.

Ricochet escaped but Cole quickly hit him with a Backstabber for a two count and then knocked Dunne back down to the mat. All three Superstars started trading punches to the face from their knees and then got back to their feet. Cole hit Dunne with an Enziguri that sent him out of the ring and followed it up with a running knee to Ricochet’s face for a two count.

Everyone started trading kicks and Ricochet ended the exchange with a Shooting Star Press. Ricochet went for a springboard Moonsault but Cole and Dunne connected with a double Superkick to Ricochet’s face while he was upside down in midair. Cole and Dunne then traded punches to the face from their knees again as Ricochet slowly got back up.

Dunne stomped on Cole’s hand and then booted him out of the ring. Cole and Dunne then battled on the ring apron and Cole planted Dunne face first. Cole went for a Superkick but Dunne got out of the way and then stomped on Cole’s elbow against the steps. Cole took out Ricochet with a Superkick and turned around into a Moonsault from Dunne.

Back in the ring, Dunne hit Ricochet with an X-Plex and went for the cover but Cole leaped into the ring to break it up at the last moment. Dunne made his way up to the top rope and Cole greeted him with a punch to the face. Cole and Dunne then battled on the top rope before Ricochet joined the party. Ricochet hit a double Frankensteiner that sent Cole and Dunne flying across the ring. Ricochet connected with a Flatliner on Dunne and went for the cover but Pete somehow kicked out at two as the crowd chanted “fight forever!”.

Ricochet brought Dunne to the corner of the ring and then climbed up to the top rope. Cole sprinted across the ring and crotched Ricochet on the top turnbuckle. Dunne bent back Cole’s fingers but Cole countered into a roll-up and used the ropes for leverage. Dunne kicked out and hit Cole with the Bitter End. Ricochet went for a Shooting Star Press off the top rope but Dunne caught him in a Triangle submission. Cole hit Ricochet with a Superkick and then delivered the Last Shot to Dunne and went for the cover but Dunne kicked out at two as the crowd shouted: “this is awesome!”.

Dunne hit Cole with a ridiculous Clothesline and then hit him with the Bitter End once again. Dunne went for the cover but Ricochet came out of nowhere with a springboard 450 Splash for the pinfall victory. Ricochet is still the NXT North American Champion.

WHAT TIMING! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/NEOajLR6Wl

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 11, 2018

.@KingRicochet has retained and is STILL the #NorthAmericanChampion! #AndStill #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/JbEUtRBs2z

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 11, 2018

Announced for next week’s episode of NXT:

• Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair
• NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Undisputed Era (c) vs. War Raiders

NEXT WEEK in a DOUBLE MAIN EVENT – #WarRaiders take on the #UndisputedERA for the NXT #TagTeamChampionships and @NikkiCrossWWE faces off against @BiancaBelairWWE on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/eTbqjWkZBi

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 11, 2018

The following promo for Shayna Baszler aired during tonight’s broadcast. Shayna Baszler will look to recapture the NXT Women’s Championship at WWE Evolution later this month.

Lacey Evans Defeated Candice LeRae

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Candice LeRae faced Lacey Evans on this week’s episode of NXT. LeRae and Evans had an altercation outside the arena during last week’s episode. The two Superstars locked up to start off the match.

Neither LeRae or Evans could get the upper hand until Candice connected with a Facebuster for a two count. Lacey battled back and sent LeRae into the turnbuckle. Evans followed it up with a Bronco Buster to Candice and then taunted her by doing pushups.

LeRae connected with an Enziguri to Evans’ face and then hit another Facebuster off the second rope for a near fall. Evans avoided the Unprettier and shouted that Candice was a loser just like her husband.

Candice got pissed off and beat the hell out of Lacey in the corner of the ring. The referee was forced to pull Candice off of Evans and then Lacey capitalized on the distraction and hit LeRae with the Woman’s Right for the pinfall victory.

Sometimes all that's left… is a #WomensRight.

@LaceyEvansWWE defeats @CandiceLeRae tonight! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/u3L3E4w12T

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 4, 2018

The Forgotten Sons Dominated

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Jason Ryker, Steve Cutler, and Wesley Blake dominated Torry Kirsh, Cesar Rise, and Vinny Mixon on this week’s episode of NXT. Ryker connected with a Powerbomb for the pinfall victory.

Another night, another W for The #ForgottenSons! #DoUntoOthers

@SteveCutlerWWE @TheWWEBlake @JaxsonRykerWWE #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/7z7Q7iI5HA

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 4, 2018

Gargano Picked Up A Victory

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Johnny Gargano battled Tony Nese on this week’s show. Nese controlled the match early and hit Johnny with a shoulder tackle. Gargano shrugged it off and planted Nese with a Hurricanrana out of nowhere.

Nese bounced right up and turned Gargano inside out with a Clothesline and then stomped on Johnny in the corner of the ring. Johnny knocked Nese out of the ring and immediately hit him with a Suicide Dive through the ropes.

Back in the ring, Nese planted Gargano with a Gutbuster and then went after his ribs. Johnny battled back with a DDT and then the Slingshot Spear for a two count. Johnny then went to apply the Gargano Escape but Nese was able to counter into a Powerbomb. Nese then hit a 450 Splash for another near fall.

Tony Nese then connected with a German Suplex that sent Gargano flying into the corner of the ring. Nese sprinted towards Gargano but Johnny was ready and hit him in the face with a Superkick. Johnny then applied the Gargano Escape for the submission victory.

This. ?#WWENXT @JohnnyGargano pic.twitter.com/vxRy0TQgeo

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 4, 2018

Lars Sullivan Defeated EC3

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Lars Sullivan squared off against EC3 in the main event of this week’s episode of NXT. EC3 didn’t bother making his entrance and elected to storm down to the ring instead. EC3 attacked Lars before the match started and slammed him to the mat.

The ref called for the bell and EC3 was in control early. EC3 bashed Sullivan into the steel steps a few times and then connected with an Elbow Drop in the ring for a near fall. Sullivan was then able to battle back and send EC3 to the corner of the ring.

Lars hit EC3 with a couple of massive Splashes but EC3 decked him with a Dropkick to take the momentum back. Lars quickly took back control with a devastating Clothesline. EC3 showed off his own power and hit Lars with an impressive German Suplex and followed it up with a Crossbody off the top rope for another near fall.

Sullivan connected with another ridiculous Clothesline and then set up EC3 for the Freak Accident. EC3 escaped and both Superstars tumbled out of the ring after EC3 connected with a Clothesline. EC3 geared himself up but walked right into a Freak Accident from Sullivan on the ring apron. Lars then brought EC3 back to the middle of the ring and pinned him for the victory.

The power of #TheFreak @LarsSWWE is undeniable tonight. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/YTsg8BnlU6

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 4, 2018

On next week’s episode of NXT, Ricochet will defend his NXT North American Championship against Pete Dunne and Adam Cole in a Triple Threat match.

The following promos for Shaya Baszler and Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan also aired during this week’s broadcast.

NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa warned Velveteen Dream to keep his name out his mouth during tonight’s show.

"My advice to you, @VelveteenWWE… be careful."

@ProjectCiampa #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/GBCDneLKHM

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 4, 2018

Bianca Belair vowed to embarrass Nikki Cross in their rematch in two weeks.

Not only does @BiancaBelairWWE feel the need to defeat @NikkiCrossWWE…

…she says she needs to EMBARRASS her now, too! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/HgbtjwPfx1

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 4, 2018

William Regal Gave Undisputed Era Some Bad News

NXT GM William Regal kicked off this week’s episode of NXT. Regal came down to the ring and said that he is getting closer to finding out who attacked Aleister Black. Undisputed Era rudely interrupted and made their way to the entrance ramp.

Adam Cole complained about Regal not doing his job and pretending to be Sherlock Holmes every week. Cole noted that the attack on Black is Regal’s fault and that is in the past. Roderick Strong complained about War Raiders attacking them every week and demanded that Regal do something about it.

Regal stated that he finds it interesting that Undisputed Era interrupted while he was talking about the investigation. Undisputed Era got in the ring and got in Regal’s face. Cole claimed that Regal was trying to change the subject.

Cole then went on a rant about Ricochet avoiding him and Regal giving Pete Dunne a championship opportunity. Adam then demanded that he get his championship rematch right now. Regal scolded Cole for interfering in their match last week and told Cole that he will not be getting his title rematch.

Regal added that Cole will get an opportunity in two weeks in a Triple Threat match for the NXT North American Championship in two weeks. Regal then announced that Undisputed Era will defend their NXT Tag Team Championships against War Raiders in three weeks. The crowd chanted “thank you Regal!” as the segment concluded.

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EC3 Got Revenge On Lars Sullivan

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Sullivan faced a Victor Orchant on this week’s episode of NXT and absolutely destroyed him. EC3 attacked Sullivan during the match and Clotheslined him out of the ring. Sullivan grabbed EC3 by the neck but EC3 fought him off and blasted Lars off the apron. EC3 dared Sullivan to get into the ring with him but Lars smiled and then retreated up the entrance ramp.

.@LarsSWWE is showing off his strength tonight… #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/g4vb7S2ubx

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 27, 2018

Watch your back, @LarsSWWE. You never know when a new edition of #NX3 will premiere… #WWENXT @therealec3 pic.twitter.com/XEbQIQ1RSY

— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2018

It was later announced that EC3 will face Lars Sullivan on next week’s episode of NXT.

NEXT WEEK: @therealec3 and @LarsSWWE do battle on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/uxaFiGPX6a

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) September 27, 2018

The Mighty Defeated Street Profits

The Mighty faced Street Profits tonight on NXT. Before the match, Angelo Dawkins blasted Thorne in the face. Dawkins and Miller started off the match and Angelo beat the hell out of Miller in the corner of the ring. Thorne tagged in and Dawkins planted him with a Bulldog.

Montez Ford tagged in and flipped onto Thorne outside the ring. Ford brought Shane back into the ring and went for a cover but Thorne kicked out at two. Dawkins tagged in and Thorne battled back with a Dropkick. Thorne brought Dawkins to the corner of the ring and stomped on him a few times before tagging in Nick Miller.

Miller continued to beatdown Dawkins in the corner of the ring. Dawkins battled back and then leaped across the ring to tag in Ford. Montez Clotheslined Thorne out of the ring and followed it up with an Enziguri to Miller. Miller launched Ford into the ring post and then Thorne Dropkicked the steel steps into Ford’s knee.

Back in the ring, Miller targetted Ford’s knee with his attack and stomped in on it several times. Shane Thorne tagged in and continued to target Ford’s injured knee. Miller tagged in and connected with a Russian Leg Sweep and then a Clothesline for a near fall.

Shane Thorne then applied the Figure Four in the center of the ring. Ford screamed in pain but was able to break the hold with a massive chop to Miller’s chest. Thorne quickly tagged in and went after Ford in the corner of the ring. Thorne rolled up Ford for the victory while Miller prevented Dawkins from breaking it up on the ring apron.

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Kairi Sane Will Face Baszler Once Again At WWE Evolution

NXT Women’s Champion Kairi Sane faced Vanessa Borne on this week’s episode of NXT. Borne stole Sane’s pirate hat before the match and booted it across the ring. Sane got pissed off and got right in Vanessa’s face. Kairi took Borne down to the mat and delivered a kick to her lower back.

Borne shrugged it off and planted Sane with a Suplex for a near fall. Vanessa applied a Headlock to Sane in the middle of the ring as the crowd chanted “Kairi!”. Sane broke free with a few shots to Vanessa’s ribs. Sane followed it up with a massive DDT and then pounded on the mat to fire herself up.

The crowd clapped as Sane connected with two Clotheslines and then the Interceptor Spear. Sane marched around the ring before delivering the sliding elbow. Kairi made her way to the top rope and hit the Insane Elbow for the pinfall victory.

Shayna Baszler then came down to the ring as Kairi stood with the NXT Women’s Championship. Sane raised the title as Baszler entered the ring with a microphone in her hand. Shayna claimed that she is going to be taking Kairi’s title soon. Baszler admitted that the loss to Sane in Brooklyn hurt her and that she wasn’t going to take that out on Sane right now.

Baszler announced that she will be invoking her rematch clause and will take back her title. Kairi then challenged Baszler to the match at WWE Evolution. Baszler nodded her head and went to walk away. Kairi then vowed to beat Baszler again at the PPV and raised the title in Baszler’s face to end the promo.

NXT #WomensChampion @KairiSaneWWE gave a good fight and was able to grab the win! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/PDuoFyLokA

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 27, 2018

#WWENXT #WomensChampion @KairiSaneWWE will give @QoSBaszler her rematch…

…but The ? of ?? will need to wait until #WWEEvolution! pic.twitter.com/iFUoiYiYYV

— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2018

Tommaso Ciampa Escaped With A Victory Over Otis Dozovic

Otis Dozovic squared off against NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa in the main event of this week’s show. Otis started off the bout in control and launched Ciampa out of the ring. Back in the ring, Ciampa went for a Crossbody off the top rope but Otis caught him and dropped him with a Body Slam.

Dozovic brought Ciampa back to the outside and hit him with a chop to the chest while Tommaso was up against the barricade. Otis taunted Ciampa in the ring and then stood on Tommaso’s back while he tried to get back inside.

Otis then bounced Ciampa’s head off the ring apron. Ciampa hit Otis with a cheap shot and then hurried back to the ring. Ciampa demanded that the referee start counting but brutally attacked Otis when he started to get back up with a flurry of forearms to the back of his head.

Ciampa then hit Otis with a knee to the face and brought him back into the ring. Ciampa delivered another running knee strike and went for the cover but Otis somehow kicked out at two. Ciampa followed it up with a Neckbreaker and then locked in a Sleeper Hold.

Otis used his body weight to his advantage and fell back onto Ciampa to break the hold. Dozovic hit a few shots to Ciampa’s face and then hurled him across the ring. Otis then hit a gigantic shoulder tackle for a near fall. Ciampa rolled out of the ring and grabbed his title.

Tommaso retreated up the entrance ramp but Tucker Knight emerged on the top of the ramp. Otis then hit Ciampa with a Clothesline and then brought him back into the ring. Dozovic launched Ciampa across the ring once again and then chased him around the ring.

Dozovic caught up to Ciampa and planted him with a Belly to Belly Suplex on the floor outside the ring. Back in the ring, Otis connected with an Elbow Drop for a near fall. Ciampa hit Otis with another cheap shot but Dozovic shrugged it off and planted Tommaso with a Powerbomb for a near fall.

Otis made his way to the top rope but Ciampa escaped to the ring apron. Tommaso then hit Otis with a DDT on the apron and then another one inside the ring for the pinfall victory.

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Kona Reeves and Keith Lee also had an altercation backstage during this week’s show.

Nikki Cross informed NXT GM William Regal that she knows who attacked Aleister Black in the parking lot. She later interrupted Undisputed Era during an interview.

Johnny Gargano will return to action next week to face Tony Nese. Gargano was interviewed backstage during the show and said that he wanted to get back to the person he used to be. Lacey Evans then confronted Candice LeRae in the parking lot.

Next week, @JohnnyGargano becomes the man he was always meant to be. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/2gY4qRIiKK

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 27, 2018

Lacey Evans & Aliyah Dominated

Deonna Purrazzo teamed with Dakota Kai to face Aliyah and Lacey Evans tonight on NXT. Evans and Deonna started off the match by locking up in the middle of the ring. Purrazzo got the upper-hand and applied a Headlock.

Evans escaped and tagged Aliyah into the match. Aliyah knocked Purrazzo to the canvas but Deonna quickly battled back with a kick of her own. Aliyah drove Deonna to the corner and Evans tagged in. Purrazzo went for an Arm Bar but Evans was able to escape before Deonna could lock in the hold.

Aliyah tripped up Purrazzo in the corner of the ring and Evans hit her with a Bronco Buster for near fall. Aliyah tagged in and applied an Arm Bar to Purrazzo in the center of the ring. Deonna finally escaped and tagged Dakota Kai into the match.

Kai exploded with a few kicks to Aliyah and followed it up with a Facewash for a near fall. Evan’s tagged in as Aliyah bounced off the ropes and leveled Dakota Kai with the Woman’s Right for the pinfall victory.

.@DeonnaPurrazzo wants to lock in the #FujiwaraArmbar? @LaceyEvansWWE DOESN'T THINK SO! #WWENXT @DakotaKai_WWE @WWE_Aliyah pic.twitter.com/Xs0uPyFXe9

— WWE (@WWE) September 20, 2018

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Jaxson Ryker Picked Up A Victory

Humberto Carrillo faced Jaxson Ryker from The Forgotten Sons on this week’s episode of NXT. Ryker launched Humberto across the ring to start off the match and then slammed him face first to the canvas.

Jaxson stomped on Carrillo in the corner of the ring and drove his face into the canvas several times. Ryker then put Humberto away with an impressive Slingshot Powerbomb for the victory.

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Undisputed Era Interfered In An Incredible Match Between Ricochet & Pete Dunne

Pete Dunne and Ricochet put their titles on the line tonight in a champion vs. champion match. Dunne knocked Ricochet to the canvas to start off the match and started bending back his fingers.

Ricochet escaped and proceeded to trade submission holds with Dunne for the first few minutes of the match. Dunne connected with an awesome forearm to the face that sent Ricochet to the canvas.

Ricochet battled back with a couple of chops to Dunne’s chest and then dropped him to the mat with a Dropkick to the face. Dunne rolled out of the ring to try and regroup but Ricochet hit him with a Suicide Dive on the entrance ramp.

Back in the ring, Dunne blocked Ricochet’s attempt at a Hurricanrana and booted him in the face. Dunne then started bending back Ricochet’s fingers once again as the crowd chanted “fight forever!”.

Ricochet escaped and turned Dunne inside out with a Clothesline. Dunne responded with an Enziguri and went for an X-Plex but Ricochet somehow landed on his feet. Ricochet quickly hit a standing Shooting Star Press for a near fall.

Ricochet made his way to the top rope but Dunne dragged him to the mat and locked in an Arm Bar. Ricochet countered into a cover for a two count and then went for a Moonsault but Dunne got out of the way.

Dunne stomped on Ricochet’s hand several times but Ricochet responded with a knee to the face and both Superstars fell to the canvas. Dunne hit Ricochet with a forearm to the face and then hit an X-Plex for a two count.

Dunne charged at Ricochet but Ricochet got out of the way and booted Dunne out of the ring. Ricochet went for a Moonsault on the outside of the ring but Dunne got out of the way and hit him with an X-Plex on the ring apron.

Ricochet hit Dunne a reverse Hurricanrana out of nowhere for another two count. Dunne stomped on Ricochet’s hands once again and then hit him with an Enziguri. Dunne followed it up with a Clothesline but Ricochet shrugged it off and flipped across the ring. Ricochet hit Dunne with an awesome DDT for another near fall as the crowd erupted in an “NXT!” chant.

Ricochet made his way up to the top rope and Dunne joined him up there. Ricochet got the upper-hand and hit an awesome Frankensteiner. Ricochet followed it up with a Flatliner and went for the cover but Dunne was somehow able to power out at the last second.

Ricochet went for a springboard 450 but landed right into a Triangle submission from Dunne in the middle of the ring. Ricochet broke the hold with a Powerbomb but Dunne once again bent back Ricochet’s fingers. Dunne then locked in an Arm Bar but Ricochet was able to escape by deadlifting Dunne into a Brainbuster. Wow.

Undisputed Era rushed down to the ring and attacked Ricochet and Dunne as the crowd booed because the match ended in a DQ. War Raiders came down to the ring for the save and Undisputed Era retreated through the crowd. After the match, the crowd gave a great reaction to Ricochet and Pete Dunne as they got to their feet. NXT went off the air as the crowd loudly chanted “NXT!” as Dunne and Ricochet stared at each other from opposite sides of the ring.

? #ThisIsAwesome
? #FightForever

This #ChampionvsChampion Match is UNREAL! @KingRicochet @PeteDunneYxB #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/VumNl2Zy1F

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 20, 2018

NOOOO! #UndisputedERA emerges and targets @KingRicochet & @PeteDunneYxB…

…but #WarRaiders @WarBeardHanson & @RAYMONDxROWE are having NONE of it! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/FXJiLzOpWe

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 20, 2018

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Lorcan & Burch Dominated

Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch battled Cezar Bononi and Adrian Jaoude to start off this week’s episode of NXT. Burch and Bononi started off the match. Burch sent Cezar to the corner and connected with a Dropkick off the second rope.

Lorcan tagged in and Suplexed Bononi before quickly tagging Burch back into the match. Cezar drove Burch to the corner of the ring and Jaoude tagged in. Burch applied a Headlock but Adrian countered into a Wrist Lock.

Cezar tagged back in and stomped on Oney in the corner of the ring. Bononi planted Burch with a Backbreaker and tagged in Jaoude. Adrian connected with a big boot for a near fall and then followed it up with a knee to Burch’s midsection.

Lorcan tagged in and planted Jaoude with a Neckbreaker. Burch tagged in and planted Adrian with a DDT for the pinfall victory.

Getting back into the swing of things is as easy as "?- ??- 3" for @_StarDESTROYER and @strongstylebrit! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/J444zyeChp

— WWE (@WWE) September 13, 2018

Ciampa Claimed That He Didn’t Attack Aleister Black

Tommaso Ciampa (Photo: WWE.com)

NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa came down to the ring to new entrance music. Ciampa raised the title in the middle of the ring and then pretended to have a conversation with it as the crowd chanted “you suck!”.

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Ciampa stated that his new music was a way of telling the NXT Universe to shut up. Ciampa poked fun at people thinking that he was the one that attacked Aleister Black. Tommaso said that he confronts someone in front of an audience so that they can worship their master at work.

Tommaso added that if he knew who attacked Black he would pat him or her on the back and say “job well done”. Ciampa claimed that he was the greatest success story in the history of NXT and challenged everyone to follow his lead.

You may not like #NXTChampion @ProjectCiampa… but does that mean he's the one who attacked @WWEAleister? #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/niNvJAZRoY

— WWE (@WWE) September 13, 2018

Shayna Baszler Sent Kairi Sane A Message

Violet Payne had the unfortunate task of facing Shayna Baszler tonight on NXT. Baszler immediately brought Payne to the canvas and started twisting her arm around. Shayna locked in the Kirafuda Clutch and kept it on for a few moments after Payne tapped out.

.@QoSBaszler doing what Shayna does best… #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ovPa7WZ8rS

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 13, 2018

Baszler walked up the entrance ramp and then decided to go back to the ring and apply the Kirafuda Clutch once again. WWE officials came down to the ring to break it up but Baszler once again locked in the hold in the middle of the ring.

.@QoSBaszler is sending a strong message to #WWENXT Women's Champion @KairiSaneWWE… pic.twitter.com/sfSjbzcPGh

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 13, 2018

Lars Sullivan Demolished Raul Mendoza

Lars Sullivan faced Raul Mendoza on tonight’s episode of NXT. Mendoza hit Sullivan with a Dropkick and a series of kicks to start off the match. Mendoza followed it up with a springboard Enziguri but Sullivan shrugged it off and launched Raul across the ring.

Sullivan started taunting Mendoza and then hit him with a giant Clothesline. Lars charged at Mendoza in the corner but Raul dove out of the way and Lars crashed into the ring post. Lars quickly battled back with a giant Powerslam and then the Freak Accident for the pinfall victory.

.@LarsSWWE picks up the win against @RaulMendozaWWE tonight on #WWENXT. pic.twitter.com/w8yJngaaKA

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 13, 2018

Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair Ended In Chaos

Bianca Belair battled Nikki Cross in the main event of this week’s NXT. Bianca shoved Nikki to the canvas to start off the match. Nikki got up with a smile on her face and waved to Bianca. Nikki then charged at Belair but stopped short and Bianca fell to the canvas.

Belair battled back with a Backbreaker for a near fall. Bianca lifted Nikki above her shoulders and dropped her face-first to the canvas. Belair admired her work and it cost her as Nikki regrouped and leveled her with a Clothesline.

Nikki trapped Belair in the ring apron and beat the hell out of her. Belair battled back and slammed Cross into the steel steps outside the ring. Belair then hit Nikki with a hair whip and Cross collapsed to the floor.

Cross leaped onto Bianca’s back and locked in a Sleeper Hold on the entrance ramp. Belair broke the hold by slamming Cross onto the entrance ramp but the match ended in a double count out.

After the match, Bianca Belair and Nikki Cross continued to fight up the entrance ramp and to the announce table. Belair launched Cross over the announce table but Nikki climbed on top of the table and took out Bianca and several referees with a Crossbody as NXT went off the air.

This match is clearly NOT over for @NikkiCrossWWE… #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/e1Z0UQ4GRG

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 13, 2018

Kassius Ohno Dominated Again

Kassius Ohno faced Kona Reeves to start off this week’s episode of NXT. The two Superstars locked up to start off the match. Reeves back Ohno to the corner and then retreated as Kassius marched towards him. Reeves then taunted Ohno and Kassius responded with a massive right hand to the face.

Ohno then shoved Reeves to the canvas and dropped a knee across his face. Reeves battled back with a Clothesline off the top turnbuckle for a near fall. Kona went for the Hawaiian Drop but Ohno escaped with a massive elbow to the face for the quick pinfall victory.

After the match, Ohno grabbed a microphone and said there was so much buzz when he came back to NXT but that is all gone now. He added that he has become an afterthought and it used to drive him crazy trying to figure it out. Kassius stated that there is always going to be someone new and fresh to take the buzz. Ohno stated that the next guy who arrives at NXT with buzz, he will be the first to greet him and knock him to the back of the line.

.@KassiusOhno has no problem knocking any new buzzworthy guys to the BACK of the line on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/hG94rDKXMY

— WWE (@WWE) September 6, 2018

The Forgotten Sons Picked Up A Win Thanks To The Mighty

The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler & Wesley Blake) battled Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) on this week’s episode of NXT. Jaxson Ryker accompanied the Forgotten Sons to the ring for the match.

Forgotten, no more.#ForgottenSons @SteveCutlerWWE @JaxsonRykerWWE & @TheWWEBlake get their opportunity, NEXT! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/WC2ZozVN1V

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 6, 2018

Blake took Ford to the canvas and locked in an Arm Bar to start off the match. Ford escaped and quickly tagged Dawkins into the match. Cutler tagged in as the Street Profits Dropkicked both the Forgotten Sons out of the ring. Ford sprinted across the ring and flipped onto both of them before rolling Cutler back into the ring.

Ford tagged back in and beatdown Cutler in the center of the ring. Cutler connected with a series of chops and then tagged in Blake. Wesley connected with an insane Clothesline that almost took Ford’s head off. Blake followed it up with a springboard Knee Drop for a near fall.

Cutler tagged in and planted Ford with a Neckbreaker for another two count. Cutler hit a second Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Ford kicked out at two. Blake tagged in and hit a Leg Drop for a near fall. Cutler got back into the action and blasted Ford in the midsection.

Cutler applied a Crossface in the middle of the ring as Ryker looked on from the outside. Ford battled to his feet and countered into a backslide pin for a two count. Blake tagged in and went for an Elbow Drop but Ford got out of the way and tagged in Dawkins.

Angelo came into the ring with a ton of momentum and planted Blake with a Bulldog that sent Wesley tumbling to the corner of the ring. Dawkins connected with a Splash and then tagged in Ford. Cutler grabbed Dawkins off the apron and launched him into the steel steps.

The Mighty came down to the ring with ski masks on and distracted Ford. Ryker leveled Montez with a Clothesline and then rolled Ford into the ring. Cutler and Blake then hit Ford with a Knee Drop/DDT for the pinfall victory.

Coffee Doesn’t Agree With Otis Dozovic

NXT GM William Regal continued his investigation to figure out who attacked Aleister Black tonight on NXT. Regal interviewed Heavy Machinery and Otis admitted that he accidentally broke a toilet because coffee does a number on his digestive system. Tucker Knight told Otis to stop talking and Regal asked if there was anything Heavy Machinery saw that night. Tucker told Regal that they saw Tommaso Ciampa around the bushes after Aleister Black was attacked.

.@RealKingRegal questions #HeavyMachinery backstage about their video footage regarding what happened to @WWEAleister on #WWENXT… pic.twitter.com/KHCHBf0DIF

— WWE (@WWE) September 6, 2018

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Kairi Sane Got The Better Of Shayna Baszler

NXT Women’s Champion Kairi Sane battled Trish Adora on this week’s episode of NXT.

The most valuable treasure in all the land! @KairiSaneWWE #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ABC3yWP15J

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 6, 2018

Sane applied a Waist Lock to start off the match. Adora broke the hold but Kairi tripped her up and planted her with a couple of Neckbreakers for a near fall. Sane went for the Stretch Muffler submission but Adora was able to reach the bottom rope to break the hold. Sane immediately hit a Double Stomp for a two count.

Sane riled up the crowd but turned around into a forearm to the face from Adora. Sane battled back with a spinning back fist and then marched across the ring as the crowd chanted along. Kairi hit a sliding forearm and then made her way to the top rope. Kairi connected with the Insane Elbow for the quick pinfall victory.

After the match, Shayna Baszler came down to the entrance ramp and shoved over Kairi’s treasure chest. Shayna told Kairi to enjoy her fantasy while she can because reality is going to hit that ship like a cannonball when she gets her rematch. Shayna got into the ring and charged after Kairi. Baszler connected with a Clothesline but Sane battled back with a series of strikes. Kairi then hit the Interceptor Spear and knocked Baszler out of the ring.

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That escalated quickly! @QoSBaszler looks for retribution against @KairiSaneWWE, but the Pirate Princess is having NONE of it on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/nU048xqpCZ

— WWE (@WWE) September 6, 2018

Lars Sullivan Didn’t Attack Aleister Black

NXT GM William Regal interviewed Lars Sullivan tonight as well. Regal noted that Lars was close to the attack and asked why he was there that night. Sullivan stated that his purpose for being there that night was to locate Aleister Black. However, he heard him scream out loud in the distance and he was already laid out. Sullivan said that he saw Undisputed Era driving away as he walked towards Black.

Lars added that if he had done the attack he would still be standing over Aleister. Regal told Sullivan that he will face Raul Mendoza next week and said that he hopes Lars’ path of destruction stays in the ring. Lars simply responded “absolutely” and then left Regal’s office.

Velveteen Dream Outsmarted Johnny Gargano

Velveteen Dream battled Johnny Gargano in the main event of this week’s NXT. Dream came down to the ring with a “Johnny Failure” shirt on. Dream threw the shirt at Johnny before the match started as Johnny started trash talking him. The two Superstars then locked up to start off the match. Dream knocked Gargano to the canvas and then posed in the ring. Johnny got up and leveled Dream with a forearm to the face and then applied a Facelock.

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Dream escaped but Gargano quickly clocked him with another forearm to the face. Johnny shoved Dream to the corner and stomped him into the canvas. Gargano booted Dream out of the ring and then kicked him in the face when he tried to get up on the ring apron.

Gargano followed Velveteen Dream out of the ring and hit him with a chop to the chest. Gargano continued to trash talk Dream before connecting with another chop to the chest. Back in the ring, Dream slammed Gargano throat-first into the top rope and then booted him in the ribs.

Velveteen returned the favor and stomped on Johnny in the corner of the ring. Dream bounced Gargano’s face off the top turnbuckle but Johnny battled back with a few chops. Dream launched Gargano into the turnbuckle and followed it up with a Neckbreaker for a two count.

Dream booted Dream in the face and went for a Crossface but Johnny blocked it. Dream then applied a Sleeper Hold in the center of the ring and brought Gargano to the mat. Gargano escaped and slammed Dream to the canvas as the crowd chanted “Johnny!”.

Gargano followed it up with a Hurricanrana off the second rope and then an Enziguri that sent Dream out of the ring. Gargano greeted Dream with a Slingshot Spear as he got back inside the ring for a near fall.

Johnny connected with a Superkick on the apron that sent Dream out of the ring. Gargano followed it up with a Cannonball of the ring apron and then the action returned to the ring. Dueling “Johnny Wrestling!” and “Velveteen!” chants broke out as Dream planted Gargano with a Fameasser for a two count.

Gargano elbowed Dream in the face and leaped at him but Dream caught him. Dream set up for a Death Valley Driver but Gargano countered into a roll-up for a two count. Gargano hit Dream with a Clothesline for another near fall as the crowd chanted “this is awesome!”.

Johnny tried to climb up the turnbuckle but Dream caught him on the ring apron. The two Superstars started trading shots on the apron but Dream got the better of the exchange. Dream lifted Gargano up in a Fireman’s Carry but Gargano escaped to the floor outside the ring.

Dream followed him and shoved Gargano from behind and Johnny slammed his knee into the steel steps. Velveteen brought Gargano back inside the ring and planted him with an awesome DDT for a near fall as the crowd chanted “NXT!”.

Dream went after Gargano’s knee and started stomping on it. Johnny rolled to the ropes to try to regroup but Dream followed him. Gargano hit an Enziguri and went for the Slingshot Spear but Dream countered with a Superkick.

Velveteen Dream went for an Elbow Drop on the apron but Gargano rolled out of the way. Dream slammed his elbow into the apron and then Johnny locked in the Gargano Escape on the entrance ramp. Gargano realized that the referee was about to count them out and made his way into the ring at the last second.

Dream then barely beat the count and Gargano set him up in the ropes. Johnny hit him with a Superkick to the face and then set up for a DDT off the apron and to the floor. The referee pleaded with Johnny to stop and Gargano obliged and exchanged words with a young Gargano fan at ringside.

Back in the ring, Dream started shouting at Gargano that he was a failure. Johnny got pissed off and charged at him but Dream was ready and hit him with the Dream Valley Driver for the pinfall victory. NXT went off the air with half the crowd chanting “Johnny Failure!” and the other half chanting “Johnny Wrestling!” as Gargano walked backstage.

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NXT GM William Regal Started The Investigation

This week’s episode of NXT started off with NXT GM William Regal announcing that he will be starting the investigation into who attacked Aleister Black tonight.

It's official… @RealKingRegal is starting the investigation into who attacked @WWEAleister. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/0QcuNnY0cd

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 30, 2018

Regal spent the night inviting Superstars into his office to try and gather information. Nikki Cross claimed she knew who did it but was too insane to answer Regal’s questions. Bianca Belair interrupted and said that she deserves a title shot. Nikki said she wanted to play and then laughed like a maniac. Nikki then rolled off Regal’s desk and slammed the table and asked “any more questions?”. Regal responded that he had plenty more questions as Bianca Belair walked away. Regal also interviewed the Forgotten Sons and told them that they will have a match next week on NXT.

The #ForgottenSons may have cleared their names in the @WWEAleister investigation, and they'll DEFINITELY get an opportunity to prove themselves NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/24ZOwVpn4Z

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 30, 2018

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Velveteen Dream Confronted Johnny Gargano

Johnny Gargano came down to the ring with a crutch and said that the crowd has always had his back. Gargano stated that he doesn’t deserve that right now and dueling “you deserve it!” and “no you don’t!” chants broke out. Johnny said that he broke a promise to you guys and that he has made a lot of mistakes lately. He added that he has failed the fans because he once again lost his title shot and he has no idea where he goes from here.

Gargano claimed that he lost more than a match in Brooklyn, he lost himself. He doesn’t know what is left because he became something he is not proud of, he became Tommaso Ciampa in Brooklyn. Gargano stated that he cannot get Ciampa out of his head and that he doesn’t know what the crowd wants from him anymore. Johnny slapped himself a couple of times and said that he doesn’t know how to get Ciampa out of his head but he has got to be better for everyone.

NXT GM William Regal interrupted and joined Gargano in the ring. Regal warned that Aleister Black is going to come back here and burn this place down. Regal asked Gargano if he attacked Black in the parking lot and Gargano told Regal to look into his eyes and he’ll know the answer.

Velveteen Dream joined the party and strolled out to the entrance ramp as the crowd chanted his name. Dream said that he was sick of listening to Gargano sing the same old song. He added that tonight shouldn’t be about Black or Gargano, it should be about the experience that stole Brooklyn, the experience that had the world buzzing, tonight should be about the Velveteen Dream.

Dream got on the ring apron and referred to Gargano as “Johnny Failure”. Gargano said that the doctor just gave him this crutch to keep the weight off his knee for a couple of days but he is good to go. Gargano launched the crutch at Velveteen and tried to go at him but Regal stepped in the way. Regal announced that Gargano will battle Dream next week and told Velveteen to meet him in his office.

The Dream is sickened by all of this talk about @JohnnyGargano and @WWEAleister.

Tonight, #WWENXT will be ALL ABOUT @VelveteenWWE! pic.twitter.com/iePQEFXsaU

— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2018

Dakota Kai Defeated Aliyah

Dakota Kai faced Aliyah on this week’s episode of NXT. Kai started off the match with a Dropkick and a Splash for a one count. Aliyah battled back with a shoulder tackle and then taunted Kai while she was on the canvas. Aliyah dodged a Dropkick from Kai and then bashed Dakota’s face off the canvas a couple of times.

Kai hit a couple of jabs to the midsection but Aliyah shrugged them off and threw Dakota to the corner. Aliyah dropped Kai to the mat and hit her with a few punches to the face for a near fall. Dakota connected with a boot to the face and then followed it up with the Facewash for a two count. Kai then hit her finisher (Code Red/ inverted Backcracker) for the pinfall victory.

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Lars Sullivan Attacked EC3 & Raul Mendoza

Lars Sullivan was shown walking away from EC3 backstage after EC3 was attacked. EC3 was scheduled to face Raul Mendoza but Lars Sullivan came down to the entrance ramp instead. Sullivan admitted to taking out EC3 because EC3 mentioned his name.

Lars told Mendoza that he was standing in “Lars Sullivan territory”. Sullivan got into the ring and leveled Raul with a Clothesline. Lars then hit Mendoza with a Powerslam and followed it up with the Freak Accident.

WHAT JUST HAPPENED to @therealec3?! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/mv2F2a7WwM

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 30, 2018

When you’re standing in “Lars Sullivan Territory,” there is most definitely a #FreakAccident in your future.

@RaulMendozaWWE learned the hard way tonight… #WWENXT @LarsSWWE pic.twitter.com/i5iHPaOL77

— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2018

Keith Lee Dominated

Keith Lee faced Luke Menzies tonight on NXT. Lee leaped in the air and hit a Hurricanrana to start off the match. Keith followed it up with a massive left hand but Menzies battled back with some punches of his own. Lee hit a massive shoulder tackle and then a Splash in the corner of the ring. Lee followed it up with a giant chop to Menzie’s chest and then a Powerbomb for the quick victory.

#Limitless, personified.

@luke_menz88 is learning what it means to #BaskInTheGlory of @RealKeithLee! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/DeAoYVDl7v

— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2018

Undisputed Era Escaped With A Win

Undisputed Era (Adam Cole & Roderick Strong) faced Ricochet & Pete Dunne in the main event. Cole told O’Reilly to sit this match out because he wanted a piece of Ricochet.

Strong and Dunne started off the match by locking up in the middle of the ring. Strong drove Pete to the corner and Cole tagged in. Adam stomped on Dunne a few times but Pete responded with a ridiculous Clothesline that knocked Cole to the canvas. Dunne started bending back Cole’s fingers and then tagged in Ricochet.

Cole backed away as quick as he could and tagged in Roderick Strong. Ricochet flipped all over the place and then hit Strong with an awesome Dropkick. Ricochet took his eye off the ball and started trash talking with Cole. Strong sent Ricochet to the corner and tagged in Cole. Ricochet hit Strong with a Neckbreaker and booted him out of the ring.

Ricochet caught Cole with a Clothesline but turned around into an uppercut from Strong. Roderick tagged in and delivered a massive Backbreaker to Ricochet in the middle of the ring. Strong brought Ricochet over the to the corner and stomped on him several times before taking a break to taunt Pete Dunne in the opposite corner.

Strong hit Ricochet with a chop to the chest and then tagged Cole back in. Adam continued the beatdown with several stomps to Ricochet’s midsection. Cole planted Ricochet with a Neckbreaker and then tagged Strong back in. Roderick booted Ricochet in the face and went for the cover but Ricochet was able to power out at the last second.

The crowd chanted “one and only!” as Strong applied the Camel Clutch in the middle of the ring. Ricochet battled through the pain and broke the hold with a couple of elbows to Strong’s face. Roderick sent Ricochet back to the mat with a Dropkick and then tagged Cole back in.

Cole kneed Ricochet in his lower back and applied a Headlock. Strong tagged in and trapped Ricochet in a Headlock once again. Ricochet broke free and hit Strong with a Lariat. Dunne pleaded for a tag but Cole tagged in and prevented it. Ricochet blasted Strong off the ring apron and then leaped across the ring to tag in Pete Dunne.

Strong tagged in at the same time and Dunne greeted him with a Back Body Drop. Dunne hit an Enziguri in the corner and then punched Cole out of the ring. Pete hit another boot to Strong’s face and then Suplexed Cole on top of Strong for a two count. Ricochet hit Cole with a Suplex as Strong and Dunne battled in the corner. Dunne locked in a Triangle submission but Strong escaped with ease. Dunne hit a snap German Suplex and followed it up with a Powerbomb for a two count.

Cole launched Ricochet out of the ring but Ricochet hit a flying elbow to Adam’s face off the top turnbuckle a couple seconds later. Dunne then made his way up to the top rope and Moonsaulted onto Strong and Cole outside the ring as the crowd chanted “NXT!”. Ricochet then tried to hit Undisputed Era with a Suicide Dive but they got out of the way and Ricochet hit Pete Dunne.

Strong and Cole then took out Ricochet and rolled Pete Dunne back inside the ring. Cole connected with the Last Shot on Dunne for the pinfall victory. After the match, Cole, Strong and O’Reilly took turns beating the hell out of Ricochet. They then walked towards Pete Dunne but the War Raiders music hit. Hanson and Rowe rushed the ring but Undisputed Era retreated up the entrance ramp.

EXCLUSIVE: @PeteDunneYxB & @KingRicochet still can't get on the same page… and you know it's serious when they bring the GOLD into it! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/yHso8BtHhx

— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2018

Announced for next week’s episode of NXT:

• Kairi Sane will be in action
• The Forgotten Sons will be in action
• Velveteen Dream vs. Johnny Gargano

Will next week be #JohnnyWrestling or #JohnnyFailure when @JohnnyGargano comes face-to-face with @VelveteenWWE on #WWENXT? pic.twitter.com/UmQ1UV7DM6

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 30, 2018

Bianca Belair Defeated Deonna Purrazzo

Bianca Belair battled Deonna Purrazzo on this week’s episode of NXT. Belair started off the match control and connected with a Dropkick. Bianca followed it up with a Gutbuster for a near fall.

Belair hit Deonna with a couple of elbows to the midsection and then connected with a Body Slam. Belair went for a standing Moonsault but Purrazzo rolled out of the way and Bianca crashed to the canvas.

Deonna hit a couple of chops and followed it up with a boot to the face. Purrazzo then dropped Belair with a Hip Toss and followed it up with a Dropkick for a near fall. Belair battled out of an Arm Bar and then lifted Purrazzo up in the Torture Rack. Bianca then hit a Facebuster for the pinfall victory.

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Pete Dunne Retained The United Kingdom Championship

Pete Dunne defended the United Kingdom Championship against Zack Gibson tonight on NXT. Gibson and Dunne locked up to start off the match. Gibson brought Dunne to the canvas as the Brooklyn crowd was heavily behind the United Kingdom Champion.

Gibson hit Dunne with a cheap shot to Dunne’s throat but Pete battled back with a gigantic forearm to the face. Dunne brought Gibson to the mat and started to manipulate his fingers as Zack screamed in pain.

Both Superstars got tied up while upside down on the canvas. They then started to trade shots and the crowd erupted. Dunne got the upper hand and stomped on Gibson’s elbow as the crowd chanted “Bruiserweight!”.

Gibson hit Dunne with a forearm to the face and then applied a Headlock in the center of the ring. Pete battled free with a chop to Gibson’s chest but Zack responded with a Belly to Back Suplex for a near fall.

Zack got some revenge and started to bend Dunne’s fingers back before transitioning into a Cobra Clutch. Dunne quickly battled to his feet but was greeted with an elbow to the face from Gibson.

Dunne got pissed off and hit a massive right hand to Gibson’s face that knocked him on his ass. Dunne followed it up with an Enziguri and a roundhouse kick to Gibson’s face. Dunne hit an Exploder Suplex and went for an Arm Bar but Gibson escaped out of the ring.

Pete Dunne climbed up to the top rope and hit Gibson with a Moonsault off the top rope as the crowd chanted “NXT!”. Back in the ring, Dunne hit a Double Stomp to Gibson’s midsection as Zack pleaded for mercy.

Dunne followed it up with a Powerbomb and went for the cover but Gibson was able to kick out at two. Pete went for a Moonsault off the second rope but Gibson was ready and connected with a kick to the face. Gibson then hit a Lumbar Check for another near fall.

Gibson went for another cheap shot but Dunne blocked it and stomped on Zack’s hand. Dunne and Gibson then took each other out at the same time and crashed to the canvas as the crowd once again shouted “NXT!”.

Dunne hit Gibson in the face with an Enziguri and then perched him on the top rope. Pete joined him up there and set up for a Superplex. Gibson blocked it and connected with a Superplex of his own for a two count.

Gibson tried to apply the Shankly Gates submission but Dunne blocked it for a moment. Gibson stayed on the attack and was able to lock in the hold in the middle of the ring. Dunne battled through the pain and was able to use his mouth and bit the bottom rope to break the hold.

Zack Gibson stomped on Dunne several times as the crowd booed. Dunne’s mouthpiece fell out while he was being stomped on. Gibson leveled Dunne with a Lariat and then picked up the mouthpiece.

Gibson went to throw it into the crowd but Dunne grabbed his hand and snapped his fingers back. Dunne then hit Gibson with the Bitter End for the pinfall victory. Pete Dunne is still the United Kingdom Champion.

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The #BruiserWeight @PeteDunneYxB is ready to do whatever it takes to leave Brooklyn with his #UKChampionship reign in tact! @ZackGibson01 #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/9dh9D9YIjZ

— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2018

The majority of this week’s episode of NXT was devoted to recapping NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 that aired this past Saturday night on the WWE Network. It was also revealed that NXT Superstar Nikki Cross may have witnessed who attacked Aleister Black in the parking lot.

More information on the attack of @WWEAleister: It is believed that the figure shown in this new footage is none other than @NikkiCrossWWE.

Still… the culprit remains a mystery. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/gUhQCt5Ndr

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 23, 2018

Tonight’s episode of NXT was the final episode before NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn this Saturday night.

Street Profits Defeated The Mighty

Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) battled The Mighty (Shane Thorne & Nick Miller) on this week’s episode of NXT. Miller and Ford started off the match. Miller launched Montez into the turnbuckle and then tagged Thorne into the match. Dawkins tagged in and decked Thorne with a shoulder tackle.

Thorne battled back with a chop to Dawkins’ chest and followed it up with a Clothesline. Nick Miller got back in and hit Dawkins with a few punches to the face for a two count. Miller tagged in and planted Dawkins with a Suplex for a two count. Miller followed it up with a Spinebuster and went for the cover but Dawkins was able to kick out at two.

Thorne tagged in and connected with an uppercut to Dawkins in the corner. Shane brought Dawkins down to the canvas and applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Angelo battled to his feet and finally was able to tag Ford back into the match.

Montez Ford Clotheslined Miller out of the ring and then delivered a Clothesline to Thorne. Ford knocked Miller of the ring apron and Thorne tried to capitalize on the distraction by rolling Ford up while grabbing Montez’s tights. Ford reversed the roll-up and grabbed Thorne’s tights for leverage for the pinfall victory.

GET THIS MAN HIS CUP! It's time for a #StreetProfits victory celebration! #WWENXT @MontezFordWWE @AngeloDawkins pic.twitter.com/6ut0vjfemS

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 16, 2018

Kairi Sane Sent Shayna Baszler A Message

Kairi Sane faced Aliyah tonight on NXT. Before the match started, NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler came down to the entrance ramp and then joined commentary for the match. Aliyah and Sane locked up to start off the match. Sane quickly got distracted with Baszler and Aliyah attacked her from behind. Sane battled back and locked in a submission hold but Aliyah reached the bottom rope to break the hold.

Aliyah knocked Kairi to the mat but Sane got right back up and connected with a Neckbreaker. Sane followed it up with the Interceptor Spear and then marched to the corner of the ring. Sane hit Aliyah with a sliding forearm and then the Insane Elbow. Kairi stared at Shayna and then went back up to the top rope.

Kairi delivered a second Insane Elbow and then followed it up with a third Insane Elbow. Sane went for the cover but got up at a two count. Kairi then applied The Anchor submission and pointed at Shayna Baszler as Aliyah tapped out.

Looks like @KairiSaneWWE just may have gotten @QoSBaszler's attention… #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/qbFypQqtCu

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 16, 2018

EC3 Confronted Velveteen Dream

Velveteen Dream came down to the ring and cut a promo on EC3. Dream sarcastically said that EC3 was clever and charming as the fans started chanting “NX3!”. Velveteen Dream stated that EC3 had his attention and was now his enemy. Velveteen added that it will be dream over for EC3 at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

EC3 interrupted and said “this is what it sounds like when doves cry?” and poked fun at Dream’s fanny pack. EC3 stated that the time to fight has come and vowed to win on Saturday night. Dream said that EC3 will not have his hand raised this Saturday and the only thing that will be on his mind in three days is “dream over”.

EC3 took off his jacket and added that they don’t have to wait til Brooklyn to fight. Velveteen Dream took off his fanny pack and then threw his jacket in EC3’s face. Dream then attacked EC3 but EC3 battled back and planted him with the One Percenter.

Will Brooklyn belong to The Top 1% of #WWENXT?@therealec3 & @VelveteenWWE battle THIS SATURDAY at #NXTTakeOver! pic.twitter.com/hc0wM5v88J

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 16, 2018

Tyler Bate Defeated Roderick Strong

Roderick Strong faced Tyler Bate in the main event of this week’s NXT. Bate started off the match by going right after Strong in the corner. Tyler connected with a couple of uppercuts and Kyle O’Reilly hopped up on the ring apron to distract him. Strong capitalized on the distraction and connected with a Backbreaker.

Strong took Bate down to the mat and applied a Chin Lock as the crowd chanted “Mustache Mountain!”. Tyler escaped but Strong hit him with another Backbreaker for a two count. Bate broke free with a Jawbreaker and followed it up with a boot to the midsection. Strong shrugged it off and hit Bate with a chop that echoed throughout the arena.

Roderick perched Bate up on the top rope and went for a Superplex but Bate blocked it and sent Strong to the mat. Bate then leaped off the turnbuckle and connected with a flying uppercut. The two Superstars traded shots in the middle of the ring and Bate got the upper-hand. Bate beat the hell out of Strong in the corner of the ring and then hit an Exploder Suplex. Bate followed it up with a running Shooting Star Press and went for the cover but Strong was able to kick out at the last second.

Tyler went for an Airplane Spin but his back gave out on him. Bate was able to hit a Belly to Back Suplex for a two count. Strong battled back with a knee to the face and then slammed Bate face-first to the canvas for a near fall. Strong went for the End of Heartache but Bate escaped and landed on his feet. Tyler bounced head-first off the top rope and leveled Roderick with a Clothesline.

Roderick rolled out of the ring and Bate greeted him with a Crossbody. Back in the ring, Bate set up for the Tyler Driver 97 but O’Reilly hopped on the ring apron. Seven and O’Reilly then battled outside the ring as Bate hit Strong with a boot to the face. Bate then went for the Tyler Driver 97 and hit it this time for the pinfall victory. Undisputed Era will defend their NXT Tag Team Championships against Mustache Mountain at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

Strength. Agility. Determination. @Tyler_Bate is bringing it ALL to @roderickstrong just days ahead of their #WWENXT #TagTeamChampionship Match in Brooklyn! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/JyuIlTgmnw

— WWE (@WWE) August 16, 2018

The following video packages also aired during this week’s episode of NXT:

Nikki Cross Dominated

Amber Nova faced Nikki Cross to start off this week’s episode of NXT. Nikki drove Amber to the corner and then laughed in her face. Amber didn’t like that and shoved Cross away. Nikki battled back and planted her with a Belly to Back Suplex for a two count.

Nova battled back and applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Cross escaped and knocked Nova to the canvas before making her way to the top rope. Nikki hit Nova with a Crossbody and followed it up with the Purge Neckbreaker for the pinfall victory.

It's all ???? for @NikkiCrossWWE after a victory on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/EUYISG3wzP

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 9, 2018

Undisputed Era Attacked Ricochet

Ricochet’s music hit but Undisputed Era dragged him onto the stage. Adam Cole scolded Ricochet for calling him a coward last week. Cole said he was the “one and only” NXT North American Champion and vowed to mangle Ricochet at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

WOW. Apparently, @AdamColePro didn’t take it too well when @KingRicochet called him a coward two weeks ago on #WWENXT… pic.twitter.com/yuNOy6J9gb

— WWE (@WWE) August 9, 2018

Kassius Ohno Won Again

Adrian Jauode faced Kassius Ohno tonight on NXT. Jauode started off the match in control and caught Ohno in a Headlock. Ohno quickly broke free and connected with a giant boot to the face. Kassius followed it up with a running Senton and then another massive boot to the face in the corner of the ring.

Jauode showed off his power by planting Ohno with a Belly to Back Suplex. Both Superstars got back up and charged at each other in the middle of the ring. Ohno hit a forearm to the face and followed it up with the Dream Crusher Elbow for the pinfall victory.

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EC3 Threw Velveteen Dream Into A Pool

EC3 visited Velveteen Dream’s house and hung out with him by the pool. EC3 once again challenged Dream to a match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. Dream took off his glasses and claimed that EC3 was disrespecting him. Velveteen Dream dropped his glasses and EC3 said that he would pick them up. As EC3 grabbed them, Dream charged at him. EC3 was ready for it and launched Dream into the pool to end the bizarre promo.

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Keith Lee Won His NXT Debut

Keith Lee made his NXT debut and battled Marcel Barthel on this week’s show. Lee connected with a big punch to the face to start off the match. Barthel battled back with an uppercut but Lee shrugged it off and connected with a Dropkick. Mauro Ranallo shouted that “a flying tank has come to NXT!” as the crowd erupted when Lee showed off his athleticism.

Barthel tied up Keith Lee in the ropes and delivered a Dropkick to his face for a two count. The crowd chanted “Lee!” as both Superstars got back up. Marcel beatdown Keith in the corner of the ring until the referee finally pulled him away. Keith Lee connected with a headbutt and then a loud chop to Marcel’s chest.

Lee went for a Splash in the corner but Marcel dodged it and hit Lee with an uppercut. Lee responded with a shoulder tackle and followed it up with a Fireman’s Carry into a Jackhammer for the pinfall victory.

It’s time to bask in his glory because new #WWENXT signee @RealKeithLee is entering the ring! pic.twitter.com/QJWxdSV0ij

— WWE (@WWE) August 9, 2018

Taynara Conti Qualified For The Mae Young Classic

Vanessa Borne battled Taynara Conti on this week’s episode of NXT in the final qualifying match for the Mae Young Classic. The match started off back and forth as the two Superstars trading roll-up attempts.

Borne leveled Conti with a shoulder tackle and followed it up with an elbow to the face. Borne smashed Taynara’s head into the turnbuckle a few times and went for a cover but Conti kicked out at two. Conti rolled out of the way of an elbow from Borne and then beat her down in the corner of the ring.

Taynara connected with an overhead Belly to Belly Suplex and Borne tried to escape out of the ring but Conti brought her back to the center of the ring. Borne slapped Conti in the face and Taynara responded by shouting “are you crazy?!”. Conti then slammed Borne to the canvas for the pinfall victory. Conti has now qualified for the Mae Young Classic tournament.

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Want to make @TaynaraContiWWE mad? Yeah, good luck with that… #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/f3LRHuYWUy

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 9, 2018

Ciampa Interfered In The Main Event, Triple Threat Match Announced For NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn

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Aleister Black faced Johnny Gargano in the main event of this week’s episode of NXT. Black went right after Gargano to start off the match and booted him in the face. Gargano battled back for a moment but Black quickly turned the tables again. Johnny launched Black out of the ring and connected with a Suicide Dive.

Johnny brought Black back into the ring and beat him down in the corner of the ring. Gargano went for the slingshot Spear but Black countered with a knee to the face. Aleister followed it up with a second knee to the face and told Johnny to look at him. Both then hit each other with a Clothesline at the same time and fell to the canvas.

NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa rushed down to the ring and threw Gargano out of the ring. Ciampa then attacked Black in the corner of the ring and stomped on him several times. Aleister then booted Gargano and Ciampa in the face. Aleister stomped on Ciampa several more times and then grabbed Johnny again.

Gargano hit Black in the face and then flipped onto Ciampa outside the ring. Aleister threw Johnny back into the ring and beat the hell out of him with a flurry of punches. WWE referees came down to the ring to break everything up. NXT GM William Regal came down to the entrance and said that this is out of control. Regal then announced that Tommaso Ciampa will defend his NXT Championship against Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano in a Triple Threat Match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

Street Profits Helped Heavy Machinery

Heavy Machinery (Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight) battled TM61 (Shane Thorne & Nick Miller) tonight on NXT. Otis started off the match with a couple of Body Slams but Thorne turned it around with a Dropkick to Dozovic’s face.

Miller and Thorne took turns beating down Dozovic in the corner as Knight pleaded for a tag. Otis finally was able to battle back with a Belly to Back Suplex. Knight tagged in and greeted Miller with a few punches to the face.

Knight took Thorne and Knight out with a Clothesline and then Dropkicked Thorne out of the ring. Tucker delivered a Suplex to Miller and then leaped onto TM61 with a Cannonball off the ring apron.

Back in the ring, Miller blasted Knight with a chop block and then shoved Otis off the ring apron. Street Profits interrupted and made their way through the crowd. Otis tagged in and Heavy Machinery hit Miller with the Compactor for the pinfall victory.

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— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 2, 2018

Mustache Mountain Invoked Their Rematch Clause For NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn

Mustache Mountain (Tyler Bate & Trent Seven) faced a couple of local competitors (Matt Knots? & Brandon Taylor) tonight on NXT. Bate and Seven controlled the entire match and put on a show in the quick victory. The match ended after Bate connected with a knee to the face off the top rope.

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After the match, Bate and Seven announced that they were back. Trent said that he spoke with Mr. Regal and that Mustache Mountain have a plan. Tyler Bate stated that threw in the towel because Trent’s health and wellbeing mean the world to him. Bate added that Mustache Mountain is on a mission to get back the titles and want their rematch at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

#MoustacheMountain @Tyler_Bate & @TrentSeven are invoking their rematch clause, and they’re ready to see #UndisputedERA @KORcombat & @roderickstrong in Brooklyn! #WWENXT #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/Q92uHEjOIf

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2018

Later on the show, War Raiders confronted Mustache Mountain backstage. War Raiders said it doesn’t matter who leaves NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn with the titles because they are coming after them.

Velveteen Dream Interrupted EC3’s Match

EC3 faced Kona Reeves on this week’s episode of NXT. The crowd chanted “NX3” as the two Superstars circled each other in the ring. Kona taunted EC3 and shouted that he was NXT’s finest before the two locked up in the center of the ring.

EC3 trapped Kona in a Headlock to start off the match. Reeves battled back to his feet but was sent to the canvas by a shoulder tackle from EC3. EC3 followed it up with a Body Slam and an Elbow Drop across Kona’s chest.

Reeves rolled to the ring apron and then connected with a cheap shot to EC3’s throat. Kona followed it up with a big boot and went for the cover but EC3 kicked out at the last second. Kona quickly applied the Cobra Clutch in the middle of the ring.

EC3 escaped and decked Reeves with a Clothesline. EC3 followed it up with a Neckbreaker and took a break to pose for the crowd. Velveteen Dream’s music hit and Dream came down to the entrance ramp.

Velveteen Dream told EC3 that they could talk about what happened at Royal Albert Hall but EC3 has to come to Dream’s world. Kona Reeves capitalized on the distraction and planted EC3 with the Hawaiian Drop for a two count.

Reeves started trash talking EC3 and it completely backfired. EC3 got up and planted Reeves with the One Percenter for the pinfall victory. After the match, EC3 said that he wants to fight Velveteen Dream.

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Hold up, @therealec3 & @KonaReevesWWE… @VelveteenWWE is here and he has something to say! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/6H4osr1Q8D

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2018

NXT GM William Regal announced that Velveteen Dream will face EC3 at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. Regal added that Ricochet will face Adam Cole for the NXT North American Championship at TakeOver as well.

Shayna Baszler Defeated Candice LeRae

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NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler faced Candice LeRae on this week’s episode of NXT. Baszler gave LeRae an opportunity to walk out of the ring before the match started. LeRae connected with a Dropkick instead that sent Shayna flying out of the ring.

Back in the ring, Candice connected with a Jawbreaker and then a couple of Arm Drags for a two count. Baszler battled back and launched LeRae out of the ring. Shayna followed her out there and drove Candice’s shoulder into the steel steps next to the ring.

Shayna brought LeRae back into the ring and focused her attack on Candice’s injured arm. Baszler stomped on LeRae’s arm several times and Candice responded with a slap to the face.

LeRae then threw Shayna into the turnbuckle and connected with an Enziguri to Baszler’s face. Candice beatdown Shayna in the corner with one arm and then made her way up to the top turnbuckle.

Candice leaped onto Shayna and then went for the cover but Baszler kicked out at one. Shayna rolled out of the ring and LeRae hit her with a Suicide Dive through the ropes. Candice rolled Shayna back into the ring and hit her with a Tornado DDT for a two count.

LeRae once again climbed up to the top turnbuckle but Shayna caught her with a punch to the face. LeRae went for a Neckbreaker off the top rope but Baszler countered into the Kirofuda Clutch as they landed on the canvas. LeRae grabbed the ropes to break the hold.

Candice escaped the hold again and planted Baszler with the Unprettier. LeRae went for a springboard Moonsault but Baszler got out of the way at the last second. Shayna then booted Candice in the face and locked in the Kirifuda Clutch in the middle of the ring for the submission victory.

After the match, Shayna locked in the Kirifuda Clutch once again in the center of the ring. Kairi Sane rushed the ring and Baszler quickly retreated as WWE officials held Sane back. Baszler booted Kairi and got out of the ring before Sane could respond. Shayna Baszler will defend her NXT Women’s Championship against Kairi Sane at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

Wait for Brooklyn? Nah, @KairiSaneWWE wants a piece of @QoSBaszler RIGHT NOW! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/dH20ozsJmP

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2018

Aleister Black Hit Gargano With Black Mass

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NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa came down to the ring to a chorus of boos at the end of this week’s show. Ciampa had a giant smile on his face and taunted the crowd as made his way to the ring. The crowd responded by chanting “you suck!” as Ciampa continued to pose with the title.

Tommaso then looked at the title and shouted that they make such a beautiful couple. He claimed that this was his NXT now and the crowd responded by chanting “shut the hell up!”. Ciampa stated that nobody has ever deserved the NXT Championship as much as he does.

Ciampa then confronted the old lady that is always in the front row and taunted her by saying he was her NXT Champion. Ciampa paraded around the ring with the title and then boasted about Gargano failing once again.

Tommaso claimed that he was untouchable and bragged about being the main event. Ciampa added that the title is proof that NXT is now the “A” show and that he is the greatest sports entertainer of all time.

Aleister Black had heard enough and started making his way down to the ring. Johnny Gargano sprinted by Black and attacked Ciampa. Tommaso retreated and escaped through the crowd. Gargano grabbed the microphone and shouted that the only reason that Ciampa was NXT Champion was because of him.

Aleister then booted Gargano in the face and the crowd chanted “you deserve it!” at Gargano. Black took a seat and told Gargano he was right about being the only reason Ciampa was champion.

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EXCLUSIVE: Earlier today, @ProjectCiampa's custom plates were added to the #NXTChampionship. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/c1MNxvzqUu

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2018

Announced for next week’s show: 

• Ricochet will be in action
• Keith Lee makes his NXT debut

The moment you've been waiting for: @RealKeithLee makes his in-ring debut NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT, only on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/riLiNJPD2k

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 2, 2018

Undisputed Era Retreated

Adam Cole faced Sean Maluta on tonight’s episode of NXT. Cole started out the match in control but Maluta was able to battle back and connect with a Neckbreaker. Cole tripled up Maluta on the turnbuckle and then booted him in the ribs. Maluta leaped off the second rope but Cole was ready and hit him with a Superkick to the face. Cole then hit Maluta with the Last Shot for the easy pinfall victory.

After the match, Cole cut a promo and bragged about being NXT North American Champion. Cole praised himself for giving Maluta an opportunity and asked if there was anyone in the back that wanted a shot at him. Ricochet came down to the entrance ramp and complimented Cole from not running from his competition tonight.

Ricochet stated that Cole has done nothing but become a coward since becoming the NXT North American Champion. Ricochet challenged Cole to prove how good he was by defending his title against him at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. Adam Cole claimed that he was not going to diminish himself by fighting Ricochet in Brooklyn. Cole then exited the ring as Ricochet called him a coward once again.

The NXT Universe joined in on the fun and started chanting coward. Cole rushed to the ring apron but backed away after Ricochet flipped across the ring. Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong joined the party and Undisputed Era marched towards the ring. War Raiders interrupted and chased Undisputed Era into the crowd.

Mustache Mount appeared behind Undisputed Era and attacked them. O’Reilly, Strong and Cole once again escaped through the crowd as War Raiders, Mustache Mountain, and Ricochet stood tall.

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It's conversation: OVER..

…until @KingRicochet calls #AdamCole a COWARD! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/Z4SNMbX3pX

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 26, 2018

Kairi Sane Vowed To Defeat Shayna Baszler

NXT GM William Regal sat down with Shayna Baszler and Kairi Sane for a contract signing. Baszler will defend her NXT Women’s Championship against Kairi Sane at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.Shayna Baszler stated that Kairi Sane was just like every other female Superstar in the locker room pretending to be tough.

Baszler called Sane pathetic and signed the contract. Kairi vowed to defeat Shayna at NXT Brooklyn and Baszler responded by chuckling to herself. Baszler said that Sane is going to hear “and still your NXT Women’s Champion” in Brooklyn. Shayna then walked away and Sane told NXT GM William Regal that she can defeat Baszler at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

Later on NXT, Baszler was confronted by Candice LeRae backstage. Candice was held back but said that she was going to find the time to slap Shayna in the face.

Same questions, same answers. #AndStill #WWENXT https://t.co/VNM7UjQSQ3

— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) July 26, 2018

Lacey Evans Dominated

Tenilla Price had the misfortune of having to face Lacey Evans tonight on NXT. Evans dominated early and beatdown Price in the corner of the ring. Sane connected with a Neckbreaker and then regrouped in the corner. Price flipped right into the Woman’s Right from Evans for the pinfall victory.

She's got class, and she just took the competition to SCHOOL! @LaceyEvansWWE #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/EdFcI28ImK

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 26, 2018

Tommaso Ciampa Is The New NXT Champion

Aleister Black defended the NXT Championship against Tommaso Ciampa in the main event of this week’s episode of NXT. Ciampa started off the match in control and targetted Black’s arm. Aleister grabbed Ciampa’s leg and wrestled him down to the canvas.

Ciampa escaped for a moment but Black got him trapped in a Headlock. Ciampa battled up to his feet and countered into a Headlock of his own. Black broke free and went for an Arm Drag but Tommaso countered into a roll-up for a two count.

Tommaso smiled in the corner of the ring and pointed out to Black how close he was to winning the title. The action spilled out of the ring and Black connected with a ridiculous kick to Ciampa’s chest that sent Tommaso tumbling to the floor.

Black brought Ciampa back into the ring but Tommaso battled back and sent Aleister to the corner of the ring. Black dodged Ciampa and knocked him back down with a boot to the face. Ciampa missed with a Clothesline and Aleister once again knocked him down with a kick to the chest.

Aleister faked like he was going for a Suicide Dive but bounced off the ropes and took a seat in the ring. Black waved to Ciampa as he was regrouping on the entrance ramp. Ciampa got back into the ring and was greeted with a boot to the face. Ciampa then followed Black to the ropes and launched him out of the ring.

Ciampa launched Black into the barricade and then into the steel steps. Ciampa took a seat on top of the steel steps and waved to Black. Back in the ring, Ciampa connected with a Dropkick and followed it up with a Backbreaker.

Tommaso Ciampa applied the Abdominal Stretch in the middle of the ring and Black screamed in pain. Black transitioned into the Cloverleaf in the middle of the ring. Aleister made his way to the bottom rope to break the hold and Ciampa slammed the mat out of frustration.

Black rolled to the ring apron and Ciampa followed him out there. Tommaso pulled him up and blasted him in the face with a couple of punches. Black battled back with a couple of elbows and then a flurry of kicks that sent Ciampa back into the ring.

Aleister connected with a kick to Ciampa’s knee and then rolled him up for a two count. Both Superstars got up and connected with a Clothesline at the same time. Black connected with a boot to the Ciampa’s face and then impressively flipped to his feet. Aleister followed it up with a springboard Moonsault for a near fall.

Ciampa went for the DDT while Black was trapped in the ropes but Aleister escaped with a kick to the head. Black unloaded a series of knee strikes to Ciampa’s head and went for the cover but Tommaso was somehow able to kick out at two.

Black shouted “tweet about this!” to Ciampa and hit him with several kicks in the corner of the ring. Ciampa tripped up Aleister on the apron and Black fell back-first on the ring apron. Ciampa then leaped onto Black off the top rope for another near fall.

Tommaso hit an insane Clothesline that turned Black inside out for a two count. Ciampa took down his knee brace and ran towards Aleister but Black countered with a massive kick to the face for another two count as the crowd chanted “NXT!”.

Aleister went for Black Mass but Ciampa countered into a roll-up for a two count. Black hit Double Knees off the top rope and followed it up with an awesome German Suplex for a two count. Black went for a Moonsault off the second rope but Ciampa dodged him and shoved Aleister into a cameraman.

Ciampa then struck Black with a crutch as the referee was distracted and went for the cover but Black somehow kicked out. Black sent Ciampa out of the ring and flipped onto him. Aleister rolled Ciampa back into the ring but Tommaso caught him in the ropes and planted him with the DDT. Ciampa went for the cover but Black once again kicked out and the crowd erupted.

Tommaso got out of the ring and pulled off some padding to expose the concrete floor below. Ciampa dragged Black to the ring apron and set up for a DDT on the floor. Tommaso argued with the referee and Black escaped back into the ring. Aleister shoved Ciampa towards the ropes and Tommaso bumped into the referee.

Black then hit Black Mass and went for the cover but the referee was on the ground outside the ring. Aleister brought Ciampa back to his feet and Tommaso raked Black’s eyes. Ciampa rolled out of the ring and grabbed the NXT Championship. Johnny Gargano got into the ring and hit Ciampa with a Superkick.

Ciampa then shoved Gargano and Johnny accidentally hit Black with the NXT Championship. Tommaso then hit Project Ciampa on Aleister Black for the pinfall victory. NXT went off the air with the crowd booing as Ciampa posed with the NXT Championship on the entrance ramp.

The entire #NXTUniverse right now:#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/gn5teaZBSq

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 26, 2018

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