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The CW and Netflix will air a new episode of WWE NXT tonight, with Vic Joseph and Booker T at the commentary table, live from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The show will feature several interesting matches, including two title defenses.
On the other hand, Tony D'Angelo and Myles Borne will team up against Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix. Additionally, Tritan Angels will have his debut match in the developmental brand. As always, we invite you to comment on the article to give your opinion on what happened on the show.
WWE NXT starts on Netflix! We see the arrival of some of tonight's protagonists: DarkState in full, The Vanity Project (with Myka Lockwood), Lizzy Rain, and Tatum Paxley.
Tag Team Match
Tony D'Angelo and Myles Borne vs. Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix
Hendrix and Borne start the match. Kam pushes his opponent towards one of the corners to deliver a direct knee strike to the stomach. Hendrix continues attacking Myles, applying a running powerslam. 1..2..NO. Borne blocks a suplex to respond with a dropkick. Myles surprises Kam with a scoop powerslam. 1..2..NO. D'Angelo gets the tag to continue the fight. Tony takes down Hendrix, who quickly tags in Mason.
Rook faces off with the NXT Champion before exchanging punches. Mason takes down D'Angelo with a shoulder tackle before crushing him in one of the corners. Rook repeats the operation in the opposite corner to finally finish off his opponent with a senton. 1..2..NO. Tony recovers to launch a counterattack. However, he struggles to lift the weight of the British wrestler. D'Angelo tags in Borne. Together, they take down Mason with a combined side slam. Rook rolls to ringside. Hendrix intervenes, only to be expelled from the ring.
The action continues. Rook takes down Myles to regain control. Mason tags in Hendrix to continue the fight. Borne throws Kam against one of the corners before tagging in D'Angelo. He continues to dominate the situation, but his opponent tilts the balance in his favor by attacking him directly in the throat. Mason gets the tag to execute a powerslam on the NXT Champion. 1..2..NO.
Rook delivers several chops to Tony, but he seems unfazed. D'Angelo tags in Myles. Both try to perform a combined suplex on Mason, but it is he who executes the move. Kam surprises Myles with a chop block for his partner to continue dominating the match. Rook teams up with Hendrix to take down Borne: Mason crushes him with a splash and Kam covers him. 1..2..NO.
Myles tries to escape from Hendrix, but he knocks him out with a big boot. Kam finishes him off with a suplex. 1..2..NO. Rook gets the tag to continue punishing Borne. Mason crushes the NXT North American Champion in one of the corners before hitting him with a Blue Thunder Bomb. 1..2..NO. Myles finally escapes from his opponents to tag in D'Angelo, who enters with full force.
Tony takes down Rook before executing two release German suplexes on Hendrix. D'Angelo performs a spinebuster on Kam before finishing him off with a spear. 1..2..NO. Mason interrupts the count with a senton. Borne intervenes, causing chaos to take over the ring. D'Angelo and Rook end up at ringside. Tony charges at Mason, but he dodges, causing the NXT Champion to crash into the metal stairs. Suddenly, Borne dives onto Rook with a tope.
Myles brings Mason back into the ring. At that moment, Tavion Heights appears on the scene to push Kam, causing him to collide with Borne, who was about to return to the ring. Heights apologizes to his friend. Mason takes advantage of the situation to surprise the North American Champion. Rook carries him on his back to execute a corner cannonball. Kam tags in. Rook performs a Death Valley Driver on Myles, but it's Hendrix who covers his opponent. 1..2..3.
Winners: Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix
Hendrix celebrates in the center of the ring. Behind him, we see Rook, who watches his partner with a serious face. Meanwhile, Tavion continues to apologize to Borne for what happened.
The members of DarkState converse backstage. Osiris Griffin reminds his teammates that they have defeated great teams like the Hardy Boyz, the "Bouncy Boyz" (Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater), and the "Belly Boyz" (Hank and Tank), so he has no doubt that tonight they will win their third NXT Tag Team Championship. Cutler James is glad that Saquon Shugars and Dion Lennox are not arguing. "We've left that behind, man. Quon and I have been training all week. We're ready to make history tonight", says Dion. He asks Griffin what he meant last week about making changes if tonight doesn't work out. Osiris is about to respond, but Shugars interrupts him. He points out that it doesn't matter. All they have to do is keep acting as they always do, and that means trampling over everyone. Saquon acknowledges that Lennox and he have had recent problems, but in the end, they are always there for each other. Now there is only one thing left to do: regain the NXT Tag Team Championships, because when DarkState attacks, no one is safe. They both fist bump to end the segment.
Kelani Jordan makes her entrance into the ring. Jordan boasts of having risen to the top spots of NXT just nine months after her debut. "That makes me the fastest rising talent in all of WWE", she states. "Last week, I defeated Kendal Grey, someone you all believe is already in the Hall of Fame. So I'll say it as it is: I'm better than all those women who made it to Raw and SmackDown. I'm better than Fatal Influence. I'm better than Blake Monroe. I'm better than Sol Ruca. I'm better than any woman listening out there right now," says Jordan. She recalls that she even made Lola Vice, the current NXT Champion, submit. And yet, she has NEVER had a shot at the brand's top title. "People like to use the word 'potential' when referring to me. But 'potential' is a word for those women who are still trying to find their place, and I've already found mine", she says. Jordan makes it clear that she is more than ready, and now is the time for her to receive the title opportunity she deserves.
Izzi Dame interrupts the promo!
Dame wonders if Kelani is trying to cut in line. Because if she is, she has to remember that she defeated the reigning Lola champion, whom she also knocked out last week with a big boot. So if anyone is going to get a shot at the top gold, it will be her. Izzi enters the ring to advise Jordan to get out of line.
Lola Vice enters the scene!
The NXT Women's Champion asks Dame and Jordan not to waste people's time. "Both of you have victories, but I won when it really mattered, and that's why I'm the NXT Champion", she says before climbing into the ring. "Kelani, you talk too much. You want this (pointing to the NXT Championship), but you couldn't handle these fists, remember?", Vice says to Jordan. As for Izzi, she has done nothing but disrespect her. And for that reason, she will start with her. Did Dame think she could attack her from behind and get away with it? Well, next week she will have her fifteen seconds of fame, as she will put the title on the line against her. Jordan reproaches Lola for giving Dame a shot before her. "Don't worry, mama, as soon as I'm done with her...", says Vice before "He Who Dares Wins" resonates in the arena.
Kendal Grey interrupts the segment!
"Lola, my eyes are still set on that NXT Women's Championship. But you, Kelani...", he says before being interrupted by her. Jordan reminds Kendal that she defeated her last week. Still, he would bet that Lola will defend the gold first against Izzi, then against Grey, leaving her for last. "I don't think so," he says. "I don't think you can even get close to the NXT Women's Championship, because you have bigger problems to deal with." Suddenly, Wren Sinclair appears behind Kelani to attack her with her crutch. Izzi tries to take advantage of the situation to surprise Lola with a big boot, but the champion dodges it to respond with a back fist. Dame ends up at ringside. Meanwhile, Sinclair continues to attack Kelani, who crawls to escape the ring. Vice poses with her championship under the watchful eye of Grey. This leads to the end of this segment.
Sean Legacy talks with Dorian Van Dux backstage. Van Dux regrets Legacy's defeat last week, especially considering that their team was doing very well. Sean is not too concerned. Tate Wilder just got too excited, and it ended up costing them the victory. "You're too good for a single defeat to bring you down. You'll get it next time", says Van Dux. Legacy then informs him that next time he will face him. Robert Stone has informed him that they will both compete in one of the first-round matches of the new WWE Speed tournament. Van Dux and Legacy continue their conversation when Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar pass by them. Romeo greets Sean before continuing on their way. The camera then decides to follow the Europeans. Moreno can't hide his nerves before his debut match in NXT. Noam tries to reassure him, assuring him that he will do very well. In fact, it is very likely that he will do better than him last week. Now it is the Spaniard who encourages the Scotsman, ensuring that he always learns something new by watching him fight. "I've learned a lot from you. In fact, it would help me a lot if you could be in my corner in my match against Tristan", says Moreno. The Scotsman agrees to accompany him. "Let's go," says Noam in Spanish as they both head to the ring.
We move to the women's locker room, where several talents pay attention to an interview given by Natalya. In it, the Canadian warns any woman who wants to kick her butt to do it face to face. Layla Diggs points out that Natalya is clearly referring to Jaida Parker, and that she deserves the veteran's words. Parker appears on the scene. Layla informs her that Natalya is not in the locker room. "You complain that everyone can't stop talking, but you do too," says Diggs. "Layla, I liked you more when you didn't talk," Jaida replies. She reminds her that Natalya came to NXT just to tell her that she had gone soft, only to badmouth the brand in an interview. "Is that the person you admire?" she asks. Diggs believes that Natalya has earned it. Jaida, meanwhile, blames everyone for her defeats, and even considers that everyone is against her. And that's just the kind of person she doesn't want to be in NXT. Jaida, for her part, offers her a chance to compete in NXT. And, by the way, she can kick her butt. Diggs makes it clear that she is not afraid of Parker and will take advantage of any opportunity that comes her way. Tension is rising. Masyn Holiday intervenes to calm her teammate down. Meanwhile, Thea Hail and Skylar Raye accompany Parker out of the locker room.
Tristan Angels vs. Romeo Moreno (with Noam Dar)
Romeo and Tristan start with a feeling-out phase. The Spaniard catches Angels, who takes refuge in the ropes to demand his release. Tristan takes advantage of the situation to hit the Spanish wrestler. He immediately responds with a great combination of attacks. The British wrestler surprises Moreno in the ropes, where he immobilizes him. Angels crushes him with a double foot stomp before executing a suplex.
At that moment, Shiloh Hill appears in the stands with a sign. On it, we can read "Mr. NXT". Shiloh talks to several fans, explaining what he intends to achieve. Tristan is distracted by Hill, allowing Moreno to expel the British wrestler from the ring. The Spaniard climbs to the top rope to dive onto Angels. After that, he climbs onto the audience barrier to celebrate with Shiloh.
Tristan surprises Moreno to regain control at ringside. Angels brings his opponent back into the ring to continue his punishment. Tristan throws Romeo against one of the corners. Angels performs a side suplex on Romeo to cover him. 1..2..NO. Tristan catches Moreno in a Bow And Arrow. Romeo frees himself, only to be hit by a spinning backbreaker. Moreno tries to react, but the British wrestler prevents him with hard attacks.
Moreno surprises Tristan with a roll-up. 1..2..NO. Angels traps Romeo in a Single Boston Crab. Romeo frees himself to respond with a suplex. Both men exchange attacks in the center of the ring. Moreno takes down the Brit with several clotheslines. Then, he executes an enzuigiri, followed by a Missile Dropkick. 1..2..NO. Now it's Tristan who surprises Romeo with an enzuigiri at the top of one of the corners before executing a backstabber. 1..2..NO.
The action continues. Moreno surprises Tristan with a headbutt before executing another Missile Dropkick. 1..2..NO. Angels ends up at ringside. Romeo stands on the apron. From that position, he tries to perform a Penalty Kick on Tristan, but he blocks it, causing the Spaniard to fall. As a result, Moreno hits his head on the apron. The Brit brings Romeo back into the ring, where he finishes him off with a diving knee strike to the back of the neck. 1..2..3.
Winner: Tristan Angels
Tristan takes a microphone to address Shiloh Hill. "Shiloh, I hope you enjoyed the views with the crowd because that's exactly where you belong, with all those commoners", he says. "You are the definition of a 'disgrace'", he adds. Hill, on the other hand, informs him that he has started a campaign to be named "Mr. NXT". Shiloh asks the fans who they prefer to see with that title. Angels ensures that the public's opinion is not relevant. Hill then explains how he was inspired to wear the outfit (including a top hat) he wears tonight: a photograph of Angels that bothers the British wrestler. He promises Hill that he will pay dearly for ruining his perfect in-ring debut in NXT. Tristan leaves the ring to end this segment.
Lola Vice approaches Tatum Paxley backstage. Lola confesses that being a champion is quite a heavy burden. Also, she doesn't understand how Tatum could deal with Izzi Dame for so long, as she is eager to knock her out next week. Paxley agrees with Vice. The challengers keep popping up everywhere. Myles Borne and Tony D'Angelo approach them while discussing what happened tonight. D'Angelo reminds Myles that Tavion Heights is his friend, so he suggests he stay out of his way. Myles assures him that he will take care of it. The four champions silently observe each other for a few seconds. Tony addresses his teammates, pointing out that their targets on their backs keep growing. "No one is going to snatch my title away", says Lola. "I have to defend mine now", says Tatum. She bids farewell to Myles and Tony before leaving. "Good luck, mama," says Vice as she walks away. Myles and Tony exchange glances before the former continues his path. Suddenly, laughter is heard. It's Naraku, who approaches D'Angelo. "Evil will strike when you least expect it", says the Japanese wrestler before walking away.
Shawn Spears watches the interview OTM gave to Emily Agard last week. Niko Vance approaches Spears to ask if he has seen what happened to Izzi Dame tonight. Spears admits he hasn’t, as he was busy securing a match against OTM for a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships. Vance has already been informed about it. However, that match will take place next week, the same night their partner will compete for the NXT Women’s Championship. Shawn, however, believes this is the best time to defeat Bronco Nima and Lucien Price, who have shown vulnerability. Dame appears on the scene, still hurting after her altercation with Lola Vice. Izzi asks if they saw what happened. Spears explains they were securing a title opportunity match for next week. "Next week?" asks a surprised Dame. "Conveniently the same week I have my title match." Shawn tries to reassure his teammates, pointing out that next week could be tremendously beneficial for The Culling. "I’ll take care of it," says a smiling Spears before walking away. "But what the hell?" whispers Izzi to Vance as the segment comes to an end.
NXT Women’s North American Championship Match
Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Lizzy Rain
Both women begin with a feeling-out process. Tatum and Lizzy exchange holds, counters, and reversals on the mat. Paxley surprises Rain with a dropkick, causing her opponent to end up at ringside. Lizzy blocks a rope dropkick from Tatum to return to the ring. Immediately afterward, she executes that same move on the champion.
Lizzy brings Tatum back into the ring and traps her in a wristlock. Paxley breaks free and sends Rain into one of the turnbuckles. Afterward, she executes a corner crossbody. Tatum follows up with a double underhook slam. 1..2..NO. Paxley traps the Brit in a grounded headlock. Rain escapes, only to be caught in a Boston Crab. Lizzy escapes once again and seeks refuge on the apron.
The action continues with both women taking each other down with a double crossbody. “NXT! NXT!” chant the fans. Lizzy and Tatum get back to their feet using the ropes before starting another exchange of attacks. Rain surprises the champion with a kick to begin an offensive sequence. Lizzy unleashes a flurry of chops in one of the corners. “Make It Rain!” chant the fans. Rain follows it up with a crossbody suplex. 1..2..NO.
Tatum escapes to ringside. Rain tries to hit her with a rope dropkick, but Paxley stops her with an enzuigiri. Back inside, Tatum prepares to finish Lizzy with a Cemetery Driver, but the challenger blocks it. Lizzy surprises Paxley with a flying headbutt. Both women exchange roll-ups. Tatum catches Lizzy off guard to finally execute a decisive Cemetery Driver. 1..2..3.
Winner and STILL NXT Women’s North American Champion: Tatum Paxley
The champion helps Lizzy back to her feet. Both women hug in the center of the ring, when Zaria suddenly surprises them with a double spear! The Australian follows up with two F-5s before posing with the North American Championship in the center of the ring. And with that, the segment comes to an end.
Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey celebrate backstage after getting revenge on Kelani Jordan. "That’s what happens when you mess with WrenQCC," says Grey. Sinclair turns serious to confess to her partner that she feels bad about what happened last week, as she believes she was a distraction that cost her match against Jordan. "We already talked about this. You’re not a distraction. You’re my best friend," says Kendal. Robert Stone approaches them. The NXT General Manager is glad Wren is feeling better, but he can’t allow her to attack just anyone with her crutches. Wren insists Kelani deserved it. And unless something unexpected happens, she’s sure Stone will book her to compete next week. Robert doesn’t think that will happen. Wren informs him that the doctor will medically clear her in one week. Kendal advises her partner not to rush things. However, Sinclair is completely determined. "I’m the Speed Champion. I heal fast and I really want this," says Wren. Stone promises she’ll get a match, but only if she’s medically cleared. The NXT General Manager walks away, ending the segment.
Tate Wilder vs. Keanu Carver
Wilder surprises Keanu with his superior speed. Carver stops Tate and delivers several headbutts. Wilder once again uses his agility to surprise Keanu. Carver catches him in a sleeperhold. Tate launches himself against the ropes to send his opponent out of the ring. Wilder dives onto Carver with an Asai Moonsault. Tate returns to the apron to celebrate with the fans, turning his back on Keanu. Carver quickly goes after him and shoves him into the ring post.
Carver continues attacking Tate. Keanu punishes him on the ropes before executing a release german suplex. Blood begins pouring from one of Wilder’s cheekbones. Keanu keeps beating down his opponent, flooring him with a devastating clothesline. Tate manages to recover and surprises Carver with a Missile Dropkick. Wilder hits his rival with a slingblade to continue his offense.
Tate knocks Keanu out of the ring with a clothesline before executing a tornado DDT using the steel steps. Wilder brings his opponent back into the ring to execute a frog splash. However, instead of covering Keanu, Wilder chooses to climb the opposite turnbuckle. Tate appears ready to hit a moonsault, but a recovered Carver knocks him down. Keanu delivers a Pounce, followed by a spinebuster. 1..2..3.
Winner: Keanu Carver
We see The Vanity Project (Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, and Ricky Smokes) gathered backstage. Smokes and Baylor can’t hide their concern ahead of tonight’s title defense, as they’ll be facing a four-man faction. Meanwhile, they are only three. "I’ll handle it," says Myka Lockwood as he approaches the champions. Drake reminds him they’re dealing with two men. "Osiris and Cutler. I’ll handle it," he insists. The four men perform The Vanity Project gesture (a “V” with their fingers) to end the segment.
Shiloh Hill approaches OTM to ask them to sign the petition for him to become “Mr. NXT.” Lucien Price and Bronco Nima gladly sign it. Hill thanks them and wishes them luck in next week’s match. Shiloh continues walking until he encounters the entire BirthRight faction. Meanwhile, in the background, we see Myles Borne arguing with Tavion Heights. Focus returns to Shiloh, who explains to the faction that he intends to become “Mr. NXT.” Arianna Grace, who once held the title of “Mrs. NXT,” assures him he has no business in a beauty contest. Shiloh mocks Grace’s dress, pointing out that she shouldn’t give fashion advice dressed like that. Charlie Dempsey states that Hill does nothing but embarrass himself week after week. And by doing so, he embarrasses the entire industry—the same one he and his teammates were born into. With that said, he challenges Hill to a singles match next week. Then he’ll show him what a real wrestler looks like. BirthRight walks away. Hill, meanwhile, laughs hysterically.
Sarah Schreiber interviews Kam Hendrix in the center of the ring. Hendrix boasts about defeating two reigning champions in his very first NXT match. It’s no wonder he’s known as “Showtime.” With that said, he claims he’s ready to face Tony D’Angelo for the top championship.
Mason Rook interrupts the interview!
Rook doesn’t understand why Hendrix is bragging about winning tonight’s match by himself, because the fans have eyes and know what really happened. However, he’ll give him the opportunity to give proper credit to the man who… Hendrix interrupts him to point out that, in time, nobody will remember who competed in the match, only who defeated the champions. "You better step up or get out. Everyone’s on their own, big man," says Hendrix while patting Rook’s stomach. "Yeah. You’re right," replies Mason. Suddenly, Rook delivers a massive clothesline! Mason hoists Kam onto his shoulders. Then he launches himself with a corner cannonball into one of the turnbuckles. Mason poses in the center of the ring while a hurting Kam remains laid out on the canvas.
NXT Tag Team Championship Match
The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) (with Jackson Drake and Myka Lockwood) vs. DarkState (Dion Lennox and Saquon Shugars) (with Osiris Griffin and Cutler James)
Lennox and Shugars attack the champions while they make their entrance. Dion drags Brad into the ring, where the match officially begins. Smokes tags himself in and surprises Dion with a spear. Lennox recovers and executes a spinning powerslam on Baylor. The challengers work together against Brad, but miscommunication soon occurs: Saquon hits the champion with a dropkick, but Lennox had expected to deliver a different move.
Despite this, Dion and Saquon continue dominating the match, this time against Smokes. Lennox takes Ricky down with an armdrag before applying the same move to Shugars so he lands on the champion. Saquon knocks Brad out of the ring before kicking him. Shugars and Lennox take turns attacking Ricky, eventually sending him out of the ring with a double clothesline. Dion and Saquon press their foreheads together in the middle of the ring to hype each other up.
The action continues. Smokes avoids a charging Lennox in the corner to begin a counteroffensive. Ricky unleashes a barrage of kicks on Dion before tagging in Baylor. Dion escapes his opponents and tags in Shugars, who enters with full force. However, the champions combine perfectly to turn the tide.
Smokes keeps attacking Shugars while preventing him from reaching his corner. Saquon avoids a charge from Baylor, who crashes directly into Ricky. Shugars takes refuge near the commentary table. Smokes charges at him, but the challenger dodges, causing Ricky to crash into the barricade. Saquon returns to the ring and tags in Dion.
The action spills to ringside, where Saquon kicks Brad. Shugars returns to continue fighting Smokes. Baylor and Lennox enter the ring. Dion surprises the champions with a double clothesline. At that moment, Myka confronts James and Griffin at ringside. Lennox plants Smokes with a spinebuster, but just before that Saquon tagged himself in.
Dion covers Ricky, but he’s not the legal man. Shugars dives onto Smokes with a diving elbowdrop. 1..2..NO. Lennox stands on the apron, demanding answers from his partner. Brad takes advantage and knocks Dion out with a right hand. Shugars gets rid of Baylor, only to be surprised by a roll-up from Ricky. 1..2..3.
Winners and STILL NXT Tag Team Champions: The Vanity Project
The four members of DarkState stare at each other silently in the middle of the ring. Suddenly, James and Griffin attack Shugars! Lennox quickly joins them. Dion delivers a spinebuster to Saquon. Shugars responds with a slap, enraging Lennox even more. Cutler and Osiris drag Saquon toward ringside. Dion clears the commentary table so his partners can throw Shugars onto it. Together, they execute a triple powerbomb. Saquon crashes through the table, completely destroying it. “Holy sh*t!” chant the fans. Lennox, Griffin, and James stare at Shugars, who remains laid out among the wreckage while several officials check on him. And with that, this week’s episode of NXT comes to an end.
