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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 a defense of the NXT Women's North American Championship.
On the other hand, there will be two matches that will grant an opportunity for the top individual championships of the brand. Additionally, Fraxiom will return to their former home to face Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno in a tag team match. As always, we invite you to comment on the article to give your opinion on what happened on the show.
WWE NXT on Netflix begins!
We see the arrival of some of tonight's protagonists at the venue: Mason Rook, Naraku, Kelani Jordan, Kendal Grey (with Wren Sinclair), Tatum Paxley, and Zaria.
Tag Team Match
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) vs. Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar
Axiom and Noam start the match. Both engage in an initial feeling-out phase focused on grappling. Dar takes down the Spaniard with a shoulder tackle. Axiom and Noam continue to measure their strengths until the masked wrestler connects with a dropkick. Dar tags in Romeo. He gets ready to face his compatriot one-on-one, but Frazer decides to tag himself in. Axiom reproaches his partner for what he just did.
Nathan and Moreno showcase their agility. Romeo forces Frazer to retreat until the former NXT Tag Team Champion is cornered in the ropes. Moreno points directly at Axiom, making it clear to Nathan that he wants to face his compatriot. He extends his hand towards Frazer, but he asks him to wait a little longer.
Noam receives the tag to continue the fight with Nathan. He surprises the Scotsman with an enzuigiri before tagging in Axiom. Romeo enters the action, and the four men start an exchange of attacks. Dar and Moreno manage to expel Fraxiom from the ring. Romeo dives onto the SmackDown superstars with a diving crossbody. It's Noam's turn, who executes a moonsault on his opponents. "NXT, NXT!" chant the fans.
Dar brings Axiom back into the ring, where he applies a side suplex. 1..2..NO. The Scotsman grabs the masked wrestler's left arm to punish him. The Spaniard frees himself to respond with a dropkick. Nathan receives the tag to continue the fight. Frazer and Axiom team up against the Scotsman, whom they knock down with a stereo superkick. Nathan covers him. 1..2..NO.
Frazer catches Dar in a submission hold. The Scotsman breaks free. Nathan looks for height to dive onto Noam, but he receives a cheap shot. Both men are left lying on the mat. Dar and Frazer crawl to their respective corners to tag in their partners. Romeo enters with everything, facing his two opponents at the same time. Moreno takes down Axiom with a Missile Dropkick. 1..2..NO. Dar takes down Axiom, trying to apply an armbar. Nathan interrupts the hold by executing a frog splash.
Moreno and Dar end up at ringside. Frazer and Axiom launch themselves at them with two consecutive suicide dives. The former tag team champions bring Noam back into the ring to execute an "Infernal Catapult" (sweeping kick + Missile Dropkick). Axiom covers him. 1..2..NO. Romeo interrupts the count. The four men remain lying on the mat. "This is amazing!" chant the fans.
Nathan and Romeo end up at ringside. Meanwhile, Dar and Axiom seek victory over each other. Noam dodges a Golden Ratio to apply an Ankle Lock. Frazer tries to rescue his partner, but Romeo stops him to apply the same hold. Axiom and Nathan manage to free themselves. The action moves to the top of one of the corners, where Nathan executes a superplex on Romeo.
Frazer immobilizes Moreno, allowing Axiom to finish him off. Romeo crouches at just the right moment, causing Axiom to accidentally hit his own partner with a superkick. Moreno gets rid of the masked wrestler before tagging in Noam. Both perform a double slam on Nathan. The Scotsman covers him. 1..2..NO. "This is amazing!" chant the fans.
Axiom and Frazer end up at ringside. Moreno dives onto them but ends up receiving a double superkick on his landing. Axiom returns to the ring to kick Noam on the top turnbuckle. After that, he executes a Spanish fly. The Scotsman ends up at ringside. Nathan brings Moreno back to combine with Axiom. He executes a Golden Ratio on his countryman for Frazer to finish him off with a Phoenix Splash. Axiom covers Romeo. 1..2..3.
Winners: Fraxiom
Axiom and Frazer approach their rivals to help them stand up and congratulate them for this great match. Moreno reacts by hugging the Scotsman. This is how we reach the end of this segment.
We move to the women's locker room, where Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair are talking. Wren informs her partner that she will not accompany her tonight because she does not want to be a distraction for her. Also, just as Grey is focused on winning a title shot, she must also worry about her WWE Speed Championship. That's why she will go talk to Robert Stone to find out the name of her next challenger. Kendal reminds her that she still doesn't have medical clearance. Wren knows, but she is working to get it. Sinclair leaves, and Lola Vice appears. She wants to wish Kendal good luck in her match tonight and apologize for what happened last week. She simply reacted on instinct when Kelani Jordan snatched her championship. "Look, the first time could have been an accident. But this was the second time. I'll deal with you once I defeat Kelani, okay?", says Grey before leaving. "Sure you will," Vice murmurs as the segment comes to an end.
Sarah Schreiber welcomes us to the first edition of "Mr. NXT Pageant". A contest that will consist of three tests. Two of them will take place backstage, starting with a clothing test. As judges, we have WWE Evolve Champion Aaron Rourke, WWE superstar Kit Wilson, and comedian Matt Matthews. Tristan Angels and Shiloh Hill carry out the first test, with Angels catching the jury's attention with his swimsuit (and his Mister NXT tattoo on one of his calves). After the test, the jury delivers its verdict, with unanimous support for the Briton. Still, Schreiber reminds us that the final vote will depend on the fans.
Match for an opportunity for the NXT Championship
Mason Rook vs. Naraku
Rook and Naraku grapple, with the former cornering the Japanese in one of the corners. Naraku dodges a punch from Mason. Now he is the one who corners his opponent in the nearby corner. Naraku tries to take down Mason with a shoulder tackle, but without success. Rook executes the same move to achieve his goal. Rook crushes the Japanese in one of the corners before applying a clothesline. Mason crushes him with a senton. 1..2..NO.
Naraku recovers to take down Mason, who decides to seek refuge at ringside. Rook grabs Naraku's legs to pull him out of the ring. The Japanese quickly reacts to throw his opponent against the metal stairs. Naraku brings Rook back into the ring, where he applies several chops. Naraku traps Mason in a submission hold. Rook frees himself to execute a spinebuster. 1..2..NO.
Rook applies several chops to Naraku in one of the corners before trying to catch him in a bear hug. Naraku prevents it but ends up receiving a powerslam. Naraku dodges a senton to counter with a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. The Japanese executes a senton. 1..2..NO. Naraku applies several chops to Mason, who quickly counterattacks. The action moves to the top of one of the corners. Rook carries Naraku on his shoulders to execute a tremendous powerslam. 1..2..NO.
Mason and Naraku exchange attacks in the center of the ring. Rook surprises the Japanese with a Blue Thunder Bomb. 1..2..NO. Naraku carries Mason on his shoulders to take him down to the mat. 1..2..NO. "This is amazing!" chant the fans. Naraku executes a Fisherman Buster. 1..2..NO. Rook tries to counterattack, but his opponent surprises him with a sleeper hold. Mason launches a corner cannonball to free himself.
Rook prepares to finish off Naraku, Kam Hendrix appears on the scene to climb onto the apron. Mason gets distracted, allowing Naraku to surprise him with a roll-up. 1..2..NO. Rook runs towards Kam to hit him with a punch. Hendrix falls to ringside. Mason turns to Naraku, who surprises him with The Abyss. 1..2..3.
Winner: Naraku
Naraku celebrates the victory at the top of the entrance ramp. Rook, on the other hand, glares at a pained Hendrix as the segment comes to an end.
Tavion Heights and Myles Borne converse backstage. Heights regrets last week's defeat but hopes that both can continue competing as a team to win the tag team championships. Borne reminds him that it was a one-night alliance, as he must focus on defending the North American Championship. Tavion reproaches him for his comment, pointing out that he should not feel superior just because he holds the gold. Myles assures him that he doesn't. Tavion proposes that he defend his championship against him at The Great American Bash. "If all you care about is that title, maybe you should fight for it at The Great American Bash", Heights says.
The Vanity Project appears in full force. Jackson Drake reproaches Myles for giving title opportunities to his friends. Tavion assures him that he doesn't need anything given to him. In fact, next week they can face each other one-on-one. The winner will face Borne for the title at The Great American Bash. "I have no problem with that," says Myles. "I think you'll have a problem when you lose the title at Bash", Drake responds to accept the proposal. After that, he indicates to his teammates that it's time to leave. Alone once again, Myles wishes Heights good luck. He makes it clear that he doesn't need it. "See you at Bash," says Tavion before leaving.
Wren Sinclair approaches Kendal Grey to wish her luck before her match. Grey thanks her for that. They fist bump before going their separate ways.
Tate Wilder stars in a promotional video. In it, Tate describes himself as a man who loves to live life intensely. A facet that accompanies him in his NXT adventure.
Match for an opportunity for the NXT Women's Championship
Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan
Kelani tries to attack Grey during her entrance, but her rival was ready. Kendal dodges the attack to bring her opponent down to the mat with a wristlock. Jordan escapes from her opponent to showcase her agility. Kelani kicks Kendal before launching herself with a crossbody. Grey quickly responds. Kelani corners her rival in one of the corners to unleash a flurry of kicks.
Jordan throws several knee strikes to Grey's stomach before pushing her against one of the corners. Kelani immobilizes her opponent in the ropes before preparing a legdrop, but Kendal frees herself to surprise her with a hurricanrana. Jordan uses the ropes to hit Kendal, whom she quickly expels from the ring. Kelani goes after her to apply a neckbreaker directly onto the floor. The fans boo her.
Jordan hits Grey against the apron before bringing her back into the ring. Kelani throws Kendal against one of the corners before executing a legdrop. Grey recovers to launch a counterattack. Kelani stops her with a diving clothesline. After that, she applies a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. Jordan traps Kendal in a crossface. Grey tries to free herself, but her opponent hits her in the back. Jordan punishes her opponent with the help of the ropes before trapping her in a headlock.
Kelani executes an elbow drop, followed by a legdrop. 1..2..NO. Jordan catches Kendal in one of the corners before trying to trap her in a bear hug. Kendal prevents it, but ends up receiving a powerslam. Jordan dodges a senton to counter with a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. The Australian executes a senton. 1..2..NO. Jordan throws several chops at Mason, who quickly counterattacks. The action moves to the top of one of the corners. Rook carries Naraku on his shoulders to execute a tremendous powerslam. 1..2..NO.
Mason and Naraku exchange attacks in the center of the ring. Rook surprises the Japanese with a Blue Thunder Bomb. 1..2..NO. Naraku carries Mason on his shoulders to take him down to the mat. 1..2..NO. "This is amazing!" chant the fans. Naraku executes a Fisherman Buster. 1..2..NO. Rook tries to counterattack, but his opponent surprises him with a sleeper hold. Mason launches a corner cannonball to free himself.
Rook prepares to finish off Naraku, Kam Hendrix appears on the scene to climb onto the apron. Mason gets distracted, allowing Naraku to surprise him with a roll-up. 1..2..NO. Rook runs towards Kam to hit him with a punch. Hendrix falls to ringside. Mason turns to Naraku, who surprises him with The Abyss. 1..2..3.
Winner: Naraku
Naraku celebrates the victory at the top of the entrance ramp. Rook, on the other hand, glares at a pained Hendrix as the segment comes to an end.
Tavion Heights and Myles Borne converse backstage. Heights regrets last week's defeat but hopes that both can continue competing as a team to win the tag team championships. Borne reminds him that it was a one-night alliance, as he must focus on defending the North American Championship. Tavion reproaches him for his comment, pointing out that he should not feel superior just because he holds the gold. Myles assures him that he doesn't. Tavion proposes that he defend his championship against him at The Great American Bash. "If all you care about is that title, maybe you should fight for it at The Great American Bash", Heights says.
The Vanity Project appears in full force. Jackson Drake reproaches Myles for giving title opportunities to his friends. Tavion assures him that he doesn't need anything given to him. In fact, next week they can face each other one-on-one. The winner will face Borne for the title at The Great American Bash. "I have no problem with that," says Myles. "I think you'll have a problem when you lose the title at Bash", Drake responds to accept the proposal. After that, he indicates to his teammates that it's time to leave. Alone once again, Myles wishes Heights good luck. He makes it clear that he doesn't need it. "See you at Bash," says Tavion before leaving.
Wren Sinclair approaches Kendal Grey to wish her luck before her match. Grey thanks her for that. They fist bump before going their separate ways.
Tate Wilder stars in a promotional video. In it, Tate describes himself as a man who loves to live life intensely. A facet that accompanies him on his adventure in NXT.
Match for an opportunity for the NXT Women's Championship
Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan
Kelani tries to attack Grey during her entrance, but her rival was prepared. Kendal dodges the attack to take her opponent down to the mat with a wristlock. Jordan escapes from her rival to show off her agility. Kelani kicks Kendal before launching herself with a crossbody. Grey quickly responds. Kelani corners her rival in one of the corners to unleash a flurry of kicks.
Jordan throws several knee strikes to Grey's stomach before pushing her against one of the corners. Kelani immobilizes her rival in the ropes before setting up for a legdrop, but Kendal frees herself to surprise her with a hurricanrana. Jordan uses the ropes to strike Kendal, whom she quickly expels from the ring. Kelani goes after her to apply a neckbreaker directly to the ground. The fans boo her.
Jordan hits Grey against the apron before bringing her back into the ring. Kelani throws Kendal against one of the corners before executing a legdrop. Grey recovers to launch a counterattack. Kelani stops her with a diving clothesline. After that, she applies a neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. Jordan catches Kendal in a crossface. Grey tries to free herself, but her rival hits her in the back. Jordan punishes her rival with the help of the ropes before trapping her in a headlock.
Kelani executes an elbowdrop, followed by a legdrop. 1..2..NO. Jordan catches Kendal in a headlock again. Grey frees herself, but a shoulder tackle sends her out of the ring. Jordan tries to perform an Asai Moonsault, but Kendal grabs her legs to make her fall. A simultaneous clothesline leaves both women lying on the ground. The action returns to the ring, where Grey unleashes a strong offensive.
Kelani surprises Grey, covering her with a roll-up while placing her legs on the ropes. The referee realizes the trick and stops the count. Kendal breaks free from a crossface to respond with a german suplex. 1..2..NO. Grey seeks height to jump on her opponent, but she receives a kick. Kelani applies a neckbreaker to Kendal before finishing her off with a frog splash. 1..2..NO.
Jordan kicks Grey's head against the mat before looking for height. Kendal quickly goes after her to take her down with an armbar. Kelani manages to free herself to execute a Dragon Screw. Jordan continues to apply pressure on Kendal's injured knee, who refuses to give up. Both women exchange roll-ups. Kendal blocks a neckbreaker to execute a Flatliner. 1..2..3.
Winner: Kendal Grey
We go back to backstage to witness the second test of the "Mr. NXT Pageant". This time, Shiloh Hill and Tristan Angels must showcase their talents. Hill is the first to show his skills. To start, he solves a Rubik's Cube in just a few seconds. Then, he demonstrates his juggling skills with a Diabolo. Annoyed, Tristan interrupts him with the goal of solving the Rubik's Cube faster than his opponent. However, he finds it impossible. Aaron Rourke reminds him that he has already exceeded Hill's time. Furious, Tristan smashes the cube on the ground. Determined to impress the jury, the British man juggles with three balls. Hill appears on the scene doing the exact same thing, but riding a unicycle! All three jury members unanimously choose Shiloh as the winner of this category.
Blake Howard interviews Tony D'Angelo backstage. The NXT Champion acknowledges that Naraku is a formidable opponent, but even so, he will have to give his all at The Great American Bash if he wants a chance to defeat him. Suddenly, the Japanese man appears on the scene. Naraku hands a black envelope to D'Angelo. "What is this?" asks the champion. Naraku simply bows and leaves. Tony opens the envelope to pull out a card. After reading it, he looks in Naraku's direction. And so we reach the end of this segment.
Jasper Troy vs. Dion Lennox (with Osiris Griffin)
Griffin keeps taunting Troy. He expels Lennox from the ring as a display of power. Jasper brings him back into the ring to continue dominating the match. Dion hits his rival on the apron, but soon falls back into his clutches. Jasper tries to apply a chokeslam to him, but Dion blocks it to respond with a chop block.
Dion tries to continue his offensive, but Saqon Shugars distracts him from the arena screen. Jasper takes advantage of this to expel his rival from the ring. Troy goes after Lennox to hit him against the apron. Jasper confronts Osiris before hitting Dion again, bringing him back into the ring. Lennox attacks Jasper, only to receive the impact of a running powerslam. 1..2..NO. Troy crushes his rival's back in one of the corners. Jasper blocks a sunset flip to respond with a headbutt.
Jasper delivers a direct knee strike to Lennox's stomach before unleashing a flurry of corner spears. Dion dodges a charge in the corner, causing his rival to impact against it. Lennox kicks Troy while he's lying on the mat. Dion punishes his opponent with the help of the ropes. Lennox traps Troy in a headlock on the mat.
Jasper frees himself to carry his opponent against one of the corners. Troy repeats the move before executing a bodyslam. Jasper continues to attack Dion, crushing him in two of the corners. Troy executes a new bodyslam before leaping with a Vader Bomb. Lennox dodges it, causing his rival to impact against the mat. Dion finishes him off with a powerslam. 1..2..3.
Winner: Dion Lennox
Saqon Shugars once again catches Dion's attention from the arena screen. Armed with his baseball bat, Shugars boasts about Cutler James' absence. "I guess when Saquon attacks, no one is safe", says Shugars. The video pauses for a moment to replay the last few seconds. Dion seems puzzled. Suddenly, it's revealed that it was a recording. Shugars appears out of nowhere to launch an assault on Griffin with his baseball bat. Dion comes to his aid, at which point Saquon makes his escape. Shugars laughs in the audience, satisfied with a perfectly executed plan.
We see a video posted on social media. In it, Jaida Parker interrupts a class with several talents in The Dungeon to attack Nattie. Both women start a fight that has to be interrupted by those present.
We reach the third -and decisive- test of the "Mr. NXT Pageant". Sarah Schreiber introduces Tristan Angels and Shiloh Hill in the center of the ring, where they will have to explain why they deserve this title. The jury watches from the stands. Tristan makes it clear that he should be the first and inaugural "Mr. NXT", as he has experience representing his country internationally. Besides, this hasn't changed him, as he remains a humble person. "Tristan, how is this possible? Believe it or not, before all my well-deserved glory, I was born a humble shepherd. This way, I can relate to the pigs that make up the NXT Universe", says Angels. Today is his birthday, and he has also tattooed "Mister NXT" on one of his calves. So he advises any fan or jury member thinking of voting for Shiloh, a man whose smile looks like an incomplete puzzle, to take a walk off a cliff. It's Hill's turn, who admits he's still trying to find himself. But ultimately, that's what NXT is about. Taking hits, getting up, and moving forward. And for that reason, he believes he should be "Mr. NXT".
Sarah addresses the jury directly to ask for their verdict. Matthews has no doubt about it and gives his vote to Hill. Wilson, on the other hand, considers both Shiloh and Tristan toxic. However, there's something about Angels, especially his blonde mane and British accent, that touches his heart. That's why his vote goes to him. "YES, BOY!", exclaims Kit. Rourke, on the other hand, prefers the fans to choose for him. The audience cheers for Hill and boos Tristan. Schreiber then announces that it's time to reveal the result of the viewers' votes: Shiloh Hill is the winner and, therefore, the first "Mr. NXT"!
Shiloh is about to put on his "Mr. NXT" sash when Tristan attacks him from behind. Angels gets out of the ring to grab a metal chair. Tristan returns to his victim to continue hitting him, this time with the chair. Angels places the chair on the mat and Hill's head on it. A knee drop crushes Shiloh's head against the chair. Tristan picks up the "Mr. NXT" sash to pose with it as the segment comes to an end.
Robert Stone congratulates Naraku for his victory tonight. The Japanese man reminds him that he has protected Tony D'Angelo and his championship, but now it's time for both of them to go to war. Stone asks him about the mysterious envelope he handed to the champion. Naraku informs him that it's an invitation, as he wants both of them to have a conversation before their battle. A challenging Keanu Carver appears on the scene, asking the Japanese man about the battle he was talking about. Both men face off. Stone asks them to keep it civil, leading Naraku to leave the place. Carver confronts the NXT General Manager for not giving him opportunities. Stone asks him to give him a week to choose his next opponent. Keanu hopes that's the case. Otherwise, he'll choose it himself.
Part of the lineup for next week is announced, including the start of a new tournament to determine the next challenger for the Women's WWE Speed Championship. Izzi Dame is surprised to see her name in that tournament, where she will face Thea Hail. Niko Vance doesn't know why she's been included. Shawn Spears appears on the scene to reveal that it was his doing. "What made you think it was a good idea?" Dame asks. Shawn is fully aware that Izzi has her sights set on the NXT Women's Championship, but currently, it's Kendal Grey who will have a shot at the gold. That's why she should focus on winning another belt as the first step to returning to the top of the women's division. Additionally, her first opponent is Hail, whom she dominated to win the North American Championship. Vance believes Spears' idea is good, adding that they will both be there to support her. "Yes, it's actually a good idea. It's a way to be two steps ahead," says Dame. And so we reach the end of this segment.
Match for the NXT Women's North American Championship
Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Zaria
Zaria quickly surprises Tatum, trying to apply an F-5. Paxley escapes her clutches, only to receive a spear. 1..2..NO. Tatum escapes to ringside. Zaria quickly goes after her to throw her against the audience barrier. The Australian brings the champion back into the ring to cover her. 1..2..NO. Zaria tosses Tatum back and forth across the ring. Paxley reacts with several kicks, but her opponent quickly regains control.
Tatum dodges a corner spear. As a result, Zaria impacts against the corner. Paxley crushes her opponent's back with a double footstomp before leaping with a Standing Moonsault from the apron. Zaria stands up to attack Tatum, bringing her back into the ring. Paxley surprises Zaria with a Triangle Choke. Zaria lifts the champion with her arm to drop her on the mat, thus achieving her release.
Zaria continues her assault on Tatum, focusing her punishment on the champion's back. She tries to recover, but the Australian knocks her out with a direct knee strike to the face. 1..2..NO. Zaria traps Paxley in a painful submission hold. The champion frees herself to launch several attacks. Tatum surprises the Australian with a DDT.
Paxley continues her offensive with several kicks, ending with a spinning double legdrop. After that, she gets off the ring to execute an enzuigiri leaning on the apron. Paxley returns to the ring to finish off the Australian with a second spinning double legdrop directly on the back of her opponent's neck. 1..2..NO.
The action continues. Zaria catches Paxley to execute a german suplex. The Australian repeats the move, but this time her opponent lands on her feet. Zaria charges with a spear, but Tatum jumps to dodge it. Paxley lands on the Australian's back executing a double footstomp. Tatum performs a Cemetery Drive before leaping with a 450 Splash. However, Zaria dodges it to counter with a spear. 1..2..NO.
Zaria and Tatum exchange attacks. Paxley surprises Zaria with a superkick before seeking height on one of the corners. The Australian quickly goes after the champion to hit her. Tatum escapes Zaria's clutches to execute a superkick. As a result, the challenger is left hanging by her legs. Paxley seeks height on the opposite corner to execute a Coast to Coast. 1..2..NO.
Tatum escapes a F-5 to respond with a spinning kick. Paxley expels Zaria from the ring before leaping with a moonsault. The Australian dodges the attack, causing the champion to impact against the mat. Zaria catches the champion to execute an F-5. Zaria brings Tatum back into the ring to execute a spear. A second F-5 ends all resistance from Paxley. 1..2..3.
Winner and NEW NXT Women's North American Champion: ZARIA
Zaria celebrates her victory by posing with the championship in one of the corners. Meanwhile, a pained Tatum remains leaning on the metal stairs. The Australian licks the belt before raising it again. With this image, we reach the end of this week's NXT show.
