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The CW and Netflix will air a new episode of WWE NXT tonight, with Vic Joseph and Corey Graves at the commentary table, live from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The show will feature several interesting matches, including a meeting between Tony D'Angelo and Naraku before their battle at The Great American Bash.
On the other hand, Tavion Heights and Jackson Drake will compete for an opportunity for the NXT North American Championship at the PLE on June 28. Additionally, Nattie will return to the brand to face Jaida Parker. 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 two of tonight's protagonists: Jaida Parker and Nattie (who is greeted by Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic).
A video recap of last week's NXT episode is shown.
Zaria is the one to open the show. The Australian heads to the ring with the NXT Women's North American Championship around her waist. Zaria poses in one of the corners while holding the title. After that, she takes a microphone. "I spent so much time in Sol's shadow that ironically, I felt like I had forgotten what the sun looked like. But after turning this women's division upside down, you're finally looking at the new NXT Women's North American Champion!", she exclaims. Zaria recalls that she has always been ignored. Her name was always left out of the conversation about the future stars of the division. A conversation where, of course, Sol Ruca's name was always present. But now she has finally conquered her first championship, and she did it on her own. So she doesn't need to thank anyone for it. "I won't let my name fall back into the shadows", promises the Australian.
¡Kelani Jordan interrupts the promo!
As the first North American champion, Jordan wants to congratulate Zaria on her coronation. Kelani boasts of having made that championship so prestigious that the Australian could open tonight's show. "Yes, thank you, Kelani. What do you want?", Zaria asks. Jordan wishes for an opportunity for the NXT Women's Championship. Unfortunately, this is not in the Australian's hands, so she doesn't need anything from her. Kelani simply came out to offer her some advice.
First, Kelani advises her to enjoy this moment as much as she can because the fans who support her now will eventually turn their backs on her. Jordan also advises her to protect her championship with all her might because she may not have another title opportunity in this division. Something that is undoubtedly unfair. Just like her defeat last week, which granted Kendal Grey a title opportunity. Jordan believes this favors Lola Vice, as she will be able to retain the gold easily at The Great American Bash. "What I need is an opportunity, and I will be the new NXT Champion", says Kelani before being interrupted.
Kendal Grey appears on the scene!
Kendal makes it clear to Jordan that they have no pending issues, no matter what she may insinuate. Last week she beat her cleanly. It's as simple as that. And in two weeks, Kelani will see her defeat Lola Vice to become the new NXT Women's Champion. And if after that, Jordan finds a way to cross her path, the result will be the same as last week. Zaria interrupts them. "You know what, Kelani? You weren't joking. I've been here for five minutes, and there's always someone talking about something other than the woman who will lead this division in the foreseeable future", says the Australian.
Lola Vice interrupts the segment!
"Damn, what a party we have here today, huh?", says Lola in Spanish before entering the ring. Vice heads towards Zaria, reminding her that she has only been champion for a week. That's why she shouldn't rush to describe herself as the most dominant woman in NXT. Also, maybe she should turn the page and forget once and for all her history with Sol Ruca. As for Kelani, she should shut up once and for all. Lola then turns to Kendal to remind her that they are not yet at The Great American Bash. However, Grey already feels like a champion. Kendal may be the challenger, but she has already beaten her, and she will do it again. Kelani, Zaria, and Grey speak at the same time. The four women start arguing. Robert Stone appears on the scene to restore order. Lola immediately interrupts him. "We get it, Stone. Kendal and I against Kelani and Zaria tonight", says the Women's Champion. Stone remains silent for a few seconds before responding. "And that's why we have the best women's division in wrestling!", exclaims the NXT General Manager to confirm Vice's idea. This brings us to the end of this segment.
Match for an opportunity for the NXT North American Championship at The Great American Bash
Tavion Heights vs. Jackson Drake (with Ricky Smokes, Brad Baylor, and Myka Lockwood)
Tavion and Jackson grapple on the mat in search of a quick victory. Heights takes down his opponent over and over before covering him. 1..2..NO. Tavion applies a wristlock to Drake. He seeks refuge on the apron to force his release, but his opponent brings him back to the center of the ring. Jackson hits Heights in the face to free himself. Tavion blocks a kick from Drake to respond with a belly-to-suplex.
Heights charges against his opponent repeatedly in one of the corners. Ricky gets on the apron to distract Tavion, allowing Drake to surprise him with a knee strike. Heights falls to ringside. Jackson goes after him to violently throw him against the metal stairs. Drake brings his opponent back into the ring, where he kicks his fingers. After that, he elbows him directly in the back of the neck. 1..2..NO.
Jackson performs a knee drop on his opponent before trapping him in a Guillotine Choke. Heights throws Drake against one of the corners. Tavion takes advantage of the rebound to execute a german suplex. 1..2..NO. Jackson and Tavion exchange holds on the mat. Heights applies a body drop to free himself from Drake. Both bring each other down with a crossbody simultaneously.
Tavion unleashes an offensive on Jackson, whom he finishes off with a flying clothesline. 1..2..NO. Heights applies several corner spears on his opponent, who responds with a handspring cutter. Drake finishes him off with a standing shooting star press. 1..2..NO. Jackson executes a dropkick to expel Heights from the ring. After that, he launches a suicide dive. Drake brings Tavion back into the ring. The former WWE Evolve champion seeks height for his next attack, but Heights makes him fall from the corner with a belly-to-superplex. Tavion finishes him off with a diving splash. 1..2..NO.
The action moves to the top of one of the corners. Jackson makes Heights fall before launching himself with a 450 Splash. Tavion dodges it to respond with a belly-to-suplex. Drake lands on his partners. Tavion brings his opponent back into the ring. Myka gets on the apron to distract the referee, allowing Brad and Ricky to enter the ring. Heights prepares to face them, but Myles Borne appears on the scene to grab them by the legs and pull them out of the ring. Borne knocks them both down with a double clothesline. Jackson tries to hit Tavion, but he dodges it to respond with a scoop powerslam. 1..2..3.
Winner: Tavion Heights
Myles raises Tavion's arm at ringside. Heights quickly pushes him away. We see a video recorded in Robert Stone's office last week. In it, the General Manager thanks the comedian Matt Matthews and WWE Evolve Champion Aaron Rourke for their participation in the "Mr. NXT Pageant." Hank Walker and Tank Ledger accompany them. Matthews doesn't understand how Tristan Angels could get so angry for not winning the contest's sash. Rourke believes someone needs to keep the Brit in check. Suddenly, BirthRight as a whole burst onto the scene. Lexis King wants to thank Stone on behalf of the faction for showing them the respect they deserve by adding Arianna Grace to the WWE Women's Speed Tournament. King is convinced that her partner will win the tournament and the subsequent title match to become the new WWE Speed Champion. Matthews mocks Lexis and her companions' attire. Uriah Connors points out that this is the problem with celebrities: they come here to ruin the business. "Call daddy to thank him for your job," says Matt. Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo steps forward to remind the comedian that he doesn't belong here. That's why he invites him to leave the venue. Hank and Tank quickly come to Matthews' defense. "If you have problems, we can take care of it," says Walker. Tension rises. Stone orders BirthRight to leave his office. King and her companions leave to end the segment.
WWE Women's Speed Tournament - First Round (3-minute limit)
Izzi Dame (with Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) vs. Thea Hail
Thea surprises Izzi with a Crucifix Pin as soon as the bell rings. Dame quickly responds, knocking down her opponent with a faceplant. 1..2..NO. Thea takes Izzi to the mat to try to catch her in a Kimura Lock. However, Dame manages to reach the ropes to force her release. Izzi gets off the ring to catch her breath, but Hail catches her in a Kimura Lock. Dame pushes her opponent against the apron to free herself.
Izzi knocks down her opponent with a big boot before bringing her back into the ring. Thea dodges a dropkick to kick her opponent, regaining control of the fight. Hail applies a headbutt on Izzi before launching herself with a springboard senton. Dame dodges it, causing her opponent to hit the mat. A running knee strike puts an end to the match. 1..2..3.
Winner: Izzi Dame (2:18)
Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair converse backstage. Grey wants Sinclair in her corner at The Great American Bash. Wren is not sure about it, as she must defend her WWE Speed Championship. Grey understands, and also hopes that both will leave the event as champions. Lola Vice appears on the scene to advise Kendal to stop thinking about the PLE and focus on the match they have to fight tonight. Grey assures her that she is ready for it. She just hopes that this time Lola's fist hits their opponents and not her. Vice insists that what happened two weeks ago was an accident. Wren enjoys the situation, wondering if both women will be able to coexist tonight. She, on the other hand, must go to the infirmary to receive medical clearance. Sinclair leaves to end the segment.
We see Tony D'Angelo walking under the night sky. The NXT Champion stops in front of a Japanese temple. Inside, Naraku awaits him at a table. The Japanese man greets him formally and invites him to sit down. Tony makes it clear to Naraku that he is not a fool. He has had meetings like this before and knows very well how they work. That said, he asks the Japanese directly why he brought him here. "Welcome, Tony-san. I have this contract from Stone for us to sign", Naraku responds while showing the document to the champion. D'Angelo still doesn't trust the Japanese man's motives. He apologizes to Tony, but he really doesn't understand his behavior. Tony points out that he has investigated him. He knows very well his past in Japan, where he held a dozen championships, including the most important one. However, he didn't do it alone but with the help of a faction of "wild animals" he led. "Tony, don't judge me by the past. Look at the warrior I am now", says Naraku. "I'm looking at the warrior you are now: another man who left Japan for one reason: my title", D'Angelo responds. Naraku acknowledges that he is right.
Tony remembers that Naraku did whatever it took to get what he wanted, even if it meant going against the traditions of Japanese wrestling. For that, he had the help of his companions. However, now it's different. In NXT, he is alone. "A man without his family," says Tony. He makes it clear that Naraku is wrong. He left everything to move to the United States with the goal of winning the NXT Championship. But he didn't succeed. "My title will stay with me", Tony promises. That said, he asks Naraku to hand him the contract. The champion soon realizes that the Japanese man has not signed it. Naraku points out that he will do it next week. "Get ready for war, Naraku, because I am," says Tony before signing the document. D'Angelo stands up and, after carefully looking at his next opponent, leaves the place. Naraku watches Tony's signature with a smile on his face. "EVIL is coming", he says with a laugh as the segment comes to an end.
We see a video recap of the rivalry between Nattie and Jaida Parker in recent weeks.
Robert Stone talks on the phone to prepare everything for The Great American Bash. Keanu Carver appears on the scene to ask the General Manager about his next opponent. Stone apologizes to the wrestler, confessing that he has not yet made a decision about it. EK Prosper enters the office to ask Stone what he needs from him. The General Manager informs Prosper that next week he will face Carver. He disagrees with this decision. Keanu reminds Stone that he has talents like Mason Rook, Kam Hendrix, or Naraku, whom he could use as a stepping stone to get a title opportunity. But instead of that, he gives him a match against Prosper? He is annoyed by Keanu's comment, making it clear that he will be happy to humiliate him. "It seems like you also want to die," says Carver threateningly before leaving.
Jaida Parker vs. Nattie
Jaida and Nattie grapple as they reach the ropes. Both women exchange shoves. Nattie knocks down Parker to unleash a flurry of punches. Jaida frees herself to knock down the Canadian with a shoulder tackle. Nattie seeks refuge on ringside to catch her breath. Nattie returns to slap Parker, who pays her back in kind.
Nattie and Jaida exchange holds on the mat. Nattie tries to apply an Ankle Lock, but Jaida blocks it. Parker traps Nattie in an STF. The Canadian crawls to the ropes to free herself. Nattie knocks down Jaida before kicking her in the face. Nattie slaps her. Jaida responds in kind. Parker expels her rival from the ring. Jaida tries to go after the Canadian, but she makes her trip over the apron. Nattie and Parker bring each other down with a clothesline simultaneously.
Jaida returns to the ring. Nattie follows her, only to be kicked away. Parker slams the Canadian into one of the turnbuckles. Nattie recovers and catches her opponent’s leg. Jaida blocks a Sharpshooter, only to get trapped in an Ankle Lock. Parker rolls over to break free, but Nattie quickly takes her down again, this time with a clothesline. Nattie and Jaida exchange submission holds in the center of the ring.
The Canadian steps out of the ring, only to be surprised by a dropkick from her opponent. Parker brings her back inside. Nattie exits the ring once again, but this time catches Parker with a clothesline. Nattie drags Jaida back into the ring amid loud boos. Nattie locks Jaida in a grounded headlock. "Jaida! Jaida!" chants the crowd.
Parker breaks free and catches Nattie in an STF. The Canadian crawls toward the ropes to force a break. Nattie takes Jaida down once more and applies La Tapatía. The Canadian kicks Jaida in the head before sending her into the ropes. Nattie focuses her attack on her opponent’s left leg, but Jaida responds with a snap suplex.
Parker continues attacking the Canadian, taking her down with a big boot. Jaida places Nattie in the corner and delivers The Silencer. Parker follows up with the Hipnotic. 1..2..NO. Jaida traps the Canadian in a submission hold. Nattie escapes and looks for an armbar. Jaida shifts her weight onto her opponent, forcing Nattie to release the hold to stop the referee’s three-count.
The action spills to ringside, where Nattie regains control. The Canadian sends Parker into the steel steps before bringing her back into the ring. Nattie hits a clothesline on Jaida before locking in a Sharpshooter. Parker tries to reach the ropes, but the Canadian drags her back to the center of the ring. Unable to endure the pain any longer, Jaida taps out.
Winner by submission: Nattie
Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic appear on the entrance ramp and raise Nattie’s arms in victory. Meanwhile, Parker laments her defeat in the center of the ring.
Mason Rook and Lizzy Rain are chatting backstage about their first few weeks in NXT. Their compatriot Tristan Angels approaches them to boast that he is the only one of the three still undefeated in the brand. On top of that, he is now "Mr. NXT." Aaron Rourke enters the scene to remind him that that title belongs to Shiloh Hill. Tristan points out that Hill has not been medically cleared to compete and that, according to beauty pageant rules, if the winner cannot fulfill their duties, the responsibility falls to the runner-up. And he is that person. "As champion, I'd love for you to put that to the test," says Rourke. "Maybe I would if you put the Evolve Championship on the line," Tristan replies. Aaron has no problem with that. He also reminds Tristan that he judged his swimsuit competition, and they both know he came up short. Annoyed by the remark, Angels walks away. Rook and Rain ask Rourke to kick Tristan’s ass. "It would be my pleasure," says the WWE Evolve Champion as the segment comes to an end.
WWE Women’s Speed Tournament - First Round (3-Minute Time Limit)
Arianna Grace (with BirthRight) vs. Layla Diggs
Diggs avoids a pump kick and surprises Arianna with a roll-up. Layla keeps going for roll-ups but eventually gets knocked out of the ring by Grace. Arianna goes after Diggs, looking to smash her face against the apron, but her opponent turns the tables and does it instead. Back in the ring, Layla plants Arianna with a facebuster and follows up with a running knee strike. 1..2..NO. Grace quickly responds with a fast counteroffensive.
Layla recovers and unleashes a flurry of kicks on Arianna. Diggs gracefully avoids a clothesline from Grace and answers with a beautiful Pele Kick. Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo climbs onto the apron to distract Layla, but she kicks him away. Diggs then wipes out all the members of BirthRight with a moonsault. Layla returns to the ring, where Grace catches her with a roll-up. 1..2..3.
Winner: Arianna Grace (2:43)
Dorian Van Dux and Sean Legacy congratulate Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar on their great tag team match from last week. The Scotsman admits that when he returned from his latest injury, his intention was to compete as a singles wrestler. However, Romeo is a very persistent guy. The Spaniard wraps an arm around Noam’s shoulders and says that what happened last week felt special, as if two artists were creating art together. "I can't believe I'm about to say this, but Nathan Frazer was right. I've found my partner," says Dar. An emotional Romeo points out that they have a lot to discuss, including what to name the team. Legacy believes that he and Dux should follow their example and focus on the tag team division. Dorian spots The Culling in the distance, prompting him to suggest that they challenge them. The two head toward Robert Stone’s office, bringing the segment to a close.
Tate Wilder stars in a new promotional video. Wilder admits that his lifestyle is not for everyone. As an example, he points to the pinky finger on his left hand, which was permanently deformed while attempting a backflip. However, it serves as a reminder that growth requires taking risks. This leads him to reflect on his current run in NXT, where he has yet to pick up a victory. Nevertheless, that only motivates him more, because winning his first match is enough of a reward to keep him going. Tate invites the fans to join him on this journey and see where it leads.
Saquon Shugars is featured in the latest edition of NXT Chronicles. Shugars makes it clear that, despite appearances, he is not a gangster. Saquon recalls growing up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., where he witnessed things no child should ever have to see. His grandmother always told him never to trust anyone—a lesson he carried with him as he made his way in this business. However, everything changed when three athletes approached him about forming an alliance that would later become DarkState. Joining them caused him to let his guard down. That is why he never saw the betrayal coming from those he once called brothers. However, that was the biggest mistake they could have made. Now, Shugars is ready to finish off Dion Lennox at The Great American Bash. Then everyone will know which one of them is the future and which one will be left behind. Lennox watches the video from a backstage monitor. "Alright, Quon. Let's see who made the mistake. I'll see you next week," says Lennox before walking away.
Tag Team Match
Lola Vice and Kendal Grey vs. Zaria and Kelani Jordan
Lola and Kelani start the match. Both women struggle in the center of the ring. Jordan blocks a Full Nelson, only to be taken down with a shoulder tackle. Kelani surprises Vice with a crossbody, but the champion turns her opponent around to cover her. 1..2..NO. Lola takes down Jordan before tagging in Grey. Grey enters the action applying a double footstomp on Kelani, whom she traps in a submission hold. Jordan frees herself, only to receive the impact of a dropkick.
Zaria gets tagged in. Kendal tries to catch her, but the Australian easily gets rid of her. Grey ends up in her corner, where she tags in Lola. She delivers several chops to Zaria, who responds with a side slam. Kendal tags herself in, which annoys Lola. Zaria charges at both, but they dodge the attack to respond with a superkick in stereo. Grey catches the Australian in a headlock.
Zaria knees her opponent to escape the pressure. Kendal falls to ringside, where she receives a diving clothesline from Kelani. Zaria goes after Grey to bring her back into the ring. Zaria executes several corner spears on her opponent before violently throwing her into the opposite corner. Zaria traps her opponent in a sleeperhold from the second rope. The referee orders the Australian to release her prey.
Zaria throws Kendal into her corner, where she tags in Jordan. The Australian takes down Grey with a clothesline for Kelani to cover her. 1..2..NO. Jordan continues to dominate the match. Kelani delivers several knee strikes to Grey's back, trapping her in a headlock. Kendal manages to escape, but soon they both take each other down with a simultaneous facebuster. Both women recover to start an exchange of attacks in the center of the ring.
Kelani surprises Kendal with a direct knee to the stomach. After that, she throws her opponent into her corner. Grey slides to kick Zaria, who falls to ringside. Kendal escapes from Jordan to tag in Lola, who enters with full force. An annoyed Zaria tries to intervene, but Vice quickly expels her from the ring. Lola unleashes a flurry of kicks on Kelani, who ends up lying in her own corner. Vice executes two consecutive Running Hip Attacks on Jordan. Zaria tags herself in without the NXT Champion noticing. She prepares to execute a third Running Hip Attack, but Zaria prevents it with a big boot.
Zaria takes down Lola with a clothesline for Jordan to finish her off with a frog splash. 1..2..NO. Now Vice tries to apply an armbar to Jordan. She blocks it to escape from the NXT Champion. Grey gets tagged in to unleash a series of suplexes on Jordan. She stops her rival's offense to take her down next to one of the corners. Kelani prepares to execute a split-legged moonsault, but Grey doesn't allow it.
Zaria gets tagged in to execute a spear on Kendal. Zaria tries to finish off Grey with an F-5, but her opponent reverses it into an armbar. Zaria breaks free from the hold by applying a powerbomb. 1..2..NO. Lola interrupts the count. Kelani appears to attack Vice, but both women end up taking each other down with a simultaneous big boot. The four wrestlers remain lying on the mat. "This is amazing!" chant the fans.
The action continues. Lola blocks a powerbomb from Zaria to trap her in a Guillotine Choke. Kelani tries to intervene, but Kendal stops her to apply an Ankle Lock. Jordan escapes from Grey, who she expels from the ring. Zaria also manages to free herself from Lola before charging at her. Vice dodges the Australian, causing her to impact against one of the corners. Meanwhile, Kelani dives onto Kendal with an Asai Moonsault. Vice executes a back senton on Jordan, only to be surprised with a spear from Zaria.
The Australian carries Lola on her shoulders, ready to apply an F-5 to the NXT Champion, but something distracts her. It's Tatum Paxley, who is sitting in the front row. Zaria releases Lola to approach Tatum. The Australian throws a punch, but Paxley dodges it. Zaria turns back to focus on Vice, but she is caught off guard with a spinning kick. Lola brings the Australian back into the ring, where she finishes her off with a back fist. Kelani tries to return to interrupt the count, but Kendal doesn't allow it. 1..2..3.
Winners: Lola Vice and Kendal Grey
Grey and Vice celebrate in the ring. Meanwhile, Tatum dives onto Zaria with a diving crossbody, starting a fight. Several officials rush to the scene to stop them, but without success. Both women continue to hit each other as they take the fight backstage.
Back in the ring, Vice raises her NXT Championship to Kendal. Furious, Jordan approaches Lola to snatch the title from her. Grey quickly responds, grabbing the title to pull it forcefully. Kendal manages to take it from her hands, but the movement accidentally causes the championship to impact Lola's face, knocking her out on the mat. Kendal kneels beside her to apologize. "Are you okay? It wasn't my intention", Grey repeats over and over without losing sight of the championship. Kelani, on the other hand, simply smiles as she watches the scene. And so we reach the end of this week's NXT episode.
