WWE NXT Results and Grades: Dexter Lumis got his chance at the NXT North American title after returning to action.
He was to face Damien Priest while Toni Storm was also to wrestle after returning to WWE NXT.
However, we start with this WWE NXT results and grades piece with a tag team clash.
No.1 contender slot
Roderick Strong and Bobby Fish took on Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch to get a title shot against Breezango.
Perfect Spinebuster and even 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 perfect celebration.
NEVER CHANGE ONEY ☝️@ONEYLORCAN @roderickstrong @theBobbyFish #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/Z8k0qkJsLt
— WWE (@WWE) October 15, 2020
Both teams put on quite a show but it was the team of Fish and Strong that got the win.
Strong and Fish beat Burch and Lorcan
Grade B
It will be interesting to see who comes out on top as the UE face Breezango. The match was a great one too as NXT kicked off with a bang.
Atlas in action
Ember Moon spoke about returning to NXT and willing to take on all comers.
The next match saw Ashante “Thee” Adonis face Jake Atlas. It was Atlas that picked up the win after Raul Mendoza and Joaquin interfered Adonis.
From opponents to allies, @JakeAtlas_ looks to even the odds for @TheeAdonisWWE against #LegadoDelFantasma's @RaulMendozaWWE & @joaquinwilde_! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/W5DLuk7hLB
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 15, 2020
Atlas made the save before Santos Escobar also came out and Isaiah Scott came out to stop the beating.
Atlas beats Adonis
Grade C
The match between Atlas and Adonis wasn’t all that great while Ember’s promo didn’t really leave a mark.
Scott vs Escobar seems set for another show and we could see the title change hands then.
Gargano vs Theory
Johnny Gargano took on Austin Theory as he was keeping an eye on Lumis vs Priest.
The pair put on quite a show with Gargano finally getting the win after evading a couple of hits.
Not bad for a "rookie." 👏 #WWENXT @JohnnyGargano @austintheory1 pic.twitter.com/PNDYyJ8XS0
— WWE (@WWE) October 15, 2020
Gargano beats Theory
Grade B
Theory looked amazing in the clash and hopefully, he continues getting chances to shine like this. Gargano getting the win was expected, especially as he had plans to win the North American title again.
Women’s No.1 contender clash
Shotzi Blackheart took on Candice LeRae for a crack at Io Shirai’s NXT title. Blackheart came out like a house on fire and got the better of LeRae in several moments.
THIS MATCH IS AMAZING. THAT IS THE ENTIRE TWEET. #WWENXT @ShotziWWE @CandiceLeRae pic.twitter.com/S1CB3n8Xwp
— WWE (@WWE) October 15, 2020
However, the seasoned pro also took out Blackheart several times and needed Indi Hartwell helped LeRae out with the brass knuckles for the win.
LeRae beats Blackheart
Grade A
This was another stellar contest between a rising star and the veteran in LeRae. Hartwell interfering is also an interesting take in all this.
Storming through
Storm took on Aliyah, who had Robert Stone by her side. However, Storm picked up an easy win in the end.
This is ALL of us now that Toni Storm is BACK in #WWENXT 🤘🤘 pic.twitter.com/I7ZqhEfk99
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 15, 2020
William Regal confirmed that Halloween Havoc would see Rhea Ripley vs Raquel Gonzalez while he also considered Xia Li’s request for a match.
Storm beats Aliyah
Grade C
This wasn’t the greatest match for Storm but she made a winning return. Ripley vs Gonzalez was expected too and it will be interesting to see what is next for Li.
Dain and Maverick strike, again
Drake Maverick and Killian Dain teamed up to face Imperium next. Dain was in no mood for his tag team music too and wanted to take on Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner.
.@WWEMaverick & @KillianDain's new theme song: ❌or 🕺?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/n9pYaLx42x
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 15, 2020
They respect the mat, and tonight, they WIN on the mat.#IMPERIUM's @FabianAichner & @Marcel_B_WWE triumph over @KillianDain & @WWEMaverick on #WWENXT. pic.twitter.com/vp0MNLl3ee
— WWE (@WWE) October 15, 2020
However, the pair wore him down before Maverick was brought in. Imperium picked up the win with Ever-Rise then taunting Maverick before Dain attacked the pair.
Imperium beats Dain and Maverick
Grade B
The team of Maverick and Dain seem to be clicking and it was fun to see Dain tell no one but he can attack Maverick.
North American title clash
Cameron Grimes had a role to play in this clash as Lumis and Priest put on a show.
The Technical Savage interfered to allow Priest to pick up the win, however, Priest then attacked Grimes for getting involved.
Whatever I want! #ToTheMoon @WWENXT https://t.co/RcvlowvihH
— Cameron Grimes (@CGrimesWWE) October 15, 2020
Gargano then came out to attack Priest with a chair as Regal confirmed LeRae and Gargano would get title shots.
Blackheart then came out and said the stipulations for the match would be finalised by spinning a wheel.
.@CandiceLeRae & @JohnnyGargano 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 receive #WWENXT championship opportunities at #HalloweenHavoc, but the stakes are going to be a little different this time around.
SPIN THE WHEEL, MAKE A DEAL. 🕸️⚡@ShotziWWE pic.twitter.com/xtTgUsz160
— WWE (@WWE) October 15, 2020
Priest beats Lumis
Grade B
Priest getting the win wasn’t a surprise as the rising star has been incredible as the champion.
Halloween Havoc should be a great clash too, and it will be interesting to see how things develop in the coming days.
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