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Welcome to this week's WWE NXT coverage from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando (well, Winter Park), Florida.
Vic Joseph and Booker T are on the call.
WWE showcased Saquon Shugars, Mason Rook, Tony D’Angelo, Keanu Carver, Cruz Montana, and EK Prosper all entering the PC.
WWE NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan vs. Jaida Parker
Jaida controlled the opening collar-and-elbow tie-up, then scored an early one-count after leaping over Kelani. The two traded rapid rollup attempts before Jaida countered a hurrancanrana into a powerbomb for a near fall. After a commercial, Kelani held the advantage for some time. Jaida turned the tide by shoving Kelani off the top rope and connecting with a leaping leg lariat. Both competitors exchanged strikes until Jaida took control with consecutive clotheslines. Jaida yanked Kelani off the turnbuckle, following up with a Blockbuster and a Falcon Arrow for a close near-fall. Kelani rolled up Jaida for a two-count, and Jaida quickly countered a crossbody for a two-count of her own. Jaida locked in a Rings of Saturn, which Kelani escaped with a pin attempt. Jaida positioned Kelani in the corner for her Banzai Drop, but Kelani countered. Kelani then wiped out Jaida on the floor with an Asai Moonsault. Back in the ring, Jaida dodged a 450 splash, planted Kelani with a Samoan Drop, and landed her signature Hypnotic Hip Drop. Kelani fought back, using a rollup to launch Jaida neck-first into the middle turnbuckle to set up the pin.
Your winner, Kelani Jordan!
Wren Sinclair ran down in street clothes and attacked Kelani until referees pulled them apart.
NXT General Manager Robert Stone was seen recording promotional spots in his office. Once finished, he was confronted by Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar, who were fuming about The Creed Brothers jumping them the previous week. Stone clarified that he brought Brutus and Julius Creed back to NXT to bolster the tag team division for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, not to attack roster members from behind. So, that's coming back. Dar demanded a match against the Creeds, which Stone granted.
Myles Borne cut a promo inside his car, claimin
Welcome to this week's WWE NXT coverage from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando (well, Winter Park), Florida.
Vic Joseph and Booker T are on the call.
WWE showcased Saquon Shugars, Mason Rook, Tony D’Angelo, Keanu Carver, Cruz Montana, and EK Prosper all entering the PC.
WWE NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan vs. Jaida Parker
Jaida controlled the opening collar-and-elbow tie-up, then scored an early one count after leaping over Kelani. The two traded rapid rollup attempts before Jaida countered a hurrancanrana into a powerbomb for a near fall. After a commercial, Kelani held the advantage for some time. Jaida turned the tide by shoving Kelani off the top rope and connecting with a leaping leg lariat. Both competitors exchanged strikes until Jaida took control with consecutive clotheslines. Jaida yanked Kelani off the turnbuckle, following up with a Blockbuster and a Falcon Arrow for a close near-fall. Kelani rolled up Jaida for a two count, and Jaida quickly countered a crossbody for a two-count of her own. Jaida locked in a Rings of Saturn, which Kelani escaped with a pin attempt. Jaida positioned Kelani in the corner for her Banzai Drop, but Kelani countered. Kelani then wiped out Jaida on the floor with an Asai Moonsault. Back in the ring, Jaida dodged a 450 splash, planted Kelani with a Samoan Drop, and landed her signature Hypnotic Hip Drop. Kelani fought back, using a rollup to launch Jaida neckfirst into the middle turnbuckle to set up the pin.
Your winner, Kelani Jordan!
Wren Sinclair ran down in street clothes and attacked Kelani until referees pulled them apart.
NXT General Manager Robert Stone was seen recording promotional spots in his office. Once finished, he was confronted by Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar, who were fuming about The Creed Brothers jumping them the previous week. Stone clarified that he brought Brutus and Julius Creed back to NXT to bolster the tag team division for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, not to attack roster members from behind. So, that's coming back. Dar demanded a match against the Creeds, which Stone granted.
Myles Borne cut a promo inside his car, claiming he only struck Tavion Heights preemptively to avoid being backstabbed first. However, after hearing Tavion's subsequent promo, where Tavion stated he never intended to turn on Myles, Borne admitted he might owe him an apology and wished he could be there to support Tavion in his match tonight.
They showed Tavion Heights was watching the video alongside Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. Hank and Tank questioned whether Borne was being genuine. A conflicted Tavion brushed off the distraction, stating he needed to focus on his match.
Noam Dar & Romero Moreno vs. The Creed Brothers
Romeo Moreno and Julius Creed started the match with amateur-style mat wrestling. Brutus Creed tagged in, and Julius held Moreno for a notably sluggish backbreaker across Brutus’ knee. Moreno fired back with a kick, allowing Noam Dar to make a blind tag. Dar knocked Julius off the apron and held Brutus in place for a double stomp before Dar and Moreno applied stereo submission holds on both Creed brothers. After breaking free, the Creeds regrouped on the outside, but Dar and Moreno maintained momentum with strikes and dives onto the floor. Julius charged at Moreno, who sidestepped, sending Julius crashing into the steel steps. Dar and Moreno rolled Brutus back into the ring, targeting his limbs with joint double stomps.
Dar landed a series of kicks, but Brutus powered through and launched him with a German suplex. Julius tagged back in, joining Brutus to deliver stereo knees to Dar's midsection. Julius maintained control while battling Dar around the ring. Dar attempted a sneak tag to Moreno, but Brutus cut it off. The Creeds executed a backstabber into a fallaway slam combination, though Dar quickly answered with a low dropkick. Dar tried for another tag, but Julius caught him in a bear hug. Dar eventually slipped away from both Creeds to complete the hot tag to Moreno. Moreno cleaned house, capping off his rally with a missile dropkick to Brutus. Dar tagged back in to combine with Moreno for a double-team slam on Julius, but Julius kicked out at two.
Moreno launched off the top rope, but Julius caught him mid-air and planted him with a powerbomb. On the outside, Brutus pulled Dar off the apron and climbed the turnbuckle. Dar cut Brutus off on the ropes, while inside the ring, Moreno rolled up Julius for a close attempt. Brutus broke up the pin with a Brutu Bomb off the post. As Dar and Brutus brawled on the floor, Moreno tried to steal a victory with another quick rollup, but Julius turned him inside out with a clothesline. Brutus re-entered the ring, and The Creed Brothers hit a double slam on Moreno to seal the win.
Your winners, The Creeds!
Earlier today showing Birthright was complaining about Zilla Fatu. William Regal and Fit Finlay walked into the frame and advised Birthright to stop complaining and handle their business in the ring against Fatu. Regal offered Charlie Dempsey to lead the charge and face him tonight.
Robert Stone confronted Wren Sinclair backstage. Sinclair vented her frustration, complaining that no one in NXT looks out for her or Kendal Grey. Unimpressed, Stone suspended her on the spot.
Charlie Dempsey cut a promo in the ring, voicing his frustration about being underappreciated. He said that he may not be the flashiest wrestler, but he focuses on action over talk and he's never played politics. When he had the chance to sign up with Birthright, the opportunity was too substantial to pass up. They share a vision to reshape the industry in their own image. Calling himself the best pure grappler in the company, Dempsey argued that he has been treated like a joke by a promotion more interested in turning former football players into stars rather than rewarding proven technicians. He claimed no one in the locker room could stand up to Birthright, specifically calling out Zilla Fatu. Dempsey then extended another invitation to Fatu, urging him to come to the ring and join the faction.
Zilla Fatu made his entrance and took the mic, saying much of what Dempsey said hit home. Fatu admitted to feeling the weight of his family’s legacy, but insisted he would never get lost in Birthright because he isn't just another member: he is the one. Fatu turned the offer down. Birthright attacked him and put him through a table.
Naraku cut a promo, saying he blinded Shiloh Hill with the dreaded red and greet mists and if Hill doesn't stop, he will unleash more colors from his spectrum.
NXT North American Champion Jackson Drake vs. Tavion Heights
Tavion Heights dominated the early going with a series of takedowns before Drake Morreaux slowed the pace with strikes. Heights fired up after catching Drake with a clothesline and scored a one-count following a body slam. Smokes tripped up Heights, allowing Drake to capitalize on the distraction by dumping Heights to ringside. After a commercial, Heights countered Drake into an ankle lock, but Drake escaped and rolled to the floor. Drake then tripped Heights and went back to working him over with methodical offense. Heights eventually tripped Drake, who sold an ankle injury, before Heights rallied with right hands and a Superman Punch.
Drake hit Heights with a bridged German Suplex for a near fall and followed with a series of Muay Thai roundhouse kicks on the apron. Heights answered with a German Suplex on the hardest part of the ring. Drake scored another near fall with a crucifix rollup before taking Heights down with a knee. Drake finished Heights with a 450 Splash to score the victory.
Your winner and still WWE NXT North American Champion Jackson Drake!
NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria cut a promo reflecting on her path to the top, highlighting her redemption at Heatwave where she finally captured both titles. Declaring the Speed Championship a thing of the past, Zaria vowed to become the most dominant woman in the brand's history. Izzi Dame interrupted from an elevated area, mocking Zaria’s claims and accusing her of becoming everything she once hated. Thea Hail then made her entrance, brushing off Izzi and declaring she would reclaim the championship and prove she is not a one-hit wonder. When Zaria claimed Hail was incapable of thinking for herself, Hail fired back by reminding Zaria of her past with Sol Ruca. A physical brawl broke out, ending with Hail throwing Zaria into the ring post and locking in a Kimura Lock.
Backstage, a disappointed Myles Borne was confronted by Hank and Tank, who advised him to apologize face-to-face. Borne explained that he had already tried, but Tavion Heights simply walked away from him earlier. Hank and Tank informed him that Heights had already left the building, prompting Borne to state that he would make things right with Heights next week.
Backstage, Birth Right approached William Regal and Fit Finlay, with Charlie Dempsey presenting Regal with Zilla’s torn shirt as a hunting trophy. Vanity Project interrupted, allowing Drake to boast about defeating a former Olympian. Regal congratulated "Sunshine" but warned Vanity Project to watch their backs because Birth Right is on the hunt. After Regal departed, the backstage area descended into chaos as The Creed Brothers, Legacy, DVD, and Dark State all arrived, leading to an argument between the tag teams.
Sarah Schreiber interviewed Kali Armstrong about her recent loss. Lizzy Rain interrupted to confront Kali for stealing an opportunity from her weeks ago, leading to a heated exchange that referees had to break up.
Mason Rook & Tony D’Angelo & Saquon Shugars vs. EK Prosper & Keanu Carver & Cruz Montana
NXT Champion Grayson Waller was on commentary.
EK Prosper got the action underway, catching Saquon Shugars with a leg lariat for an early nearfall. Keanu Carver tagged in and immediately applied pressure, clawing Shugars' head before catching him with a massive Monty Brown-style Pounce. Mason Rook tagged in to exchange heavy strikes with Carver, though Grayson Waller mocked Rook's stamina. Carver planted the powerhouse Rook with a Samoan Drop before tagging in Cruz Montana, who traded hands with Rook until Rook cut him off with a side slam. Montana turned the tide by taking out both Tony D’Angelo and Rook with a double cutter, followed by a Death Valley Driver on Tony D for a close two count. All six competitors then entered the ring for a wild melee, exchanging strikes before Carver and Montana launched EK into Shugars with a Frankensteiner heading into the commercial break. Carver, EK, and Montana dragged Rook to the top turnbuckle, where Montana and Carver executed a double superplex before EK capitalized with a frog splash. Tony D’Angelo finally made the hot tag and cleaned house, delivering a series of German suplexes. At ringside, Shugars wiped out Carver and Montana with a high-flying crossbody. Back in the ring, Tony D dodged a moonsault attempt from EK, speared him, and followed up with the Dead to Rights uranage. Rook then tagged in and delivered a crushing Backpack Cannonball off Tony D's back onto EK to secure the pin.
Your winners, Mason Rook & Tony D’Angelo & Saquon Shugars!
The challengers all glared at Waller as NXT went off the air.
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