Tonight’s episode of NXT marks the ten year anniversary of what began as WWE’s development system. You could easily argue that it has become WWE’s most popular brand and tonight’s episode reflects it. While there are a number of excellent contests, the biggest has to be the return of Charlotte Flair. With that said, let’s dive in!
CAMERON GRIMES PICKS UP A BIG WIN AFTER DAMIAN PRIEST INTERFERES
Dominik Dijakovic looked to earn another shot at the NXT North American Championship. His opponent, Cameron Grimes, is looking to catapult himself into the number one contender spot with a win. These two held nothing back, but Dijakovic had the edge throughout the match.
Dijakovic’s performance was highlighted by stiff strikes and an impressive moonsault that appeared to injure his knee. That was the beginning of the end for Dijakovic, as Damian Priest made his way to the ring and blasted the knee of Dijakovic. Despite avoiding the count-out, Dijakovic was still on the losing end after Grimes hit “The Cave In” for the win.
XIA LI PICKS UP WIN AGAINST DISTRACTED MIA YIM
Xia Li faced off against “Blasian Baddie” Mia Yim in a fairly competitive match. Both women landed stiff strikes, but Yim quickly nailed “Protect Your Neck” looking to pick up a quick victory. That was all until Dakota Kai’s made her way to the ring with Raquel Gonzalez.
Kai taunted Yim from the ramp distracting her just enough for Li to roll her up for the win. Gonzalez immediately rushed the ring destroying both Yim and Li, leaving destruction behind her as she headed to the back with Kai.
TOMMASO CIAMPA PICKS UP WIN OVER GAME AUSTIN THEORY
After what happened last week, Austin Theory looked to pick up the biggest win his career against Tommaso Ciampa. Austin shined in the late portions of the match, controlling the former champion and continuing to show why so many call him the future of the company.
Ciampa would pick up the win falling a “Fairy Tail Ending” scoring the win. While Ciampa was celebrating, his former friend Johnny Gargano attacked. Gargano sat by his fallen foe, a nod/taunt to their past as DIY.
CHARLOTTE FLAIR TRIUMPHANT IN NXT RETURN
Charlotte Flair made her return to the NXT ring for the first time in five years. Her opponent, none other than “The EST of NXT” Bianca Belair. Belair pushed “The Queen” to her limit throughout, proving to be her equal athletically throughout the match.
It would be Flair’s experience advantage that would pick up the win, as she nailed Belair with a “Natural Selection” following a small mistake by Belair to pick up the win. Flair was not satisfied with the win, grabbing a steel chair and locking it around her opponent’s leg. CHarlotte targeted the knee until Rhea Ripley came out to make the save, staring down her WrestleMania opponent to close the show.
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