The final episode of NXT before The Great American Bash delivered major storyline developments, shocking betrayals, and intense confrontations from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.
Fireball Attack Rocks NXT Championship Picture
The biggest story of the night involved NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo and challenger Naraku. During a backstage confrontation over their championship contract, Naraku blasted D’Angelo with a fireball to the face. Despite being taken away in an ambulance, D’Angelo later returned to the arena, heavily bandaged and determined to get revenge ahead of their title clash at The Great American Bash.
Aaron Rourke Retains EVOLVE Championship
In the opening contest, EVOLVE Champion Aaron Rourke successfully defended his title against Tristan Angels. Strange distractions involving Shiloh Hill disrupted Angels throughout the match before Rourke connected with the Molly-Go-Round for the victory.
Hank & Tank Pick Up Momentum
Former NXT Tag Team Champions Hank & Tank defeated BirthRight’s Uriah Connors and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo with help from special guest Matt Mathews. The win gives the popular duo momentum heading into The Great American Bash weekend.
EK Prosper Scores Huge Upset
One of the night’s biggest surprises saw EK Prosper defeat the dominant Keanu Carver with a roll-up. Carver snapped after the loss, brutally attacking Prosper and powerbombing him through the announce table.
Arianna Grace Earns Title Opportunity
Arianna Grace defeated Izzi Dame in the Women’s Speed Tournament Final after a distraction from Shawn Spears. The victory earned Grace a future championship opportunity.
The Culling Implodes
The makeshift team of Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux defeated The Culling. Following the loss, Niko Vance finally snapped, turning on Shawn Spears and chokeslamming him through the announce table, seemingly ending Spears’ leadership of the faction.
Women’s Championship Contract Signing
NXT Women’s Champion Lola Vice and challenger Kendal Grey officially signed their contract for The Great American Bash. Both competitors promised to prove they are the future of the women’s division.
Results
Aaron Rourke (c) def. Tristan Angels – EVOLVE Championship
Hank & Tank def. BirthRight
EK Prosper def. Keanu Carver
Arianna Grace def. Izzi Dame
Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux def. The Culling .
