ORLANDO, Fla. — WWE NXT delivered a night of competitive championship action, developing rivalries and major implications for the NXT Championship picture on Tuesday night.
The biggest development came in the main event, where Tony D’Angelo, Mason Rook and Saquon Shugars defeated Cruz Montana, EK Prosper and Keanu Carver in a six-man tag team match. The victory earned D’Angelo, Rook and Shugars places in next week’s Triple Threat No. 1 Contender’s Match, with the winner moving on to challenge NXT Champion Grayson Waller.
Kelani Jordan Retains the NXT Women’s Championship
Kelani Jordan successfully defended the NXT Women’s Championship against Jaida Parker in one of the evening’s featured matches.
Jordan survived a competitive challenge before putting Parker away with her split-legged moonsault. The celebration was short-lived, however, as Wren Sinclair attacked Jordan following the match. Sinclair was subsequently suspended after her actions escalated further.
Jackson Drake Holds Onto North American Championship
Jackson Drake retained the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights.
Heights targeted Drake’s leg throughout the match and forced the champion to fight through considerable adversity. Drake ultimately found an opening and secured the victory with a 450 Splash.
Creed Brothers Score Victory
Julius and Brutus Creed defeated Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno in tag-team competition.
The match featured fast-paced exchanges and strong physicality, but the Creed Brothers eventually overwhelmed their opponents to claim the victory.
BirthRight Sends a Message to Zilla Fatu
The rivalry between BirthRight and Zilla Fatu continued to intensify.
Charlie Dempsey and members of BirthRight confronted Fatu and ultimately attacked him, with Fatu being put through a table. The assault added another chapter to one of NXT’s more heated ongoing rivalries.
Thea Hail Confronts Zaria
NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria was confronted by Thea Hail, leading to a physical confrontation.
Hail gained the upper hand by locking Zaria in a Kimura, forcing the champion to submit. The encounter established Hail as an increasingly serious threat to Zaria’s championship reign.
Main Event Sets Up Next Week’s Title Picture
The six-man tag team main event became increasingly chaotic as both teams battled for an opportunity to advance.
D’Angelo appeared to have created the opening for his team after hitting EK Prosper with a Spear. However, Rook tagged himself into the match and secured the decisive pinfall, earning his team the victory.
The result means D’Angelo, Rook and Shugars will face one another next week with a championship opportunity on the line.
Final Takeaway
Tuesday’s NXT episode successfully advanced several major storylines while establishing the next stage of the NXT Championship chase. Jordan remains champion after overcoming Parker, Drake continued his reign over the North American division, and the men’s championship picture became significantly more competitive following Rook, D’Angelo and Shugars’ main-event victory.
Next week: D’Angelo, Rook and Shugars will compete in a Triple Threat No. 1 Contender’s Match to determine the next challenger for Grayson Waller’s NXT Championship.
