WWE NXT Results (June 19th, 2019): The triumphant return of Adam Cole, a new NXT star debuts
A few weeks out from NXT TakeOver: XXV, Adam Cole and the rest of the Undisputed Era returned to NXT. Cole hasn't been here since winning the NXT Championship from Johnny Gargano. Tonight he planned on celebrating with the rest of his crew, while continuing to fulfill the prophecy he laid out for the group back in January.
In order to do this, the Undisputed Era will have to topple the NXT North American Champion Velveteen Dream and the NXT Tag Team Champions the Street Profits. Before they can move onto complete domination, they had some unfinished business with some huge fan favorites.
Tonight also gave us the debut of Damien Priest, formerly known as Punishment Martinez, and the introduction of a new tournament which kicks off next week!
Surrounded by the Undisputed Era, Adam Cole held the NXT Champion high above his head. The Panama City Playboy said that his prophecy of the faction being draped in gold is slowly coming true, and this is just the start. Cole claims that they plan on remaking the NXT Universe into a more Undisputed image.
At that point, Cole pointed to the tron, giving us an Undisputed Era only intro to NXT. It was revealed that Kyle O'Reilly was the one behind the video, and he was showered in "Thank You Kyle" chants. Cole called out Velveteen Dream and the Street Profits, as O'Reilly, Bobby Fish, and Roderick Strong will be challenging them soon.
The Era plans on collecting all the gold soon, and with that, nobody will be able to touch them. Before he could continue, Cole was interrupted by NXT North American Champion Velveteen Dream.
Dream said that the NXT Experience has nothing to do with the Undisputed Era, but the Vainglorious One himself. He said that, though he's holding one title already, he'd love to get his hands on the NXT Championship.
Roderick Strong insulted Dream, claiming he didn't deserve to be the North American Champion. He was immediately cut off by Matt Riddle. The King of Bros reminded the Undisputed Era that he's beaten both Strong and Adam Cole in the past.
Cole called Riddle jealous, claiming that he's upset at the lack of gold Riddle has had since joining NXT, and suggested that maybe he go back to writing reviews for "wrestlers from the Attitude Era."
Prince Pretty was the next man to cut into the Undisputed Era's mic time. Tyler Breeze said that he doesn't care who is undisputed, and he doesn't care who is better looking (though, he knows it's him). What he does care about is the Era trying to claim responsibility for building the brand Breeze helped create all those years ago.
It was then revealed that Breeze, Dream, and Riddle would take on any three members of the Undisputed Era in the main event tonight.
We saw another highlight video of Io Shirai and Shayna Baszler's ongoing rivalry. The two will face off one final time in a Steel Cage match next week on NXT. The Queen of Spades won't have Jessamyn Duke or Marina Shafir to pull her out of a bad situation this time around.
In late 2018, Punishment Martinez made his debut for NXT when he took on Matt Riddle in a losing effort. An impressive showing, though, introduced those who weren't yet acquainted with the former ROH TV Champion to an incredibly powerful superstar.
Tonight, he would make his return to NXT under a new name.
Raul Mendoza vs Damien Priest
Priest launched Mendoza into the turnbuckle with a kick to the jaw, following up with stiff right hands and an elbow strike that dropped Mendoza to the mat. A few strikes barely affected Priest, who sent Mendoza back into the corner.
A kick from Mendoza seemingly stunned Priest and a springboard roundhouse kick rocked him again. Mendoza did well keeping away from the hands of Priest here, escaping through the ropes and avoiding heavy clotheslines in order to connect with several more kicks, including a tightrope walking dropkick that sent Priest outside.
Mendoza's offense only seemed to anger Priest, though, as he was caught mid-suicide dive and slammed spine first on the apron via a chokeslam. In the ring, a discus kick was followed up by a rolling cutter for the win.
Results: Damien Priest defeated Raul Mendoza via pinfall.
William Regal announced a new tournament which will begin next week. Jordan Myles (ACH), Boa, Cameron Grimes (Trevor Lee), Isaiah "Swerve" Scott (Shane Strickland), Dexter Lumis (Samuel Shaw), Bronson Reed (Jonah Rock), Angel Garza (Humberto Garza), Joaquin Wilde (DJZ) will make their debuts over the next few weeks in the NXT Breakout Tournament. The winner will get a championship match of their choosing.
Taynara Conti vs Xia Li
The two competitors started out with a test of strength, which Conti turned into a pinfall. Xia broke out and brought Conti down with a jackknife pin.
Conti attempted a step kick following a kick out, but Li avoided. A little taunting from Conti forced Li to throw several roundhouses her way, nearly kicking her head off. A shotgun dropkick did connect, though, sending Conti on her back.
Conti avoided another kick near the ropes, taking out Li's leg with a kick of her own. She followed that up with a step kick. Li kicked out at two. Conti stayed on the offensive, beating down Li following a monkey flip out of the corner.
Li was locked in a surfboard stretch in the middle of the ring. Conti mercilessly shook her, aggravating her shoulders more. Li made it back to her feet but was shoved face first into the top turnbuckle. Conti missed a double knee press in the corner, allowing Li to bring her down with a strong kicking combination.
A massive springboard senton was avoided by Conti, and she ducked a roundhouse kick from Li. However, the second one caught her on the side of the head, ending the match.
Results: Xia Li defeated Taynara Conti via pinfall.
The Street Profits celebrated their NXT Tag Team Championship win at NXT TakeOver: XXV. The champs thanked all their fans who showed up for their parade, and revealed that they'd be taking on the Forgotten Sons next week.
Next week we'll also start the NXT Breakout Tournament with Angel Garza taking on Joaquin Wilde.
Matt Riddle, Tyler Breeze, & Velveteen Dream vs The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Roderick Strong, & Adam Cole) w/Kyle O'Reilly
Riddle talked Breeze and Dream into letting him start the match. The Original Bro started off with NXT Champion Adam Cole. Cole was brought down with a pair of waist lock takedowns. A rolling kneebar almost ended the bout early, but Strong ran in, forcing Riddle to break the hold.
Cole forced Riddle into the corner and the trio took turns beating him down. Strong tagged in but was immediately turned inside out with a series of gutwrench suplexes. Dream tagged in for a diving ax handle and a standing dropkick. Strong countered another diving ax handle with a right hand to the gut and tagged in Bobby Fish.
Fish forced Dream into the corner with an array of strikes. A bulldog and a springboard moonsault left Fish dazed as the NXT North American Champion taunted the rest of UE. Breeze tagged in but Fish picked him up and drove him into his corner. Cole tagged in, but was caught by a picture perfect dropkick.
Riddle came in and dropped Cole with a fisherman suplex. Cole kicked out and had his ribs worked over by some brutal knee strikes. Cole avoided several German suplex attempts, but was lit up by a ripcord knee strike. Dream and Breeze took out the rest of UE while Riddle laid out Cole with a running Broton.
Kyle O'Reilly distracted the ref, allowing Fish to take out Riddle with a cheap shot. Strong tagged in, tearing Riddle's spine apart with a series of backbreakers. Fish came in and traded blows with the former MMA star.
Cole came in, and though Riddle managed to get back on the offensive, the NXT Champion stopped his flow of momentum with a backstabber.
Strong tagged back in, and pelted Riddle with strong left and right hands, beating on the face of the King of Bros. Fish came in next to continue the onslaught, locking Riddle in a body scissors/chin lock combination. Riddle struggled to make it back to his corner,but was pulled back in UE's direction.
Cole knocked Dream off the ropes, but this allowed Riddle to get back in the match, stunning Cole with a knee as he went for the Panama Sunrise. Breeze came in like a house on fire, laying out all three members of the Era. Fish tagged in and was met with the Beauty Shot. Strong dragged him out before he could be pinned. Dream tagged Breeze as he was setting up for a dive, which angered him.
This distraction allowed Strong to pick up the win, pinning Velveteen Dream following the End of Heartache.
Results: The Undisputed Era defeated Velveteen Dream, Matt Riddle, & Tyler Breeze
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