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NXT 2.0 introduced new faces to the WWE Universe last week as the brand looks to build new talent by giving them some big matches and segments.
Bron Breakker got the spotlight once again on a show that had some random matches thrown together. NXT giant Odyssey Jones also returned to the ring this week to showcase his power.
Meanwhile, Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis were shown living a happy life backstage. Million Dollar Champion Cameron Grimes also got some offense in during this week’s NXT.
The biggest match of the night saw NXT Cruiserweight Champion KUSHIDA put his title against Diamond Mine’s Roderick Strong. Take a look at the five things WWE got right on NXT this week.
#5. The old and new stars of WWE NXT 2.0 collided to kick off the show
Many of the new superstars of NXT 2.0 came out to the ring to kick off the show. Odyssey Jones, Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker were among the men who were present in the ring.
The new NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa made his way out with Goldie to celebrate his victory. The Blackheart put over new talent and talked about his return to the top of NXT.
WWE used Ciampa to confirm that NXT 2.0 would be the same brand, but better. Soon after, Cameron Grimes came out for a shot at the NXT Championship.
Joe Gracy wasn’t too happy with Grimes jumping the line and asked for an opportunity to get his hands on the title. LA Knight came out to demand his shot at the NXT title. Odyssey Jones shut down the former Million Dollar Champion after stating that he had already lost two matches last week.
Pete Dunne came out with Ridge Holland to give some advice to the newcomers. He taunted the men in the ring, and Ciampa took a shot at him.
A brawl broke out that ended with Ciampa and Breakker being the only two men standing in the ring. Breakker challenged Pete Dunne and Holland to a tag team match against him and the NXT Champion later in the night.
WWE did well to address points about NXT 2.0 before getting down to business. This is something that should've been done last week. Ciampa was good on the mic and hit the right notes.
It looks like the NXT creative team has a lot of faith in Breakker, and he will be getting a massive push in the months to come.
#4. Roderick Strong defeated KUSHIDA to become the new WWE NXT Cruiserweight Champion
NXT Cruiserweight Champion KUSHIDA came out to defend his title against Roderick Strong. The former NXT North American Champion started on the right foot and took KUSHIDA down.
The Time Splitter fought back and locked in the Hoverboard Lock for almost a minute, but Malcolm Bivens got the challenger's foot on the ropes to force a break-up.
Ivy Nile took out KUSHIDA while Bivens distracted the referee. The Messiah of the Backbreaker hit a running knee and End of Heartache to pick up the win and take home the NXT Cruiserweight Championship.
The contest was good, and WWE did the right thing by putting a title on Diamond Mine. Grayson Waller came out to demand an NXT Cruiserweight Championship match for next week’s show. Strong and Bivens accepted his challenge.
#3. Odyssey Jones squashed two men to make his point on WWE NXT 2.0
Andre Chase held a class on WWE NXT 2.0. He looked to teach his students how to be a winner. After some to-and-fro, Odyssey Jones decided to show Chase how to defeat two men at once.
Jones dominated his opponents and hit some big moves. He ended their misery with a second-rope splash for the win.
After the match, Chase tried to attack Jones with a steel chair. However, the massive NXT Superstar broke the chair with his hand.
The match wasn’t anything special, but it built Jones even more. He will likely be the next breakout giant in WWE.
#2. Toxic Attraction made a statement on WWE NXT 2.0
Mandy Rose led Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne into the ring after backstage interactions with Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams on WWE NXT.
The three superstars made it clear that they wanted to take control of NXT’s women’s roster. God’s Greatest Creation praised Dolin and Jayne and put herself over the best division in the world.
Io Shirai accepted Toxic Attraction’s challenge for an NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship match. This did not sit well with her partner, Zoey Stark.
WWE needs more women’s factions, and Mandy Rose can help build a great one. She's great on the mic and has a unique presence. Dolin and Jayne will likely benefit from her leadership.
#1. Bron Breakker impressed with a huge tag team victory on WWE NXT 2.0
Bron Breakker teamed up with NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa for the final match of the night. The two took on Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland.
Breakker shocked Dunne and Holland with some early offense. The heels decided to target the NXT Champion instead of the newcomer. Once Breakker came into the ring again, he ran over his opponents. He used his strength to keep them at bay and hit some top moves.
Kyle O’Reilly arrived to attack Holland outside the ring. Back inside, Ciampa hit the Willow's Bell, and Breakker hit a military press powerslam for the win.
The match was good for the newcomer, who got the final pin on NXT. It looks like the higher-ups are ready to strap a rocket to his back. He looks like someone who can lead the NXT men’s division soon.
