NXT Results (May 29th, 2019): Kushida returns, the Undisputed Era go hardcore

The Undisputed Era head into NXT TakeOver: XXV with all the momentum in the world
The Undisputed Era head into NXT TakeOver: XXV with all the momentum in the world
Two submission specialists came together to prove who was the top dog in NXT
Two submission specialists came together to prove who was the top dog in NXT

Shayna Baszler, Marina Shafir, and Jessamyn Duke were seen backstage taking part in a photo shoot. Baszler was asked what she thought about the beatdown she received last week from Io Shirai, who saved Candice LeRae from an assault and sent all three Horsewomen scurrying to the back with a kendo stick.

Baszler said that facts are facts. Shirai won't be allowed to use a kendo stick at TakeOver, and she's run out of friends, while Baszler still has Shafir and Duke.


Kushida vs Drew Gulak

Gulak brought Kushida down early, taking the back. Kushida managed to escape and both men traded the lead with a wristlock. Kushida tried to roll through Gulak's clutch, eventually breaking out after rolling several times.

A test of strength led to Gulak getting the leverage advantage. The Submission Expert quickly transitioned into a single leg Boston crab. Kushida crawled under Gulak and tried to lock in a triangle choke. Gulak broke away.

A backslide by Kushida was quickly escaped, only for Gulak to be locked in a headlock. Gulak made it back to his feet, but Kushida kept the pressure on, adjusting to a side headlock. Kushida was shot off, but came back from the ropes with an octopus stretch. Gulak easily broke out and trapped his opponent in the trailer hitch.

Kushida made it to the ropes, breaking the hold. Back in a standing position, both men countered various arm drag attempts, leading to an armbreaker across the top rope by Kushida. Gulak managed to avoid a kick to the face and dropped Kushida with a fireman's carry gutbuster.

Kushida managed to break out of another submission attempt, wrapping Gulak up in the process. Gulak broke out but was tossed by Kushida, transitioning from an arm drag to an armbar.

Gulak escaped, picking Kushida's ankle for the ankle lock. Kushida and Gulak battled back and forth, but the Time Splitter finally escaped the ankle lock and sent Gulak face first into the turnbuckle with an enziguri. Gulak blocked a fisherman's buster, but was nearly brought down with a Hoverboard Lock. Gulak broke out and rocked him with an elbow, but countered a clothesline with a flatliner.

Gulak was rolled up by Kushida for the win.

Results: Kushida defeated Drew Gulak via pinfall.

Gulak disputed the fall, then called Kushida a coward. Kushida simply threw up a "three" sign, signifying his 3-0 record in NXT at the moment.


Io Shirai responded to Baszler's comments, saying she's not afraid of the NXT Women's Champion or any of her friends. Candice LeRae came out and told Shirai that she appreciated what the Genius of the Sky last week. To repay the favor, she'll watch her back at NXT TakeOver: XXV.

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