NXT 2.0 Results: New Champion crowned; Former RAW Superstar gets a makeover

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We were in for a lot of surprises on the launching day of NXT 2.0
We were in for a lot of surprises on the launching day of NXT 2.0

NXT 2.0 kicked off with short promos from Ciampa, Dunne, O'Reilly, and LA Knight about the upcoming NXT Championship match before we headed to the ring.

LA Knight was out first, followed by Bron Breakker, who wanted to prove himself by beating the former Million Dollar Champion.


LA Knight vs. Bron Breakker on NXT 2.0

Knight attacked Breakker and took him to the corner right off the bat before Bron came back with a big lariat and dropped Knight. Breakker hit a few big suplexes before Knight stomped on him.

Breakker went on to hit a series of suplexes before Knight clubbed him down with his fists.

Breakker came back with a huge powerslam before getting the pin. Bron Breakker beat LA Knight on his first night on NXT!

Result: Bron Breakker def. LA Knight

Grade: B


Imperium vs. Josh Briggs and Brooks Jenson on NXT 2.0

Imperium had the early lead with Jenson and Aichner in the ring, but Brooks managed to make the tag to Briggs before they hit a big double-team move. Barthel tagged in and rolled Briggs with a kick and hung him up in their corner for a drive-by dropkick to the head.

Aichner was back, and Jenson was tagged in when Brooks managed to hit a huge gutbuster. Briggs was about to get the tag, but Barthel dropped him from the outside. Jenson went up top, but Aichner reversed his dive into a suplex for a win.

Result: Imperium def. Josh Briggs and Brooks Jenson

Grade: B


Hit Row and Swerve had a backstage promo and hyped B-Fab's in-ring debut up next on NXT 2.0.


B-Fab vs. Katrina Cortez on NXT 2.0

B-Fab picked up her first win on NXT 2.0!
B-Fab picked up her first win on NXT 2.0!

B-Fab kicked things off with a leg sweep before sending Katrina to the corner for some big kicks on NXT 2.0. She went for an awkward hold on Cortez before Katrina landed a big kick from the ropes.

B-Fab hit a big neckbreaker and picked up her first win on NXT 2.0. After the match, she got on the mic and called out Legado del Fantasma and Electra Lopez. Lopez and Legado del Fantasma came out and fired back at Hit Row, setting up a future match.

Result: B-Fab def. Katrina Cortez

Grade: C


Damian Priest and Austin Theory were back on NXT 2.0 to hang out with the boys at the wedding.


Carmelo Hayes was out next on NXT 2.0 and said he had a huge target on his back since winning the Breakout Tournament. He now has a bodyguard, Trick Williams.

Duke Hudson was out making his way to the ring when he ran into Hayes and Trick, and they attacked him in the ring, kicking him down before Carmelo took him out.


Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter vs. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne on NXT 2.0

Carter and Dolin kicked off the match on NXT 2.0, and Catanzaro was tagged in early on. Dolins lifted Kacy before tagging in Jayne. Carter was in next and took out Jacy before tagging in Catanzaro for a double team. A camera backstage showed us footage of Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland attacking Kyle O'Reilly backstage at NXT 2.0.

Kacy went up top and was about to hit a dive when Mandy Rose returned in a black hoodie, wiped out Catanzaro from the apron, and then attacked Carter. Rose revealed her new look.

Result: DNF

Grade: C


Sarray came out and joined the brawl before we were inevitably headed for a six-woman tag team match.


Sarray, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter vs. Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne on NXT 2.0

Rose was more aggressive than usual and sent Kacy to their corner before trading tags with Jacy and Dolin. They isolated Catanzaro in the ring before she managed to hit a German Suplex on Rose before tagging in Carter.

Carter wiped out Rose in the ring and nearly pinned her, but Jayne kicked her in the head before she could get the win. Sarray came in and faced off with Rose before she was hit with a big slam.

Sarray, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter vs. Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne on NXT 2.0 (contd...)

Carter was back in as the match continued on NXT 2.0 and had the advantage on Rose. Mandy came in with a running knee to the head and picked up the win for her team.

Result: Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne def. Sarray, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter

Grade: B


Ridge Holland vs. Drake Maverick on NXT 2.0

Holland was making short work of Maverick as he tossed him around the ring like a ragdoll and kicked him a few times.

Drake was clubbed in the face. Maverick tried to hit back, only angering Holland more. Holland hit a huge vertical suplex before picking up the win on NXT 2.0

Result: Ridge Holland def. Drake Maverick

Grade: C


We learned from William Regal that O'Reilly was out for the main event after the attack. Von Wagner would be the one to take his place in the match in the main event of NXT 2.0.


The Creed Brothers vs. Dan Jarmon & Trevor Skelly on NXT 2.0

Diamond Mine recruits, Brutus and Julius Creed, took on two local competitors as NXT 2.0 continued. They hit their trademark body slams and slammed their opponents into each other.

Brutus tagged in Juilus and he hit a few suplexes before using one guy's hand to tag the other in. Julius finished off his opponents shortly after and picked up a swift win.

Result: The Creed Brothers def. Dan Jarmon & Trevor Skelly

Grade: C


After the match on NXT 2.0, Malcolm Bivens introduced us to the newest member of Diamond Mine, Ivy Niles. Kushida walked out next and challenged Roddy to a match. Bivens set up the match for next week and it will be for the Cruiserweight title.


Tommaso Ciampa vs. Pete Dunne vs. Von Wagner vs. LA Knight - NXT Championship match on NXT 2.0

The match kicked off in a flurry and Wagner was doing quite well for a rookie. Dunne stomped on his shoulder and sent him outside before facing Ciampa in the ring. Dunne tried for the shoulder stomp but Ciampa clubbed him in the chest instead.

Tommaso Ciampa vs. Pete Dunne vs. Von Wagner vs. LA Knight - NXT Championship match on NXT 2.0 (contd...)

LA Knight came in and was quickly sent outside before Wagner came back to take Dunne down with a lariat on NXT 2.0. During the break, Wagner was sent into the steel steps outside by LA Knight.

Ciampa hit some big lariats on Dunne and Knight before Wagner broke up a pin on Dunne. Ciampa hit the Willow's Bell on Knight for a near fall before diving onto all three opponents outside.

Dunne hit the Bitter End on Ciampa before Wagner took out Knight with an Olympic Slam. Dunne took a Superplex from Knight before Wagner got a near fall. Ciampa took out Knight with his finisher and picked up the win!

Result: Tommaso Ciampa def. Pete Dunne, Von Wagner & LA Knight to become the new NXT Champion on NXT 2.0

Grade: A

With that, Ciampa and Goldie were reunited once again.


It was time for InDex's wedding on NXT 2.0. and the ring was packed with superstars as Gargano walked Indi down the aisle where Dexter was waiting. Gargano kept asking Indi if she was sure about the wedding.

InDex gets married on NXT 2.0 (contd...)

Austin seemed to have lost the rings at first on NXT 2.0, but they turned up with Ikemen Jiro. The couple said their very strange vows, and Indi revealed a bit too much about their relationship while Dexter's vow was a thumbs up.

The priest questioned Dexter's methods and was knocked out by the groom. Beth Phoenix snuck in and said that she got ordained last night just for this occasion. The day was saved, and Beth conducted the rest of the wedding ceremony before Lumis said the words 'I do' as everyone freaked out in joy, and the marriage was official, well, kind of, I guess.


Backstage before the show ended, Breakker and the new champ Ciampa had a little staredown.


Episode grade: B+

NXT 2.0 gave us a Fatal-four way title match and Goldie is finally reunited with Ciampa. We saw InDex's wedding and a few debuts, including Von Wagner and Bron Breakker. B-Fab picked up a win on her in-ring debut while Mandy Rose showed off her new look tonight on NXT.

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