'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Aleister Black was back on tonight's episode of NXT and it seems he knows who attacked him after he confronted the completely unreliable eye-witness Nikki Cross during her match with Bianca Belair in the main event of last week's NXT episode.
It seemed more than likely that the former NXT Champion's return will be dramatic given that he was attacked and injured by a mystery assailant and then forced to drop the NXT Title he had fought hard to win. It also seemed likely that we were finally going to find out who attacked Aleister Black after all these weeks.
Also on the show was Kassius Ohno continuing his campaign against newbies in NXT. We also saw the debut of new NXT Superstar and Mae Young Classic 1 and 2 competitor Mia Yim and more Undisputed Era shenanigans.
So, as you can see tonight's episode of NXT promised to be a big one and it certainly didn't disappoint! Without further ado, here are the results from this week's NXT:
#1 Adam Cole Vs EC3
Before anything happens we get a backstage segment of William Regal telling the security to get ready for Aleister Black. Regal wants to speak to him before he inevitably arrives and causes havoc in his quest for revenge!
The Undisputed Era hit the ring and predictably brag about Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly beating the War Raiders last week, conveniently leaving out the part where Bobby Fish returned and attacked them.
Adam Cole then told us he hadn't forgotten about his rematch with Ricochet, but before he can go on EC3 surprisingly interrupted and told Cole he wasn't worthy of a rematch, setting up a match between the two.
Even more surprisingly EC3 picked up the win against the former NXT North American Champion but before he could celebrate he was attacked by the Undisputed Era and they damaged his leg with a chair, seemingly writing him off the show with injury.
Result: EC3 Def. Adam Cole
#2 Mia Yim Vs. Aliyah
Mia Yim is one of the more popular female Superstars out there after finally getting signed by the WWE after a deluge of support flooded from the WWE Universe following her Mae Young Classic appearance. Standing in her way though was Aliyah, who's new 'boujee' attitude is working wonders for her character.
Mia Yim would end up rightfully picking up the win on her NXT debut by putting the irritating Aliyah away. All is right with the world on this one!
Result: Mia Yim Def. Aliyah
#3 Kassius Ohno Vs. Justin Xavier
Kassius Ohno is determined to act as the 'gatekeeper' of NXT (which he kind of is) by destroying whichever new toy William Regal brings in to NXT and unfortunately for enhancement talent Justin Xavier, he hasn't been around for long.
'The Knockout Artist' made short work of the plucky newcomer proving that whenever Regal does present him with an actual new signing - *cough* Matt Riddle *cough* - that Ohno might prove a formidable foe.
Result: Kassius Ohno Def. Justin Xavier
After the match, Nikki Cross came out and laughed at Ohno and then left. I literally have no idea why, or what's going on, but maybe there's more to Ohno and Black's attack than meets the eye.
#4 William Regal has a NXT Title announcement for WarGames
Regal started in the ring on his own and attempted to announce the #1 Contender to Tommaso Ciampa's NXT Title at NXT TakeOver: WarGames II. Before he could spit it out, he was interrupted by a current champion who didn't have nice words for the NXT General Manager.
Ciampa doesn't get long to speak however as Velveteen Dream interrupted the interruption by saying he had a scoop for Ciampa, he wants Regal to say his name and announce him as the opponent.
More interruptions happened (you probably see where this segment is going) when Lars Sullivan interrupted the interrupting Velveteen Dream. Sullivan says the NXT Title belongs to him and that this is Lars Sullivan's territory. Dream disagreed so Sullivan started choking him.
Then, Nikki Cross ran out saying 'he's coming'. The 'he' she was referring to was Aleister Black, who had evidently gotten past the security Regal had briefed earlier, with Black proceeding to knock Sullivan out with a kick.
The interruptions didn't end there as the final person to run out was a hooded Johnny Gargano who hit Black with a Super Kick and then put his hood up. This implied he was Black's attacker to close the show.
What makes Sting special? His first AEW opponent opens up RIGHT HERE.
