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We got a great episode of WWE NXT this week that featured a main event between Ilja Dragunov and Pete Dunne.
We also saw a WWE Hall of Famer appear and issue a challenge on Cameron Grimes' behalf to LA Knight. Read on for full WWE NXT results.
Dakota Kai vs Sarray kicked off WWE NXT
Sarray went for a handshake but Kai slapped her hand away. Fans were behind Sarray as the match started and she worked over Dakota Kai's arm.
Kai got some strikes in the corner but Sarray hit back, slamming her opponent down on the mat. The undefeated Japanese star had Dakota Kai grounded and locked in a submission.
Kai looked in trouble for a second but broke the hold after grabbing Sarray's hair. We had more back and forth before we headed to a commercial break.
We came back from the break to see Sarray back on top, hitting Dakota Kai with a German Suplex. She followed it up with a second but Kai kicked out once again. Kai and Sarray traded right hands before Dakota hit a Scorpion Kick.
Sarray hit back with a dropkick followed by a sliding dropkick while Kai was down. The Japanese star looked to make it a hat-trick but missed and Kai took her out with a boot.
At this point, we saw Raquel Gonzalez arriving at the Capitol Wrestling Center. Meanwhile, Kai hit her finisher and pinned Sarray for the win. This was Sarray's first loss in NXT.
Result: Dakota Kai def. Sarray
Grade: B+
Kai looked to attack Sarray after the match but Raquel Gonzalez chased her away. She then took the mic and sent a warning to her opponent at TakeOver 36.
Dexter Lumis arrives to pick up Indi Hartwell
Following last week's Love Her or Lose her match on WWE NXT, we saw Dexter Lumis arriving at Johnny Gargano and Candice's house to pick up Indi Hartwell for their date.
NXT UK's Ilja Dragunov was interrupted by Pete Dunne
Ilja Dragunov was at the Capitol Wrestling Center for the first time ahead of his rematch with WALTER at NXT TakeOver 36. He said that from where he came from, words didn't mean anything but his pain and struggle had meant something. Dragunov said that he had put all the strength he had into his fists and added that he would do the unthinkable at TakeOver.
At this point, Pete Dunne's music hit and he made his way down to the ring. Dunne said if he had stayed in the UK he would have taken Dragunov out a long time ago. Dragunov was ready to face Pete Dunne later on in the night on NXT and the Bruiserweight accepted the challenge.
LA Knight interviewed backstage
LA Knight was backstage with his butler Cameron Grimes. Knight said that Grimes was destined to be a butler and there was nothing special about him. LA Knight then made Grimes put the Million Dollar Championship on his shoulder as the segment came to an end.
LA Knight vs Andre Chase on NXT
LA Knight was in action next on NXT. The only offense Chase got in this match was an arm drag. LA Knight quickly finished the match off with the BFT, easily pinning Chase.
Result: LA Knight def. Andre Chase
Grade: D
Following the match, 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase's music hit. The WWE Hall Of Famer made his way down to the ring. He took a mic and said the whole thing had gone too far. He told Grimes that he could do a whole lot more than be LA Knight's butler. DiBiase said he believed in Grimes and his ability.
LA Knight interrupted the WWE Hall of Famer but was told to shut up by the WWE legend. DiBiase told Grimes that he had what it took to become a champion and that if Knight had the guts to put the Million Dollar Championship on the line, that's what would happen.
The Million Dollar Champion said on NXT that he would give Grimes one more chance at TakeOver 36 but if Cameron lost, the WWE Hall of Famer would have to become LA Knight's butler. DiBiase replied that he was a gambling man and he was ready to accept.
Gigi Dolin vs Amari Miller on NXT
Gigi Dolin was in action next on NXT. Dolin and Miller traded holds to start. Dolin hit a back elbow but Miller got some strikes of her own in, followed by a neck breaker.
Dolin hit back with a couple of short-armed clotheslines before finishing Miller off with an impressive move.
Result: Gigi Dolin def. Amari Miller
Grade: C
We caught up with Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis on their date as they made their order. Hartwell found Candice at one of the adjoining tables, keeping an eye on the date.
Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly faced off in the ring on NXT
WWE NXT GM William Regal was in the ring, along with security, as he invited Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly down to the ring ahead of TakeOver 36. Cole and O'Reilly each got to pick a stipulation for their 2 out of 3 falls match at the event.
Kyle O'Reilly went first and he picked a straight-up pinfall or submission match. Cole went next and he picked a Street Fight for the second stipulation. Cole also told O'Reilly not to worry about what Regal would pick for the third fall because the match wouldn't go to a third fall.
O'Reilly warned Cole that he was the most dangerous man the former Undisputed Era leader had stepped into the ring with. Cole replied that Kyle O'Reilly would never be 'Adam Cole'.
The two NXT stars had to be separated by security as William Regal announced that the third fall would be inside a steel cage.
Ciampa and Thatcher sent a message to Ridge Holland on NXT
Ciampa said that Ridge Holland wasn't on the level of either himself or Timothy Thatcher on NXT. He said there was no way Holland would make a name for himself in the black and gold brand at their expense. Timothy Thatcher interrupted and laid out the challenge to Holland.
NXT Breakout tournament semifinal 1: Trey Baxter vs Odyssey Jones
Odyssey Jones faced Trey Baxter next in the first semi-final of the WWE NXT Breakout tournament.
Odyssey Jones had the power and size advantage and he made the most of it early on, swatting Baxter away. Trey Baxter adjusted his gameplan and went for Jones' leg, trying to ground the bigger man but he couldn't manage to keep it up for long.
Jones hit back with a splash in the corner. Odyssey followed it up with a spinning uranage slam and that was enough for him to pick up the win.
Result: Odyssey Jones def. Trey Baxter
Grade: B
Odyssey Jones was interviewed at ringside after the match and said that he was excited to reach the final of the WWE NXT Breakout tournament.
William Regal announced two title matches for next week's NXT
William Regal announced two big matches for next week's NXT. MSK will face Imperium for the tag team titles while KUSHIDA will defend the Cruiserweight Championship against Roderick Strong.
Boa vs Drake Maverick
Drake Maverick had a tough task ahead of him as he faced Boa in singles action next on NXT.
Boa dominated the opening stages of the match, picking apart Drake Maverick and tossing him around the ring. Maverick got some offense in, hitting a hurricanrana followed by a low dropkick. Boa rolled out to ringside to catch a breather, but the Maverick didn't give him any respite.
Mei Ying caught Maverick with the mist in the face at ringside. Momentarily blinded, Maverick rolled back into the ring where Boa caught him with a roundhouse kick and covered him for the three count.
Result: Boa def. Drake Maverick
Grade: C
We caught up with Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis on their date again. It was time for dessert and we saw Johnny Gargano dressed as a waiter bringing them their cake. The dessert ended up on Dexter Lumis' face before Johnny Gargano made his exit.
Pete Dunne vs Ilja Dragunov on NXT
The main event of this week's NXT was next. Pete Dunne started the match strong, trying to work over Dragunov's arm. The Russian hit back with a Fireman's Carry but was grounded but Dunne once again. A double leg takedown by Dragunov was quickly reversed and Dunne locked in a submission.
Both men were back on their feet but Dragunov hit a German suplex followed by an enziguiri. The Russian star was on top at this point of the match as he headed to the top rope.
It was almost a mistake as Dunne joined him on the top turnbuckle. Dragunov pushed the Bruiserweight off and launched himself at Dunne who caught him with a nasty-looking strike.
Back from the break, Dragunov was on top with a series of running strikes. He then rained down elbow strikes on Dunne before planting him on the mat. Dunne locked in an armbar and Dragunov replied with a modified powerbomb. Dunne went for the injured hand again and Ilja was really feeling it at this point. Dunne went to hit the Bitter End but Dragunov countered and escaped, hitting a suplex for a near fall. Dragunov headed to the top rope and hit a Senton.
WALTER's music hit and the WWE NXT UK Champion came out. Dunne tried to blindside Dragunov but he caught Dunne with a knee strike. However, the Ring General distracted Ilja long enough for Dunne to capitalize.
The Bruiserweight hit The Bitter End for the win.
Result: Pete Dunne def. Ilja Dragunov
Grade: A
WALTER entered the ring after the match but Dragunov had enough left to fight the NXT UK Champion off.
