NXT Results: Top Champion pinned; RAW Superstars confront Dusty Cup winners

The Colossal Bronson Reed has his eyes on the NXT North American Championship

At NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day, Kushida came up short in the NXT North American Championship match against Johnny Gargano. Backstage, he was being checked on in the trainer's room. Bronson Reed came in, saying that he's going to be the next man to challenge Gargano. They bumped fists and went their separate ways.

Malcolm Bivens came in next, asking if Kushida was medically cleared. The trainer exclaimed that he was, with Bivens looking to get his client Tyler Rust a big win tonight.

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Isaiah "Swerve" Scott vs Leon Ruff on NXT

In the land of cruiserweights, Leon Ruff was still the runt of the litter. However, he was also the quickest. Ruff was at a disadvantage in size but was able to outmaneuver Isaiah "Swerve" Scott in the early goings of the match.

Stopped right in his tracks. 🛤️ #WWENXT @swerveconfident @LEONRUFF_ pic.twitter.com/O9ptbThMTw

— WWE (@WWE) February 18, 2021

A nasty high knee to the mouth ended Ruff's run though, and a powerbomb backbreaker followed up. On the apron, the pump kick laid out Ruff. The former NXT North American Champion picked up steam again in the ring, rocking Swerve with the rebound clothesline and springboard cutter. Swerve managed to grab the rope just in time and put the stop to another springboard maneuver.

Swerve took out Ruff's leg but missed the House Call, allowing Ruff to hit a double stomp to the neck. It only angered Swerve, who turned Ruff inside out with a discus lariat. It looked like Swerve had the match in the bag, but Ruff was able to catch his opponent with the crucifix pin for the shocking victory.

.@swerveconfident is stunned after being defeated by @LEONRUFF_. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/0eQEPbLZAl

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 18, 2021

Results: Leon Ruff defeated Isaiah "Swerve" Scott via pinfall on NXT.

Grade: B

After the match, Scott shook Ruff's hand before laying him out. Pure frustration took over as Swerve stomped Ruff into the mat. A launching Death Valley Driver sent Ruff's spine first into the corner. He stated that NXT was Swerve's House, and it was time for him to get what he deserved.