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NXT kicked off after a short tribute to the late Rocky Johnson and we got Keith Lee in the ring for a talking segment. Lee said the Undisputed Era's time was up and that he would win the North American title soon before the Era came out next and attacked Lee. Ciampa came out and assisted Lee but Lee's leg was injured in the process thanks to a steel chair shot.
Segment rating: A
We saw Tegan Knox return and it was announced that she would join the Battle Royal match later in the night.
The Broserweights (Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne) vs. Flash Morgan Webster & Mark Andrews - Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic First Round Match
Andrews and Riddle kicked off the match with Webster tagging in for some quick moves. After a break, Riddle tagged back in and hit the Broton before Andrews came in for a huge double team move.
Dunne hit an Ankle Lock but Andrews escaped and hit the Northern Lights Suplex followed by a stomp. Riddle was looking for an Electric Chair to Andrews but Webster made the save and let Andrews hit a huge hurricanrana.
Riddle speared both opponents. Dunne was going to hit a Superplex but it was reversed into a Stunner from Andrews. Riddle then laid out Webster with the Bro Derek outside and this distraction allowed Dunne to stun Andrews with a right. Riddle hit the Bro 2 Sleep with the help of Dunne and got the win.
Result: The Broserweights (Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne) def. Flash Morgan Webster & Mark Andrews and moved on to Round 2
Match rating: A+
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Backstage, we learned that Lee had to be rushed to the lockers and might not be able to face Strong next week for the title due to tonight's injury.
Tomasso Ciampa came out and said that Adam Cole was first on his list before one by one the UE started to come out and attack him. Johnny Gargano came out and took care of the Era and the DIY was reunited in the ring as they hit the simultaneous kicks to Bobby Fish.
Segment rating: A
Alex Shelley & Kushida vs. Grizzled Young Veterans - Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic First Round Match
Shelley was set to make his WWE TV debut and the match kicked off with him and Gibson in the ring. After the commercials, Drake hit a backbreaker and tagged in Gibson for a double team move.
Kushida went up top but was quickly dropped by Gibson as he fell into the barricades. The Veterans hit a double team Codebreaker and got the win on Shelley and advanced to round 2.
Result: Grizzled Young Veterans def. Alex Shelley & Kushida and moved on to Round 2
Match rating: B
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We got a short promo from Chelsea Green and her new manager from the parking lot.
Tyler Breeze vs. Lio Rush vs. Isaiah 'Swerve' Scott - No.1 Contender's match for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship
Angel Garza was on commentary and Breeze started off strong but Scott took him down early on. Rush hit a standing Spanish Fly and then a wrecking ball dropkick. Breeze hit the Supermodel Kick while Rush hit him with the Final Hour while Scott hit the JML Driver on Breeze for the win.
Result: Isaiah 'Swerve' Scott def. Tyler Breeze & Lio Rush
Match rating: A
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Backstage, Rhea Ripley said she plans to go right through Toni Storm at Worlds Collide and she'll go through whoever wins this battle royal tonight.
Still backstage, Gargano and Ciampa decided to reunite DIY 'for old time's sake' before Keith Lee went through a bunch of security guys before threatening Roderick Strong and the UE.
Women's Championship No.1 Contender's Battle Royal
Mercedes Martinez made her TV debut while Shayna Baszler returned to the NXT ring. Baszler eliminated MJ Jenkins before was one more Superstar was eliminated followed by Catalina.
Women's Championship No.1 Contender's Battle Royal (contd...)
Carter was eliminated next followed by Santana Garrett. Shotzi Blackheart was pulled outside but under the ropes, while Vanessa Bourne was eliminated. Catanzaro was sent home as about eight women remained. Candice LeRae was ejected from the ring followed by Mia Yim.
Martinez and Baszler went head to head in the ring before Martinez was sent off as well. Knox, Shirai, Baszler, and Belair remained in the ring before Dakota Kai came out and attacked Knox, eliminating her in the process.
Shotzi Blackheart came back in the ring and eliminated Baszler but was eliminated by Belair as only Shirai and she remained. Shirai got the 619 but took a fallaway slam. They traded fists and Belair hit a spear but took a German Suplex.
Belair chucked Shirai to the outside with great force and won the match.
Result: Biance Belair won the No.1 Contender's Battle Royal
Match rating: A
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Episode rating: A
A great episode as we head into Worlds Collide and the Battle Royal stole the show followed by the reuinon of DIY.
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