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The NXT brand wasn't affected by this week's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view since the developmental brand of WWE continues its build towards Takeover: War Games which will take place live from Los Angeles the night before Survivor Series.
This week NXT boasted a history-making Champion vs Champion match since the issues between Pete Dunne and Ricochet have reached boiling point and now both men would go head to head and the winner of the match would walk out with both the NXT North American Championship and The United Kingdom Championship.
Lacey Evans & Aliyah vs Dakota Kai & Deonna Purrazzo
All four women had a backstage altercation last week on NXT so this match was set and Deonna Purrazzo began to find her feet as part of the NXT Women's Division.
It was another match that showcased Purrazzo's ability when she brings her opponent down to the mat which was a stark contrast compared to the hard-hitting style of Lacey Evans. Aliyah has showcased a new fierce side as of late and she was able to continue her rivalry with Dakota Kai in this match since both women have had a number of encounters in recent weeks.
Purrazzo nearly ended the match early with the Fujiwara armbar, but Evans had the strength advantage and managed to fight out. The captain of Team Kick used her legs to her give her time the upperhand when she took out Aliyah, but The Lady of NXT stepped in to ensure the match continued. Evans hit The Women's Right on Dakota Kai to pick up the win after she made the blind tag and Kai was completely unaware that she was the legal woman.
Winners: Lacey Evans and Aliyah
Velveteen Dream was interviewed backstage about his future where he once again talked about his win over Johnny Wrestling who he now refers to as Johnny Failure before he refused to answer a question about who attacked Aleister Black in the parking lot ahead of Takeover: Brooklyn.
Jaxson Ryker vs Humberto Carrillo - Jaxson Ryker makes his WWE debut
NXT has been the beginning of a number of interesting careers over the past few years and these two men made their NXT debuts this past week on NXT with Ryker representing The Forgotten Sons, a team that has already garnered quite the reputation at Full Sail University.
Interestingly, Ryker made his way to the ring on his own, but in the end, he didn't actually need the back up of Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler since he made quick work of Carrillo rubbing his face into the mat before delivering a stunning knee to the face.
Ryker picked Carrillo out of the air with a double axehandle followed by a slingshot powerbomb to ensure that his NXT career got off to a winning start.
Winner: Jaxson Ryker
Candice Le Rae was later shown being questioned by William Regal about the Aleister Black attack, where she seemingly pointed the finger at Tomasso Ciampa, who Regal went on to confirm had been cleared of any wrongdoing. Regal then interestingly asked about Johnny Gargano's whereabouts at the time of the attack and his wife was actually unable to give him an alibi for the exact time.
Pete Dunne vs Ricochet - Winner Takes All Champion vs Champion match
Pete Dunne and Ricochet made history this week on NXT when both men put their titles on the line in a winner take all match. Dunne and Ricochet have created their own history over the past few weeks and Dunne made it clear that he blames 'The One and Only' for their tag team loss against Undisputed Era a few weeks ago.
This was a hotly anticipated match and the crowd inside Full Sail University were definitely in full voice as the two stars got a feel for each other in the opening exchanges. Ricochet seemingly took a page out of Dunne's handbook as he worked the arm for much of the match before The Bruiserweight was able to switch the match to his advantage and manipulate the fingers of The North American Champion.
It's hard to imagine either of these men being dual Champions but both men still fought hard for the opportunity and Dunne definitely dominated the match as soon as he was able to ground the high flying star.
The Xplex almost gave Dunne the win but Ricochet was able to push his shoulder off the mat at two as both men started to show the effects of a grueling match. Dunne then went for The Bitter End but it was counter after counter from two men who knew each other so well before Dunne went on to deliver a fantastic XPlex on the apron. The One And Only could have easily picked up the win a number of times but came closest when he hit a reverse spikerana and Dunne was able to agonizingly kick out at two and three quarters.
Ricochet was sure he had made history when he delivered an incredible handspring into a DDT, but once again Dunne proved why he was the longest reigning Champion in WWE as he found a way to remain in the match. Dunne later reversed a springboard 450 into a triangle choke before locking in a submission on the arm but he was deadlifted by Ricochet into a brainbuster. The crowd was completely behind the two men but the WWE Universe was then denied a clean ending that they so desperately wanted.
The Undisputed Era obviously didn't want anyone else in NXT to take their spotlight, which is why the trio made their way to the ring to ensure that neither title was able to change hands in this match.
Match Result: No Contest
Undisputed Era obviously has a history with both men which is why they decided to attack both Dunne and Ricochet but The War Raiders then ran The Undisputed Era out of the building since it's obvious that they are coming for their Tag Team Championships.
The show ended with Dunne and Ricochet holding their respective Championships on opposite sides of the ring.
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