WWE NXT Takeover Chicago, June 16th 2018 Results, latest winners & video highlights

#3 - Shayna Baszler vs. Nikki Cross - NXT Women's Championship

Nikki Cross was not intimidated by the champion

Nikki Cross came out first with her trademark bizarre entrance, followed by the NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler. The champion seemed a little phased by Cross' persona during the big match entrances. Cross invited Baszler to attack her and laughed hysterically when she took her down. Fun start.

Cross managed to secure a headlock on Baszler, but the champion reversed it - only for Nikki to slam her back into the corner to break the hold. Cross got Shayna trapped in between the ring apron and began attacking her relentlessly. The fans are certainly in favour of Nikki's unorthodox style.

Shayna issued some ground and pound on Nikki, and the crowd seemed to be interested in something happening higher up in the crowd. Shayna hit Nikki with several knee strikes, but Cross kept coming back before grabbing her leg as a route back into the match. Baszler then dropped to her back to try and gain some separation.

Shayna kept going back to the knee strike which some fans seemed to be getting restless with. She got into a headlock position but Cross managed to break the hold yet again. Baszler managed to reverse a roll-through to lock in her submission hold, with Nikki refusing to give in. The fans were chanting for Nikki to come back and break it, and she began smiling. As she smiled, she slowly passed out, giving Shayna the victory.

Shayna Baszler defeated Nikki Cross to retain NXT Women's Championship

Following the match, EC3 was shown in the crowd, but more importantly, Keith Lee made an appearance in the front row which was received very, very well by the crowd. Say hello to NXT's newest signing - and bask in his glory.