3 Surprises from NXT before Survivor Series (November 20, 2019)

#1 Matt Riddle pinned Ricochet

Matt Riddle has a colossal battle ahead of him at NXT War Games and needed to build momentum before the show. He did so in style on this week's edition of NXT. Originally, Riddle was scheduled to face Kona Reeves, but the latter was abruptly taken down by RAW Superstar Ricochet. The former NXT North American Champion returned to the Black and Yellow brand for the first time since leaving earlier this year. Having replaced Reeves, Ricochet faced Riddle in a singles match, which was certainly one of the best of the night.

Riddle and Ricochet never locked horns in a singles match before, even though they were together on NXT for a long time. A myriad of fans wanted to see the battle, and the two didn't disappoint, delivering a stupendous match with jaw-dropping maneuvers from both Superstars. It was a fast-paced bout, as Ricochet's swiftness met Riddle's strength. SmackDown's Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro showed up in the middle of the match, allowing Riddle to pin Ricochet.

However, it led to chaos after the bout, as Nakamura was ambushed by his Survivor Series opponent Rodrick Strong. Moreover, Finn Balor went after Riddle, giving a glimpse of their encounter at NXT War Games on Saturday.

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