5 things WWE NXT 2.0 got right after TakeOver: WarGames: Johnny Gargano destroyed, Riddle appears

WWE NXT 2.0 returned for another episode on Tuesday night, just 48 hours after TakeOver: WarGames. Team 2.0 defeated Team Black & Gold at the main event, and the newcomers were ready to take some chances on Tuesday.

After pinning him on Sunday, Bron Breakker called out Tommaso Ciampa to demand another NXT Championship match. Carmelo Hayes competed in a match against Dexter Lumis.

Meanwhile, Tony D’Angelo and Grayson Waller were ready to ignite some new rivalries on the show. Toxic Attraction also got back to their winning ways after TakeOver: WarGames as they defeated Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon.

A top WWE Superstar was revealed to be The Shaman MSK was looking for. Xyon Quinn also finally got his hands on Santos Escobar after being bullied for weeks.

It was another great episode of NXT 2.0 that helped build several storylines. Take a look at the five things WWE got right on NXT this week.

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#5. Von Wagner defeated Kyle O’Reilly inside a steel cage on WWE NXT 2.0

Von Wagner betrayed Kyle O’Reilly at WWE NXT TakeOver: WarGames on Sunday. The former Undisputed ERA member was ready and took down Wagner to set up a rivalry.

On this week’s NXT, KOR and Wagner faced each other inside a steel cage. O’Reilly vented his frustration by attacking his opponent before the match could begin.

The tables turned once the match got underway as Wagner used his superior strength to keep KOR grounded. The latter unloaded with his entire arsenal of technical offenses, but his opponent kept shaking off the impact to get back at the former NXT Tag Team Champion.

KOR locked in a guillotine choke, but Wagner reversed it into a suplex. He then hit O’Reilly with a low blow and finished him off with a double underhook side slam for the win.

After the match, Wagner repeatedly slammed O’Reilly’s head with the cage door. It was a decent match that helped the big man get over. It’s surprising how he put on a mediocre performance at WarGames but was quite good on Tuesday’s NXT.

It’s unclear whether KOR will continue with NXT or leave the company soon. However, he’s given Wagner a good rub that can help him build his WWE career.

#4. Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen picked up a big win over The Creed Brothers on WWE NXT 2.0

WWE NXT 2.0 once had the best tag team division in the company. But the division has been relatively weak in the past few months.

This week, Bron Breakker came out to challenge Tommaso Ciampa for an NXT Championship rematch. Diamond Mine showed up, and Roderick Strong laid down a challenge for the newcomer. Breakker gladly accepted Strong’s challenge to set up a match between them for next week.

Soon after, the Creed Brothers took on Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen in a tag team match. Imperium and The Grizzled Young Veterans arrived to watch the match up close. Julius and Brutus Creed were dominant early on and kept their challengers on the backfoot.

GYV stole a tap rope from Briggs to keep Jensen fighting solo. Chaos ensued, and Jensen rolled up Brutus for a big win. It was interesting to see that the NXT creative team was ready to hand The Creed Brothers a loss this week.

Jensen and Briggs are a good tag team, and the victory will give them a boost in the tag team division. It will help the brand build a better picture for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

#3. Riddle was revealed to be the Shaman on WWE NXT 2.0

MSK had embarked on a journey to find The Shaman after losing the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships. After searching for weeks, Wes Lee and Nash Carter finally found the man. It was none other than the RAW Tag Team Champion Riddle.

The Original Bro met and sat down with MSK for a session. The team asked him what they needed to do now that they’d accomplished everything they wanted in NXT 2.0.

The RAW Tag Team Champion shared his knowledge with the former NXT Tag Team Champions and told them they would reach the top of the division once again. He promised to be there with them when they achieved the feat.

After all these weeks, it was a great call to have Riddle appear on NXT. He’s a former NXT Tag Team Champion who is now ruling RAW’s tag team division. The segment was fun and lighthearted.

Riddle was himself throughout and worked well with Carter and Lee. It will allow MSK to get back on the hunt for the NXT Tag Team Championships soon.

#2. Santos Escobar put down Xyon Quinn on WWE NXT 2.0

After being attacked for weeks, Xyon Quinn looked to make a statement in his match against Santos Escobar on WWE NXT 2.0. The two men met in the ring, and Quinn used his power to punish Escobar early in the contest.

Escobar took control of the contest by sending Quinn into the steel steps and working on his arm to weaken him. The latter refused to stay down and hit a beautiful rolling fireman’s carry.

The two men battled to the top rope, where The Emperor hit him with a Frankensteiner. Elektra Lopez got involved and slipped brass knuckles on Quinn’s hand. This forced the referee to get involved, allowing Escobar to finish his opponent off with the Phantom Driver.

It was a good match that brought the best out of both superstars. Escobar hasn’t had the best bookings since losing his NXT Cruiserweight Championship. He showcased his incredible wrestling skills against a rising star.

It’s unclear whether Lopez was trying to help Quinn in the contest or get him disqualified. The storyline will likely take an interesting turn in the coming weeks and keep all three superstars busy.

#1. Grayson Waller gets the last laugh after interrupting Johnny Gargano’s speech on WWE NXT 2.0

Johnny Gargano was expected to make a big announcement in the final segment of WWE NXT 2.0. Gargano hugged Dexter Lumis and Indi Hartwell backstage before coming out to his vintage theme.

The Rebel Heart got a standing ovation from the NXT crowd. He promised that his speech was unscripted, and he was going to say whatever came to his mind.

Johnny Wrestling went over his NXT career and thanked William Regal and the WWE fans for giving him a chance to become the cornerstone of the brand. He put over several individuals backstage for helping him reach where he is today.

As he finally got to the point, Grayson Waller blasted him with a steel chair. The NXT newcomer beat down Gargano and sent him through the announce table. Grayson seemed incredibly proud of his actions as the show came to a close.

Gargano got his time in the middle and made a heartfelt speech. However, it’s still unclear what he’ll be doing next. Meanwhile, Waller has suddenly become the biggest heel on NXT 2.0. His actions will bring him a lot of heat, and it will be interesting to see who stands up to him for what he did to The Rebel Heart.