5 things WWE NXT got right this week: Karrion Kross knocked out; former champion returns

#3 Ted DiBiase brought back the Million Dollar Championship; Poppy brought back Io Shirai on WWE NXT

On this week's NXT, LA Knight and Cameron Grimes tried to show off their wealth and lifestyle to The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase in order to impress him.

DiBiase did not seem impressed and revealed that the match between the two NXT Superstars at TakeOver: In Your House would be a ladder match. A gold ladder was lowered from above and covered in dollar signs as it was revealed that the match would be for the new WWE Million Dollar Champion.

WWE has done well to build a good side mid-card storyline between two talented superstars. Grimes has turned into a babyface thanks to Knight’s work on the mic.

Later on, Poppy released her new EP album on NXT. She spoke with Triple H and William Regal before Dexter Lumis arrived to show a picture of the pop star. Lumis and Poppy hugged just as Indi Hartwell came in.

🎶And I don't wanna fall in love (this world is only gonna break your heart)No, I don't wanna fall in love (this world is only gonna break your heart)With you 🎶 💔😢 #WWENXT #InDex @DexterLumis @indi_hartwell @TripleH @poppy @RealKingRegal pic.twitter.com/Xrd1BDDUHT

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 9, 2021

Candice LeRae came out to the ring and called out Poppy for hurting Hartwell’s feelings. Poppy arrived and made clear that she did not wrestle, but knew someone who did. She announced the return of Io Shirai, who immediately took out The Poison Pixie.

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— Poppy (@poppy) June 9, 2021

It was another good segment that allowed the former NXT Women’s Champion to return in style. Shirai did not stay away from the action for too long, and she will likely get in a rivalry with Franky Monet sooner rather than later.