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

#1 Adam Cole stood tall to end WWE NXT this

"Maybe I'll beat YOU, and I'll show the world that your entire #NXTTitle reign has been one big, fat DISAPPOINTMENT." Those are fighting words, @AdamColePro. #WWENXT #NXTTakeOver @WWEKarrionKross @Lady_Scarlett13 pic.twitter.com/HvTGmnBT1d

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 9, 2021

WWE NXT Champion Karrion Kross was shown brawling with his four challengers for TakeOver backstage. He walked out at the end of the night and offered his four challengers the chance to knock him out before Sunday’s event.

William Regal reminded the NXT Champion that he was in charge of the show and was the only one who’d dictate what would go down on Tuesday nights. However, Kross told Regal that he had taken control of the show instead.

Kyle O’Reilly was the first man to come out and mock Kross. Johnny Gargano and Pete Dunne followed. Adam Cole appeared on the big screen and taunted everyone remotely.

A brawl broke out after he disappeared from the ring. The Herald of Doomsday easily took down everyone in his sight and stood tall to end the night.

However, Cole came out of nowhere and attacked the NXT Champion. He hit a couple of Superkicks before knocking Kross out with the Last Shot. It was a great way to build The Panama City Playbout before Sunday’s big event.

Welcome to the fray, bay-bay. #WWENXT #NXTChampionship #NXTTakeOver @AdamColePro @WWEKarrionKross @Lady_Scarlett13 pic.twitter.com/hgxIjgJ2sy

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 9, 2021

Kross has been overexposed by the NXT creative over the past few weeks. However, he will likely retain his title at TakeOver: In Your House.