5 Things WWE NXT got right this week (Sep. 1, 2020)

#3. Timothy Thatcher scores a big win on WWE NXT

#TimothyThatcher picks up the win on #WWENXT. pic.twitter.com/70HCl8Kt7Y

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 2, 2020

In a backstage interview, Rhea Ripley challenged Mercedes Martinez to a Steel Cage match on WWE NXT. While the rivalry between these two women is relatively new, they have enough talent to ensure that they can pull off this story well.

In the ring, Bronson Reed geared up to compete against Timothy Thatcher. While Thatcher had a strong debut followed by a good rivalry against Matt Riddle, his stock has dropped over the past few months.

Reed managed to dominate the contest early on and use his power advantage to keep the technical Superstar down for some time. Thatcher found it difficult to break the chains as he has already been struggling in recent weeks while Reed has been on a great run.

As the fight spilled over outside the ring, Austin Theory appeared out of nowhere to attack the "Thicc Boi" and lay him out. This allowed Thatcher to lock in the Fujiwara armbar, forcing Reed to tap out.

WAIT A MINUTE! That's @austintheory1!#WWENXT @bronsonreedwwe #TimothyThatcher pic.twitter.com/7JM3RkWlEe

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 2, 2020

This was a decent match that is slowly building towards a big NXT rivalry. Theory had a short run on WWE RAW, and it seems like he is back in search of a new opponent on WWE NXT.

Thatcher needed this win as he has lost momentum since his Fight Pit match against Riddle several months ago.