5 things WWE NXT got right this week (September 30, 2020)

#2 Finn Balor and Kyle O’Reilly come face to face on WWE NXT

Here we go. #NXTTitle #WWENXT @KORcombat @FinnBalor @ShawnMichaels pic.twitter.com/ZASiAEZrGS

— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2020

Shawn Michaels returned to the WWE NXT ring and hosted a meeting between WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor, and his challenger, Kyle O’Reilly.

The two men began the meeting with a handshake and Balor congratulated KOR for making it through to the NXT Championship scene. Both men spoke highly of each other and showed some respect.

The Heartbreak Kid wanted to know what The Prince of NXT thought of O’Reilly, and Balor revealed that he would never underestimate someone like KOR, who is the underdog in this match.

KOR was confident and claimed he would beat Balor, but The Prince mocked him by asking if he was going to do so himself or by bringing his Undisputed Era buddies.

The two men exchanged a few more words but did not throw a single punch. This was a very civil and good segment that allowed both men to talk without getting physical before the actual match.

"The fact that I'm considered "the underdog", it's bull****. I ain't the underdog, @FinnBalor. You've never stepped foot in the ring with me... I know you think you're gonna win but I'm gonna change your mind." - @KORcombat #WWENXT #NXTTitle #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/VYV0PPD4zV

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 1, 2020

Both men showed great respect to each other, and it's good to see Balor repeatedly acknowledge the achievements of his opponents before big matches, showing that he is ready for the challenge. This will likely be a show-stealer at NXT TakeOver 31.