What happened when the champion and the number 1 contender came face to face?
#1 Pitting an enemy against another
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Did Bobby Roode take care of both his immediate problems?
It was supposed to be a one-on-one confrontation between NXT Champion Bobby Roode and the Number 1 Contender, Drew McIntyre, initially. In due course of time, it became much more than that, because of Roderick Strong. As it stands, Roode pulled some strings and ensured his both his rivals, Drew McIntyre and Roderick Strong would face one another in (presumably) next week's main event. If Strong won the match, he would get a shot at Roode.
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This match and the contract signing between NXT Women's Champion Asuka, and the number 1 contender, Ember Moon, should make next week's episode a must watch affair. Join us again, as we bring you more points to note from the yellow brand!
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