NXT Live results - October 21, 2017

Drew McIntyre didn't show up to lose his title

The Velveteen Dream vs Kassius Ohno

A lot has happened for The Velveteen Dream since he was just another WWE hopeful on Tough Enough. But he's done some pretty great things so far in NXT and is experiencing a nice little push in the process.

The Velveteen Dream emerged victorious against Kassius Ohno in Aiken. Ohno is another guy who really deserves better but he's also extremely good at making others shine in the ring which is why this match was so effective.

Winner: The Velveteen Dream via pinfall

.@VelveteenWWE vs. @KassiusOhno at #NXTAiken pic.twitter.com/Be267catSU

— JR (@jrip12) October 22, 2017

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Nikki Cross vs Sonya Deville

Nikki Cross is one of the most strangely magnetic entertainers in NXT at the moment and oozes her psychotic energy out of every pore. Sonya Deville tried her best to defeat Cross in Aiken, but in the end, she was no match for the woman crazy enough to be in SaNITy.

Winner: Nikki Cross via pinfall.

Call her certifiably insane, crazy, whatever...@NikkiCrossWWE is a winner over @SonyaDevilleWWE at #NXTAiken pic.twitter.com/BfS3ucKXB9

— JR (@jrip12) October 22, 2017

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Drew McIntyre vs Andrade Cien Almas (NXT Title Match)

These two are set to do battle at NXT TakeOver: WarGames for the NXT Title, but the fans in Aiken got a nice preview of that huge match.

Andrade Cien Almas is a star alongside Zelina Vega and the two have some cool things in store for them. Almas' new heel persona is really paying off for him in a big way. But Drew McIntyre's mere presence is unmatchable.

In the end, McIntyre shut down Almas with a Claymore Kick.

Winner: Drew McIntyre via pinfall

The Champ is in the building #NXTAiken pic.twitter.com/cSfTj0bnQp

— RichDawg (@RichVazquez1) October 22, 2017