3 of the biggest winners and losers from last night's NXT (May 23)

As we've come to expect, WWE NXT delivered another solid hour of content last night. Its bitterest feud to ever see the light of day just got bitterer, and meanwhile a new contender staked his claim to the NXT Championship.

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#3 Loser: Kairi Sane

Lacey Evans had her best showing to date so far. Still, it was a questionable booking to have her get a win off Kairi Sane, given the Pirate Princess' likelihood of title contention in Brooklyn.

Instead Sane was used as a stepping stone for Evans, particularly putting over her finisher (which needs changing). Winning with a right hook stretches suspension of disbelief.

It wasn't all bad though. Kairi Sane looked far more aggressive than she usually is. It gives her some adversity to respond to and the commentary team was already hyping a rubber match between the pair.

Still it reeks of the main roster's 50/50 booking.

#2 Winners: Lars Sullivan, Velveteen Dream, and Ricochet

This goes down as one of my favorite matches this month. Everyone in it looks like a star. Ricochet and Velveteen Dream work very well together, this should up our anticipation of their TakeOver: Chicago II match even more.

Double team moves were delivered with perfect symmetry, and just as they were on the verge of winning, Velveteen Dream struck his partner, bailing from the match.

Lars Sullivan on his part looked like a nearly impervious tank, blasting his way through his competition even when they were on the top of their game, taking repeat double team moves to even get knocked down.

He looks like the biggest threat Aleister Black has ever faced heading into their title match next month.

Meanwhile, Velveteen Dream and Ricochet renewed their rivalry, and their showdown is the early favorite for best match of Money in the Bank weekend.

#1 Winner: Tommaso Ciampa

Just when you thought Tommaso Ciampa couldn't be put over any further as a detestable bad guy, he outdoes himself.

Johnny Gargano called Tommaso Ciampa out to the ring after returning from his injury and even teasing retirement. The latter obliged, but referees prevented any brawl from erupting.

Taunting Johnny Gargano mercilessly for his wife trying to call him off, Tommaso Ciampa smacked his foe as he tried to get into the ring. Gargano crashed into Candice LeRae and sent her into the steel ramp, knocking her unconscious.

This was excellent stuff. Now Johnny Gargano has to avenge his wife as well as taking revenge for himself. NXT's most iconic blood feud now got even more heated.