5 things WWE NXT 2.0 got right this week: New champion crowned, Tommaso Ciampa taken out

This week’s WWE NXT 2.0 marked the end of a few superstars’ run on the brand. Hit Row was drafted to WWE SmackDown, but Isaiah “Swerve” Scott was scheduled to defend his NXT North American Championship.

The NXT Champion was also scheduled to take on Joe Gacy on Tuesday night.

Toxic Attraction made their intentions clear on Tuesday night. Mandy Rose wants a shot at the NXT Women’s Championship at Halloween Havoc. Meanwhile, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne's goal is to capture the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships.

Diamond Mine impressed once again while Xyon Quinn picked up another quick victory to build himself as a dominant force.

Sarray lost again on Tuesday night, and WWE will need to do something to get her back on track. She came in and picked up some big victories, but has been slowed down by the creative team over the past couple of months.

Take a look at the five things WWE got right on NXT 2.0 this week.

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#5. Tommaso Ciampa and Joe Gacy put on a solid match on WWE NXT 2.0

Tommaso Ciampa gave Joe Gacy a big chance to win the NXT Championship on WWE NXT 2.0 this week.

Harland watched the match from the crowd as Ciampa took control early. Gacy fought back and hit a running senton on the apron to weaken the NXT Champion.

Gacy had answers for all of Ciampa’s offense, and he reversed an Air Raid Crash into a powerbomb for a near-fall. But the veteran Ciampa countered a second-rope moonsault and hit the Fairy Tale Ending soon after to pick up the win.

After the match, Harland attacked The Blackheart when he was on his way out. Then Gacy took control of the beast and sent him away.

The match gave Gacy a chance to perform at the highest level early in his NXT career. He has all the tools in the ring, but his current gimmick could restrict him from becoming a top star.

Harland’s interference was puzzling and left many questions unanswered. Will he team up with Gacy and become a big name on NXT 2.0?

#4. Ivy Nile made an impressive debut on WWE NXT 2.0

Ivy Nile made her singles debut on WWE NXT 2.0 as she took on Valentina Feroz.

Ivy started well and hit a beautiful dropkick. She then lifted her opponent and hit a big vertical suplex to showcase her strength.

After hitting some more big moves, Nile lifted Feroz on her shoulders and locked in a submission hold while performing squats. She made her opponent tap out to the Torture Rack to pick up a very dominant victory.

Next, Malcolm Bivens cut the same old promo to put Diamond Mine over on WWE NXT 2.0. Ikemen Jiro interrupted, which set off Julius Creed. He told Jiro he had to earn a shot at the Diamond Mine leader.

Jiro took a cheap shot at Creed but was no match for him as Julius finished him off with a wheelbarrow slam and low clothesline.

KUSHIDA tried to stop Diamond Mine from beating down Jiro after the match. However, Nile took him down before Roderick Strong laid him out.

Diamond Mine has been dominant with the inclusion of The Creed Brothers and Ivy Nile. The faction has a bright future with Bivens it. WWE should give them more matches and build them quickly to become top contenders for all the gold on the brand.

#3. Von Wagner and Kyle O'Reilly made a good team on WWE NXT 2.0

Von Wagner teamed up with Kyle O’Reilly to take on Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland on WWE NXT 2.0. Wagner and Dunne kicked off the action and the former NXT UK Champion took control early.

KOR got in the ring and the heels tried to isolate him early. Once KOR made the tag to his partner, Wagner exploded into the match. He sent both heels out of the ring with some aggressive offense.

The babyfaces tried to keep control and made some quick tags. KOR managed to lock in the anklelock on Dunne, but Holland tossed him out of the NXT 2.0 ring.

Wagner saved him from being sent through the steel steps and took out Dunne with a big boot. He got the hot tag from KOR and hit a double underhook spinning side slam for the victory.

After the match, the two babyfaces bumped fists to show that they were on the same page. Wagner needed to get the pin to come across as a threat on NXT 2.0

Keeping KOR and Wagner together for some time will elevate them to the main card and at the same time keep them away from the top title scene.

#2. Isaiah "Swerve" Scott defeated Santos Escobar on WWE NXT 2.0

Isaiah “Swerve” Scott was scheduled to defend the NXT North American Championship for the first time on WWE NXT 2.0 this week. Legado del Fantasma attacked Hit Row before the night began, kidnapping B-Fab and Top Dolla.

Scott was alone but ready to give Santos Escobar a run for his money. He attacked the former NXT Cruiserweight Champion before the bell to gain the upper hand.

The two superstars traded big moves before the fight spilled over to the floor. They exchanged suicide dives onto the NXT 2.0 announce table to punish each other. Escobar channeled his inner Eddie Guerrero and hit a picture-perfect frog splash for a near fall.

Swerve hit a fireman’s carry slam and nearly hit a 450 splash. Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza tried to interfere, but Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams came in to save Scott.

The chaos allowed Scott to send Escobar into an exposed turnbuckle before hitting the JML Driver for the win. Swerve successfully retained his title after a tough match on NXT 2.0.

#1. Carmelo Hayes stole the show with a big win on WWE NXT 2.0

But the night wasn’t over for Isaiah "Swerve" Scott. Carmelo Hayes made a big decision on WWE NXT 2.0 to cash in his contract for an NXT North American Championship match right away.

He attacked Swerve before the match began to further weaken the champion. He then hit a springboard move once the match started and went for a pin, but the champ kicked out.

Swerve tried to fight back, but he was too tired. Carmello remained in control and hit a Diving Axe Kick for the win.

The victory meant NXT 2.0 has a new North American Champion. After Hit Row was drafted to WWE SmackDown, the creative team needed to find a way to take the title off Scott without hurting his value.

The job was well done. Swerve retained his title on his first defense and lost without appearing weak. Hayes now has a chance to become the next top performer on the brand.