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The post-TakeOver: Portland edition of WWE NXT opens up with a video package looking back at the incidents of the event and also, hyping up the Roderick Strong-Velveteen Dream feud. Mauro Ranallo then welcomed the fans to join the brand new episode and mentioned that the match between the former North American Champions will main event the show.
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The Undisputed Era made their way out to kick off the NXT. Adam Cole stated how he had defeated Tommaso Ciampa and that Roderick Strong would make a statement out of Velveteen Dream. They got interrupted by Dream, who then warned Strong of the consequences of their encounter.
A video package showed Johnny Gargano's action from TakeOver: Portland where he turned his back on his former tag team partner, Tommaso Ciampa.
Lio Rush vs. Jordan Devlin(c) [NXT Cruiserweight Championship match]
The first in-ring action of the night featured the battle for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. Lio Rush got the upper hand initially and that forced The Irish Ace to take time to regroup.
Back from the commercial, Jordan Devlin had the upper hand. Rush managed to survive multiple suplexes from the Champion. A Crossface submission further weakened The Man of the Hour and although he made attempts to counter, Devlin would not allow him to build on the momentum.
Finally, Rush managed to lock The Irish Ace in a submission of his own but Devlin got out of it as well. The former Cruiserweight Champion didn't give up and hit an avalanche poisonrana on Jordan Devlin and followed it up with a Cutter. However, Lio Rush couldn't capitalize and eventually, it was the NXT UK Superstar who earned the three count owing to the Devlin Side.
Result: Jordan Devlin defeated Lio Rush to retain the NXT Cruiserweight Championship
Match ratings: A
Backstage, Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez are interviewed regarding the events of NXT TakeOver: Portland and Gonzalez explained why she had attacked Tegan Nox. General Manager William Regal then made his presence felt and announced a Steel Cage match between Kai and Nox in two weeks.
Austin Theory came out for a match but the segment got interrupted by Tommaso Ciampa. The Blackheart asked Theory to stay out and went on to talk about the betrayal from Johnny Gargano. The up and coming NXT Superstar would try to cut in but 'The Pyschokiller' Tommaso Ciampa didn't allow any of that. He decimated Austin Theory and in the process, sent a message to his former #DIY mate.
A vignette aired featuring Finn Balor, where the former WWE Universal Champion announced that he will reveal his plans on the following episode of NXT.
Raul Mendoza and Joaquin Wilde vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake and Zack Gibson) [Tag Team match]
James Drake and Wilde squared off to start the match. After going back-and-forth, Mendoza got the upper hand but the Grizzled Young Veterans' tag team prowess was too good to overcome. In the end, Mendoza fell victim to the Ticket to Mayhem and it allowed James Drake and Zack Gibson to pick up the win.
Result: Grizzled Young Veterans defeated Raul Mendoza and Joaquin Wilde
Match ratings: B
Post-match, Drake, and Gibson cut a promo and revealed their aim of becoming the no. 1 tag team of the Black and Gold brand
The brand new NXT Tag Team Champions, BROserweights, made their way out and they looked to be in a celebratory mood. As they were discussing their win at TakeOver: Portland, they got interrupted by Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan, setting up the tag team match.
BROserweights (Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne) vs. Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan [Tag Team match]
Pete Dunne and Danny Burch locked horns to kick off the action. Lorcan and Riddle also got into a hard-hitting altercation and before going to the commercial, it was the NXT Tag Team Champions who had the upper hand.
However, the scenario changed post-commercial and The King of Bros ended up being locked in a crossface. He somehow managed to get out of it and with some aid from Dunne, they retaliated pretty well. Their tandem finish allowed them to pick up the win and continue their winning streak on NXT.
Result: BROserweights defeated Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch
Match ratings: A
Following the conclusion of the match, Matt Riddle and Dunne joined the NXT Universe in attendance to celebrate their victory.
Keith Lee vs. Kona Reeves
NXT North American Champion Keith Lee made his way out amidst massive pops from the crowd. He was about to express his opinions but Kona Reeves disrupted it. However, he didn't get make any statement as The Limitless One would simply take him out.
As soon as the bell rang, Lee hit the Big Bash Catastrophy on Reeves to get the three count and the victory.
Result: Keith Lee defeated Kona Reeves
Match ratings: C
After the match, Dominik Dijakovic once again confronted Keith Lee and asked him for a rematch for the NXT North American Championship. Lee made it clear that he is not afraid of challenges and asked Dijakovic to get approval from William Regal for a rematch between the two.
Kayden Carter vs. Chelsea Green (with Robert Stone)
Kayden Carter dominated in the early part of the matchup and once again it looked like she was going to pin Green. The member of the Robert Stone Brand soon turned the scenario in her favor and kept on attacking Carter. Bianca Belair out of nowhere would show up and interrupted the match.
The EST of NXT called out Charlotte Flair and challenged her to a battle.
She left the ring immediately after and then the shenanigans of Robert Stone helped Chelsea Green to get the pinfall and her first victory on the Black and Gold brand.
Result: Chelsea Green defeated Kayden Carter
Match ratings: B
Velveteen Dream vs Roderick Strong
The main event match of the night featured the in-ring return of Velveteen Dream after five months. After taunting one another, they finally locked horns and went on to put up an instant classic performance.
Even one backbreaker from Strong wasn't enough to tone down the pace of Dream and he went outside of the ring to regroup. After coming back to the ring, Dream started to fight back Strong but couldn't get the momentum going. The continued the back-and-forth and the crowd was invested into the battle.
A Dream Valley Driver got the better of Roderick Strong but the presence of Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, and Bobby Fish didn't allow Velveteen Dream to take the advantage. He fought off the trio and once again, utilized his mind games to get the upper hand over The Messiah of Backbreakers. He hit another Dream Valley Driver and this time, he got the three count.
Results: Velveteen Dream defeated Roderick Strong
Match ratings: A
Immediately after the match, The Undisputed Era attacked Velveteen Dream and stood tall to conclude this week's episode.
