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Last week's NXT had the superb NXT UK Title match between Pete Dune and Zack Gibson, and on this week's episode Pete Dunne was front and centre again as he teamed up with Ricochet to take on the Undisputed ERA
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That wasn't everything that happened though and this week's episode was action packed with storyline development and matches. We got to see William Regal back on screen and investigating who attacked Aleister Black and we got to see recent recruit Keith Lee in action!
So, without further ado, let's dive right into the action for this week's NXT.
William Regal begins his investigation
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NXT's best storyline going at the moment (move over the rise and fall of Johnny Gargano) is obviously the WhoDunnit? taking place over Aleister Black getting attacked in the parking lot a few NXT's ago.
This week's episode of NXT opened with Cathy Kelly approaching Regal and asking him why his office was so busy with people, including NXT's legal team, and asking if it was anything to do with Aleister Black's attack. Regal tells Kelly he wants the NXT Universe to know that his investigation starts tonight.
Up Next: Johnny Gargano addresses his NXT TakeOver loss to Ciampa
Johnny Gargano addresses the crowd
I am really, really not sure about this segment and the direction that NXT seem to be taking Johnny Gargano. They've taken one of the whitest of white-hot babyfaces and have turned the crowd against him because, as he's already done before, he's 'lost sight of who he is'.
Now, I'm not sure how many times we can see Johnny Gargano struggle to remember that he's 'Johnny Wrestling' before it gets old but still, the segment itself was entertaining and we'll has to wait and see what happens.
Gargano entered the ring and said he didn't deserve the fans respect because he failed to win the NXT title and even became what he hates, Ciampa. He said he wanted to be better but didn't know how.
William Regal then entered the ring and asked Gargano to his face if he attacked Aleister Black, Gargano tells Regal to look into his eyes, then he'll know. But Velveteen Dream then interrupted.
Dream said that he's sick of listening to the same old 'Poor Johnny' sob story. He goes on to add that tonight should be about Velveteen Dream, not Johnny Failure. Dream continued to taunt Gargano until he retaliated, throwing a crutch at the Superstar.
Regal prevented the two men from coming to blows and instead, booked a match for next week's show between the two. It's sure to be a great match and I'm looking forward to it.
Up Next: NXT Women's action
#1. Dakota Kai vs Aliyah
Next up we have a match between Dakota Kai and one of NXT's longest standing, but severely underutilised women, Aliyah. It's great that Aliyah is starting to get some television opportunities!
Unfortunately for her though, Dakota Kai was more than up to the task tonight, despite Aliyah being more aggressive in the ring than people might have been accustomed to. Kai picked up the win with the Yakuza Kicks in the corner, which set up the Code-Red Inverted Backstabber.
Result: Dakota Kai Def. Aliyah
Regal's investigation continues
William Regal's investigation continued in his office with the end of Velveteen Dream's questioning being shown, with the Superstar thanking Regal for not wasting his time.
Next up was the three-man tag-team the Forgotten Sons who state that they want an opportunity before explaining how they couldn't have attacked Aleister Black. Regal tells the they'll get an opportunity next week.
Up Next: Lars Sullivan makes a statement
#2. EC3 vs Raul Mendoza
EC3 vs Raul Mendoza was advertised earlier on in the night, but Mauro Ranallo's talking was interrupted by breaking backstage news where we saw Sullivan walking away from a prone EC3.
We cut very quickly to Regal trying to get Nikki Cross to reveal who she saw attacking Aleister Black, given that we found out she was on the roof and saw the whole thing in last week's episode. But Bianca Belair stormed in to the interview and demanded a title shot. Belair and Cross had a small altercation and Belair left. Regal told Nikki he had more questions.
We then jump to the ring where Raul Mendoza is out for his match. Sullivan stomped out and said a few words about saying his name and getting in his way. He then brutalised Mendoza with two Freak Accidents. This wasn't even an official match, just Sullivan making a statement.
Result: EC3 vs Raul Mendoza - doesn't take place after Sullivan attacks both competitors
Up Next: Keith Lee basks on NXT
#3. Keith Lee vs Luke Menzies
Before we get to Keith Lee's match against the debuting Luke Menzies, we got a great backstage promo video from Tomasso Ciampa.
Ciampa set the camera up himself and said that when he was injured he made a promise, and now he's fulfilled it. Ciampa added that NXT was his home now and no-one will survive what comes next. This was a great 'mirror' to Gargano's promo earlier in the night.
Keith Lee's match with Luke Menzies was nothing short of a squash match with his opponent only getting some offense in when he stopped to pose. Lee got a good amount of character work in and his charisma came across well on TV which is a good thing.
It's clear that NXT want Lee to look dominant and important. Still, a great moment for the recent NXT recruit Menzies though, who is right at the start of his wrestling career.
Result: Keith Lee Def. Luke Menzies
Up Next: Pete Dunne and Ricochet hope to take down The Undisputed ERA
#4. Pete Dunne and Ricochet vs Undisputed ERA
Did anyone think this match would be anything other than highly entertaining? Because it was highly entertaining.
Before it got started though we saw two things, the first being more dissension between 'The One and Only' and the Bruiserweight' as they eyed up each other's titles. The second being a hype packaged for the return of Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan in two weeks!
Okay, so the match. First of all, we didn't get Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong. We got Adam Cole instead who told Kyle to sit this one out. Cole started the match with Dunne, who immediately levelled Cole with a Clothesline and hit him with his patented finger manipulation.
Dunne tags Richochet in and Adam Cole tagged out. Ricochet and Strong do some great stuff until eventually, the heels got the upper hand and trapped Ricochet in the wrong corner of the ring.
Ricochet is able to fight back and managed to get the hot tag to Pete Dunne who cleared house. Dunne almost pinned Strong until Cole broke up the pin. The match then devolved into chaos with all four men hitting high-flying moves.
The finish came when Ricochet and Pete Dunne had a miscommunication and Ricochet took Dunne out with a dive accidentally. Cole capitalised by rolling Dunne back into the ring and hitting Last Shot.
Result: The Undisputed ERA def. Pete Dunne and Ricochet
After the match the Undisputed ERA attempted to attack Ricochet in the ring. However, the War Raiders once again made their presence known running off Cole and his gang to end the show.
That's it for this weeks NXT. We'll be back next week but until then you can leave your thoughts on this week's episode in the comments section below!
