NXT Results: New titles unveiled, former Champion confronts Balor

Finn Balor vs. Adam Cole - NXT Championship match

It's back-and-forth between @FinnBalor & @AdamColePro! Who leaves with the #NXTTitle?! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/qroNIXjxs7

— WWE (@WWE) March 11, 2021

Balor had control early on in the NXT Title match and Cole tried to get a headlock in. After the break, the match went outside the ring and Cole drove Balor into the plexiglass at ringside before tossing him back into the squared circle.

Balor turned the tides by targeting Cole's knee with a basement dropkick and getting a near fall. Balor kicked Cole out of the ring before arguing with the referee. Cole pulled Balor out of the ring and kicked Finn in the face.

The steel steps may be @AdamColePro's friend, but the ramp isn't. #WWENXT #NXTTitle @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/dg79116LB4

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 11, 2021

Balor hit a suplex on the steel around the ring and after a break, missed the Coupe de Grace and took a shot to the jaw for a near fall. Balor broke out of the crossface and missed the 1916 DDT before taking a Panama Sunrise for a near fall.

Kyle O'Reilly appeared and distracted Adam Cole as Balor regained control of the match. The champ hit the 1916 DDT on the floor before getting the Coupe de Grace in the ring for the win.

Result: Finn Balor def. Adam Cole to retain the NXT Championship

After the match, Adam Cole tried to apologize to O'Reilly but then went for a low blow. O'Reilly wiped him out and a group of officials tried to stop him.

Cole and O'Reilly ran backstage while Balor had a staredown with Karrion Kross who sneaked up behind him.

Match rating: A+

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Episode rating: A

We got a PPV-worthy main event, the unveiling of the NXT Women's Tag Championships as well as a great opening match for the Women's title. Regal announced the two-night TakeOver: Stand and Deliver while Shirai hinted at a future title match with Gonzalez.