NXT Results: Former Undisputed Era member returns; Incredible finish to main event

The Bruiserweight of NXT is in a bitter mood.

Former NXT UK Champion Pete Dunne was looking for a match tonight. With Karrion Kross accepting Finn Balor's challenge, Dunne needed to release some steam. He got a response to his challenge as he was attacked by Leon Ruff.

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Pete Dunne w/Oney Lorcan vs Leon Ruff on NXT

Leon Ruff shocked Pete Dunne with his unorthodox offense. A kip-up enzuigiri stunned Pete, but he managed to catch Ruff bouncing off the ropes into a nasty web of submissions. Ruff broke away but a clothesline nearly took the jaw off the former NXT North American Champion.

You asked for this, @LEONRUFF_. #WWENXT @PeteDunneYxB pic.twitter.com/vo86khvXj0

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 12, 2021

A rebound clothesline hit Dunne, but he countered the springboard cutter with a forearm that knocked Ruff out in mid-air. After that, a modified triangle choke and a series of elbows to the back of the head forced the ref to call for the bell.

This can't continue. @PeteDunneYxB wins the match, due to referee stoppage. #WWENXT @LEONRUFF_ pic.twitter.com/II0wTo48yH

— WWE (@WWE) May 12, 2021

Result: Pete Dunne defeated Leon Ruff via ref stoppage on NXT.

Grade: B-

back for seconds. #WWENXT @PeteDunneYxB @LEONRUFF_ pic.twitter.com/3EiJlUsE8z

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 12, 2021

After the match, Dunne sent a message to Leon Ruff and anybody else thinking of stepping up to the Bruiserweight. Maybe Ruff should've listened to William Regal earlier...