WWE NXT Results (May 6th, 2020): Winners, Grades, and Video Highlights 

Kushida looked to join Akira Tozawa at 2-0

Rhea Ripley was interviewed in the parking lot, but Io Shirai ran in to confront her. Oddly enough, no kidnappings in the lot on NXT tonight.

Looks like @shirai_io didn't appreciate @RheaRipley_WWE's help. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/S2yMZTJNXQ

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 7, 2020

They began to brawl but were pulled apart by officials.

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NXT Interim Cruiserweight Title Tournament: Kushida (1-0) vs Jake Atlas (1-0)

Jake Atlas stayed away from the grip of Kushida, managing to send the Time Splitter to the mat with a top rope corkscrew arm drag. As he set up for a handspring head scissors takedown, Kushida kicked his arm out from under him.

What ACTION as @KUSHIDA_0904 and @iamjakeatlas collide on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/1ckqSO6SUc

— WWE (@WWE) May 7, 2020

After a dive to the floor, Kushida brought Atlas back inside for a penalty kick and a palm strike. Atlas responded with a step-up enziguri. He avoided a clothesline with a backflip, following up with a backbreaker. A dive to the floor sent Kushida into the barricade.

THIS MATCH THO. #WWENXT @iamjakeatlas @KUSHIDA_0904 pic.twitter.com/N9qxUPK7PT

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 7, 2020

Back inside, Atlas looked to follow up with another dive from the top. Kushida caught him mid-air, however, trapping him in the cross armbreaker for a quick tap out and another impressive win on NXT.

Results: Kushida defeated Jake Atlas via pinfall.

Kushida joins Akira Tozawa at 2-0 while Jake Atlas moves to 1-1, tied with Drake Maverick, El Hijo Del Fantasma, and Isaiah "Swerve" Scott.