WWE NXT Results (October 9th, 2019): Lio Rush challenges for gold; Kushida and Walter steal the show

The Est. of NXT got more than she bargained for against Dakota Kai

Angel Garza tried to show up Tommaso Ciampa backstage, talking trash in Spanish only to be knocked out cold by the Blackhearted One. When asked what Garza said, Ciampa said, "I have no idea."

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Dakota Kai vs Bianca Belair

Belair overpowered Kai with ease, catching the Captain of Team Kick as she attempted to leap over the turnbuckle. Kai escaped and took her down via leg trip, following up with a penalty kick and a running double stomp. Belair rolled outside where she was met by a vicious kick off the apron.

Back inside, Belair launched Kai face-first into the turnbuckle with an alley-oop of sorts. A huge running shoulder block turned Kai inside out. Kai was picked up for a body slam, with Belair putting in a few squats before dropping her on the mat.

Kai rolled Belair up, getting a near fall. Belair responded with a tilt-a-whirl gutbuster as we cut to commercial.

This match is all about K(a)icks! #WWENXT @DakotaKai_WWE pic.twitter.com/SiYuwsUVpt

— WWE (@WWE) October 10, 2019

Back from the break, Kai delivered a series of kicks to Belair, finishing up with a running dropkick that sent Belair into the ropes. Kai slid outside and tripped her up, bringing her head around for a pump kick. Back inside, an axe kick left Belair crawling towards the corner. A base running big boot in the corner gave her a near fall.

Belair was nearly sent out the ring with a massive double knee strike to the chest. Again, the Est. of NXT kicked out. Belair dodged another strike and planted Kai with the Glam Slam followed by a Shooting Star Press. Kai kicked out.

.@BiancaBelairWWE puttin' in the work, but even THIS is not enough to put away @DakotaKai_WWE! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/MWKnxG1Oj1

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 10, 2019

Kai escaped a powerbomb, rolling Belair up again. Belair kicked out but was trapped in a rolling crucifix pin. Belair was met by a step up boot as she broke away, but avoided a second one for the K.O.D.

Results: Bianca Belair defeated Dakota Kai via pinfall.

Following the bout, Belair took a mic to throw her hat in the ring for a shot at Shayna Baszler and the NXT Women's Championship.

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Next week, Dijakovic and Lee battle to determine who's the best big man in NXT. Dijakovic said that he knows how to handle Lee, and their climactic brawl next week will prove once and for all why he's the true beast of the Black & Gold Brand.