Over on the WWE Network, the Era was still talking over what had happened to Adam Cole on the USA Network. With Riddle as his new #1 contender, challenging for the NXT Championship next week, Cole will have to come up with a game plan for the Original Bro, and fast.
Rhea Ripley vs Kayden Carter
Carter started fast, rushing the inaugural NXT UK Women's Champion. However, a running dropkick sent Carter to the ground. In the corner, she was battered with heavy forearm shots to the back. A delayed vertical suplex gave Ripley a near fall.
Ripley attempted to stomp the life out of her opponent. Carter avoided and sent her into the corner with a pop-up hurricanrana. Using the ropes, a springboard hurricanrana sent Ripley to the ground. A springboard victory roll followed by a kick to the jaw nearly gave her the upset victory. Ripley responded with a Riptide, though, ending Carter's night after a surprising flurry.
Results: Rhea Ripley defeated Kayden Carter via pinfall.
Ripley not only stood up to Shayna Baszler on her debut with NXT, but left the Queen of Spades shaken. With a dominant performance like she had tonight, the NXT Women's Champion might be overlooking her title defense next week, fearing what may happen once she has to face Ripley again.