NXT Highlights: WWE NXT took place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The show was the final NXT before Heatwave.
Dion Lennox and Saquon Shugars faced each other in another grudge match. This time, they competed inside a weaponized steel cage.
Rey Fenix defended the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against EK Prosper. Kali Armstrong also faced Zaria in a non-title match.
Birth Right competed in an eight-man atomicos match. They faced a team featuring several European wrestlers and Sean Legacy.
WWE NXT Highlights
Dion Lennox vs Saquon Shugars (Weaponized Steel Cage Match)
Saquon Shugars defeated Dion Lennox in a brutal steel cage match. Both men used chairs, trash cans, kendo sticks, and other weapons. Lennox used Shugars’ belt for several attacks. Shugars answered with a trash can and baseball bat. Both men survived multiple dangerous moves and nearfalls. Lennox targeted Shugars’ injured knee with several attacks. Shugars later set up a table and placed Lennox on top. He covered Lennox with a trash can before breaking the table with a superkick. Shugars then climbed the cage and hit a diving crossbody from the top. He pinned Lennox to win.
Nattie Neidhart Challenges Jaida Parker to a Submission Match
Nattie Neidhart said Jaida Parker had huge potential but became comfortable. She claimed her guidance helped Parker become smarter and more confident. Jaida said Nattie spent weeks trying to make her doubt herself. She admitted the losses affected her but said Nattie is not special. Parker believes Nattie used her to rebuild her own relevance. She said Nattie reminded her exactly who she is. Nattie then challenged Parker to a submission match at Heatwave. Jaida accepted the challenge and promised to defeat Nattie.
Kam Hendrix vs Keanu Carver
Keanu Carver defeated Kam Hendrix after a hard-fought match. Hendrix controlled parts of the match with headlocks and kicks. Carver answered with powerful suplexes and heavy strikes. Kam tried cheating by using a thumb to the eye. Mason Rook then appeared to help Hendrix. Carver still managed to recover and hit a Perfect-Plex. He pinned Hendrix to win the match.
Kelani Jordan then appeared in a hype video. She talked about building her career without wrestling connections. Jordan highlighted her previous championship success. She said she will beat Kendal Grey for the NXT Women’s Championship.
Kam Hendrix vs Keanu Carver
Kali Armstrong defeated Zaria to earn a spot at Heatwave. The match featured several powerful exchanges between both women. Zaria controlled parts of the match with suplexes and strikes. Armstrong answered with a superplex and several hard attacks. Zaria later countered Armstrong’s charge with a Spear. Kali avoided an F-5 and rolled Zaria up. She scored the pin with a victory roll. Armstrong is now added to the unification match at Heatwave.
Birth Right (Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Lexis King, & Uriah Connors) vs Dorian Van Dux, Noam Dar, Romeo Moreno, & Sean Legacy
Birth Right defeated Dorian Van Dux, Noam Dar, Romeo Moreno, and Sean Legacy. The match featured fast tags and several high-impact moves. Both teams exchanged dives and nearfalls throughout the match. Van Dux hit a Blue Thunder Driver over the ropes. Dar later trapped Dempsey in a cross armbar. Uriah Connors broke the hold with a senton. The match broke down again with both teams trading big moves. Dempsey eventually caught Dar and hit a Regalplex. He scored the pinfall to give Birth Right the victory.
EK Prosper vs Rey Fenix (c) (AAA Cruiserweight Championship)
Rey Fenix defeated EK Prosper to retain the AAA Cruiserweight Championship. Both wrestlers traded quick counters and nearfalls early. Prosper hit an Asai moonsault and Michinoku Driver. Fenix answered with several hard kicks and an Ace Crusher. Prosper survived a diving crossbody and frog splash. He later hit an Avalanche Frankensteiner from the top rope. Fenix avoided a moonsault and continued his attack. He eventually hit the Mexican Muscle Buster to win.
Kendal Grey and Kelani Jordan Clash
Kendal Grey said Kelani Jordan is talented but complains too much. She called herself the benchmark of the NXT women’s division. Grey highlighted her title defenses and recent challenges. Kelani answered by saying she put the target on Grey’s back. She promised to take the NXT Women’s Championship at Heatwave.
Zaria then confronted Grey and promised to defeat her again. Kali Armstrong also entered and claimed she already beat both women. She said she plans to win both championships. Grayson Waller interrupted and turned the focus toward himself. Tony D’Angelo responded by insulting Waller. Cruz Montana then entered through the crowd and attacked security.
A general brawl broke out between everyone. Zaria hit Kali with an F-5. Kendal struck Kelani with a back elbow. Zilla Fatu then entered and cleared out the men. Fatu grabbed the championship and posed with it. WrenQCC also posed with their titles as the show ended.
FAQs
Q. Who won the weaponized steel cage match?
A. Saquon Shugars defeated Dion Lennox.
Q. Who won the AAA Cruiserweight Championship?
A. Rey Fenix retained the championship against EK Prosper.
Q. Who will Kelani Jordan face at Heatwave?
A. Kelani Jordan will face Kendal Grey.
Q. What did Zilla Fatu do during the brawl?
A. Zilla Fatu cleared the men and grabbed the championship.
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