For weeks now, Dominik Mysterio has been running the main event section on WWE NXT by putting his newly won NXT North American Title on the line. This week was no different as he again went through a title defense and became successful despite his father, legendary Rey Mysterio standing at ringside in his opponent’s corner.
The latest edition of WWE NXT was main-evented by the American Championship match between the reigning champion, Dominik Mysterio, and the challenger, Dragon Lee. The match was set up as Dom previously referred Lee to as a “wannabe Rey Mysterio.” After their verbal exchange at the Great American Bash, it was announced that not only Lee would get a match for Dom’s title but Rey Mysterio, Dominik’s father, would also be in his corner for their title match.
WWE NXT: Rhea Ripley helps Dominik to retain his title
On the other hand, Dom was accompanied by his fellow Judgment Day member and on-screen girlfriend Rhea Ripley who also played the key role for Dom to retain the title. Lee did put up the best of efforts in the match but ultimately, the heel antics of the Judgment Day members prevailed on WWE NXT.
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As Lee and Dominik lay in the center of the ring, Ripley passed the North American title belt for Dom to use in his favor. Rey quickly seized the belt but this engagement also set up an opportunity for Ripley to strike Lee with her WWE Women’s World Championship when the referee wasn’t watching.
Lee was down with this shot on the head with the belt as Dominik quickly nailed him with a Michinoku Driver to gain the pinfall win and retain his WWE NXT North American Championship. The match did end but dramas continued to unfold even after this.
WWE NXT: Rhea Ripley attacked by Lyra Valkyria
After Dominik stole the win he and Ripley had a confrontation with Rey. Ripley protected Dom before Lyra Valkyria arrived at the scene and blindsided her with an attack from behind. Eventually, Lee also reemerged on the scene to attack Dom and send him to retreat. Rey and Valkyria then stood tall to end this week’s WWE NXT. Probably, this was done to set up a rematch between Lyra and Ripley shortly.
