This week’s WWE NXT was the second episode following the bygone two-night TakeOver: Stand and Deliver PPV event during the WrestleMania 37 week. The storylines continued, where the reigning male and female champions have received their potential next challengers and in the process, set up some big matches for next week or beyond.
– WWE NXT was kicked off with Kyle O’Reilly who addressed his TakeOver win against Adam Cole. He found his killer instinct to defeat his former Undisputed Era brethren and now he has his sights are on Karrion Kross and the NXT Championship.
Cameron Grimes then interrupted and congratulated Kyle on the win against Cole. Grimes wanted to form an alliance with Kyle by proposing that they could be business partners. Kyle denied the offer by punching Grimes in the face, instead.
– LA Knight competed in the opening match against Dexter Lumis to pick up the win. Lumis got distracted by Indi Hartwell where the latter went forward to kiss him. The Way’s Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano pulled her off the apron to stop Indi from doing so.
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– WWE Hall Of Famer and WWE NXT Commentator Beth Phoenix had an interview with former NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai who mentioned that she is willing to get her rematch against Raquel Gonzalez for the NXT Women’s Championship when the time is right.
Newly debuted Franky Monet (Taya Valkyrie from Impact Wrestling) interrupted the interview and introduced herself to them. Franky told Beth that she’s been a fan of her since she was a child. Io then mentioned that she likes cats, unlike Franky who brings her own puppy to NXT tapings.
– Grizzled Young Veterans – James Drake and Zack Gibson defeated Breezango – Tyler Breeze and Fandango
– Bronson Reed vs. Austin Theory was announced for next week’s WWE NXT with the stipulation that says if Reed wins, he will get a rematch against Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Championship.
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– Sarray defeated Zoey Stark in her debut match. Once the match was over, Toni Storm attacked Zoey to get her revenge. (Zoey defeated Storm during TakeOver pre-show)
– Kushida (c) had a successful title defense against Oney Lorcan for the WWE NXT Cruiserweight Championship. Legado Del Fantasma attacked Kushida after the match, but NXT Tag Team Champions MSK made the save. It was then confirmed that Kushida & MSK vs. Legado Del Fantasma will take place on next week’s NXT in a huge six-man tag team match.
– Mercedes Martinez mentioned that Raquel Gonzalez may be the NXT Women’s Champion, but she’s still in the shadow of Dakota Kai. If Kai barks the orders, Raquel will respond like a ‘good little lap dog.’ Mercedes will now face Dakota on next week’s NXT. If she wins, she is expected to challenge Gonzalez for the title.
– Imperium defeated EverRise
– Kyle O’Reilly defeated Cameron Grimes in the main event of this. Kyle had a staredown with WWE NXT Champion Karrion Kross & his girlfriend Scarlett before heading into the ring to tease a future feud could be in-store.
