WWE NXT: Tonight’s WWE NXT was live from the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida, had a decent run. Three matches were already announced for the show, and these matches held the night together. Let us take a look at the top three moments from the night and how WWE NXT fared.
WWE NXT: Bobby Fish defeated Roderick Strong
The match got hyped as two former friends turned bitter rivals. These former Undisputed Era members tried to tear apart each other right from the outset. The match started with the classic wrestling lock up, with the fans chanting “Bobby!”
In an image we thought we'd never see, @theBobbyFish & @DiamondMineWWE's @roderickstrong stand on opposite sides of the ring on #WWENXT.
📺 : @SYFY pic.twitter.com/EFsRiJF3nr
— WWE (@WWE) August 4, 2021
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The match had everything on display from fierce strikes, knees to faces, superkicks, clothesline, facebuster, etc. Both competitors had their share of luck, but a running forearm from Strong just rocked Bobby on the ropes. Strong followed up by slamming Bobby on the mat for a close two-count and ended up with a knee to the jaw and a backbreaker to secure a pinfall victory.
WWE NXT: Joe and Kross go one step further in their buildup
NXT Champion Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe just went one step further in their fuming rivalry. Right before the main event, Karrion Kross stormed to the announce table with a mic and stood on the top of the table to call out Samoa Joe.
"You can't control this place. You couldn't then, and you can't now. So tell me something, @SamoaJoe, WHO provoked WHO?" – #NXTChampion @WWEKarrionKross #WWENXT #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/1uIYKDE0iC
— WWE (@WWE) August 4, 2021
Joe, who has been waiting desperately to confront the NXT Champion, came running down the ring, breaching the security guards’ barrier. As Joe escaped the ring, Kross evacuated through the crowd. Joe tried chasing Kross, but the security tries to stop him.
𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙙 and unhinged. You asked for this, @WWEKarrionKross. #WWENXT #NXTTakeOver @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/rWzsTOFxBO
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 4, 2021
A furious Joe then applied a Coquina Clutch to one of the guards releasing his frustration and puts him to sleep. The two men will be headlining NXT Takeover 36, and Samoa Joe has his sights set on becoming a record three-time NXT Champion.
WWE NXT: Johnny Gargano won the bout, but Dexter Lumis won Indi Hartwell
The Love Her or Lose Her match between Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis saw the former securing a victory. However, despite Johnny winning the bout, Indi Hartwell chose to be with Dexter Lumis. After the match got over, Lumis was standing all alone in the middle of the ring as Hartwell, Gargano, and Candice LeRae were walking backstage through the ramp.
No 💔💔💔 in #WWENXT!!! https://t.co/RoKhsxf4Ht
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) August 4, 2021
Indi kept looking back towards Lumis until she rushed to the ring and jumped on Lumis to place a passionate kiss on him. The two kissed each other while Gargano and LeRae had henious looks on their faces.
Cover your eyes, mom and dad. Your little girl is all grown up!#WWENXT #InDex @indi_hartwell @CandiceLeRae @JohnnyGargano @DexterLumis pic.twitter.com/57Es0pBb4U
— WWE (@WWE) August 4, 2021
