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Dominik Dijakovic vs. Cameron Grimes announced for NXT

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Dominik Dijakovic will be in action on tonight’s episode of NXT.

During this morning’s edition of WWE’s The Bump, it was announced that Dijakovic vs. Cameron Grimes will take place on NXT tonight. This is the third match announced for the show, joining Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair and Tommaso Ciampa vs. Austin Theory.

Dijakovic vs. Grimes was set up by Grimes going after Dijakovic on Twitter, along with an angle where they got into a confrontation backstage at an NXT house show. Grimes complained about not getting opportunities and said he’s sick and tired of watching Dijakovic drop the ball every week.

Dijakovic unsuccessfully challenged Keith Lee for the NXT North American Championship at TakeOver: Portland. Last week, Dijakovic came to the ring after Lee squashed Kona Reeves. Dijakovic cut a promo saying he isn’t ready to move on yet — and he told Lee they both know Dijakovic had him beat at TakeOver.

Lee said Dijakovic was making excuses, but Lee agreed to face him again if Dijakovic can talk NXT general manager William Regal into it.

An appearance by Finn Balor is also being advertised for tonight’s NXT.

Cole vs. Kushida, Gargano vs. Grimes confirmed for NXT

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Update —

WWE has also confirmed that Johnny Gargano vs. Cameron Grimes is set for tonight’s NXT. The match had been teased after video of an angle where they got into a confrontation at an NXT house show in Riverside, California was posted over the weekend.

The match comes in advance of Gargano facing Finn Balor at NXT TakeOver: Portland on Sunday.

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Another match has been confirmed for tonight’s NXT.

NXT Champion Adam Cole will face Kushida in a non-title match tonight. Cole sent out a tweet today to set the match up: “In a really bad mood…and I hear Kushida has a problem with what happened last week. Ok tough guy, how about tonight you try and do something about it? I bet you won’t. @WWENXT #nxtonusa”

While Undisputed Era were looking for Tommaso Ciampa last week, they attacked Kushida and Cole gave him a Death Valley Driver into a trash can.

Cole will defend his NXT Championship against Ciampa at TakeOver: Portland on Sunday.

Tonight’s NXT is the go-home show for TakeOver. Candice LeRae vs. Dakota Kai has been confirmed for tonight, along with a Cruiserweight title number one contender’s match between Lio Rush and Angel Garza.

WWE NXT video highlights: Number one contender’s main event

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Keith Lee is the new number one contender to the NXT North American Championship

Lee was set up as Roderick Strong’s next challenger by defeating Dominik Dijakovic, Damian Priest, and Cameron Grimes in last night’s fatal four-way number one contender’s match. Lee will get his title shot against Strong on the January 22 episode of NXT.

The finish of the number one contender’s match was Lee pinning Grimes after hitting the Spirit Bomb.

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic also kicked off with Undisputed Era vs. Gallus and The Forgotten Sons vs. Imperium taking.

New NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley kicked off last night’s show before being interrupted by Toni Storm. Storm challenged Ripley to a match at Worlds Collide. They were joined by Kay Lee Ray, Io Shirai, Bianca Belair, and Candice LeRae, leading to a six-woman tag match.

Ripley’s challenger for TakeOver: Portland will be decided by a number one contender’s battle royal on next week’s NXT. Johnny Gargano vs. Finn Balor also looks to be set for Portland after their promo segment from last night.

More coverage from last night —

WWE NXT video highlights —

Toni Storm interrupts Rhea Ripley, six-woman tag match set up

Rhea Ripley, Toni Storm & Candice LeRae vs. Bianca Belair, Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray

All Tommaso Ciampa needs is one shot to get his title back

The Forgotten Sons vs. Imperium in a Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic first round match

Matt Riddle explains how his team with Pete Dunne came together for the Dusty Classic

Austin Theory vs. Joaquin Wilde

Undisputed Era vs. Gallus in a Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic first round match

Finn Balor challenges Johnny Gargano for NXT TakeOver: Portland

Mia Yim vs. Kayden Carter, Chelsea Green signs with the Robert Stone Brand

Lee vs. Dijakovic vs. Grimes vs. Priest for a North American title shot

NXT fallout: Keith Lee’s confidence level is just like him — limitless

NXT fallout: Kay Lee Ray and Piper Niven don’t know this Toni Storm

NXT fallout: Last night was the start of something big for Imperium

North American title number one contender’s match set for NXT

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Roderick Strong’s next challenger will be decided on Wednesday’s episode of NXT.

Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic vs. Damian Priest vs. Cameron Grimes is set for Wednesday’s NXT, with the winner becoming the number one contender to Strong’s North American Championship.

The match was announced via a tweet from NXT general manager William Regal: “This Wednesday on #WWENXT, we will find a new #1 Contender for the NXT North American Championship in a #Fatal4Way as it will be @RealKeithLee vs. @DijakovicWWE vs. @CGrimesWWE vs. @ArcherOfInfamy”

NXT aired taped episodes on both Christmas and New Year’s Day. Strong issued a North American title open challenge on the Christmas show and retained his title against Austin Theory. Lee & Lio Rush also defeated Priest & Tony Nese.

The winners of NXT’s year-end awards were announced on this week’s year in review episode. Lee was named NXT’s Breakout Star of the Year for 2019.

Strong has been North American Champion since winning the title from Velveteen Dream on NXT’s USA Network debut in September.

Bate vs. Grimes, Shirai vs. LeRae set for next week’s NXT

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Two matches that were set up by angles on tonight’s NXT have been made official for next week.

Tyler Bate vs. Cameron Grimes and Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae have both been announced for next Wednesday’s NXT. The Women’s Tag Team titles will also be defended in NXT for the first time, with Asuka & Kairi Sane defending against Dakota Kai & Tegan Nox next week.

Bate was shown arriving to Full Sail with Pete Dunne on tonight’s episode. Later in the show, Bate was sitting in the front row for Matt Riddle vs. Grimes.

After Riddle won, Grimes refused to give him a fist bump. Riddle then fist bumped Bate. Grimes and Bate argued, and Bate laid out Grimes with a punch after Grimes shoved him.

Shirai interfered and attacked Rhea Ripley during Ripley’s match against Bianca Belair tonight, but LeRae came out to neutralize Shirai. Ripley defeated Belair after hitting Riptide.

Matt Riddle vs. Cameron Grimes announced for NXT

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Cameron Grimes is getting some stronger competition on this week’s NXT.

WWE has announced Grimes vs. Matt Riddle for tonight’s episode. Grimes has won two quick squashes since NXT’s move to the USA Network, defeating Sean Maluta and Boa. Grimes also defeated Raul Mendoza last month.

Grimes debuted on NXT in the Breakout Tournament and made it to the finals before losing to Jordan Myles.

Riddle defeated Bronson Reed on NXT last week. That was Riddle’s first appearance on TV since unsuccessfully challenging for Adam Cole’s NXT Championship on October 2.

A triple threat match for the North American Championship will take place on tonight’s NXT, with Roderick Strong defending his title against Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair is also set for the episode, and Finn Balor will make his first appearance since returning to NXT and confronting Cole three weeks ago.

A video on Balor aired last Wednesday. Balor teased that “next week, my future will be my past.”

NXT TV taping spoilers: Breakout finals, Breezango vs. Forgotten Sons

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Prior to TakeOver: Toronto, two matches were taped at the Scotiabank Arena for this coming Wednesday’s episode of NXT television.

– Breezango (Tyler Breeze & Fandango) defeated The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake & Steve Cutler w/ Jaxson Ryker)

This match was set up when Fandango returned and saved Breeze from The Forgotten Sons on the NXT TV episode that aired on July 31.

– Jordan Myles (formerly known as ACH) defeated Cameron Grimes (Trevor Lee) in the finals of the Breakout Tournament

As a stipulation of winning the tournament, Myles will get a future shot at the NXT title of his choosing. William Regal came out to the stage after the match and congratulated him.

Myles had defeated Boa and Angel Garza (Garza Jr.) in the first two rounds of the tournament. Grimes defeated Isaiah “Swerve” Scott (Shane Strickland) and Bronson Reed (Jonah Rock).

The next set of NXT tapings will take place at Full Sail University on Thursday (August 15).

Breakout finals, Breezango vs. Forgotten Sons set for NXT TV

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Two matches have been announced for next week’s NXT television.

The finals of the Breakout Tournament will air on next Wednesday’s episode, with Jordan Myles (formerly known as ACH) facing off with Cameron Grimes (Trevor Lee). The winner will get a shot at the NXT title of their choosing.

Myles defeated Boa and Angel Garza (Garza Jr.) in the tournament, while Grimes defeated Isaiah “Swerve” Scott (Shane Strickland) and Bronson Reed (Jonah Rock).

A two-on-two tag match between Tyler Breeze & Fandango and The Forgotten Sons is also set for next week’s NXT episode. Fandango’s return aired on last week’s show, with him saving Breeze from The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler & Jaxson Ryker).

Both matches will be taped at the Scotiabank Arena prior to TakeOver: Toronto this Saturday. Here’s the card for TakeOver:

  • NXT Champion Adam Cole defending against Johnny Gargano in a two-out-of-three falls match (one fall will be a street fight, the other will be a normal wrestling match, and William Regal will pick the stipulation if it goes to a third fall)
  • NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler defending against Mia Yim
  • NXT North American Champion Velveteen Dream defending against Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne in a triple threat match
  • NXT Tag Team Champions The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) defending against The Undisputed Era (Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish)
  • Candice LeRae vs. Io Shirai