NXT 2.0 Results: New Champion crowned; Mandy Rose and crew lays out challenge to titleholders
NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa kicked off NXT 2.0 with some of the newer recruits to the brand. Carmelo Hayes, Odyssey Jones, and Bron Breakker were some of the newcomers that Ciampa introduced before thanking the fans, whom he called 'the soul of the show'.
Cameron Grimes came out and said he wanted a shot at the title before LA Knight followed suit. Dunne and Holland were out next and entered the ring before the Bruiserweight mocked the newcomers, calling them scared to throw the first punch.
"All I see are a bunch of pathetic geezers afraid to take the first punch." - @PeteDunneYxB #WWENXT
@NXTCiampa: https://t.co/gjx2X5sQ8v
A massive brawl broke out after Ciampa attacked Dunne and Pete and Holland were tossed out to ringside as Ciampa and Bron stood tall in the ring.
"Make a name for yourself."
@PeteDunneYxB calls out all of #WWENXT and sparks a brawl in the process. @NXTCiampa @bronbreakkerwwe @RidgeWWE https://t.co/odKlBmZetG
Backstage on NXT 2.0, the women's locker room was also in disarray with a brawl breaking out between the Superstars including B-Fab, Elektra Lopez, and Kay Lee Ray. Back in the ring, Ciampa and Breakker challenged Dunne and Holland to a match tonight.
.@NXTCiampa & @bronbreakkerwwe vs. @PeteDunneYxB & @RidgeWWE TONIGHT?!
@RealKingRegal, please? 馃檹 #WWENXT https://t.co/IQ8zWQsWKf
Kushida (c) vs. Roderick Strong - Cruiserweight Title Match on NXT 2.0
champ moves.
#CruiserweightTitle #WWENXT @roderickstrong @KUSHIDA_0904 https://t.co/DHVKUauQR0
Strong grounded the champ early on and went for a headlock but Kushida broke out and got the Hoverboard Lock in before Roddy escaped the ring. Back after a break on NXT 2.0, Strong had Kushida on the ropes but the champ reversed the superplex before taking a huge backbreaker and a suplex for a near fall.
It's a numbers game now. #WWENXT
#CruiserweightTitle @ivynile_wwe @KUSHIDA_0904 @DiamondMineWWE https://t.co/4NnX8zvnUd
Roddy hit some chops before Kushida tried again for his signature submission move. Bivens distracted the ref while the Creed Brothers dragged Kushinda out of the ring to beat him up and Ivy Nile hit a Superman Punch on him at ringside before they tossed him back in. Strong hit the End of Heartache in the ring and picked up the win.
Two warriors leaving it ALL on the mat.
@KUSHIDA_0904 and @roderickstrong are throwing down for the NXT #CruiserweightTitle. #WWENXT @DiamondMineWWE https://t.co/4Gb7FTYy69
Result: Roderick Strong def. Kushida to become the new NXT Cruiserweight Champion
Grayson Waller walked out after the match and demanded a match with Strong and after some deliberation, Bivens announced the match for next week.
Look in @Malcolmvelli's eyes.
That is the look of a man that means BUSINESS.
NEW #WWENXT Cruiserweight Champion @roderickstrong vs. @GraysonWWE for the #CruiserweightTitle NEXT WEEK! https://t.co/TDS3ImuUhp
Grade: B+