The next NXT North American Champion will be decided the same way the first one was: in a Ladder Match featuring several Superstars, this time at NXT TakeOver: XXX.
The field is set, and either Damian Priest, Bronson Reed, Johnny Gargano, Velveteen Dream or Cameron Grimes will claim the gold.
Keith Lee previously announced he would relinquish the North American Title to allow other Superstars to earn the kinds of opportunities that allowed him to become NXT Champion. The Limitless One and NXT General Manager William Regal agreed on crowning the new North American Champion in a Ladder Match. First, however, Superstars competed in a series of Triple Threat Matches to earn their way into the high-stakes bout.
Reed became the first competitor to punch his ticket, defeating Roderick Strong and Gargano on July 22. Priest joined the fray on Aug. 5, clinching his spot by standing tall against Oney Lorcan and Ridge Holland, while Grimes became the third entrant after winning against Kushida and the returning Velveteen Dream.
Gargano and Dream seized the final two spots Aug. 19, with Gargano defeating Holland and Dream beating Bálor in second-chance matches between competitors who had not been pinned or submitted in their Triple Threat Matches.
Previously, Dexter Lumis won a qualifying Triple Threat Match last month via technical submission against Timothy Thatcher. However, Lumis won't be medically cleared to compete at NXT TakeOver: XXX due to an injury suffered in that match.
Who will be crowned North American Champion at NXT TakeOver: XXX?
