The stage for NXT TakeOver was set as Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe brought mayhem, Ilja Dragunov defeated Roderick Strong, MSK took down Imperium to defend their NXT Tag Team Titles, and Indi Hartwell made a stunning proposal.
WWE NXT results: Aug. 17, 2021
Ilja Dragunov def. Roderick Strong
An injury to Kushida prompted an open challenge from The Diamond Mine, and it was one The Mad Russian gladly accepted. Roderick Strong took advantage of a distraction by Hachiman to smash Ilja Dragunov into the ring steps to take control. A battered Dragunov dug deep to land a Torpedo Moscow and delivered a brutal message to WALTER ahead of NXT TakeOver 36.
Cameron Grimes def. Josh Briggs
LA Knight was dishing out cash ahead of NXT to find someone to take out Cameron Grimes and tapped on the towering Josh Briggs to do his bidding. Briggs put his strength on display, but the hard-hitting butler landed a crushing Cave In for the win. The Million Dollar Champion took matter into his own hands after the match with uncalled for cheap shots to Ted DiBiase and Grimes.
Indi Hartwell & Dexter Lumis def. Jessi Kamea & Robert Stone
Indi Hartwell & Dexter Lumis looked to convert their burning love into in-ring chemistry against The Robert Stone Brand. Robert Stone spent much of the match trying to avoid Lumis, but Franky Monet’s attempt to enter the fray resulted in her being ejected from ringside. Hartwell stole the show by using Lumis’ Silence to force a tapout from Jessi Kamea and then dropped jaws with a stunning proposal.
Carmelo Hayes vs. Odyssey Jones
Duke Hudson had plenty to talk about heading into his NXT Breakout Tournament Semifinal matchup, but Carmelo Hayes pulled out all the tricks. Hayes shifted the match with a huge DDT and then went flying off the top rope to punch his ticket to the Finals. As Hayes celebrated, Odyssey Jones rolled into the ring to remind him of what awaits next week.
MSK def. Imperium – NXT Tag Team Championship Match
MSK came out flying from the opening bell, but Imperium stopped them in their tracks with impressive shows of strength. Nash Carter & Wes Lee eventually showed why they’ve ascended to the top of NXT and demanded more respect with another impressive win. WALTER brought post-match fireworks as he rolled in to level Dragunov and the NXT Tag Team Champions.
Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe tore down the Capitol Wrestling Center
Kushida and Roderick Strong throw down on Title Tuesday
The Diamond Mine is looking for a big money win, but Kushida is out to prove his dominance as Cruiserweight Champion.
The NXT Cruiserweight Champion will take on Roderick Strong in a NXT Cruiserweight Title Match on NXT’s Title Tuesday. Malcolm Bivens has talked plenty about his plans for putting The Diamond Mine on the map. The Time Splitter has been undeterred by the group’s continued targeting of him and his title so far.
Will Kushida remain one step ahead of The Diamond Mine? Or is Strong ready to cash in on their golden opportunity?
Don’t miss NXT’s Title tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!
MSK and Imperium meet in NXT Tag Team Championship clash
The time for talk is over, as MSK and Imperium will go to war for the NXT Tag Team Championship on NXT’s Title Tuesday.
Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel have been forceful in their pursuit of the titles, but Nash Carter & Wes Lee have been unfazed by their taunts. MSK proved their mettle in a hard-hitting title clash against Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher at NXT Great American Bash.
Will the champions now be able to meet the unbridled aggression of Imperium?
Don’t miss NXT’s Title tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!
Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe come face-to-face ahead of NXT TakeOver 36
Karrion Kross has remained at arm’s length in his torment of Samoa Joe, but the two NXT TakeOver 36 combatants will meet face-to-face this Tuesday.
The NXT Champion has attacked Mr. Regal and drove Samoa Joe into a security mauling frenzy with his latest taunts. The bad blood continues to boil over before they meet for the NXT Championship as both will surely be looking for a massive statement just days ahead of their clash.
What fireworks are in store when Kross and Samoa Joe step to each other?
Don’t miss the explosive encounter tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!
Carmelo Hayes and Duke Hudson face off in NXT Breakout Tournament Semifinals
The final spot in the NXT Breakout Tournament Finals will be on the line when Carmelo Hayes takes on Duke Hudson this Tuesday.
Both competitors impressed in the opening round, as Carmelo Hayes took down Josh Briggs while Duke Hudson put on a punishing display against Ikemen Jiro.
When the dust settles on the Semifinals, who will move on to face Odyssey Jones?
Catch the major matchup tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!
Dexter Lumis & Indi Hartwell to take on Robert Stone & Jessi Kamea in a Mixed Tag Team Match
Last week in a WWE Digital Exclusive, Jessi Kamea mentioned to Franky Monet that if she got the opportunity, she would mess up Indi Hartwell. In response, Robert Stone belittled Dexter Lumis and claimed he could beat the scary Superstar in under a minute. This left Monet pondering, which is always a recipe for trouble.
This week, Stone & Kamea will get their chance to back up their words when they go head-to-head with the intimidating duo of Lumis & Hartwell. Don’t miss NXT, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network.
Gonzalez and Kai speak one more time before NXT TakeOver
The time for talking is almost over.
On the final episode of NXT before TakeOver 36, NXT Women’s Champion Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai will issue their last words to one another before doing battle this Sunday.
Whose words will prove most scathing heading into this highly anticipated NXT Women’s Title matchup?
Find out tonight live on NXT at 8/7 C on USA Network!
