WWE NXT: Aug. 31, 2021

Published Aug. 30, 2021 9:39 a.m. ET
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On an action-packed edition of NXT, Tommaso Ciampa triumphed over Ridge Holland in a highly personal showdown of pure, rugged brutality. As the smoke cleared, Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch joined the party after the bell, only to meet NXT Tag Team Champions MSK as they emerged to even the odds.

Johnny Gargano and LA Knight to collide on NXT

Johnny Gargano has a lot on his mind these days and will now have to deal with the arrogant LA Knight inside the squared circle.

Johnny Wrestling found himself in Mr. Regal’s office on Tuesday in hopes of getting the scheduled Indi Hartwell & Dexter Lumis wedding called off. As Gargano pleaded his case, LA Knight stormed in with his own agenda, and the two outspoken Superstars ended up throwing barbs at each other.

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Who will stand tall when the two converge in the ring?

Don’t miss the showdown tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Tommaso Ciampa looks to get even with Ridge Holland

Ridge Holland has demolished everything in his path since returning to NXT, but Tommaso Ciampa isn’t backing down from a fight.

Holland defeated Timothy Thatcher last week, and then teed off on Ciampa’s teammate along with Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan and the returning Danny Burch. The altercation knocked Thatcher out of action indefinitely and further incensed Ciampa.

The Blackheart had one more run-in with Holland before the night ended and set the stage for their clash.

Will Ciampa be able to overcome the Northern Grit of Holland and his bruising associates?

Catch the throwdown tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Kyle O’Reilly looks to humble Duke Hudson in the ring

Kyle O’Reilly absorbed the pain and dug deep for a hard-fought win over Adam Cole at NXT TakeOver 36, and the hits kept on coming the following Tuesday on the black-and-gold brand.

Following an attack by Ridge Holland, O’Reilly was then targeted backstage by Duke Hudson to set up the showdown for this week.

Will O’Reilly be able to topple Hudson and shake the confidence of the brash newcomer?

Don’t miss the matchup tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

NXT UK Champion Ilja Dragunov rolls back into NXT

The Ring General has fallen. Long live the Czar!

Fresh off his victorious NXT TakeOver 36 effort, NXT UK Champion Ilja Dragunov will return to NXT with the championship in tow.

In the leadup to his showdown with WALTER, The Mad Russian squared off with Pete Dunne and Roderick Strong. Will another Superstar come calling when Dragunov graces the black-and-gold brand?

Catch the NXT UK Champion’s appearance tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Ikemen Jiro accepts Roderick Strong’s open challenge

The Diamond Mine is ramping up business, and Roderick Strong extended an open challenge for any competitor ready to challenge their rise.

Over the weekend, Ikemen Jiro answered the call and let Strong know he’d see him in the ring Tuesday night.

After Kushida was deemed unable to compete for their NXT Cruiserweight Title Match, Strong has kept his eyes on the title. Malcolm Bivens has declared Strong the uncrowned NXT Cruiserweight Champion, as he awaits his showdown with The Time Splitter.

Will Jiro make Strong regret his open challenge?

Don’t miss NXT this Tuesday at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Wade Barrett hosts interview with NXT Champion Samoa Joe

Everybody wants a piece of Samoa Joe, and he’s ready to address just that.

After the likes of Pete Dunne, LA Knight and Kyle O’Reilly all made their case for an NXT Championship opportunity last week, with Ridge Holland and Tommaso Ciampa getting involved in the fray as well, Wade Barrett will sit down with the NXT Champion tonight to get his candid thoughts on the situation.

Who might Joe deem worthy of his first NXT Title defense?

Don’t miss what he has to say tonight on NXT at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Sarray battles Mandy Rose to kick off NXT

Mandy Rose is rolling with a new crew, but will that be enough for her to overcome Sarray?

Following their defeat at the hands of Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Carter last week, a dejected Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne found themselves in front of The Golden Goddess, who offered them an opportunity to join her going forward.

With some backup secured, Rose looks to make a statement in the opening match on NXT tonight against the dangerous Sarray.

Don’t miss NXT tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Raquel Gonzalez set for action against Jessi Kamea

Jessi Kamea has a tall ask ahead of her.

The Robert Stone Brand’s own will look to capitalize on the harsh words delivered by Franky Monet last week to Raquel Gonzalez when she steps into battle against the NXT Women’s Champion tonight.

Gonzalez is always ready to take on new challengers, so she will undoubtedly be looking to quell the momentum of Kamea – and Monet, for that matter – before it can even get going tonight.

Catch this battle on NXT tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

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