NXT returns after last week’s shocking developments with another big episode that features a championship match.
This time, Bobby Fish and Roderick Strong will team up and try to win the NXT Tag Team titles; however, the former champions may be walking in with the advantage as Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne will not be teaming together.
With Dunne stuck back in the United Kingdom, Riddle is forced to find a temporary partner to defend the belts with until the former NXT UK Champion makes his return. With little time to prepare, will the makeshift NXT Tag Team Champions suffer a loss to a duo who knows each other very well?
Also, the eight-man Interim Cruiserweight tournament begins tonight. The first match-up has yet to be confirmed; however, who will score the first points in the round-robin style tournament?
Thus far, Group A consists of Kushida, Tony Nese, Drake Maverick, and Jake Atlas. Group B’s participants are Isaiah “Swerve” Scott, Akira Tozawa, El Hijo del Fantasma, and Gentleman Jack Gallagher. While Drake Maverick was released by the promotion earlier today, the former 205 General Manger uploaded an emotional video that confirms that he’ll still compete in the tournament.
All this and more is set for tonight’s episode of NXT at 8pm Eastern Time on the USA Network. Check out the advertised matches below:
Finn Balor vs. Fabian Aichner
Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship Tournament begins
NXT Tag Team Championship match: Matt Riddle & ??? (c) vs. Roderick Strong & Bobby Fish