Last Updated on: 2nd October 2020, 05:00 pm
Welcome to the WWE NXT Results for September 30, 2020. This episode contains recaps and reports of the 31 takeover games.
Shotzi Blackheart versus Dakota Kai with Raquel González
Kai hits Blackheart in the face. Blackheart takes Kai down. Kai gives a headbutt in the basement. Blackheart and Kai exchange pin attempts.
Blackheart’s reverse atomic drop greets Kai in the ball pit with a double leg drop under his belt. Blackheart comes across Kai. Blackheart locks Kai in a deadly lock that has been modified with a butterfly lock.
Kai counter with one arm. Blackheart reaches the ropes. Kai’s suplex. Blackheart kicks both of them. González climbs onto the apron to distract Blackheart.
Kai suppressed Blackheart for another fall. After the break, Blackheart hits Kai with a high knee.
Blackheart crushes Kai with his patented Senton. German Blackheart Underhook Suplex. Kai kicks. Blackheart storms into the corner. Kai hits her with a senton.
Blackheart and Kaifight on the apron. Blackheart runs up the ropes and hits a #2 loaf on the apron. Both Kai and Blackheart are downstairs.
Think we can safely say that @DakotaKai_WWE is in a 🌎 of hurt right now. 😬#WWENXT @DakotaKai_WWE @ShotziWWE pic.twitter.com/IMoCzBFfFZ
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 1, 2020
Blackheart landed on his head. González tries to interfere, but Rhea Ripley runs into the ring and attacks her.
The referees break off the battle. Kai tries to sneak into a large running shoe, but Blackheart rolls it up for victory. The winner of this match is Shotzi Blackheart.
Cruiserweight Showdown
Santos Escobar and Isaiah “Swerve” Scott are in separate rooms and Purple has an interview about their upcoming game.
It’s done incredibly well, and both competitors seem sincere and emotionally engaged.
“At #NXTTakeOver 31, all of your showcasing won’t be enough… what you call “a bag of tricks,” I call a CENTURY of TRADITION, and I’m gonna bury you in it.” – #WWENXT #Cruiserweight Champion @EscobarWWE
“I wanna see you try.” – @swerveconfident pic.twitter.com/iFJtox7Ena
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 1, 2020
Swerve criticizes Santos Escobar for constantly cheating, while Escobar maintains its tradition.
Kyle O’Reilly: Main Target
“Even if I never made it to #WWENXT, even if I was still wrestling for 5 dollars every other weekend, I would still be doing it with everything I 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 and everything I 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯.” – @KORcombat 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/EqK8DGx6GV
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 1, 2020
Tegan Talking About Torn ACL
There is an update on Tegan Nox talking about his torn ACL and the Gargans say it is pure karma. However, their focus is on becoming the first NXT champions to be married.
Cameron Grimes Stepping Stones Invitation
Cameron Grimes has chosen opponents to demonstrate his skills. The first incredibly small opponent comes out and is knocked out.
.@CGrimesWWE might not be going to the MOON tonight, but he’s certainly seeing 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨 thanks to @RidgeWWE!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/a5KBFY2ktR
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2020
Ridge Holland slams his next opponent into the ring to meet Cameron Grimes and dominate him. The match is disqualified as Ridge Holland refuses to facilitate the attack on Grimes.
KUSHIDA Versus Tony Nese
Before this game, there is a video pack where KUSHIDA talks about his new malicious side. He shows it in this match against Nese by leaving the former cruiserweight champion with few vacancies.
Performance: #NXTTakeOver 31
Time: 7pm ET/4pm PT.@DreamWWE will see you Sunday, @KUSHIDA_0904. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/BD0duBVnot
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2020
KUSHIDA can also prove his skills by constantly attacking Tony Nese’s arm and winning with the hoverboard lock.
Adam Cole Versus Austin Theory
Adam Cole talks about the undisputed era dominant performance at NXT over the past three years and his respect.
Cole calls Austin Theory, who previously did a promo for Kyle O’Reilly, and tells him to say what he said about his face. The theory comes out and the two agree.
Kayden Carter with Kacy Catanzaro against Xia Li
Some soft grips to open the game and the pace is pretty fast, both approaching the odds in bowling.
“Kyle O’Reilly was BORN ready… On Sunday at #NXTTakeOver, @KORcombat is gonna 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒌 the world, but he’s not gonna 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒌 me.”#UndisputedERA forever. 💛🖤 #WWENXT @AdamColePro pic.twitter.com/eAC9vCDAV9
— WWE (@WWE) October 1, 2020
Li finally comes out and takes Carter with her. XIa Li shows aggression, but it’s Kayden Carter. After the match, Xia Li shoves Kayden Carter in frustration.
Balor-KOR FaceOff Hosted By HBK
The head-to-head fight seems to start quite respectfully with a handshake. HBK beats Kyle O’Reilly, but Finn questions Kyle O’Reilly’s ability to win this game without the undisputed era.
Candice LeRae / Johnny Gargano Versus Io Shirai / Damien Priest
In this mixed tag team match, the two competitors compete against two champions who will compete against each other on Sunday at Takeover.
When the champions enter the ring, the challengers attack before Io and Candice begin the match.
.@shirai_io has had enough of “The Gargano Way.”#WWENXT #NXTTakeOver @JohnnyGargano @CandiceLeRae @ArcherOfInfamy pic.twitter.com/OEpr9IIUr6
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 1, 2020
The two have an intense fight before Gargano attempts to keep Shirai away from Candice, despite Priest entering the ring to attack Gargano. Cool place as Shirai uses Priest as a diving platform.
