Published 16:25 IST, December 26th 2019
WWE NXT Highlights: Keith Lee and Lio Rush win; Austin Theory makes his debut
WWE NXT was headlined by a Tag-Team match between the duo of Keith Lee & Lio Rush and Damian Priest & Tony Nese. Plus, fans also saw the debut of Austin Theory.
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This week’s WWE NXT was t aired live. Inste, matches were recorded last week and y were aired on Wednesday (Thursday in India). WWE took this decision so that wrestlers could spend some time with ir family on Christmas. show was helined by a Tag-Team match between duo of Keith Lee & Lio Rush and Damian Priest & Tony Nese. Plus, fans also saw debut of Austin ory as he faced Roderick Strong for NXT rth American Championship.
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Major matches/segments happened on WWE NXT:
WWE NXT: NXT rth American Champion Roderick Strong defeats Austin ory
night started with Roderick Strong coming to ring and challenging every NXT superstar for a match. former EVOLVE Champion Austin ory answered call and demanded a title match. To which, NXT rth American Champion agreed. From start of match, Austin ory started showing his incredible moves and me it hard for champion to take over. ory went on to deliver a devastating crle suplex on ring apron, but Messiah of Backbreaker recovered. Strong delivered a powerbomb to take over and went on to hit ory with a jumping knee strike. rth American Champion n trapped challenger on Strong Hold, forcing ory to submit.
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WWE NXT: Keith Lee & Lio Rush defeat Damian Priest & Tony Nese
Keith Lee entered ring with a smile, but as match progressed, Limitless Superstar exploded and punished his opponents. Lee n delivered a Jackhammer to Tony Nese. Damian Priest tried to fight, but Lee shut him down with his special moves. Lio Rush n took tag and ascended to his partner’s shoulders. He delivered Final Hour to seal victory.
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Major matches/segments happening on WWE NXT:
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Isaiah “Swerve” Scott defeats Gentleman Jack Gallagher
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Candice LeRae defeats Taynara Conti
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Dominik Dijakovic defeats Bronson Reed
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Bianca Belair defeats Shotzi Blackheart
16:25 IST, December 26th 2019