Keith Lee overcame a tough test in Damian Priest to retain the NXT North American Title. Elsewhere, NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair took down Mia Yim and stood toe-to-toe with Io Shirai before they face off next week, and Isaiah “Swerve” Scott and Drake Maverick picked up wins in Interim NXT Cruiserweight Title Tournament action.
Isaiah "Swerve" Scott defeated El Hijo del Fantasma. (NXT INTERIM CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH)
"Swerve" improved his tournament record to 1-1 in crafty fashion, dealing El Hijo del Fantasma his first loss by pinning him with a crucifix roll-up after an exciting back-and-forth encounter. (Via WWE.com)
Candice LeRae (with Johnny Gargano) def Kacy Catanzaro.
"The Poison Pixie" has a new attitude, and it already appears to be paying dividends in the ring. Accompanied by husband Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae knocked off Kacy Catanzaro in vicious fashion, putting her away with the "Wicked Stepsister" — a surfboard face smash. (Via WWE.com)
Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel of Imperium attacked NXT Tag Team Champions Matt Riddle & Timothy Thatcher.
Already demonstrating instant in-ring chemistry in their first title defense, Matt Riddle & Timothy Thatcher showed they were also on the same page out of the ring during "The Newly-Bro Show." But the fun came to an end when Imperium's Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel sent them a devastating message. (Via WWE.com)
NXT Women's Champion, Charlotte Flair defeated Mia Yim by submission.
Charlotte Flair looked comfortable in her first match since reclaiming her throne on the black-and-gold brand, forcing Mia Yim to submit with the Figure-Eight Leg Lock. The Queen wasn't able to soak in her victory for long, though, as Io Shirai immediately confronted her ahead of their title showdown next week. (Via WWE.com)
Dexter Lumis defeated Shane Thorne by technical submission.
The NXT Universe still knows very little about Dexter Lumis, but they've definitely learned he's a force to be reckoned with in the ring. He knocked off another opponent this week, making quick work of Shane Thorne with a modified Uranage before transitioning directly into the Anaconda Vice. (Via WWE.com)
Drake Maverick defeated Tony Nese. (NXT INTERIM CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH)
Despite being disrespected and underestimated by Tony Nese, Drake Maverick dug deep to keep his hopes alive, improving his tournament record to 1-1 after a massive avalanche bulldog. (Via WWE.com)
NXT North American Championship: NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION, Keith Lee defeated Damien Priest.
Overcoming a bruised larynx suffered last week at the hands of Damian Priest, Keith Lee overcame The Archer of Infamy in perhaps his gutsiest performance yet. The Limitless Superstar thwarted Priest's attempt to once again use his nightstick, pinning him after a pair of huge Spirit Bombs. (Via WWE.com)