A major match is set to headline the next NXT TakeOver.
Following the conclusion of the 9/13 episode of WWE NXT, the company taped next week’s 9/20 and the following week’s 9/27 editions of the show.
During the 9/20 taping, former longtime NXT UK Champion, Ilja Dragunov made his NXT 2.0 debut following JD McDonagh’s victory over Tyler Bate in the show’s main event.
Right after during the 9/27 episode, Dragunov, McDonagh and NXT Champion, Bron Breakker faced-off and the champion laid out the challenge of a triple threat match for his title at the brand’s next premium live event, NXT TakeOver: Halloween Havoc. Both Dragunov and McDonagh accepted the challenge and the match is expected to headline the October 22 event.
Spoilers for both tapings can be found below (via WrestlingNews.co):
9/20 Taping:
- JD McDonagh def. Tyler Bate – Post-match, NXT Champion, Bron Breakker came face-to-face with McDonagh and Ilja Dragunov interrupted and squared off with both men to close the show.
- Nathan Frazer def. Axiom
- Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jane def. Ivy Nile & Tatum Paxley
- Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, and Jagger Reid def. Edris Enofe & Malik Blade
- Cora Jade def. Wendy Choo
- Andre Chase & Bodhi Hayward def. Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams
- Oro Mensah (Oliver Carter) def. Grayson Waller
9/27 Taping:
- Ilja Dragunov def. Xyon Quinn
- NXT Champion, Bron Breakker, Ilja Dragunov, and JD McDonagh in-ring promo. All three men agreed to a title match at Halloween Havoc
- Joe Gacy def. Cameron Grimes
- Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen def. Wolfgang & Mark Coffey In A Pub Rules Match
- NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose def. Fallon Henley In A Non-Title Match
- Wes Lee def. Tony D’Angelo
- Nikkita Lyons def. Kayden Carter
- Sol Ruca def. Amari Miller
- Damon Kemp vs. Brutus Creed Ended In A No Contest
Rumors on the reasoning for WWE taping so many episodes in advance is due to the 9/13 edition of WWE NXT ending with the old black and gold logo popping up on the big screen in the WWE Performance Center as the show came to a close. More information on fans reaction to the possible black and gold era returning can be found by clicking here.