WWE NXT Results Coverage, Reactions & Highlights For August 1, 2023

It’s Tuesday night, and you know what that means! WWE NXT will go down tonight, and Ringside News has got you covered with live play-by-play results coverage.

WWE NXT will start this week at 8:00 PM EST, as always. match-by-match highlights and results from the show will take place on this very page. Feel free to leave any reactions in the comment section below.

The following is confirmed for tonight’s event:

• Jacy Jayne vs Lyra Valkyria
• Eddy Thorpe vs. DIJAK
• Schism Host Interrogation
• The Fallout of The Great American Bash

WWE NXT

We commence with a poignant tribute to Adrian Street. Next, we delve into the memorable moments from the Great American Bash.

As the Performance Center comes into view, the newly crowned tag team champions arrive in their vehicle, only to be ambushed by Gallus.

Jacy Jayne vs Lyra Valkyria

As Lyra makes her way to the ring, Jacy launches a surprise attack, sending Lyra crashing into the apron.

Once they step inside the ring, the referee signals the start of the match. Jacy begins with a series of kicks in the corner, but Lyra manages to counter and lands a solid punch. Lyra follows up with a cross body move. However, Jacy swiftly executes a snap mare and delivers a kick to Lyra’s back. Jacy then drives Lyra into the turnbuckles and delivers a series of shoulder strikes.

Lyra cleverly escapes and executes a running drop kick, sending Jacy crashing into the turnbuckles. This prompts Jacy to retreat to the outside. Undeterred, Lyra takes to the skies with a daring pescado, diving onto Jacy outside the ring. Lyra proceeds to ram Jacy into the apron multiple times and then follows up with a powerful kick and a European uppercut.

Jacy takes control with an Irish whip, but her momentum backfires as she runs into Lyra’s raised boot. Seizing the opportunity, Jacy sends Lyra crashing into the turnbuckles and follows up with a neck breaker, nearly securing a pinfall.

Showing a more aggressive side, Jacy resorts to choking Lyra against the ropes and delivers stinging chops while she’s trapped. However, Lyra fights back with determined headbutts to Jacy’s midsection. Despite her efforts, Jacy rebounds with a powerful clothesline, temporarily halting Lyra’s counterattack.

Jacy executes a snap mare and an elbow strike to Lyra’s clavicle. She then applies a top wrist lock and chin bar to maintain control. However, Lyra manages to escape with a snap mare of her own. The back-and-forth action continues as Lyra delivers a boot and an elbow in the corner, attempting a rollup for a near fall. Jacy responds with a rollup of her own, along with a back elbow and a back senton for another near fall.

Displaying her feisty spirit, Jacy taunts Lyra with pie faces, but Lyra stays focused and blocks a kick. Lyra counters with a back heel kick and a series of head butts to Jacy’s midsection. She follows up with a couple of round kicks. Jacy tries to regain control with knee strikes, but Lyra gains the upper hand and sends Jacy to the outside.

Outside the ring, Lyra surprises Jacy with a drop kick through the ropes. She then climbs to the top turnbuckle and connects with a cross body, followed by a Northern Lights suplex for a near fall. Lyra relentlessly delivers kicks to Jacy’s chest, but Jacy manages to avoid an enzuigiri and counters with a thrust kick and a spinebuster for another close near fall.

As the battle intensifies, Jacy attempts another thrust kick, but she misses a discus clothesline. Taking advantage of the opening, Lyra strikes back with a back heel kick and quickly ascends to the top turnbuckle for a frog splash, securing the three-count victory.

Winner: Lyra Valkyria

In the backstage area, Trick and Carmelo engage in a conversation about their recent match on Sunday night. Trick reassures Carmelo that the outcome of the match doesn’t matter because Carmelo emerged victorious (“got the W”). However, Trick expresses his desire to move forward and not be overshadowed by Dragunov, indicating that he doesn’t want to be perceived as just a sidekick. He acknowledges Carmelo’s success and position at the top but emphasizes that Bron Breakker (Hayes) is the champion, not him. Trick believes it’s time to prove his own worth and demonstrate what he is capable of. He clarifies that this discussion is not a break-up, but rather a realization that he needs to establish his own identity and independence.

As the conversation unfolds, Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley enter the backstage area, and the scene goes to commercial.

As we return from the commercial break, Lorenzo and D’Angelo are seen being attended to in the trainer’s room, presumably after the attack by Gallus.

McKenzie approaches them to get an update on their condition. Tony, with determination in his voice, declares that Gallus are as good as done. He asserts that they want to take on all of Gallus in retaliation for the attack. Lorenzo raises the concern that it will be a three-on-two situation, but Tony remains resolute, stating that he has a plan and needs to make a call.

Meanwhile, Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley make their entrance and head to the ring. The scene transitions to the in-ring action as they prepare for their next segment.

In the ring, Rhea Ripley proudly announces Dominik Mysterio as the reigning NXT North American Champion. Dom humbly credits his mother, saying that she is always right. Rhea praises Dom’s recent performance at the Bash, claiming he proved himself to be more of a man than Wes Lee and Mustafa Ali, and even the most formidable competitors in the building that night.

Dom boldly proclaims himself as the greatest luchador ever to have lived, with Rhea affirming the statement as a fact.

Suddenly, Dragon Lee interrupts the celebration and strides to the ring. Lee expresses his discontent with Dom disrespecting the NXT Universe and his heritage. Rhea humorously suggests calling him “Rey Mysterio Junior Junior.”

Lee disputes Dom’s claim of being the greatest luchador and believes that the people don’t buy into it either. He asserts that Rey Mysterio Sr. (Rey Mysterio) holds the title of the greatest luchador. Dom, however, stands by his assertion that he brought significance to the Mysterio name and proudly declares himself as the current champion.

Lee takes a dig at Dom, suggesting that his “cajones” are being held in his mother’s purse. Rhea retorts that Dom’s courage far surpasses Lee’s. Lee then challenges Dom to a title match for the following week. Dom, being a fighting champion, readily accepts the challenge.

Rhea, showing her unwavering support, announces that she will be in Dom’s corner during the upcoming title match. The scene sets the stage for an intense showdown between Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee for the NXT North American Championship.

Rey Mysterio makes a surprise appearance on the Tron and expresses his excitement about coming to NXT next week. He proudly states that he’ll be in the corner of someone he believes represents the future of Lucha Libre. Rey hints that this person is likely Dragon Lee and confidently predicts that Lee will claim the NXT North American Championship.

Wes Lee’s anger continues to simmer, and Hayes attempts to diffuse the situation, urging him to stay calm. However, Lee remains focused on his own frustrations, advising Hayes to concentrate on his upcoming match against Dragunov. Lee expresses his disappointment over suffering three consecutive losses while Hayes has been enjoying success and a strong position in the NXT landscape.

As Noam Dar and Oro Mensah make their way into the locker room, Dar proudly flaunts his ‘Heritage Cup Champion’ status. However, Dragon Lee interjects and disputes Dar’s claim, asserting that he is not the true champion. Dar defends himself, arguing that Frazer (Jordan Devlin) never defeated him, while Dominik Mysterio managed to defeat Dragon Lee on two separate occasions.

The confrontation escalates, and tensions run high, resulting in a heated exchange between Dragon Lee and Noam Dar. Their fellow wrestlers have to step in and hold them back to prevent the situation from escalating further.

The scene exemplifies the competitive nature of the wrestling world, where rivalries and disputes over championships can spark intense emotions and confrontations. With conflicting claims and heated arguments, the rivalry between Dragon Lee and Noam Dar adds another layer of drama and excitement to the NXT locker room.

Chase University and Thea are interviewed by McKenzie, discussing their recent match. McKenzie asks Thea how she feels after the match. Thea explains that she gave it her all in the ring, but Mr. Chase decided to throw in the towel, not her. She insists that she never gave up during the match, but Chase had no other choice.

Suddenly, Baron Corbin appears on the scene and interrupts the conversation. Corbin dismissively tells Chase and Thea that their time is up and implies that they don’t belong in the wrestling business. Chase retorts by asking Corbin if he even saw what happened during the match, implying that Corbin was too busy running away from Gable Steveson to pay attention.

Corbin condescendingly addresses Thea as “the little girl” and tells her that this job may not be suitable for everyone, suggesting that she has peaked and should move on. Chase defends Thea, referring to Corbin as a piece of s*** and making it clear that he won’t allow Corbin to talk to her disrespectfully.

Eddy Thorpe vs. Dijak

Dijak and Thorpe go back and forth, exchanging kicks, chops, and impactful moves. Thorpe attempts a crossbody and follows up with a snap mare and a kick to Dijak’s back. They continue the hard-hitting action, trading chops, but Dijak gains the upper hand with a clothesline, almost securing a pinfall.

Thorpe tries to mount a comeback, but his momentum turns sour when he crashes into the ring post after Dijak moves out of the way. Dijak takes advantage and sets up for his signature move, the “Feast Your Eyes,” but Thorpe manages to escape and responds with a German suplex. Thorpe lands a clothesline, but Dijak rolls to the floor.

Not giving up, Thorpe goes after Dijak outside the ring, but Dijak gains control again, sending Thorpe shoulder-first into the ring post. Dijak continues to focus on Thorpe’s shoulder, working it over with an arm wringer. Thorpe, however, shows resilience and counters with a German suplex.

As the match reaches its climax, Dijak and Thorpe give it their all. Dijak lands a kick to Thorpe’s shoulder, followed by a devastating cyclone kick, securing the three-count victory.

Winner: Dijak

After the match, Tony is seen in the backstage area, talking on the phone, and Lorenzo approaches him. Tony discusses something with the person on the other end of the call, emphasizing that they both understand that business is business. He implies that they are now even after this action, but the details of the conversation are left mysterious.

The scene ends with a commercial break, leaving viewers curious about the implications of Tony’s phone call and the potential developments to come.

Lola Vice and Elektra Lopez vs. Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon

In the match featuring Lopez and Leon against Feroz and Lola Vice, Lopez and Leon begin the action with some back-and-forth exchanges. Lopez tries for a sleeper hold, but Leon counters with a snap mare. Leon then executes a waist lock takedown followed by a front face lock. Lopez fights back with a forearm strike, but Leon responds with a springboard arm drag and another arm drag.

Feroz gets tagged in, and Leon delivers a slingshot slam, nearly securing a pinfall. However, Lopez interferes, hitting Feroz from behind while Vice distracts him. Lopez capitalizes on the distraction, sending Feroz face-first into the mat. Lola tags in, and they execute a double back elbow and double heat strike on Feroz. Lola follows up with an Irish whip and a spinning back heel kick, getting a close near fall.

Lola locks in a front face lock, and Lopez tags back in, hitting Feroz with a back elbow and a kick, nearly pinning him. Lola returns to the match, preventing Feroz from making a tag.

Leon eventually tags in, delivering clotheslines and forearm strikes to the opponents. He executes gutwrench suplexes and a Michinoku Driver, but only gets a near fall. Lopez retaliates with a kick, and Feroz responds with punches. Lopez sends Feroz to the outside, and Leon clotheslines Lopez. In the final moments of the match, Lola lands a super kick on Lopez, securing the three-count victory for the team of Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice.

Winners: Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice

In a fiery promo on TikTok, NXT Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton confidently boasts about her successful title defense at The Bash. With great pride and swagger, she proclaims herself as the reigning champion, having emerged victorious in her latest match.

Tiffany teases her fans and followers, announcing her return to NXT in the upcoming week. She promises a live appearance that is bound to be filled with excitement and electrifying moments. The anticipation of her return leaves her fans eager to witness her reign as the NXT Women’s Champion continue.

Carmelo Hayes & Wes Lee vs. Meta Four (Noam Dar & Oro Mensah) (w/ Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson)

In an intense matchup, Noam Dar and Bron Breakker (Hayes) start brawling even before the official bell rings, setting the tone for a chaotic encounter. As the match officially begins, referee DA Brewer calls for the bell. Carmelo Hayes and Oro Mensah are initially on the receiving end of their opponents’ attacks, but they manage to regroup and work surprisingly well together, employing quick tags and showcasing their teamwork.

The action is so intense that the match heads to a commercial break, keeping the audience in suspense about the developments in the ring.

When the action resumes, Dar and Hayes display an impressive sequence of moves, going from a single knee facebreaker to a Manhattan Drop, followed by a corner forearm, snapmare, and a superkick. However, Noam Dar’s attempt to secure a pinfall is unsuccessful, as Hayes kicks out.

Wes Lee then gets involved, executing a “La Mistica” (a move involving a modified arm drag) before tagging in. Wes ascends the turnbuckle, but Jakara Jackson, who is at ringside, tries to interfere. Undeterred, Lee dives over her anyway, executing a “Spiral Tap” maneuver. However, Oro Mensah breaks up the pinfall attempt.

Carmelo Hayes gets rid of Oro Mensah with a pump kick, but during the ensuing chaos, he accidentally takes out his own partner, Wes Lee, with a “Cardiac Kick.” Noam Dar seizes the opportunity and nails Lee before delivering a running enzuigiri, securing the victory for his team, Meta-Four, by pinfall.

Winners: Meta-Four

After the match, tensions escalate between Carmelo Hayes and Wes Lee as they argue in the ring. Carmelo tries to downplay the situation, but Wes is adamant about knowing where Carmelo was during the crucial moment that cost them the match.

Bron Breakker seizes the opportunity to cut a fiery promo directed at Von Wagner. He boldly taunts Wagner, proclaiming that his father was nothing and Wagner is nothing as well. Bron uses this moment to mock and provoke his upcoming opponent.

Baron Corbin then makes his entrance, preparing for his match, and the show goes to a commercial break.

Upon returning from the commercial break, Axiom confronts Dominik Mysterio in the parking lot. Axiom expresses his excitement about seeing Dragon Lee face Dominik next week, but Dominik seems confused, thinking that Axiom had already confronted him earlier. Axiom clarifies that he is not Dragon Lee, and Mustafa Ali joins the scene.

Mustafa Ali attempts to get Dominik’s attention but is unsuccessful, as Axiom interrupts, confronting Ali about his interruption. Mustafa raises his voice, urging Axiom to focus on going after the Heritage Cup, while he claims the North American Championship as his own.

The segment concludes with a mixture of tensions and humorous misunderstandings, setting the stage for upcoming rivalries and confrontations between these wrestlers. The backstage interactions hint at potential clashes in the future and leave the audience curious about what lies ahead in NXT.

Andre Chase vs. Baron Corbin

In an intense match between Corbin and Chase, Corbin takes the upper hand early on, preventing Chase from gaining momentum with a series of impactful moves such as a big knee and a slam. Chase attempts a comeback with a schoolboy pin, but Corbin kicks out at two. He follows up with a single-leg dropkick, sending Corbin to the floor. From there, Corbin executes a Death Valley Driver and exchanges words with Duke Hudson at ringside.

As the match continues, Corbin demonstrates his dominance with a hard whip across the ring, followed by a kneeling reverse chinlock. Chase manages to break free and targets Corbin’s knee with a shoulder kneebreaker and a basement dropkick.

Chase attempts an aerial maneuver from the top turnbuckle, but Corbin avoids the attack, leading to a roll-through and a spinning spinebuster by Corbin. At this point, Thea Hail, presumably in Chase’s corner, throws in the towel and walks away from the match, signaling her concern for Chase’s well-being.

Despite the towel being thrown in, Corbin presses on and continues his assault on Chase. Ultimately, Corbin secures the victory with his signature move, “End of Days,” pinning Chase for the three-count.

Winner: Baron Corbin

As the broadcast continues, the commentary team builds excitement for the upcoming event, No Mercy, scheduled for September. They emphasize the significance and high stakes of the event, urging viewers not to miss out on the action and surprises it promises to bring.

Next, a video package showcases the highly anticipated homecoming of Roxanne Perez in Texas for the Great American Bash. The video highlights her journey and the emotional significance of returning to her hometown, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans who are eagerly anticipating her appearance.

After the video package, attention shifts to a mysterious arrival in the arena parking lot. A man sporting fancy shoes steps out of a car, and the commentators speculate that this could be Tony D’Angelo’s mystery man. This intriguing development leaves the audience curious and excited about what could unfold when the mystery man’s identity is revealed.

Back from the commercial break, the Meta-Four are seen celebrating their victory backstage. Tyler Bate approaches them and suggests that Noam Dar could use a fresh opponent. He challenges Dar to a match for next week, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.

In the ring, The Schism, accompanied by a group of hooded, masked goons, address the audience. Joe Gacy explains that they are here to resolve their issues with an open heart but will not tolerate insubordination and disobedience, which they consider toxic to their principles. Gacy singles out two members who have abandoned the group’s values and poses a threat to their future.

Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler are eager to confront the supposed traitors, but Gacy calms them down and passes the responsibility to Ava Raine. She addresses the presence of golden masks in NXT and reveals the two members who put hands on the Dyad and will be punished. One by one, the masked individuals step forward to reveal their identity. The first two are told to leave, the third is identified as Ikemen Jiro and is also asked to leave, as he is not part of the matter.

The next two individuals, known as the Creeds, are brought forward and are berated by The Schism. However, when their masks are removed, they turn out to be random guys, not the traitors they were expecting. The Creeds appear on the tron from the beach and mock The Schism, revealing that they are far from Orlando and have been traveling to different places.

Joe Gacy instructs their followers to find the Creeds and bring them to The Schism.

The scene shifts to Gallus walking backstage, as well as Tony D’Angelo and Stacks. The anticipation continues to build as the show heads to another commercial break.

Upon returning from the break, a recap from last week shows Cora Jade storming into the locker room, packing her things, and announcing her departure.

Commentary hypes up next week’s show, promising more exciting moments to come.

D’Angelo Family (Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo & Tony D’Angelo) & Santos Escobar vs. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, & Wolfgang)

In the main event, the participants make their entrances, and the mystery man alongside Tony D’Angelo is finally revealed to be Santos Escobar, adding an unexpected twist to the match and leaving the audience eagerly awaiting the unfolding action.

In an explosive start to the match, The D’Angelo Family and Santos Escobar rush the ring and send Gallus packing even before the bell rings, showcasing their aggressive and dominant nature.

Once the bell rings to officially start the match, the action picks up with Lorenzo landing a big flying forearm on Wolfgang. Tony D’Angelo takes over with a pump kick and a series of right hands, followed by a short-arm lariat. The Family demonstrates excellent teamwork, with quick tags, and a combination of moves, including a hip toss-assisted senton.

Wolfgang manages to escape and tags in Mark Coffey, but Tony quickly takes control, executing a double leg takedown and locking in a front chancery. After a big boot, all three members of The D’Angelo Family have front chanceries on their opponents, but Gallus fights back and sends them packing, leading to a break in the action.

Back from the commercial break, Gallus is now in control, working over Stacks. They continue with quick tags, systematically wearing him down. However, a back body drop on Mark creates an opening, but Joe Coffey pulls Tony off the apron, preventing him from intervening. Wolfgang takes advantage of the situation, delivering a scoop slam and attempting a springboard moonsault, but nobody is there as Stacks evades.

Santos Escobar enters the match, taking the fight to Mark Coffey with shoulder tackles and a high crossbody, but it’s not enough to secure a pinfall. The match becomes chaotic as all six men are in the ring. After a flurry of action, Santos hits a stunning enzuigiri on Joe Coffey, setting him up for an Avalanche Frankensteiners in the corner.

With the match reaching its climax, Stacks and Tony are back in action, executing a double back suplex on Mark Coffey, securing the victory for The D’Angelo Family and Santos Escobar by pinfall.

D’Angelo Family & Santos Escobar win by pinfall with a double back suplex from the Family on Mark Coffey