WWE NXT Results Coverage, Reactions & Highlights for October 3, 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 for the October 3, 2023 episode.

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. You can check out the lineup below.

WWE NXT (10/3/2023) Lineup:

• NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament begins
• Butch & Tyler Bate vs. Gallus (Mark Coffey & Wolfgang)
• Blair Davenport vs. Gigi Dolin
• NXT North American Championship Match: Trick Williams (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio
• Becky Lynch to appear

WWE NXT (10/3/2023) Results

Your hosts for today’s event are Vic Joseph and Booker T. To kick things off, let’s take a moment to recap what happened at the recent No Mercy event.

Becky Lynch, the NXT Women’s Champion, stepped into the ring and declared that she is still the champion. However, due to the brutal Extreme Rules match at No Mercy, she’s not medically cleared to compete. She also mentioned that she ensured Tiffany Stratton wouldn’t be able to compete either because of their intense match. Becky emphasized her commitment to giving her all in the ring and encouraged her opponents to do the same, acknowledging that Tiffany did just that.

Becky expressed her desire to elevate the NXT Women’s Championship to new heights and mentioned her interest in defending the title anywhere she can. She specifically pointed to night one of Halloween Havoc as a potential opportunity. However, she noted a roadblock in the form of Tegan Nox.

Lyra Valkyria interrupted Becky, expressing her gratitude for Becky’s NXT debut inspiring her to pursue a career in wrestling. She acknowledged Becky as “The Man” and highlighted the impact Becky had on Irish wrestling. Lyra shared a heartfelt story about a show in Ireland and expressed her eagerness to face Becky one-on-one.

Indi Hartwell then made her entrance, reminding Becky that she shocked the world by winning the NXT Women’s Championship at Stand and Deliver and that she never lost the title. Indi emphasized her deep connection to NXT and the fans, declaring her intention to reclaim the championship.

Roxanne Perez interrupted, praising Becky for her accomplishments and expressing her desire to challenge for the Women’s title at Halloween Havoc. She conveyed her respect for Becky and her determination to succeed.

Becky Lynch responded by proposing a Triple Threat match for tonight’s show, with the winner earning a shot at her NXT Women’s Championship on night one of Halloween Havoc. She then shifted the focus to a video showcasing the participants in the Breakout Tournament, followed by a glimpse of the tournament bracket.

Butch and Tyler Bate vs. Mark Coffey and Wolfgang (with Joe Coffey)

At the start of the match, Butch wasted no time going after Joe. He followed up with a clothesline on Mark. Butch then headed to the apron, where he delivered punches to Wolfgang and kicked Mark. However, Wolfgang quickly turned the tables by clotheslining Butch back into the ring.

Mark got the tag and executed a shoulder tackle, sending Butch into the turnbuckles. Wolfgang tagged back in, and the two of them double-teamed Butch. Wolfgang added a knee drop and began to choke Butch. Mark tagged in once more, Irish whipped Butch, and then tagged Wolfgang back in.

Mark continued the assault, kicking Butch, and Wolfgang applied an armbar. Butch fought back with forearms and chops to Wolfgang, followed by a wrist lock and some punishment to the fingers. Butch put Wolfgang’s hand on the mat and stomped on his shoulder. Bate tagged in, and they both targeted Wolfgang’s arms, stomping on them.

Bate attempted to lift Wolfgang, but Wolfgang countered with an uppercut. Bate responded with a knee lift and a corkscrew back elbow. They managed to send Wolfgang out of the ring and then proceeded to pull at Mark’s hands. Bate and Butch followed up with synchronized jabs to Wolfgang.

And with that, we cut to a commercial break.

As we return from the commercial break, Tyler Bate lands a punch on Mark, but Mark prevents Bate from making the tag and sends him into the ropes. This allows Wolfgang to tag in, and the referee deals with Wolfgang, giving Joe the opportunity to punch Bate. Wolfgang follows up with a chin lock, but Bate manages to break free with a back body drop.

Bate takes care of both Mark and Wolfgang and tags in Butch. Butch unleashes a series of enzuigiris on Mark and Wolfgang, followed by kicks to Mark and a knee drop to the arm. Butch delivers a Shining Wizard to Mark and continues with a flurry of forearms. He then performs a high-flying pescado onto Joe. However, Butch misses a boot, and Mark capitalizes with an enzuigiri for a near fall.

Mark attempts a suplex, but Butch counters it into an X plex. Bate tags back in and executes a shooting star press on Mark. Bate follows up with an airplane spin on Wolfgang, who ends up falling to the floor. Butch climbs the turnbuckles and performs a moonsault onto Wolfgang on the outside. Mark counters Tyler Driver 97 with a back body drop.

Bate rebounds with a clothesline and tags in Butch. They team up for a double Tyler Driver, securing the three-count and the victory.

Winners: Tyler Bate and Butch

After the match, Joe launches an attack on Bate and Butch. Mark and Wolfgang join in the assault. Ridge Holland comes to the rescue, evening the odds. He sends Mark and Wolfgang to the floor and delivers a powerful pounce to Joe, sending him crashing to the outside.

Next, we see Lyra Valkyria getting ready for her upcoming match.

Ilja Dragunov is seen walking backstage as we head into another commercial break.

As we return, Roxanne Perez is seen backstage, preparing for her match later tonight.

NXT Men’s Champion, Ilja Dragunov, enters the ring and addresses the audience. He goes by various names – the Mad Dragon, the Tsar, Unbesiegbar – but tonight, they can welcome him as their new NXT Champion. Ilja acknowledges the fierce battle he had with Carmelo Hayes at No Mercy, pushing him to his limits. Despite being in excruciating pain, Ilja stands as their champion, fulfilling his destiny to elevate the title.

North American Champion, Trick Williams, makes his way to the ring and congratulates Ilja on his victory. Trick explains that he’s not here because of Ilja’s championship win but because he won the North American title. He thanks Ilja for inspiring his transformation since Heatwave, and now he holds gold, aiming to continue his upward trajectory.

Ilja inquires about Trick’s gratitude, and Trick attributes his change to what he witnessed from Ilja at Heatwave. He claims that this version of Trick is all thanks to Ilja and hints at his future success. Ilja commends Trick’s achievement and humorously notes that Trick “whooped that trick” at No Mercy.

Carmelo Hayes interrupts and heads to the ring, questioning Trick’s thanks to Ilja. Hayes appreciates Ilja’s victory and emphasizes that he always believed in Trick’s championship potential. He acknowledges their shared journey and expresses the significance of defending a title. Trick challenges Hayes’s assertion, asking if he’s implying that Trick isn’t ready for Dominik.

Ilja presses Hayes to explain further, but he decides it’s none of Ilja’s concern and a discussion between champions. He advises Trick to resolve things before coming after him. Trick warns Ilja not to provoke the situation further, suggesting that if Ilja wants a rematch, it’s fine, but Trick feels ready for the challenge. Hayes recommends that Trick focus on Dominik before thinking about another match with Ilja.

Dominik Mysterio makes his entrance and joins the conversation, advising Trick to heed Hayes’s advice. He emphasizes the difference between winning a title and defending it, especially with him as the challenger.

Trick questions if Dom always listens to his mother’s orders. Dom asserts his independence, claiming to be all man. Trick suggests that Dom’s reliance on his mother is his problem and announces his intention to face Dom and kick his ass tonight.

Dom responds by saying he promised his mother and “THE Judgment Day” that he would bring home the gold. Hayes interjects, saying that’s not happening and that Dom doesn’t stand alone. He offers to be in Trick’s corner for tonight’s match. Dom questions if Trick, now a champion, is still in Melo’s shadow.

Trick declines Hayes’s offer, asserting that he earned his title on his own and will defend it by himself.

We flashback to Stand and Deliver, a historic event where Indi Hartwell emerged victorious in a thrilling ladder match to capture the Women’s Title.

Indi Hartwell vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria in a Number One Contender Match

The match kicks off with Perez and Lyra joining forces to double-team Indi. They deliver kicks and punches to Indi before executing a double suplex, sending her crashing to the mat. Perez and Lyra share a moment of sportsmanship as they shake hands before engaging in a lockup.

Lyra gains the upper hand with a cravate and takes Indi down for a near fall. Perez responds with a wrist lock and transitions into La Magistral, bridging for another close two-count. Perez maintains control with a side headlock, attempting to wear down her opponent.

Perez goes for a shoulder tackle, but Lyra manages to stay on her feet. Indi seizes the opportunity to slam both Perez and Lyra to the mat, showcasing her strength. She then sends Perez to the apron, delivering an uppercut and a boot to the head. Indi repeats the same maneuver with Lyra, connecting with a boot to the head and nearly securing a pinfall.

Perez initiated a victory roll on Indi, bridging for a close near fall. She followed up with kicks to Indi’s leg and executed a satellite head scissors that sent Indi to the outside. Lyra capitalized with a dropkick through the ropes to Perez.

Lyra attempted another dropkick through the ropes, but Indi caught her. Lyra managed to kick and headbutt Indi in the midsection before Perez executed a suicide dive onto Lyra. Indi took advantage by delivering a kick to Perez. She then sent Perez back into the ring and secured a near fall.

Indi continued her offense with kicks and a hard Irish whip to Perez. She followed up with more kicks and a clothesline for another near fall. Indi applied an armbar, but Perez fought back with punches. Indi responded with a knee and attempted to hoist Perez on her shoulders. However, Lyra intervened with a dropkick, leading to Indi executing a Samoan drop on Perez. Lyra came close to pinning Indi.

Lyra locked in a reverse chinlock on Indi, transitioning into a hammerlock using her leg. She targeted Indi’s other hand, applying a wrist lock and delivering a slam followed by an elbow drop for a near fall. Lyra continued her offense with kicks against the ropes.

Indi countered with a double leg takedown for a near fall. The three competitors engaged in a forearm exchange while Perez climbed the turnbuckles. Indi connected with a kick, an elbow, and an Irish whip. Perez performed a crossbody on Indi and a dropkick that sent Lyra into the turnbuckles. Perez followed up with running uppercuts.

Lyra regained control, landing a splash on both Indi and Perez. Perez retaliated with punches, and Lyra responded with a back heel kick and a headbutt. Perez cleverly used Lyra’s foot to kick Indi. Lyra executed enzuigiris on both Perez and Indi.

Lyra attempted a Northern Lights suplex on Perez for a near fall. Indi halted Lyra on the turnbuckles with punches to the back. Lyra stopped Indi, and Perez punched Lyra on the turnbuckles. Perez executed a Frankensteiner on Lyra, and Indi delivered a running shoulder tackle to Perez for another near fall.

Lyra fought back with windmill forearms. She executed a sunset flip on Indi for a close near fall. Indi kicked Lyra to the outside and missed a charge into the corner. Perez capitalized with her finishing move, Pop Rox, on Indi. However, Kiana James pulled Perez out of the ring. Lynch kicked James, and Lyra capitalized with a frog splash for the three-count.

Winner: Lyra Valkyria

Becky and Lyra stood in the ring when Tegan Nox’s music hit, and she made her way to the ring, as she is set to face Becky on Monday.

Following this, Carmelo Hayes was stopped by Bron Breakker in the backstage area. Bron urged Hayes to channel his frustration and use it as motivation, especially against Trick Williams. Hayes asked Bron to leave Trick out of it.

Next, we revisited the confrontation between Gigi Dolin and Blair Davenport on the Kickoff Show, leading to their upcoming match, which is next.

We then went to a commercial break.

Blair Davenport vs Gigi Dolin

The match between Gigi Dolin and Blair Davenport got off to a heated start as Gigi launched a sneak attack on Blair from behind. They brawled around the ringside area, with Gigi repeatedly sending Blair into the ringside barrier. Once they got back into the ring, the match officially began.

Gigi took control early, putting Blair in the ropes and stretching her. Gigi followed up with a dropkick to Blair’s back and then another dropkick against the ropes for a near fall. Gigi attempted an Irish whip, but Blair countered with a kick. Gigi then catapulted Blair into the turnbuckles, but Blair managed to land on the turnbuckles herself. Blair responded with a kick and a double stomp to Gigi’s back for a near fall.

Blair continued to target Gigi’s back with a knee and a kick, followed by a headbutt to the midsection. Blair applied an arm wringer and executed another double stomp to the back for another near fall. She followed up with a back heel kick and a snapmare, missing an elbow drop. Gigi retaliated with a forearm, and they engaged in a forearm exchange. Blair delivered a kick, but Gigi blocked a kick and hit a dragon screw.

Gigi sent Blair over the top rope to the floor, and Blair retaliated by sending Gigi into the announce table. Blair grabbed a chair and attempted to use it, but the referee intervened. Gigi capitalized with a round kick, and they returned to the ring. Gigi delivered a forearm and a knee to Blair’s head, followed by a series of clotheslines and an STO. Gigi finished Blair off with a round kick to the head for the three-count.

Winner: Gigi Dolin

After the match, Blair grabbed the referee and made it clear to Gigi that their rivalry was far from over.

The show then recapped Roxanne Perez’s victory in the Breakout Tournament last year.

In a backstage interview with Kiana James, she explained her interference in the triple threat match. Kiana expressed her frustration with Roxanne Perez, describing her as the “golden child” of NXT and revealing her intention to prove that she’s better than Roxanne. Kiana announced that she would be in the upcoming Breakout Tournament and that she wasn’t going to let Roxanne get another title shot. She also mentioned that she would face Roxanne in two weeks if Roxanne could get past her opponent next week.

Kiana revealed that Roxanne would face Asuka in her match next week.

Kelani Jordan versus Izzi Dame in a First Round Match in the 2023 Breakout Tournament

In this intense matchup, Izzi locked up with Kelani Jordan to start the action. Izzi quickly gained control with a wrist lock, targeting Jordan’s arm. However, Jordan countered with a springboard escape and reversal. She applied her own wrist lock before Izzi responded with a back elbow and a shoulder tackle.

Izzi displayed her agility by catching Jordan on a leapfrog attempt. Jordan tried to counter with a sunset flip, but Izzi blocked it. Instead, Jordan attempted a Tiger Feint arm drag, but Izzi sent her into the ropes and followed up with a splash for a near fall. Izzi slammed Jordan’s head into the mat and went for a cross body, but Jordan caught her with a slam.

Izzi continued with a splash and an Irish whip followed by a backbreaker. She used the ropes to drive into Jordan’s throat, applying an arm bar and a chin bar. Izzi then locked in a rear chin lock.

Jordan fought back with elbows and managed to get a near fall with a sunset flip. Izzi attempted a kick but ended up hitting the ropes. Jordan capitalized with a drop toe hold and a Tiger Feint arm drag, followed by a dropkick. She delivered another dropkick and then went up top, hitting a cross body for a near fall.

Jordan tried for her Playmaker finisher, but Izzi countered with a kick for a near fall of her own. Izzi executed an Irish whip, but Jordan dodged a splash in the corner. Jordan responded with a kick and a split-legged moonsault for the three-count.

Winner: Kelani Jordan (advances to face the winner of Arianna Grace vs. Jakara Jackson)

After the match, we transitioned to some social media banter involving Jacy Jayne, Thea Hail, Elektra Lopez, and Lola Vice.

In the backstage area, Duke Hudson and Andre Chase crossed paths with Jacy Jayne and the New Thea Hail. Andre asked Thea if they could support her at ringside, and Jacy chimed in, jokingly asking if they would be chaperones. Thea didn’t seem to think it was necessary, but Jacy suggested that they could support both of them at ringside. Thea seemed open to the idea, and they discussed the possibility as we headed to a commercial break.

Lola Vice and Elektra Lopez vs. Jacy Jayne and Thea Hail (with Andre Chase and Duke Hudson)

Thea began the match with a headlock and then executed a side headlock takedown on Lopez. However, Lopez showcased her strength by blocking an arm drag and slamming Thea to the mat. Lopez followed up with forearms and an elbow drop, coming close to a pinfall.

Vice tagged in and delivered kicks to Thea, followed by knees and a scissors kick for a near fall. Vice applied a reverse chinlock to maintain control. Thea managed to block a kick from Vice and brought her down to the mat. However, Vice kicked Thea to prevent her from making a tag.

Vice continued with punches in the corner and an Irish whip, but she missed a splash. Thea capitalized by stopping Vice once more and then delivering a kick. Thea made the crucial tag to Jacy, who entered the ring with a clothesline on Vice and a forearm to Lopez. Jacy followed up with another forearm and an enzuigiri. She executed a running hip into the corner and a running neckbreaker for a near fall.

Jacy attempted to get Vice on her shoulders, but Vice escaped and delivered a clothesline. Lopez tagged back in, but Jacy fought back with a rolling elbow. Thea called for the tag and entered the ring. She applied a kimura lock, and Lopez had no choice but to tap out.

Winners: Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne

Following the match, we cut to Carmelo Hayes in the Most Dangerous Parking Lot. Hayes was asked if he would take Bron Breakker’s advice. Hayes explained that he had asked for a match against Bron Breakker and revealed that he had received some advice from John Cena. Hayes mentioned that John Cena would have his back and be in his corner, adding an intriguing layer to the upcoming rivalry.

Dominik Mysterio (with Rhea Ripley) versus Trick Williams for the NXT North American Championship

Dominik Mysterio and Trick Williams exchanged blows and maneuvers. Dom started by delivering a kick to Trick’s back and followed up with a punch. Trick responded with a quick dropkick, but Dom managed to escape a slam attempt. Trick then executed a pop-up uppercut, sending Dom to the floor.

Trick didn’t waste any time and pursued Dom outside the ring. Dom attempted to send Trick into the announce table, but Trick blocked it and retaliated with a punch of his own. Trick then sent Dom back into the ring and continued to deliver punches. Trick applied a reverse chinlock to control Dom, and Dom fought back with elbow strikes. However, Trick maintained his hold with a side headlock and brought Dom back to the mat.

Damian Priest and Finn Balor made their presence known. Dom executed a belly-to-back suplex on Trick, followed by a series of punches. He then hit Trick with a corkscrew back elbow for a near fall and applied a reverse chinlock.

Trick fought back with elbows, but Dom responded with a knee strike and delivered a couple of hard Irish whips. Dom followed up with a slingshot senton for another near fall and continued to choke Trick in the ropes. Rhea Ripley had some words for Trick while Dom hit him with boots to the back. Dom executed two suplexes, but Trick blocked the third one and countered with a neckbreaker. Trick then unleashed a flurry of forearms and punches, followed by an uppercut and a jumping leg lariat. He finished with a flapjack and attempted a pin.

Dom countered with boots and a superkick, and then he executed a crossbody. Trick caught Dom in mid-air and slammed him down, continuing with more boots. Trick then hit a uranage for a near fall.

Rhea Ripley, who was at ringside, pushed her title belt into the ring and got on the apron. Dom took advantage of the distraction, executing a DDT onto the belt for a near fall. Trick responded with an inside cradle for another near fall. Dom hit Trick with punches, a knee to the midsection, and a series of kicks. He followed up with a catapult that sent Trick into the ropes and executed a 619. Dom then climbed to the top rope and connected with a frog splash. However, Trick managed to kick out.

JD McDonagh attempted to interfere, but Trick stopped him. Finn Balor intervened and hit Trick with his title belt while the referee was dealing with Dom’s briefcase. Dom then capitalized on the situation, hitting Trick with another frog splash for the three-count.

Winner: Dominik Mysterio (new champion)

As the show concluded, Paul Heyman announced that next week on NXT, Carmelo Hayes would renew his rivalry with Bron Breakker.

Heyman highlighted that Carmelo Hayes was receiving advice from John Cena, who was also getting involved in Bloodline business. In response, Roman Reigns would allow Paul Heyman to provide advice to Bron Breakker from his corner. The episode then rolled to its conclusion.