NXT Live Blog: Tag Team Title Showdown

WWE NXT Results and Live Blog for July 8

WWE NXT is back with a live episode airing on Tuesday night at 8 pm ET on CW. Fans can check the latest results and commentary here as the show kicks off. The event features several key matches, including the NXT Tag Team Championship match between Hank Walker & Tank Ledger and The Culling’s Shawn Spears & Niko Vance.

Key Matches of the Night

Gauntlet Match: Ricky Saints vs. The Vanity Project

Ricky Saints faced off against The Vanity Project in a gauntlet match to determine who would face Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship. Saints emerged victorious, eliminating each member of the group and earning himself a shot at the title. Post-match, he declared his intention to dogwalk Ethan Page in an Anything Goes Falls Count Anywhere match.

Charlie Dempsey vs. Tavion Heights

In a hard-hitting match, Charlie Dempsey defeated Tavion Heights, who was on the verge of being released from the No Quarter Catch Crew. Dempsey won by stoppage after Wren Sinclair threw the towel in due to Heights' injury.

Joe Hendry & Mike Santana vs. High Ryze

Joe Hendry and Mike Santana took on High Ryze (Tyriek Igwe & Tyson Dupont) in a high-energy matchup. The duo secured a win by pinfall after Santana hit a discus lariat on Tyson Dupont.

Kelani Jordan vs. Lainey Reid

Kelani Jordan defeated Lainey Reid in a thrilling match that saw Jordan secure the victory with a split-legged moonsault. After the match, Thea Hail made an appearance and attacked Reid.

D’Angelo Family Vignette

The D’Angelo Family had a backstage segment where Tony D’Angelo, Luca Crusifino, and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo confronted Adrianna Rizzo. Rizzo called for a final sitdown to resolve their differences, leading to a triple threat match next week.

Main Event: NXT Tag Team Championship Match

Hank Walker & Tank Ledger defended their NXT Tag Team Championship against The Culling (Niko Vance & Shawn Spears). The match was intense, with both teams trading blows. In the end, Hank and Tank retained their titles after a dramatic assisted powerslam on Shawn Spears.

Other Highlights

• Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura made their entrance, setting up a potential storyline involving Oba Femi.
• A video package featuring Keiji Mutoh, Naomichi Marufuji, Ulka Sasaki, IYO SKY, and Kaito Kiyomiya wished Yoshiki Inamura luck in his upcoming title challenge.
• Jordynne Grace had a backstage vignette with Blake Monroe, highlighting her training and personal life.
• Zaria and Sol Ruca were seen discussing their tag team match at Evolution, while Lainey Reid and Kelani Jordan had a backstage confrontation.

Conclusion

The night's events set the stage for future storylines and rivalries in WWE NXT. With key matches and dramatic moments, the show delivered an exciting night of wrestling for fans. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as the action continues.