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<p>The last episode of WWE NXT before Takeover: 31 aired with final hype and build for this Saturday&#8217;s event. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Shotzi Blackheart def. Dakota Kai</strong></h2>



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<p>After the altercation between the duo in last week&#8217;s Battle Royal, they faced off in a singles match. Raquel Gonzalez helped Kai from ringside and delivered a cheap shot to Shotzi. Rhea Ripley attacked Gonzalez, and the distraction allowed Blackheart to roll-up Kai for the win</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Cruiserweight Face-Off</strong></h2>



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<p>Isaiah &#8216;Swerve&#8217; Scott and Santos Escobar were interviewed before their match at Takeover, with Scott bringing up Escobar&#8217;s shorthanded tactics, and how Scott is the only guy in WWE to pin him. </p>



<p>Escobar called out his challenger for making excuses, and said, as a champ, he has reignited the Cruiserweight Division. The duo vowed to take each other down at Takeover: 31 to end the segment. </p>



<p><strong>Backstage:</strong> Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae showed no remorse for injuring Tegan Nox and putting her out of action, and said they will become champs on Sunday. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Cameron Grimes</strong>&#8216;<strong> Invitational Stepping Stone to the Moon Challenge: Joey Pistachio, Joey Strong, Ridge Holland</strong></h2>



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<p>Cameron Grimes invented his own version of Gauntlet Eliminator and took down Joey Pistachio quickly with the Cave. Joey Strong&#8217;s entrance was marred by Ridge Holland, who went in the ring and annihilated Grimes. </p>



<p><strong>Backstage</strong>: Austin Theory took offense to Kyle O&#8217; Reilly being called the future of NXT, as he felt he is the one to lead the brand. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kushida def. Tony Nese</strong></h2>



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<p>Kushida continued his ultra-aggressive style, and took down the former Cruiserweight Champion with the Hoverboard Lock. Post-match, Velveteen Dream appeared on the screen and declared Takeover will be his day. </p>



<p><strong>Backstage</strong>: Cameron Grimes nursed his injuries as Dexter Lumis made his return to NXT and stared him down. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Adam Cole def. Austin Theory</strong></h2>



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<p>Cole listed down The Undisputed Era&#8217;s achievements and how they&#8217;ve dominated the brand for three years. He called out Theory for his comments earlier and challenged him for a match, and he obliged. </p>



<p>Cole and Theory had a hard-fought battle before Cole hit a Ushigoroshi followed by the Last Shot to reign supreme.  Post-match, Cole hyped up O&#8217;Reilly and said he will come out on top at Takeover. </p>



<p><strong>Backstage:</strong> Damian Priest and Io Shirai laughed off Gargano-LeRae&#8217;s status as the power couple, and exchanged friendly greetings before their main-event match. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kayden Carter def. Xia Li</strong></h2>



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<p>With her partner Kacy Catanzaro by her side, Carter managed to pick up the win over Li with a roll-up. Post-match, Li turned down Carter and Catanzaro&#8217;s help and stormed to the back.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Heartbreak Show</strong></h2>



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<p>Shawn Michaels had a sit-down interview with Finn Balor and Kyle O&#8217;Reilly. The duo showed massive respect for each other and commended their wrestling abilities. However, some bad blood ensued with both the superstars willing to break each other at Takeover. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae def. Damian Priest and Io Shirai</strong></h2>



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<p>The main-event champions vs. challengers mixed tag team match saw the challengers come out on top. Shirai delivered a moon-sault to Gargano and tagged in Priest. However, a low-blow kick from LeRae to Priest was enough for Gargano to hit the One Final Beat DDT and win the match. </p>



<p>Post-match, the couple celebrated with the belts together in the ring.</p>


WWE NXT Results, Sept. 30: Challengers Gain Upperhand Ahead of Takeover: 31

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