
Brutus asks his brother if he is sure, and Julius nods. Julius responds by saying they are not the future, they are "now." Julius also claims Strong will stab them in the back. However, Julius says recently someone is trying to bring down Diamond Mine, and he wants to call that person out. Julius on the house mic at first puts over Strong by saying they jumped on the chance for him to coach them. NXT Tag Team Champions The Creed Brothers are joined by Roderick Strong and Damon Kemp. The faction heads to the ring for a summit of sorts. Julius Creed in a promo from social media hints something is going tonight with Diamond Mine. Gallus jumps Diamond Mine in surprise attack Stone, cut a promo in a pre-taped vignette.

They say we will see who remains champ after tonight. NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose, who is flanked by Toxic Attraction, and NXT Champion Bron Breakker run into each other. The top singles champions meet in the parking lot after arriving to the building. Hayes spikes Vinci with a hurricanrana, and Hayes hooks a leg to score a pinfall. Vinci then goes to powerbomb Hayes a second time, but Hayes counters him. Vinci powerbombs Hayes onto Williams, and Vinci gives Williams a powerbomb. Williams jumps into the ring to interfere again. Vinci does a double springboard into a flying crossbody off the top rope to the floor into the waiting arms of Hayes and Williams. Vinci does another even more impressive double springboard into a moonsault press. Vinci shines a ton, with more high spot highlights. Hayes at one point springboards backwards into a guillotine legdrop. One highlight is Vinci executing a rolling fireman's carry slam, and then transitioning into a springboard moonsault. Trick Williams distracts Vinci during the break, allowing Hayes to take over. Double down before the show cuts to a commercial break.

They get going and the crowd comes alive as the pace and intensity soon quicken. Hayes pins Vinci despite interference from Williams backfiring on them. NXT North American Champion Carmelo Hayes (with Trick Williams) defeats Giovanni Vinci to retain his title Two foes that are often portrayed like heels clash in this bout, so shades of grey type of storytelling. Opening bout on the card is a title match.
