WWE NXT Results Coverage, Reactions & Highlights For July 11, 2023

WWE NXT is set to air live tonight from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The event promises an action-packed card with several intriguing matches and appearances. Below are our live results from the event.

The show opens up with Judgment Day coming out. Finn informs NXT that Daddy has returned. He claims that he is the one who built this house and now he’s here to establish some rules with THE Judgment Day. He introduces his fellow members of THE Judgment Day, where Priest and Rhea receive applause while Dom is greeted with boos.

Priest instructs everyone to stand for THE Judgment Day and gets down to business. He addresses Melo and Trick, stating that they called them out, thinking they would face a divided Judgment Day. But instead, they will face THE Judgment Day that runs both WWE and NXT, a formidable force.

Before Dom can even finish a sentence, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams interrupt and make their way to the ring. Rhea remarks that Dom wasn’t interrupted.

Hayes questions why Dom is called Dirty Dom and starts to mention something, but Trick cuts him off. Hayes clarifies that they appreciate THE Judgment Day’s presence, but this is about Finn. They acknowledge Finn’s position at the top of the NXT Mount Rushmore and emphasize the influence of Trick and Melo on NXT. Moreover, they point out that everyone seems to have an opinion about Finn getting the best of Hayes on Raw. Now, they are in Hayes’ domain, his court.

Rhea argues that it was never just about the two of them. Hayes challenges THE Judgment Day to a match tonight. Finn warns that if they come after him, they better not miss. Hayes accepts the challenge, and they prepare for the showdown.

Next, we hear from Tony D’Angelo in an interview with McKenzie Mitchell. Tony mentions that his dinner is almost ready, and McKenzie asks about the stipulation for tonight’s match and his mindset. Tony reveals that he is at Stacks’ mercy but claims not to be worried. McKenzie questions his confidence in Stacks winning his freedom, and Tony explains that Stacks has changed, visiting less frequently, which gives him confidence in his friend’s chances.

Duke Hudson and Andre Chase (with Thea Hail) vs Charlie Dempsey and Drew Gulak

Chase and Duke launch a surprise attack on Charlie and Duke before the match officially begins, while Thea calmly observes from the sidelines. All four competitors enter the ring, and Duke and Drew are quickly sent to the outside.

As the referee signals the start of the match, Charlie delivers a shoulder tackle to Chase. Chase retaliates with a monkey flip, followed by sending Charlie into the turnbuckles. Duke tags in and they work together to send Charlie crashing into the turnbuckles. Duke focuses on targeting Charlie’s shoulder, applying pressure.

Drew tags in while Dempsey maintains a side headlock. Drew executes a dropkick, earning a near fall. Bronco Nima and Lucien Price are seen watching the match from the HBalKony, observing the action.

Duke counters with a head scissors maneuver on Drew. Drew fights back with a front face lock and delivers forearm strikes. He follows up with an Irish whip, but Duke counters with a uranage in the corner, coming close to a pinfall. Duke climbs the turnbuckles and lands a Shotei strike on Drew.

Duke proceeds to pull Drew up by his hair onto the turnbuckles, setting up for a Michinoku Driver. However, during the move, Duke appears to injure his wrist. Chase tags in, taking over, and starts landing punches on Drew. Charlie tags in and hits a gutwrench suplex on Chase, showcasing their offensive prowess.

Charlie continues his assault on Duke, kneeing him in the back and applying a cobra clutch. Chase fights back with punches and a headbutt to create some separation. Drew tags in, and Duke delivers a double shoulder tackle to both opponents. Duke and Chase unleash a series of jabs and U-Bionic Elbows, causing Duke and Charlie to roll out of the ring.

After a commercial break, we return to find Charlie applying an armbar on Duke. Dempsey delivers a knee strike and follows it up with a bridging butterfly suplex, coming close to a pinfall. Charlie continues to target Duke’s boots with stomps. Dempsey attempts a double underhook, but Duke counters with a back body drop. Duke then executes a back drop to Chase.

Chase tags in and delivers a flurry of forearms, followed by a dropkick to Charlie. He follows up with a swinging neckbreaker to Drew, showcasing his agility and offense. Chase lifts Charlie but Charlie manages to escape and connect with an uppercut. They engage in a back-and-forth exchange of forearms. Chase counters with a side Russian leg sweep, setting up for his signature move, the C-H-A-S-E-U Stomp. He then ascends the turnbuckles and hits a crossbody, earning a near fall.

Chase attempts a splash on Drew, but Drew evades it and responds with a German suplex. Charlie also delivers a German suplex, narrowly missing a victory.

Thea takes advantage of the chaos outside the ring and attempts to apply a kimura lock on Drew, using the ring steps as leverage. Duke tags in for Charlie, and together they execute the Fratliner on Charlie, securing the three-count.

Winners: Duke Hudson and Andre Chase

In a backstage segment, Bron Breakker expresses his thoughts on Ilja Dragunov, stating that Ilja made a big mistake by not even being on his radar. Bron asserts that he is leading the way towards the championship and claims that Ilja has always been trailing behind him since Ilja’s arrival. Bron acknowledges Ilja’s potential to become a champion one day but asserts that it won’t happen now. He declares that there aren’t enough officials to hold him back from reaching the Great American Bash.

Cora Jade vs. Kelani Jordan

The match between Jade and Jordan begins with a lock-up, and Jade takes Jordan down with a waist lock. Jordan responds with a hammerlock, followed by Cora applying a side headlock and executing a takedown. Jordan counters with a rolling arm drag and a Tiger Feint arm drag. She follows up with a dropkick, but Jade blocks a second dropkick attempt and catapults Jordan into the bottom rope. Jade then delivers a kick and a springboard double stomp to Jordan’s back, nearly securing a pinfall.

Cora takes advantage by choking Jordan on the ropes and delivering an elbow to her back for another near fall. Cora continues to kick Jordan, sending her to the apron. She hangs Jordan in the ropes and connects with a chop, followed by a dropkick for another near fall. Jade applies a chin bar and armbar combination, while Cora delivers a kick to Jordan’s midsection.

Jade misses a back elbow, and Jordan capitalizes with a roll-up for a near fall. Jordan fights back with a series of forearms, followed by flying forearms. She performs a cartwheel back elbow and then delivers a kick to Cora’s midsection. Jordan attempts a Playmaker, but Jade manages to escape. Jade kicks Jordan as she goes for a springboard move, and Cora finishes the match with a DDT, securing the three-count.

Winner: Cora Jade

In another segment, Jordan and Dana avoid a kendo stick attack. Dana responds with a dropkick and clotheslines. Dana grabs the kendo stick, causing Cora to retreat to the floor.

Ilja Dragunov cuts a promo, stating that he will finish what Bron started a month ago. He mentions feeling Bron’s power and rage but warns that tonight, Bron will feel his wrath and fury. Ilja declares that his intensity cannot be matched, and he vows to go to the Great American Bash and win the NXT Title.

Bron Breakker vs Ilja Dragunov in a Number One Contenders Match

Bron delivers a forearm to a charging Ilja, followed by shoulders in the corner and punches. Ilja fights back with a forearm, but Bron responds in kind. Bron chokes Ilja in the corner and then hits a forearm. Ilja attempts a kick, but Bron catches him and executes a spinebuster for a near fall. Bron sets up for an exploder suplex, but Ilja blocks it. Ilja goes for a waist lock, but Bron counters a German suplex. Bron applies a standing switch, and Ilja attempts the Konstantin Special, but Bron stops him and hits a suplex.

Bron punches and chokes Ilja in the ropes, with Ilja fighting back with chops and an uppercut. Ilja goes to the turnbuckles and lands a knee drop, followed by a European uppercut. Bron blocks a suplex, and they both end up on their knees, exchanging chops.

Bron takes Ilja down with a takedown and delivers punches. Bron attempts a suplex, but Ilja blocks it. They back up to the ropes, and Bron suplexes Ilja over the top rope to the floor, with Bron going over as well. They return to the ring, and Bron unleashes a hard Irish whip. He follows it up with another hard Irish whip, mocking Ilja and delivering one more. Bron channels his uncle and performs push-ups. He delivers a chop in the corner, followed by forearms. The referee warns Bron about his actions. Bron lifts Ilja and hits a backbreaker before going up top. However, Ilja stops him with a dropkick, and both men receive a check from the referee. They exchange forearms in the center of the ring.

Ilja delivers a chop, and Bron responds with a forearm. Bron continues with more forearms and punches, but Ilja retaliates with a kick to the chest and a clothesline that staggers Bron. Ilja follows it up with a forearm, and Bron remains on his feet. Ilja hits another clothesline, and both men are down. Ilja executes a German suplex and maintains the waist lock. He hits a second German suplex and holds on for the Three Rivers, but Bron stops him with an elbow and delivers a German suplex. Ilja gets up and hits a German suplex. He sets up for a flying forearm, but Bron counters with his knees. Bron goes up top and connects with a bulldog. He prepares for a press slam, but Ilja counters and attempts to get Bron on his shoulders. Bron fights back with elbows, but Ilja hits a running Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles.

Ilja goes up top and lands a Coast to Coast. He signals for Torpedo Moscow and hits it for a near fall. Ilja goes to the apron and then the turnbuckles. He leaps off, but Bron catches him with a spear for a near fall.

Bron delivers forearms, attempting the press slam, but Ilja counters with a DDT. Ilja goes for a powerbomb, initially blocked by Bron, but Ilja eventually hits it for a near fall. Ilja follows up with a forearm and a diving forearm to the head, earning another near fall. Ilja slaps Bron, and Bron responds with a clothesline. Bron sets up for a spear, but Ilja counters with a flying knee to the head. Ilja then hits Torpedo Moscow to the back of Bron’s head, securing the three count.

Winner: Ilja Dragunov

Next, McKenzie interviews Wes about his upcoming match against Mustafa Ali at The Great American Bash. Dom and Rhea appear, and Dom confirms that Wes is the open challenge guy and accepts the challenge. Wes mentions that he hasn’t done an open challenge in a while, but Dom states that ever since he’s been around, Wes doesn’t want to do it. Wes explains that he stopped doing them because things got crazy. However, Dom suggests they can do it next week so that he has time to prepare.

Tiffany Stratton vs Ivy Nile in a Non Title Match

Ivy and Tiffany begin the match with a lock-up. Ivy takes control with a waist lock, but Tiffany quickly counters with a standing switch. Tiffany follows up with a shoulder tackle. They lock up again, and Tiffany applies a side headlock before delivering another shoulder tackle. Ivy responds with a power slam, coming close to a pinfall. Ivy maintains a side headlock and executes a gutwrench takedown for a near fall.

Tiffany attempts a seated splash, but Ivy blocks it and targets Tiffany’s legs. Tiffany regains control with a side headlock. Ivy counters with a head scissors, and Tiffany responds with a cartwheel. Ivy delivers a forearm, and Tiffany sends her to the apron. Tiffany connects with a clothesline on the apron, knocking Ivy off with a running hip strike. Tiffany sends Ivy back into the ring and hits a double stomp, earning a near fall. Tiffany follows it up with a running hip strike to Ivy’s back against the ropes for another near fall.

Ivy counters with an enzuigiri, sending Tiffany into the turnbuckles. Ivy delivers shoulder tackles and a running thrust kick into the corner. Ivy attempts a rolling Death Valley Driver but misses with a forearm. Tiffany moves to the apron and connects with a shoulder strike. Tiffany tries to lift Ivy, but Ivy counters with the Dragon Sleeper submission hold. Tiffany manages to send Ivy into the turnbuckles and responds with a Finlay Slam, followed by the Prettiest Moonsault Ever for the three count.

Winner: Tiffany Stratton

After the match, Tiffany addresses the Chase U section, calling them annoying. She asserts that as the champion, she doesn’t have to explain herself to them, claiming that she defeated Thea fair and square.

In a backstage segment, Thea Hail is seen instructing Andre on how to apply a kimura. Thea expresses confidence, stating that she can make anyone tap out.

Duke appears and mentions how Thea is getting to Tiffany. Andre believes that Thea isn’t finished with Tiffany yet, as she made Tiffany tap out before. They believe Thea can do it again and win the title.

Channing Lorenzo vs Joe Coffey in a They are Really Going to Allow Tony to be Freed from Prison if Channing Wins Match

Joe and Channing begin the match with a lock-up, and Joe backs Channing into the ropes, giving a clean break. Channing retaliates with a side headlock, but Joe counters with a wrist lock. Channing manages to escape. They lock up again, and Joe applies a side headlock, but Channing escapes once more. They engage in another lock-up, and Joe maintains the side headlock, executing a takedown. Joe holds on when Channing tries to send him off the ropes and follows up with a shoulder tackle. Joe says something to Channing, and Channing responds, “it’s time.” Joe then hits Channing with a clothesline, earning a near fall, surprising Joe himself.

Mark and Wolfgang act as if something went wrong, and Joe mentions that they had a deal. Channing declares that he isn’t a snitch, refusing to divulge any information.

After a commercial break, Joe continues his dominance with a double wrist lock. Channing fights back with punches, but Joe strikes him from behind. Joe delivers more punches to Channing.

Bronco Nima and Lucien Price make their way to ringside, seemingly observing the match.

Joe applies a hammerlock, but Channing counters with a back body drop and drops down to prevent a sunset flip attempt. Joe retaliates with punches while reminding Channing about their deal. Channing responds with punches, a forearm, and an uppercut. He follows up with a dropkick and an Irish whip, leading to a back body drop. Channing rolls out to the floor and punches Wolfgang. Mark gets on the apron, and Channing pulls him into the ring. Channing goes to the apron to retrieve a crowbar, using it to hit Joe in the ribs. He tosses the crowbar to Wolfgang, prompting the referee to send Wolfgang to the back. Channing delivers a boot and his finishing move, Cement Shoes, securing the three count.

Winner: Channing Lorenzo

In a backstage segment, Ivy Nile is present when Schism appears. Joe points out that Ivy is the sole survivor of Diamond Mine. Ivy responds by saying he doesn’t recognize Joe without the loaded mask, implying that Joe has changed in some way.

Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes vs Finn Balor and Damian Priest (with Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley)

Trick and Priest kick off the match, locking up and engaging in a side headlock. Trick attempts a shoulder tackle, but Priest remains unfazed and retaliates with a punch before sending Trick into the corner. Priest unleashes a series of punches and kicks, following it up with a hard Irish whip. Finn tags in and chokes Trick in the ropes, delivering kicks to the midsection. Priest reenters the match and hits Broken Arrow for a near fall, followed by a reverse chin lock. Balor tags back in and chops Trick, who responds with punches. Finn, however, regains control with shoulders in the corner and a chop. Finn executes an Irish whip, but Trick counters with a clothesline from the corner. Hayes tags in, and together with Trick, they kick Priest and perform an assisted springboard biel, launching Priest.

Trick and Carmelo deliver baseball slides to Finn and Priest, with Hayes following up with a kick to Finn and an Irish whip. Hayes finds himself on the apron, where Priest sweeps his leg. Finn takes advantage with kicks to Hayes. Priest tags back in, connecting with a forearm. Finn tags in and joins Priest in delivering more kicks. Finn follows up with a scissors kick and taunts Booker T. He proceeds to stomp on Hayes’ shoulder, preventing him from making the tag. Finn knees Hayes in the midsection and sends him into the turnbuckles. Priest tags in, hitting an elbow in the corner. Priest follows up with a snap mare, while Finn delivers a slingshot boot. Finn continues the assault with a backbreaker, and Priest adds a leg drop, coming close to a pinfall.

Priest lands a knee to the midsection, but Hayes counters with a jawbreaker and tags in Trick. Trick delivers punches to Priest, followed by a dropkick and a jumping knee. Trick executes a flapjack and a snap neck breaker, earning a near fall. Priest retaliates with a cyclone kick, and Williams responds with kicks. Both men end up down on the mat. Finn and Hayes tag in, with Hayes delivering a reverse atomic drop and a superkick for a near fall. Finn counters with a sling blade and sets up for a running dropkick, hitting it successfully. Finn ascends the turnbuckles, but Hayes moves out of the way, causing Finn to miss the Coup de Grace. Hayes responds with a springboard twisting clothesline. Priest tags in and punches Trick off the apron. Hayes rolls up Priest for a near fall. Hayes counters South of Heaven with a stunner. Priest retaliates with a cyclone kick, securing a near fall. Trick delivers a cyclone kick to Finn, while Priest pulls Trick out of the ring and hits Razor’s Edge on the announce table.

Priest rebounds off the ropes into a superkick and a Codebreaker. Hayes heads to the turnbuckles, but Dom appears on the apron to distract him. Hayes punches Dom, and Priest responds with a forearm. Hayes applies La Mistica, but Dom brings a chair into the ring, prompting the referee to intervene. Rhea tosses Priest the briefcase, and Ilja makes his entrance. Hayes knocks Ilja off the apron, allowing Priest to hit South of Heaven. Finn tags in and lands Coup de Grace for the three count.

Winners: Damian Priest and Finn Balor

The show concludes with credits rolling.