WWE NXT Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights After Battleground | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The show started with NXT Women's North American champion Kelani Jordan. She talked up the challenges she overcame to keep hold of the gold.
Jaida Parker interrupted, only to get attacked by Michin to start their match early.
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Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson came out late to watch The HBIC's back, stopping Parker from using a steel chair and setting her up to get rolled up for three.
It was smart to open with the biggest moment of Battleground. Jordan was the only new champion by the close of the premium live event and has the freshest title scene.
The transition was seamless to the first announced match of the night. Parker continues to look smoother and more confident in the ring with each performance, especially in the last couple weeks.
She's still not ready to beat Michin, though, so this was a smart result. Parker was protected. The HBIC got a rare and needed victory. The O.C. is finally working together in NXT to rise up the ranks.
Overall, this was a good use of 15 minutes that helped everyone involved. Michin vs. Parker should continue as the 25-year-old newcomer can learn more from a 15-year veteran.
Michin def. Parker by pinfall.
Notable Moments
- Upon Michin's arrival, commentator Vic Joseph said: "Say her name, she shall appear." Could this be a deliberate reference to TNA's hottest star, Joe Hendry?
- Parker knocked Michin clean out of the ring with a hip attack.
- Backstage, Parker told Bronco Nima and Lucien Price that she would deal with Michin herself soon.
- NXT general manager Ava told Michin that she would the first challenger for Jordan's Women's North American Championship.
