WWE NXT Results August 8, 2023: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Recap
BY SACNILK
Orlando, 8 August 2023 - Here is the live coverage of WWE NXT which is scheduled to air live on August 8, 2023, from Capital Wrestling Center with a full action-packed match card. ##
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WWE NXT Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am EDT on Sportsnet 360. ##
WWE NXT Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on SuperSport Variety 3 in South Africa on Thursdays at 02:00 am CAT. ##
NXT Time In Italy: In Italy, NXT airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm. ##
WWE NXT Results August 8, 2023 & Winners
Rhea and Dom are at Raw, and Rhea tells Dragon Lee that Dom is gonna show him who's boss. Dom says it's gonna be funny to beat Lee in front of his no-good dad. ##
We see Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio pulling up at the place with the Most Dangerous Parking Lot in Sports Entertainment. Lee tells Rey he's glad he's there by the ring with him. Rey says he's excited to watch the next lucha libre star win the North American title tonight. ##
Singles Match: Axiom Vs Mustafa Ali ##
Ali stands on Axiom's hand while he's got him in a wrist lock. Axiom reverses it, and Ali responds with a chop and puts Axiom in a side headlock. Ali follows up with a shoulder tackle and a kick to the back. He then pulls off an arm drag, and Axiom counters with a head scissors. Ali manages to pull off another head scissors and gets a near fall. Axiom attempts a rollup for a near fall as well. They lock up, and Ali backs Axiom into the corner, delivering chops. Axiom fights back with his own chops, and Ali lands a kick. Ali follows up with an uppercut in the corner, and Axiom responds with an Irish whip, sending Ali to the apron. Axiom kicks Ali and hits a head scissors that sends Ali crashing into the announce table. Axiom heads to the apron, but Scrypts makes an appearance in the aisle. ##
Ali surprises Axiom with an inside cradle for a near fall. Axiom escapes a suplex and nails Ali with a kick in the corner. Axiom executes a dropkick and a waist lock. Ali manages to hold onto the ropes, and Axiom pulls off a Northern Lights suplex followed by a moonsault for another near fall. Ali pushes Axiom off the turnbuckles and lands a buckshot lariat. Bronco Nima and Lucien Price then join Scrypts at ringside. ##
Axiom attempts another inside cradle for a near fall. Ali counters with a kick, and Axiom responds with a dive through the ropes, hitting a German suplex on Ali. Axiom delivers a shoulder from the apron, and Ali counters with a jumping thrust kick when Axiom goes for a slingshot move. Ali nearly gets the pinfall. Axiom tries an Irish whip, but Ali hangs onto the apron to avoid a splash. Ali lands a kick and goes for a slingshot rolling neckbreaker, but Axiom catches him and locks in a sleeper hold. Axiom transitions to a guillotine, and Ali turns it into a jackhammer. Ali sets up for a power bomb, but Axiom gets to his feet and nails a Destroyer, sending Ali rolling to the floor. ##
Axiom goes for a moonsault off the turnbuckles to the floor, but he seems to hurt his knee on the landing. Ali capitalizes with a knee when Axiom re-enters the ring. Ali pulls off a swinging neckbreaker on the floor, then sends Axiom back into the ring and climbs the turnbuckle. Ali misses a 450 splash but manages to roll through. Axiom attempts a satellite DDT and almost gets the win. Axiom goes for a cross arm breaker, but Ali locks his hands. Ali escapes and applies a Sharpshooter, then switches to a crossface. Axiom fights back with chops, reaches the ropes, and pulls off a springboard backflip into a DDT for another near fall. Axiom heads to the apron, but Ali delivers a forearm. Axiom retaliates with kicks and climbs the turnbuckles, while Ali responds with punches. Ali even rips Axiom's mask and pushes him off the turnbuckles to the floor. ##
Ali tosses Axiom back into the ring, then climbs the turnbuckle and hits a 450 splash for the three-count. ##
WINNER: Mustafa Ali ##
After the match, Ali steps up and declares that he's next in line. Everyone's on board – the fans, the management – and he's all in. Ali's kicking off a mission to claim the North American Championship. ##
In the backstage area, a bunch of folks are laid out, and Joe Gacy assures the Creed that they won't escape, no matter if they have to shake NXT to its core. ##
The assaults keep on happening. ##
We catch a clip of Kelani Jordan challenging Blair Davenport. ##
Kelani Jordan (with Dana Brooke) Vs Blair Davenport ##
They tangle up, and Blair gives Jordan a kick, sending her down to the floor. Jordan responds with a forearm, and Blair grabs her wrist, twisting it. Jordan reverses the move and almost gets a pinfall. Blair's kick doesn't connect, and Jordan seizes the opportunity for a quick roll-up, nearly scoring a pin. Jordan smoothly turns a hip toss into a backslide, coming close to another pin. Blair hurls Jordan face-first into the turnbuckles and then propels her into the ropes once more. Blair comes close to pinning Jordan, applying a rear chin lock afterward. ##
Jordan fights back with punches and a couple of flying forearms. She nails a back elbow, nearly pinning Blair. Jordan attempts a Playmaker move, but Blair manages to escape. Blair tries for a suplex, but Jordan lands on her feet. Blair's splash misses the mark, leading to Jordan being sent to the apron. ##
Blair lands a kick on Jordan, causing her to hang in the ropes. From there, Blair leaps off the ropes and stomps down on Jordan's back. She follows up with a Bea Trigger move, securing the three-count for the victory. ##
WINNER: Blair Davenport ##
Heritage Cup Hyptothetical Title Match: Noam Dar (with Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson, and Oro Mensah) VS Tyler Bate ##
Round One: They grapple, and Dar avoids getting caught in a headlock. Dar manages to get Bate in a side headlock takedown, and then Bate uses a head scissors to break free. Dar escapes and puts on a step over toe hold, focusing on the arm and shoulder. Bate responds with a dropkick. He then takes Dar down with a wrist lock. Dar goes after Bate's leg while Bate tries for a headlock. ##
Dar employs a front face lock and takes Bate down. Unfortunately, they accidentally bump heads, and Dar capitalizes with a leg kick. He applies a wrist lock, and Bate counters with a wrist lock takedown. Both wrestlers land clotheslines simultaneously as the round comes to an end. ##
Round Two Dar tries a waist lock, but Bate quickly counters by tossing Dar to the outside. Mensah gets up on the apron, distracting Bate, but Bate recovers and delivers a clothesline that sends Dar tumbling off the apron. Bate follows up with a plancha, diving onto Dar outside the ring. ##
After their high-flying maneuvers, they both re-enter the squared circle. Bate makes his move, attempting his signature move, the Tyler Driver 97, and successfully pins Dar for the first fall. ##
Tyler Bate: 1 Fall ##
Noam Dar: 0 Falls ##
Round Three Bate initiates a waist lock, maneuvering Dar towards the corner. Dar's attempt at a clothesline misses, allowing Bate to retaliate with a solid punch. Bate follows up with a head kick and a headbutt to the midsection. He executes a snap mare, focusing on Dar's neck, and nearly secures a pinfall. ##
Responding swiftly, Dar targets Bate's knee with a well-placed kick, pushing Bate onto the apron. Bate counters with a forearm strike, but his subsequent clothesline misses the mark. Dar seizes the opportunity, delivering a knee kick followed by a dropkick that sends Bate off the apron. As Dar distracts the referee, DuJour takes advantage of the situation and attacks Bate. ##
Once back in the ring, Dar earns a near fall and continues his offense with kicks before applying a reverse chin lock. Bate manages to counter with a belly-to-back suplex and attempts to ascend the turnbuckle. However, Dar intervenes, causing Bate to vault over him, though Bate's knee gives way in the process. ##
In a final flurry before the round's conclusion, both wrestlers exchange clotheslines and punches. ##
Round Four They trade forearms and Dar throws kicks at Bate. Bate responds with a knee lift and a back elbow from the turnbuckles. Bate hoists Dar up for an airplane spin and then slams him down for a close pin attempt. Dar blocks a shooting star press from Bate with his knees and nearly pins him. Dar connects with a back elbow, but it's still just a near fall. Dar applies a knee bar, but Bate manages to escape and gets a near fall. ##
Bate lands a punch, and Dar locks in another knee bar. Dar drags Bate away from the ropes, and Bate taps out. ##
Noam Dar: 1 Point ##
Tyler Bate: 1 Point ##
Round Five: ##
Dar strikes the back of Bate's leg with a kick. He follows up with kicks, forearms, and elbows in the ropes. Bate dodges a leg sweep, countering with punches. The referee gives Bate a warning, and Dar misses a kick, getting tangled in the ropes. Bate executes a German suplex, causing Dar to hit the mat face-first. Bate follows with a back fist, but Dar seizes an opportunity and applies a knee bar. ##
Bate executes another German suplex and knocks Mensah off the apron. Dar punches back, and Bate surprises him with an inside cradle for a near fall. Bate evades a back fist and lands a rebound clothesline. Dar nearly wins with a rollup, but Bate secures the victory with a three-count. ##
WINNER: Tyler Bate ##
Hank and Tank chat backstage, discussing their in-ring style, which Tank describes as Smash Mouth.##
The Schism arrives and inquires about The Creeds' whereabouts. Hank and Tank evade giving the answer they seek, leading to an ensuing swarm of confrontation.##
McKenzie interviews Ilja Dragunov, inquiring about Trick Williams. Ilja states he's heading to the ring, expecting Trick to meet him there. He bluntly promises Trick nothing but pain.##
Switching scenes, Carmelo Hayes paces nervously backstage as Dijak approaches, assuring Hayes not to fret over Trick's fate. Dijak questions if Hayes witnessed his actions.##
Wes Lee steps into the picture, wanting to talk to Hayes. Dijak dismissively mentions that Wes isn't in any title picture.##
Wes challenges Dijak, who confidently claims he can go wherever he pleases. Dijak departs, setting up an ambush on Wes.##
Ilja Dragunov stands in the ring, addressing Trick Williams to face the consequences of his actions.##
Trick Williams makes his entrance to the ring. Trick acknowledges Ilja's lack of backing down, asserting he won't retreat either. He initiates a conversation, and Ilja questions Trick's seriousness.##
Ilja recalls Trick's actions at the Bash, implying Trick lacks the right to make demands. Ilja warns Trick about his past actions in the ring.##
Trick defends his actions at the Bash, acknowledging Ilja's intensity. Trick proposes an idea, suggesting a match to settle their differences. He aims to silence doubts and prove himself against a top talent like Ilja.##
Ilja questions Trick's understanding and narrates his own anger and determination. He vows to overcome obstacles and break Trick in their upcoming match at Heatwave. ##
Trick accepts the challenge, asserting he knows Ilja well. He's determined to prove himself by defeating Ilja at Heatwave.##
Bron Breakker appears backstage, addressing Von Wagner's earlier comments about putting him through a table. Bron dismisses the threat with a chuckle.##
Afterwards, commercial break ensues. ##
Returning from the break, Rey Mysterio commends Roxanne on her victory at the Great American Bash, and they both set their sights on capturing championship gold together.##
Rey intercepts Thea Hail, who seems quite nervous to encounter him.##
Rey reassures Thea, mentioning his own experiences as the ultimate underdog. He acknowledges her struggles and emphasizes the determination he sees whenever she steps into the ring. He instills confidence in her, asserting that she has what it takes to become a champion.##
Curious, Thea asks Rey if he still loves Dom despite their issues.##
Rey admits that he might not agree with who his son has become and the poor choices he's made. Nevertheless, he emphasizes his enduring love for Dom as his son, hoping that Dom recognizes the importance of their real family bonds.##
Andre and Duke arrive on the scene, reminding Thea of Rey's presence.##
Thea counters, suggesting that Rey wouldn't have thrown in the towel like others did. ##
Bron Breakker Vs Von Wagner (with Robert Stone) ##
Bron delivers a knee to Von's midsection, then proceeds with forceful shoulders in the corner. Von retaliates with his own series of shoulder thrusts, along with a barrage of forearms. Von sends Bron off the ropes with an Irish whip, and Bron answers back with a impactful shoulder tackle. Evading an attempted suplex by Bron, Von counters with a sequence of shoulder tackles of his own. Von executes a butterfly suplex, prompting Bron to roll out of the ring. Von contemplates dismantling the announce table by removing its hood, but Bron swiftly hurls Von into the apron. On the apron, Von manages to land punches before Bron regains control. Bron strikes Von with a running clothesline and follows up with a forceful hip thrust into the corner, coming close to a pinfall. Von rallies with punches, only to miss a boot and become entangled in the ropes. Bron capitalizes, delivering a hamstring kick followed by a German suplex and another suplex. A moonsault nets Bron a near fall. ##
Von responds with a punch, leading both men to exchange clotheslines, resulting in a simultaneous collapse. Von seizes the opportunity, landing punches and executing a short-arm clothesline. Von restrains Bron's arms, delivering a headbutt and a subsequent punch. He follows up with a corner splash and a running boot to Bron's head. Von hoists Bron onto his shoulders, but Bron escapes and spears Von, securing the three-count victory. ##
WINNER: Bron Breakker ##
Post-match, Bron lifts Stone overhead, but Von intervenes to protect Stone, kicking Bron out of the ring. Von powerbombs Bron through a table, causing candy to scatter.##
Transitioning to a woodland setting with Eddy Thorpe, he explains how he finds solace in nature, particularly during times of turmoil. He speaks of his dedication to his people and his mission to guide them in the right direction. Eddy expresses his anger over Dijak's actions and acknowledges that his setbacks are his own responsibility. He vows to regroup and move forward fearlessly to overcome Dijak.##
In the locker room, Dom and Rhea converse. Rhea advises Dom not to let her presence distract him.##
Lyra Valkyria encounters Rhea, claiming she followed Rhea's instructions. Lyra accuses Rhea of using and manipulating people to help Dom retain his title. Rhea asserts that Dom doesn't require her assistance.##
Lyra suggests Rhea practice what she preaches or wonders if "Mami" needs to intervene again.##
Returning from break, Tony and Channing engage in a photo shoot.##
The Schism interrupts, inquiring about the Creeds' whereabouts.##
Rip inquires about the information they possess, and Tony and Channing respond with vague statements.##
Jagger implies that their friends will jog their memories.##
Joe redirects their focus, instructing them to concentrate on the Creeds.##
Rip agrees, stating that, for the time being, they should stay on task.##
Myles Borne joins Drew and Charlie. ##
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen (with Fallon Henley) Vs Charlie Dempsey and Drew Gulak (with Myles Borne) ##
The action begins with Drew and Brooks locking up. Brooks drives Drew into the corner, but Drew counters and lands a chopping blow. Brooks responds with chops and follows up with clotheslines against Drew. Drew whips Brooks into the ropes, but Brooks evades with a boot. Brooks executes a slam, only to miss an elbow drop. Drew retaliates with a punch and applies a side headlock. Charlie tags in, delivering kicks to Brooks. Charlie performs a hip lock takedown, prompting Drew to request water from Myles. Drew sends Myles away due to the absence of water. Charlie tackles Brooks with a shoulder and follows with a hip toss. Brooks kicks Charlie away, leading to Josh's tag. ##
Josh enters, kicking Drew and putting him in a side headlock. Josh hoists Drew onto his shoulders and slams him face-first into the mat. Brooks and Josh combine with a sliding double punch to Drew, exploiting a distraction from Charlie. Charlie takes over and applies an arm wringer to Josh in the ropes, targeting his arm. Drew follows up with a running forearm to the injured arm. Charlie takes the tag, proceeding to kick Josh in the ribs and execute a side Russian leg sweep. Dempsey transitions into a double wrist lock, then shifts into a cross arm breaker. Josh nearly pins Charlie, but Charlie maintains his grip. Josh counters with a one-arm powerbomb, leading to Brooks' tag. Brooks takes charge, dealing with Drew and Charlie. He slams Drew to the mat as the match continues. ##
Brooks slams Charlie with power, nearly getting the fall. Josh throws Drew out of the ring. Drew and Josh trade punches on the floor, and then Brooks and Charlie also end up outside. Drew and Josh get back in the ring as Brooks and Charlie continue brawling. Damon Kemp executes a suplex on the floor. Dempsey finishes it with a Dragon Suplex, getting the three-count. ##
WINNERS: Charlie Dempsey and Drew Gulak ##
Kelani Jordan is backstage, and Dana approaches her, asking about what just happened. Dana mentions that Kelani seemed too nervous and lacked the killer instinct. They're making fun of you and putting you down. Dana doesn't want others to treat Kelani the same way. ##
Kelani explains that it was only her third match, and she's trying to find that killer instinct. Dana responds that she'll demonstrate to Kelani what a killer instinct should look like when she faces Blair. ##
Kiana remarks that Gigi couldn't reveal her wild past. Ivy will be the first to see a different side of Kiana James. ##
Singles Match: Ivy Nile Vs Kiana James ##
As soon as the bell rings, Kiana goes on the offensive, launching an attack on Ivy and driving her into the turnbuckles. Ivy retaliates by sending Kiana towards the apron, but Kiana manages to pull Ivy down to the floor. Ivy tries to hoist Kiana onto her shoulders, but Kiana slips away and hurls Ivy into the ring post. Kiana follows up with a suplex on the floor. ##
Kiana almost pins Ivy with a close fall. Ivy connects with an enzuigiri, causing Kiana to roll out of the ring. Kiana counters by dropping Ivy onto the top rope. She follows up with a kick to Ivy's back, getting a near fall. Kiana applies an armbar and even uses the ropes for leverage. She switches to a top wrist lock, then transitions it into a hammerlock. Kiana slams Ivy's shoulder into the turnbuckles, but Ivy reverses the next attempt, earning herself a close fall. ##
As this unfolds, The Schism members start coming towards the ring. Kiana, still holding Ivy in an armbar, delivers a kick, leading to a chaotic scuffle involving The Schism around the ring. Kiana smashes Ivy's arm into the mat, coming close to a pin. With a rhythmic pounding on the mat, Kiana maintains the armbar. Ivy counters with a back elbow and a leg kick, followed by a couple of flying shoulders. Ivy then executes a head scissors and a running thrust kick into the corner. Kiana responds with a kick and follows it up with a spinebuster for a near fall. ##
Kiana applies a Fujiwara armbar, but Ivy manages a rollup for another near fall. Ivy hits a power slam and goes for a Dragon Sleeper, but her attempt is interrupted as Ava grabs her. Ivy is forced to release the hold. Kiana takes advantage, sending Ivy to the mat and hitting her finishing move, 401k, to secure the victory with a three-count. ##
WINNER: Kiana James ##
After the match, Ivy finds herself in the grasp of the Schism members, who are eager to extract information about the Creeds.##
Tony D'Angelo and Channing Lorenzo make their entrance, causing the Schism members to exit the ring.##
Meanwhile, Angel receives text messages from Humberto, expressing apologies for his actions. They share memories of their wrestling-loving grandfather and reflect on the need to honor his legacy. Both Angel and Humberto gaze at a photograph of their grandfather, leading to a sudden realization.##
Tyler Bate is seen polishing a replica trophy, but his moment is interrupted by the arrival of Meta Four. They approach Tyler, requesting that he return the trophy to Noam.##
Lash chimes in, suggesting that the trophy serves as Noam's emotional support.##
Nathan Frazer enters the scene, holding the genuine Heritage Cup. He proposes a solution: Tyler can return the fake trophy to Noam if Noam openly acknowledges its lack of authenticity.##
Nathan proposes offering Noam a title match for the Heritage Cup at the upcoming Heatwave event, contingent on Noam admitting the trophy is a replica.##
Noam firmly refuses to apologize or admit any wrongdoing.##
Tyler hands over his imitation trophy to Noam, while Nathan emphasizes that the true champion will be determined soon.##
In another scene, Dragon Lee is seen walking backstage alongside Rey Mysterio.##
Dom and Rhea prepare for their entrance to the ring backstage.##
The broadcast goes to a commercial break. ##
North American Championship: Dominik Mysterio (with Rhea Ripley) Vs Dragon Lee (with Rey Mysterio) ##
Lee corners Dom by pressing him against the ropes and then backs off cleanly. They grapple again, but this time Dom breaks it with a chop, not following the rules. He bounces off the ropes and lands a kick, then locks in a side headlock. Lee counters with a head scissors takedown and a kick that sends Dom into the corner. Lee follows up with a leg sweep and a boot to Dom's head, using the ropes for extra momentum. Lee then kicks Dom out of the ring. ##
Dom gets confrontational with Rey, and Rhea enters the scene. However, Lee surprises Rhea with a dropkick from behind through the ropes. Lee sends Dom back into the ring, and Dom pleads for mercy. Lee responds with a series of punches. Dom tries a dropkick, but Lee holds onto the ropes and avoids it. Lee counters with a dropkick of his own. He continues by stretching Dom, putting pressure on him. ##
Lee whipped Dom towards the ropes, but Dom slid out of the ring. Lee followed him, but Dom managed to get back into the ring before Lee. Dom stomped on Lee's back and then started kicking his chest. He threw a punch in the corner and followed it up with a knee. Dom executed a strong Irish whip that made Lee hit the turnbuckle hard. Dom dropped Lee onto the top rope, getting a close two-count. ##
Dom applied a reverse chin lock, but Lee fought back with some elbow strikes. Dom responded with a forearm shot. Lee then sent Dom flying with an Irish whip, causing Dom to land on the apron to avoid a splash. Dom used the ropes to send Lee crashing into the turnbuckles and then performed a slingshot senton for another near fall. Dom tore a piece of Lee's mask off and tossed it at Rey. Dom went for a dropkick, which got him another close two-count. ##
Following that, Dom hit Lee with a forearm and prepared for the Three Amigos suplex sequence, successfully executing it for yet another near fall. Dom delivered a forearm to the back of Lee's head. He threw a punch at Lee, and the referee gave him a warning. Dom began to untie Lee's mask. ##
Lee puts on his mask and goes in, landing forearm strikes and a back elbow. Dom whips Lee into the ropes, and Lee launches Dom into the air, following it up with a kick. Lee pulls off a dragon screw on Dom and then clotheslines him over the top rope, sending Dom crashing to the floor. Lee doesn't hold back, diving suicidally into Dom at the announce table. Lee follows it up with a running knee to the head, earning a close near fall. ##
Lee attempts to hoist Dom onto his shoulders, but Dom fights back with elbow strikes. Lee ends up on the apron, and Dom goes for a forearm but misses. Lee capitalizes with a well-placed kick and heads up to the top rope. Just as Lee is about to leap, Dom catches him with a low blow. ##
Lee slams Dom onto the turnbuckles, trapping him in the tree of woe. He delivers a crushing double stomp, almost getting the win. Lee readies for a power bomb, but Dom wriggles free, countering with a neck breaker and scoring a near fall. Dom unloads with a series of forearm shots, but Lee responds with a German suplex and a jumping knee strike. Dom sends Lee into the ropes and lands a 619, but his frog splash attempt misses as Lee moves out of the way. Lee finishes strong with a sit-out power bomb, coming close to a victory. ##
Rhea passes the title belt to Dom, but Rey swiftly snatches it away. Rhea smacks Lee using the belt, and Dom nails a Michinoku Driver on Lee, getting the three-count for the win. ##
WINNER: Dominik Mysterio (retains championship) ##
Following the match, Rey directs some words toward his son. Rhea steps in between father and son, and she also addresses Rey before giving him a push on the chest. ##
Lyra Valkyria enters the scene, launching an attack on Rhea. Dragon Lee delivers a super kick to Dom, while Lyra follows up with a spinning heel kick to Rhea. ##
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