It’ll be an important night of NXT action next Tuesday, as a North American title matchup as well as two #1 contender bouts will take place.
The June 9 episode of NXT from the WWE Performance Center will determine the challengers for the top men’s and women’s titles, we learned on Tuesday evening.
Mason Rook and Naraku, two of NXT’s newest arrivals, will face off in a #1 contenders bout for a shot at Tony D’Angelo and his men’s title at Great American Bash later this month. Both men have prevailed in their past appearances on the show, but one undefeated streak will come to an end next Tuesday.
The next challenger for NXT Women’s Champion Lola Vice will be determined when Kelani Jordan and Kendal Grey face off. The two women, who have both been hovering around the title picture for some time now, had the #1 contenders match booked after a confrontation in the ring this week.
Along with the #1 contenders matches, NXT Women’s North American Champion Tatum Paxley will defend her title against Zaria, who was offered the opportunity after scoring a win over Lizzy Rain on this week’s show. Paxley will be trying to defend her title for the fifth time since earning it back in March.
Along with the three matches, it’s being promoted that a “Mr. NXT Pageant” between Shiloh Hill and Tristan Angels will take place. The two men will be graded on attire, talent and public speaking.
Here’s a look at the lineup for next Tuesday’s show:
- Shiloh Hill, Tristan Angels compete in Mr. NXT Pageant
- Naraku vs. Mason Rook (NXT Championship #1 Contenders Match)
- Kelani Jordan vs. Kendal Grey (NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contenders Match)
- Tatum Paxley vs. Zaria (NXT Women’s North American Championship)
