WWE NXT Results – Aug. 23, 2022 – Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen vs. Gallus

NXT Results

Steve C.

Aug 23, 2022

Results by Richard Trionfo of PWInsider.com

August 23, 2022
Orlando, FL – NXT Arena (WWE Performance Center)
Commentary: Vic Joseph & Wade Barrett

Quick Match Results

NXT UK Tag Team Championship – Gallus defeated Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen (c) via Countout
Cameron Grimes defeated Javier Bernal via Cave-In (pinfall)
Blair Davenport defeated Indi Hartwell via Falcon Arrow (pinfall)
The Dyad defeated Legado Del Fantasma via Doube Team Facebuster (pinfall)
Tyler Bate defeated Von Wagner via Spiral Tap (pinfall)
Lights Out match – Wendy Choo defeated Tiffany Stratton via Vader Bomb (pinfall)

In-Ring: Bron Breakker, Tyler Bate

NXT Men’s Champion Bron Breakker makes his way to the ring.

Bron wants to know where his dogs at. He says at Heatwave, he had a banger with JD McDonagh and when JD steps between the ropes, he is one of the best in the world. After the match was over, the NXT UK ‘champion’ Tyler Bate made his way to the ring. Bron tells Tyler to come to the ring and talk.

The FUTURE NXT UK Champion Tyler Bate makes his way to the ring.

Tyler congratulates Bron on his victory over JD last week and he has big respect. Tyler says Bron is correct that he is not collecting Air Miles. NXT UK has been the home to some of the best in the business. Tyler says he stands here today as the proud Flag bearer of the brand. The first and last NXT UK Champion. With NXT Europe coming up, he can’t think of doing anything better than unifying these titles.

Bron says he knows who Tyler is and he has watched him from afar and knows how good Tyler is. When he thinks of NXT UK, he thinks of Tyler Bate. This isn’t NXT UK. This is THE NXT where the greatest superstars in the world are. Bron says there should be one NXT Champion. Bron says in two weeks, let’s make history. Worlds Collide. Champion versus Champion. Title for title.

Video: Gallus

We have a video package for Gallus.

Joe says they never started a fight they couldn’t finish. Wolfgang says they have been the most dominant faction in NXT UK. Joe says now NXT gets to learn what they beat into the UK. Joe says it is always Gallus Boys on Top.

Backstage: Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, Fallon Henley, Lash Legend

We see Fallon Henley being held back by Josh and Brooks while officials hold Lash Legend back.

NXT UK Tag Team Championship
Gallus (Mark Coffey & Wolfgang) vs. Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen (c)

Wolfgang with a splash to Briggs as the bell rings. Mark tags in and he punches Briggs and connects with knees. Briggs with a forearm to the back and Brooks tags in. They hit a double shoulder tackle on Mark. Brooks with a splash into the corner followed by a bulldog for a near fall. Mark with a kick and forearm. Wolfgang tags in and he hits Brooks in the back with a forearm. Wolfgang gets a near fall. Mark tags in and hits an uppercut. Wolfgang tags in and he punches Jensen and follows with a snap mare and gets a near fall.

Briggs tags in and all four men get in the ring. Joe gets on the apron and Gallus goes to the floor to regroup. Gallus discuss strategy and get back on the apron. Mark tags in and he applies a waist lock. Briggs with a wrist lock and shoulders. Jensen tags in and hits a shoulder tackle. Brooks with an arm bar.

Briggs tags in and he punches Mark and they hit a double back elbow. Briggs gets a near fall. Briggs and Jensen with a double slam and Brooks gets a near fall. Joe gets on the apron and Wolfgang distracts Brooks long enough to allow Mark to hit Brooks from behind. Mark with a back slide and Wolfgang with a knee drop. Wolfgang with a rake of the eyes. Wolfgang with a forearm and Mark tags in and connects with a knee in the corner. Mark with a reverse chin lock.

Wolfgang tags in and connects with an elbow and forearm. Mark tags in and he connects with a knee. Wolfgang with a back senton and Mark gets a near fall. Mark with a front face lock and he swings and misses at Briggs on the apron. Brooks with a back body drop and Wolfgang and Briggs tag in. Briggs with punches to both men and a boot to Wolfgang. Briggs with a side slam and splash to Mark. Briggs knocks Joe off the apron.

Lash Legend attacks Fallon from behind and then Pretty Deadly join in the brawl but the referee does not call for the bell.

Winner: Gallus via Countout.

After the match, Damon Kemp attacks Gallus and then the rest of Diamond Mine shows up to send Gallus to the floor.

Backstage: Chase University, Charlie Dempsey

We are back with Chase University. Andre introduces Charlie Dempsey. He says Charlie is going to teach some moves.

Charlie tells the student to get on his hands and knees. Charlie ties up the student while Bodhi and Thea wince at what he is doing. Andre asks Bodhi to try some stuff with Charlie. Charlie takes Bodhi down and we get the students in shock while he chokes Bodhi out.

Bodhi pushes Charlie and yells at him since it is practice.

Charlie says the class is soft and he tells them to Google Billy Robinson.

In-Ring: Grayson Waller, Apollo Crews

Grayson Waller tells Vic and Wade it is time for him.

Grayson welcomes everyone to the Grayson Waller Effect. He says that everyone wants this show and he will be the buzz of all of WWE. Grayson says his show is different because it is all about him, not the guest. Speaking of guests, he brings out his guest, Apollo Crews, who is taking opportunities away from everyone.

Crews says Grayson is doing it up and he takes a seat.

Grayson asks how does it feel to be nothing more than a clout chaser? Everyone wants to steal from the Grayson Waller hype train. AJ tried and so are the Brits.

Apollo says he is here because he was born in NXT. He says he found something missing in himself and he had to come back. He knew the people would like it and some people would hate it and be jealous, like Grayson.

Grayson asks Crews about his accent.

Crews brings back the accent. He says he is still a Nigerian warrior. He says he is proud of his heritage and he won the Intercontinental Title at Wrestlemania. He focused too much on his past and he had to come back to NXT.

Grayson asks Crews if he just admitted he was selfish.

Grayson asks Crews about his visions.

Crews says he is a big dreamer and he believes in himself.

Waller asks Crews if he will help people out when they are in trouble. He asks why didn’t Crews help Diamond Mine.

Waller says that Crews is trying to take from Diamond Mine. He asks Crews how will it feel to be run out of NXT by him.

Crews asks Waller how does it feel to be a low budget version of The Miz.

Waller says that is a compliment but Crews says it isn’t supposed to be.

Waller asks Crews how does it feel that he has to tell his kids he couldn’t cut it on Monday and Friday.

Crews says that he tells them he was a champ on Monday and on Friday and he will be a champ on Tuesday.

Crews punches Waller.

Backstage: Gallus, Pretty Deadly

Gallus are arguing in the back with security and Pretty Deadly show up. Kit and Elton say that Gallus won’t take their thunder.

Gallus want to face Pretty Deadly and Kit and Elton remind them who they took the titles from.

Gallus have to be held back as Pretty Deadly walk away.

Video: Tyler Bate

We are back with Tyler Bate talking about how he was the first and final NXT UK Champion. He says he has been the flagbearer of NXT UK. He went from a 19 year old kid to a 25 year old man. He is the Big Strong Boy for a reason and you can ask anyone he has been in the ring with. At Worlds Collide, it will end the way that NXT UK started with him holding the title

Backstage: Von Wagner, Mr. Stone

Robert Stone is with McKenzie. He says this is a new NXT. Does Von care that Tyler is a two time champion or the franchise. Von says that Tyler is an international superstar and a big strong boy, but I am a big strong man. After he is done with Tyler, he won’t make it to Worlds Collide.

Javier Bernal vs. Cameron Grimes

We see Schism watching from the HbalKony.

Before the match starts, Joe wishes Cameron good luck

They lock up and Grimes backs Bernal into the corner and Bernal claims that Grimes went after his eye but Bernal with a kick and forearms. Grimes with a back elbow. Bernal sends Grimes into the turnbuckles and follows with punches. Bernal with a bulldog for a near fall. Bernal chokes Grimes. Bernal with a reverse chin lock but Grimes with an escape. Grimes kicks Bernal and Grimes with a back body drop. Grimes with running forearms. Grimes with a knee to the midsection.

Bernal gets out of the corner when Grimes charges. Grimes with a super kick and Cave In for the three count.

Winner: Cameron Grimes via Pinfall.

Video: Blair Davenport

We take a look at Blair Davenport. She says that she is what happens when charisma meets fury. Born in England and raised in New Zealand. She will do whatever it takes. She tells the NXT Women’s Division who she is.

Video: Alba Fyre

Alba Fyre tells Lash Legend you do not insult her or her ancestors. They kept the embers burning. I won’t let anyone extinguish my flame. Soon all will know what Lash Legend already knows. She is a warrior and she will do what it takes to win. Keep your eyes on the horizon because where there is smoke, there’s fire.

Indi Hartwell vs. Blair Davenport

They lock up and Indi with a clean break. They lock up again and Blair backs Indi into the corner and pushes Indi. Indi pushes back and gets a near fall with a rollup. Indi with a side head lock take down. Indi with a shoulder tackle and side head lock take down. Indi with a forearm from the apron but Blair kicks Indi off the apron to the floor. Indi avoids being sent into the ring post and Indi with an elbow. Blair with a swinging neck breaker to Indi when Indi gets back into the ring. Indi with a swinging neck breaker for a near fall.

Blair with a million dollar dream. Blair with a knee and she gets on Indi’s back with a sleeper. Indi drops back to the mat to escape. Indi with forearms and a shoulder tackle. Indi with a clothesline and she gets a near fall. Indi kicks Blair in the ropes and Indi goes to the turnbuckles but Blair pulls her off the turnbuckles and gets a near fall. Indi gets an inside cradle for a near fall. Blair with a round kick and a Falcon Arrow for the three count.

Winner: Blair Davenport via Pinfall.

After the match, Blair gives Indi a Bea Trigger.’

Blair says she is the most menacing mistress of NXT UK and she has arrived. She says has just wasted one of the best this division had to offer. I was the number one contender in NXT UK (not yet on TV) so the NXT Women’s title will do just fine. She says she is the rightful heir to the NXT Women’s Championship.

NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose makes her way to the aisle.

She tells Blair her reputation precedes her. Mandy introduces herself and you are standing in her ring. You entered into my world. In my world, everyone follows my lead. She tells Blair that she is the most dominant women’s champion and I will tell you like I tell everyone else, put some respect on my name. You cannot come here and make shots.

NXT UK Women’s Champion Meiko Satomura makes her way to the ring.

Meiko tells Mandy that she is wrong. She is not the most dominant women’s champion. Meiko says that would be her.

Mandy says Meiko is a legend, but she can’t think of a better way to put respect on her name than to beat a legend like her.

Meiko says at Worlds Collide, the Final Boss and Mandy Rose. Champion versus Champion.

Blair says you can’t forget about her because she is the number one contender.

Meiko says it will be a Triple Threat Match.

Backstage: Tiffany Stratton

McKenzie is with Tiffany Stratton and she says it is time to talk to her. After she beats Wendy Choo, whoever wins that title match will have to deal with her. Tiffany says she is better than Wendy. After she beats Wendy, she won’t be able to show her face around here, which is good for everyone. Then the women’s division will be all about her.

Backstage: Tony D’Angelo, The Family

Tony talks to Legado about what they tried to do last week. Tony says Cruz would have thrown the kitchen sink at him. He asks how did that work out for you. That is why he is the Don and Santos is unemployed. The future of the family starts tonight with a win from Joaquin and Cruz.

Backstage: JD McDonagh

We are back and JD McDonagh says rehabilitation is as important as preparation. He wanted to see what Bron could bring. We are not truly challenged if you run away from difficult situations. My pain tolerance is growing and I will see you on the other side.

Backstage: Wes Lee, Kayden Carter, Katana Chance

Wes Lee is with Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. They talk about how there is something wrong with JD. Wes wants to talk about the champs and their gold. Everyone is coming for those things and you need to have your heads on a swivel.

Kayden and Katana talk about how they are the real tag team champs. Anyone who wants to face us can come every Tuesday.

In-Ring: Indi Hartwell, Dexter Lumis

Indi Hartwell is on the apron and she says this is what rock bottom feels like. Blair is incredible, but Blair isn’t the problem. It is me. It has always been me. Four months ago, I took a long look at myself in the mirror. I am done with the tears and setbacks. I was going to get back on my own two feet and reach for the stars. Here I stand or sit, four months later, in the same position as Stand and Deliver. It doesn’t make sense.

Dexter Lumis shows up on the other side of the ring, without security.

They slide to the center of the ring and they hug and kiss.

They leave the ring together.

Dexter hands Indi a drawing and they kiss. Dexter leaves and there are many police cars as Dexter is arrested.

Indi looks at the drawing and it says Goodbye for now and that he loves her.

Backstage: Cora Jade

We are back with a look at the end of the match between Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez.

McKenzie asks about the controversial finish. Cora says that she beat Roxanne and no one wants to accept that. If Roxanne is so great, what does that mean for the person who did it. Cora says if Roxanne did it, you would say that Cora deserved it. The people who are complaining that it should have been a DQ should ask out a girl.

The Dyad (Jagger Reid & Rip Fowler) vs. Legado Del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro)

Reid and Cruz start things off and Jagger with a wrist lock. Cruz with a side head lock. Cruz avoids a clothesline and hits a head scissors take down. Jagger with a side head lock and Cruz hits a springboard arm drag to Fowler. Wilde sends Reid to the floor with a head scissors. Cruz and Wilde with suicide dives and Tony yells at them for flying around. Cruz with a springborad cross body to Fowler for a near fall. Fowler with a knee and a forearm to Wilde. Cruz with a punch and chop.

Reid tags in and he hits an enzuigiri while Fowler holds him. Reid kicks Wilde to the floor and Fowler with a suicide dive. Reid with a punch. Reid with a slingshot elbow drop while Fowler hits a back breaker. The Schism hug. Cruz with kicks and an enzuigiri to Fowler and both men are down. Wilde with a springboard clothesline and punches. Wilde sends Reid into the turnbuckles. Wilde with a slingshot wrist lock taek down and a tornado DDT to Reid. Wilde with a splash into the corner and Cruz tags in and hits an enzuigiri. Cruz and Wilde with a double suplex for a near fall.

Reid with a rollup but Wilde gets a near fall. Fowler tags in and he backs Wilde into the corner. Reid with a splash into the corner. They hit a facebuster for the three count.

Winner: The Dyad via Pinfall.

Backstage: Javier Bendal, Hank Walker

Javier Bernal walks in the back and he says maybe next time. Bernal tells someone that good enough isn’t enough. Hank Walker shows up and tells Bernal not to talk to a lady like that.

Backstage: Legado Del Fantasma

We see Legado in the Most Dangerous Parking Lot in Sports Entertainment and a vehicle drives up. Santos is in the driver’s seat and he says he wasn’t leaving without them. La Familia stays together.

Tyler Bate vs. Von Wagner

They lock up and Wagner tries to take Bate down but cannot. Bate with a side head lock and shoulder tackle but he bounces off Wagner. Wagner with a wrist lock and he lifts Bate into the air. Bate with punches and a drop kick but Wagner stays on his feet. Bate with another drop kick and the same result. Bate with punches on the turnbuckles and Wagner pushes him away. Wagner with a boot to the head. Wagner punches Bate and then he tosses Bate into the corner and follows with a splash. Wagner with a forearm to the back.

Wagner lifts Bate up and drops him to the mat. Bate with punches and Wagner misses a clothesline. Bate with kicks and he sets for Tyler Driver 97 but Wagner with a back body drop. Bate lands on his feet. Wagner catches Bate and hits a back breaker and fallaway slam. Wagner punches Bate many times. Wagner presses Bate over his head and Bate escapes and he drop kicks Wagner to the floor. Bate with a plancha onto Wagner. Wagner pushes Bate away and they both get back into the ring. Bate with an elbow

Wagner blocks an exploder and Wagner tries for a power bomb but Bate gets to his feet. Bate with punches. Wagner with a short arm clothesline for a near fall. Wagner with forearms to Bate followed by punches. Wagner with a knee drop. Wagner gets Bate on his shoulders and Bate gets to his feet. Wagner misses a boot and Bate with a rebound clothesline. He tries for a second one. Bate lands on his feet on a choke slam and Bate with a series of punches. Bate with a Liger Kick and an exploder. Bate goes up top and hits a twisting splash for the three count.

Winner: Tyler Bate via Pinfall.

Backstage: Diamond Mine, Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen

We go to the Diamond Mine locker room. Brutus says they are going to take care of Gallus next week in a six man tag. Roddy says they are going to do it. Julius says Roddy isn’t part of it. Briggs and Jensen show up and ask Diamond Mine to hold a piece for them. Roddy says that isn’t happening. Julius says once they are done with Gallus, they will see who is the best tag team

Lights Out Match
Tiffany Stratton vs. Wendy Choo

The lights go out and the match starts. They exchange punches and Tiffany slaps Wendy and Wendy slaps back. Wendy with a drop kick and Tiffany goes to the floor. Tiffany misses with the tennis racket and Wendy hits Tiffany with the racket. Wendy gets a trash can and hits Tiffany with it and dumps the contents onto Tiffany. Wendy puts the trash can on Tiffany and hits the trash can with the racket. Wendy sends Tiffany back into the ring. Wendy with shoulders and a running boot in the corner.

Tiffany gets a tool box and hits Wendy with it. Tiffany dumps the contents of the tool box and hits the ring post with a wrench when Wendy moves. Tiffany is sent into the apron. Wendy puts the trash can in the turnbuckles and then she prepares to Irish whip Tiffany into it but Tiffany stops short and connects with a back elbow. Wendy stops short and kicks Tiffany. Wendy with a clothesline. Wendy with an overhead belly-to-belly throw. Wendy with a cartwheel into the corner but she hits the trash can when Tiffany moves. Tiffany sends Wendy into the trash can. They go to the floor and Wendy is sent into the ring steps.

Tiffany sends Wendy into the apron and Tiffany throws the trash at Wendy. Wendy avoids being hit with Wendy’s cup and Wendy hits Tiffany. Wendy pushes her bed into Tiffany but avoids being crushed against the apron. Tiffany gets a chair from under the ring and hits Wendy. Tiffany pushes the mattress off the bed and she tries to suplex Wendy onto the bed frame. Wendy blocks it and Tiffany is sent into the apron. Tiffany punches Wendy on the apron and Wendy holds on to the ropes. Wendy with an elbow. Tiffany with a power slam for a near fall. Tiffany puts a chair on top of Wendy and Tiffany goes up top for a moonsault but Wendy moves. Wendy sets for a suplex onto the chair and hits it. Wendy gets a near fall.

Wendy with the turnbuckle and she tries to choke Tiffany with it. Tiffany gets her purse and she sprays something in Wendy’s face. Tiffany hits Wendy with the trash can and then power bombs Wendy onto the trash can for a near fall. Wendy goes to the floor and gets her pillow and hits Tiffany with it. Wendy dumps Lego from the pillow case. Wendy with a full nelson but Tiffany escapes. Wendy blocks a German suplex onto the Lego. Tiffany with a fallaway slam but she misses the Lego. Tiffany slams Wendy onto the Lego this time.

Tiffany with a double stomp onto the Lego for a near fall. Tiffany grabs her purse and kicks Wendy to the floor. Tiffany gets some powder but Wendy kicks it into Tiffany’s face. Wendy gives Tiffany a spinebuster through the bed. Wendy goes up top and hits an inward splash for the three count.

Winner: Wendy Choo via Pinfall.