Johnny Gargano and Ridge Holland opened tonight’s episode NXT with a big match, and it was Gargano who walked away earning a shot at the NXT North American Championship.
Gargano took down Holland in a match that qualified him for a shot at the NXT North American Championship at the upcoming NXT TakeOver: XXX. Gargano and Holland went at it in a great match, but it was Gargano who got the upper hand late thanks to his wife. Late in the match, Holland was hit with a low-blow by Candice LeRae, giving Gargano a chance to hit the One Final Beat DDT on him for the win.
True love. ❤️#WWENXT's Power Couple @JohnnyGargano & @CandiceLeRae are here to kick off tonight's show on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/pWCSRXtyse
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 20, 2020
For more on how the match ended, check out below:
During the break, Holland drops Gargano on his head during a powerslam. The referee and LeRae check on Gargano. Holland is chomping at the bit. LeRae yells at Holland to stay back. Gargano superkicks Holland. Gargano tries the One Final Beat but Holland counters it. Holland swings Gargano by his head before hitting a powerslam. Gargano kicks out. Gargano lands a superkick and a series of clotheslines. Gargano hits the ropes but Holland pounces Gargano out of the air. Gargano rolls out of the ring. After a distraction from LeRae, Gargano attempts a spinning armbar but Holland counters and drops Gargano face-first on the apron. As Holland is getting back in the ring, LeRae low blows Holland. Gargano hits the One Final Beat DDT for the win.
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