Backstage, Grayson Waller says he sold Hayes’ autograph on eBay for pennies. He’s going to save the last one for a coaster when he has his victory toast after taking the North American Championship.
Carmelo Hayes is with Trick Williams. Hayes says Waller is common, but he’s special.
In the trainer’s room, Bron Breakker gets his shoulder checked out. The doctor tries to put some tape on Breakker’s shoulder but he refuses.
North American Championship Match: Carmelo Hayes (c) w/Trick Williams vs. Grayson Waller
Williams and Waller trade pin attempts (both men pull the other tights). Neither can hold the other down for a three count. Hayes tries a springboard but Waller rolls out of the ring to avoid it. Waller tries his Rolling Stunner but Hayes blocks it. Waller gets hung up in the ropes. Hayes lands the fadeaway leg drop. Waller lifts Hayes in the air and hits an electric chair back suplex. After the break, Waller lands a flying elbow. Hayes kicks out.
Fadeaway connects! #WWENXT #NXTGAB @Carmelo_WWE pic.twitter.com/HrlasHDPnu
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) July 6, 2022
Spinning head scissors into a facebuster by Hayes. Hayes locks Waller in a crossface. Waller turns it into a pin. Hayes kicks out. Hayes tries a tornado DDT but Waller reverses it into a Stunner. Hayes rolls out of the ring to avoid getting pinned. Wes Lee runs down to the ring and attacks Trick Williams. Waller tries to Rolling Stunner but Hayes counters with a lung blower. Hayes hits Nothing by Net for the win.
Winner and STILL North American Champion, Carmelo Hayes!
"The future of this place is @XyonQuinnWWE."#WWENXT #NXTGAB pic.twitter.com/COKaeQbWwC
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) July 6, 2022
"@roxanne_wwe cannot beat me for my title." #NXTGAB #WWENXT @WWE_MandyRose pic.twitter.com/cVxp35r9FA
— WWE (@WWE) July 6, 2022
