WWE NXT: August 3, 2021

Published Jul. 30, 2021 2:53 p.m. ET

Johnny Gargano defeated Dexter Lumis in a Love Her or Lose Her Match, LA Knight turned his back on Cameron Grimes against Grizzled Young Veterans, Hit Row brawled with Legado del Fantasma and more.

WWE NXT results: August 3, 2021

Hit Row def. Legado del Fantasma via disqualification

The bad blood was evident from the start as Hit Row and Legado del Fantasma were brawling from the opening bell. Top Dolla & Ashante “Thee” Adonis were working in harmony, but Santos Escobar sprang into action to create a distraction that set up Joaquin Wilde to go on the offensive. With the human wrecking ball running rampant, Escobar came crashing in with a steel chair attack that allowed chaos to truly break out.

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Ridge Holland def. Ikemen Jero

Ridge Holland made his shocking return last week as Pete Dunne & Oney Lorcan threw down against Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher. Tonight on NXT, the bruising Superstar put Ikemen Jiro in his sights and put on a punishing display with a crushing PowerSlam to cap off the win.

Roderick Strong def. Bobby Fish

Two former teammates unloaded their animosity in a brutal, personal showdown. Bobby Fish had the early momentum, as he brought the fight to Roderick Strong. Strong dug deep with his incredible endurance and hit a jumping knee and a debilitating Backbreaker to shut the door.

Grizzled Young Veterans def. LA Knight & Cameron Grimes

LA Knight & his butler Cameron Grimes attempted to put their differences aside for an unlikely alliance against Grizzled Young Veterans. As Grimes fought valiantly toward his partner, LA Knight exited to leave his butler all by his lonesome. James Drake & Zack Gibson showed no sympathy, as the duo teamed up for a Ticket to Mayhem to close out their opponents.

Trey Baxter def. Joe Gacy – First Round NXT Breakout Tournament

A clash of styles saw Joe Gacy’s power go head-to-head with Trey Baxter’s aerial attacks. Baxter got rolling with four consecutive high-flying assaults on a stunned Gacy. Despite the powerful newcomer’s rally, Baxter capitalized with a 450 Stomp to punch his ticket to the NXT Breakout Tournament Semifinals.

Karrion Kross again provoked Samoa Joe

With NXT security attempting to intervene, the NXT Champion got under the skin of his NXT TakeOver 36 opponent

Johnny Gargano def. Dexter Lumis – Love Her or Lose Her Match

Love was on the line when Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis went to war for the future of Indi Hartwell. Lumis and Hartwell couldn’t help but lock eyes throughout, but Johnny Wrestling was quick to take advantage when he could. Lumis nearly had the pin late, but Gargano promised Hartwell he was looking for out for her own good with one final DDT to secure the pin. As The Way exited, Indi proved Hartwell wants what the heart wants and rushed back for a passionate kiss with Lumis.

Gargano and Lumis battle for Hartwell in Love Her or Lose Her Match

All is fair in love and war.

Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis are set to put that axiom to the test in a Love Her or Leave Her Match this Tuesday on NXT.

The fate of the black-and-gold brand’s favorite couple is on the line, as Indi Hartwell’s romantic future is in the hands of Gargano and Lumis. A win for Gargano, and the beloved InDex relationship will be officially over. A win for Lumis, on the other hand, will finally allow their love to run free.

Will Gargano put an end to the oddly mesmerizing infatuation? Or will Lumis prove that love truly does conquer all?

Don’t miss the high-stakes showdown this Tuesday at 8/7 C on SYFY!

Hit Row and Legado del Fantasma set for tag team showdown

Hit Row and Legado del Fantasma will bring their rivalry into the squared circle this Tuesday night on NXT.

Each team has hit high notes of aggression in recent weeks, as Isaiah “Swerve” Scott scored a smash hit with a crushing guitar chord to Joaquin Wilde. Legado del Fantasma would return the favor the following week with an all-out assault that derailed Hit Row’s match with Imperium.

Will Top Dolla & Ashante Adonis return the favor? Or will Raul Mendoza & Wilde blindside their opponents with a victory?

Catch the tag team clash this Tuesday at 8/7 C on SYFY!

Joe Gacy and Trey Baxter lock horns in NXT Breakout Tournament

The final spot in the NXT Breakout Tournament Semifinals will be up for grabs when Joe Gacy battles Trey Baxter.

Gacy made an impactful debut with a win over Desmond Troy on 205 Live, while Baxter turned heads in his NXT Cruiserweight Title challenge of Kushida last month.

Who will advance in the NXT Breakout Tournament?

Find out this Tuesday at 8/7 C on SYFY!

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Bobby Fish and Roderick Strong set to collide on SYFY

The Diamond Mine have set their sights on Bobby Fish ever since they graced the black-and-gold brand, and now Roderick Strong will look to deliver a crushing blow to his old friend.

Fish got the better of his Undisputed ERA running mate when the veteran brawler and Kushida teamed up to topple Strong & Tyler Rust.

Who will emerge with the victory when Fish and Strong share the ring one-on-one?

Don’t miss the personal encounter this Tuesday at 8/7 C on SYFY!

Will Knight & Grimes be on the same page against GYV?

As a tag team, can Cameron Grimes & LA Knight go all the way … to the moon?

Their golf outing did not go so great last week, but the Million Dollar Champion and his butler will aim to get it done in the ring tonight on NXT in tag team action against The Grizzled Young Veterans.

Zack Gibson & James Drake certainly have it out for the duo, as their own golf game was ruined as a result of the shenanigans between Grimes and Knight.

Don’t miss this tag team battle tonight on NXT at 8/7 C on SYFY!

Ridge Holland returns to action tonight

Ridge Holland is back and ready to make a statement.

After shocking the NXT Universe with his return last week by aligning with Pete Dunne & Oney Lorcan and laying waste to Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher, Holland is officially back in action tonight on NXT.

How will he continue his rise to stardom in NXT?

Find out tonight at 8/7 C on SYFY!

WWE NXT results: August 3, 2021

Hit Row def. Legado del Fantasma via disqualification

The bad blood was evident from the start as Hit Row and Legado del Fantasma were brawling from the opening bell. Top Dolla & Ashante “Thee” Adonis were working in harmony, but Santos Escobar sprang into action to create a distraction that set up Joaquin Wilde to go on the offensive. With the human wrecking ball running rampant, Escobar came crashing in with a steel chair attack that allowed chaos to truly break out.

Ridge Holland def. Ikemen Jero

Ridge Holland made his shocking return last week as Pete Dunne & Oney Lorcan threw down against Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher. Tonight on NXT, the bruising Superstar put Ikemen Jiro in his sights and put on a punishing display with a crushing PowerSlam to cap off the win.

Roderick Strong def. Bobby Fish

Two former teammates unloaded their animosity in a brutal, personal showdown. Bobby Fish had the early momentum, as he brought the fight to Roderick Strong. Strong dug deep with his incredible endurance and hit a jumping knee and a debilitating Backbreaker to shut the door.

Grizzled Young Veterans def. LA Knight & Cameron Grimes

LA Knight & his butler Cameron Grimes attempted to put their differences aside for an unlikely alliance against Grizzled Young Veterans. As Grimes fought valiantly toward his partner, LA Knight exited to leave his butler all by his lonesome. James Drake & Zack Gibson showed no sympathy, as the duo teamed up for a Ticket to Mayhem to close out their opponents.

Trey Baxter def. Joe Gacy – First Round NXT Breakout Tournament

A clash of styles saw Joe Gacy’s power go head-to-head with Trey Baxter’s aerial attacks. Baxter got rolling with four consecutive high-flying assaults on a stunned Gacy. Despite the powerful newcomer’s rally, Baxter capitalized with a 450 Stomp to punch his ticket to the NXT Breakout Tournament Semifinals.

Karrion Kross again provoked Samoa Joe

With NXT security attempting to intervene, the NXT Champion got under the skin of his NXT TakeOver 36 opponent

Johnny Gargano def. Dexter Lumis – Love Her or Lose Her Match

Love was on the line when Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis went to war for the future of Indi Hartwell. Lumis and Hartwell couldn’t help but lock eyes throughout, but Johnny Wrestling was quick to take advantage when he could. Lumis nearly had the pin late, but Gargano promised Hartwell he was looking for out for her own good with one final DDT to secure the pin. As The Way exited, Indi proved Hartwell wants what the heart wants and rushed back for a passionate kiss with Lumis.

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