Two New #1 Contenders Crowned During Tonight’s NXT
WWE just dropped the hammer on NXT: Naraku and Kendal Grey are officially headed to NXT Great American Bash as the brand-new #1 contenders to the NXT Championships.
After a hard-fought, show-stealing victory that had the crowd losing their minds, the former NJPW standout earned his shot the old-fashioned way—by earning it in the ring.
Same night, same energy: Kendal Grey (who I’ve written a lot nice things about, cause she’s so damn good) punched her ticket as the new #1 contender to the NXT Women’s Championship.
Two massive wins, two rightful pushes. I’m all in on both choices.
Naraku getting this early rocket feels 100% correct — that menacing, high-impact style is exactly what the men’s title scene needs right now.
And Kendal? She’s the most talented all-around wrestler in NXT, period. Phenomenal in the ring, crisp, athletic, and charismatic — when she delivers, the whole brand levels up.
This is the kind of bold booking that makes NXT special. Elevating two performers with real star power early instead of making them wait? Yes please!
Naraku vs. Tony D’Angelo and Kendal challenging for the women’s gold at GAB is going to deliver. Can’t wait to see both of them go to war.
After a few slow weeks — maybe even a whole month of meh — tonight finally delivered in a big way, and the show still has a full half hour left to keep the momentum rolling!
