Dexter Lumis defeats Timothy Thatcher and Finn Balor: NXT July 29

Result: Dexter Lumis defeats Timothy Thatcher and Finn Balor

Match:

• Dexter Lumis flipped over the top rope and landed on his feet. Balor and Thatcher were shocked.
• As Thatcher held Balor in a knee bar, Lumis grabbed Thatcher into a choke for the submission victory.
• Lumis qualifies for North American Championship Ladder Match

All Matches from NXT July 29

• Full Results
  • Finn Balor vs. Dexter Lumis vs. Timothy Thatcher
  • Roderick Strong vs. Johnny Gargano
  • Shotzi Blackheart vs. Mercedes Martinez
  • Io Shirai and Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai and Candice LeRae
  • Imperium vs. Ever Rise
  • Isaiah Swerve Scott vs. Jake Atlas

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