Finn Balor defeats Adam Cole: NXT September 8

Result:Finn Balor defeats Adam Cole

Match:

• Balor hit coup de gras, but Finn had some issues with his knee from early in the match. After Balor lost some time getting to the cover, Adam Cole kicked out.
• Moments later, Cole hit a superkick and a last shot. Balor kicked out.
• When Balor went for the coup de gras again, Cole met him on the top rope. Finn Balor managed to hit the 1916 off the top rope for the pinfall victory.

All Matches from NXT September 8

• Full Results
  • Mercedes Martinez v. Rhea Ripley – Steel Cage
  • Adam Cole v. Finn Balor – NXT Championship
  • Bronson Reed v. Austin Theory
  • Roderick Strong v. Killian Dain
  • Velveteen Dream v. Ashantee “Thee” Adonis (Tehuti Miles)

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