Io Shirai defeats Candice LeRae: NXT October 28

Result: Io Shirai defeats Candice LeRae

Match:

• Poppy sings Io Shirai to the ring.
• Shotzi spins the wheel. It’s Tables, ladders, and scares. This is a ladder match.
• The person in the scream mask came to ringside and carried Candice up the ladder. Shotzi Blackheart came down and took out the person in the scream mask.
• Candice LeRae was on the top of a ladder and Shirai pushed the ladder over. Candice fell out of the ring and through another ladder.
• Io retrieved the belt to retain her NXT Championship.

All Matches from NXT October 28

• Full Results
  • Johnny Gargano v. Damian Priest – North American Championship Match
    • Spin the Wheel for Stipulation
  • Candice LeRae v. Io Shirai – NXT Championship Match
    • Spin the Wheel for Stipulation
  • Raquel Gonzalez v. Rhea Ripley
  • Dexter Lumis v. Cameron Grimes – Haunted House of Terrors Match
  • Jake Atlas v. Santos Escobar – Non-Title Match

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