Timothy Thatcher defeats Matt Riddle: NXT May 27

Result: Timothy Thatcher defeats Matt Riddle

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Match

• This is not a typical cage match. There are no ring ropes.
• Thatcher got busted open in the mouth, and he lost a couple of teeth. Medical cleared him to continue
• Timothy Thatcher held Riddle in a rear naked choke. When Riddle became unresponsive, Kurt Angle called for the bell.

All Matches from NXT May 27

• Full Results
  • Matt Riddle vs. Timothy Thatcher – Cage Match with Kurt Angle as Ref
  • Charlotte and Mystery Partner vs. Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley
  • Kushida vs. Jake Atlas vs. Drake Maverick – Group A Final
  • Johnny Gargano vs. Adrian Alonis
  • Shotzi Blackheart vs. Raquel Gonzalez
  • Tommaso Ciampa vs. Leon Ruff

Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent