Velveteen Dream defeats Finn Balor: NXT August 19

Result: Velveteen Dream defeats Finn Balor

Match:

• Cameron Grimes came out to run his mouth part way through the match.
• Grimes caused a whole bunch of distractions. He climbed a ladder at ringside. Gargano came out and pushed the ladder over sending Grimes into the ring.
• Bronson Reed and Damian Priest also came to the ring. They took out Gargano and then took each other out.
• Timothy Thatcher attacked Balor and Dream hit the Rainmaker Elbow smash for the pinfall victory.

All Matches from NXT August 19

• Full Results
  • Johnny Gargano v. Ridge Holland – Qualifier for North American Championship Ladder Match
  • Finn Balor v. Velveteen Dream – Qualifier for North American Championship Ladder Match
  • Rhea Ripley & Shotzi Blackheart v. Mercedes Martinez & Aliyah
  • Isaiah Swerve Scott and Breezango v. Legado del Fantasma
  • Dakota Kai v. Jesse Kamea

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Match Ratings

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4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
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