WWE NXT preview, July 29, 2020: Bálor, Lumis and Thatcher vie for TakeOver opportunity * Another spot in the North American Title Ladder Match at TakeOver XXX is on the line as Finn Bálor collides with Dexter Lumis and Timothy Thatcher. Plus, NXT Champion Keith Lee will respond after witnessing Karrion Kross’ savage assault on Dominik Dijakovic last week, Johnny Gargano takes on Roderick Strong, and Shotzi Blackheart faces The Robert Stone’s Brand newest client, Mercedes Martinez. Catch it all this Wednesday night at 8/7 C

* Bálor, Lumis and Thatcher battle for North American Title opportunity
* Keith Lee responds to Karrion Kross’ heinous actions this Wednesday on NXT
* Johnny Gargano and Roderick Strong take their issue to the ring
* Shotzi Blackheart battles The Robert Stone Brand’s Mercedes Martinez
* More hidden cards.


# Bálor, Lumis and Thatcher battle for North American Title opportunity
* Bronson Reed has already punched his ticket to the North American Championship Ladder Match at TakeOver XXX. Which Superstar will be the next to join him?
The Triple Threat Match Series continues Wednesday night with another spot in that bout on the line, and this one will be decided between Finn Bálor, Dexter Lumis and Timothy Thatcher.
One of the few things missing from Bálor’s long list of accolades is an NXT North American Title reign, which he’s laser-focused on rectifying. The Prince has been a one-man wrecking crew since returning to the black-and-gold brand, likely making him a strong favorite should he advance to TakeOver — where he knows a thing or two about winning a Ladder Match.
Thatcher has quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous men in NXT. From taking down Matt Riddle in the first-ever NXT Fight Pit to a pair of wins over Oney Lorcan, Thatcher has proven that his mat acumen is as strong as anyone else’s in WWE.
Meanwhile, the wildcard in the equation may be the enigmatic Lumis. The NXT Universe still has no idea what makes The “Tortured Artist” tick, but that may not matter given his unassailable abilities inside the squared circle and his wins over Roderick Strong and Killian Dain in recent weeks.
Be sure to tune in at 8/7 C this Wednesday night on USA Network to find out who’s going to TakeOver XXX!


# Keith Lee responds to Karrion Kross’ heinous actions this Wednesday on NXT
* Last Wednesday, Karrion Kross unleashed a brutal attack on Dominik Dijakovic as Keith Lee watched, smashing the steel ring steps into the NXT Champion’s close friend, then putting Dijakovic to sleep as Lee watched.
This Wednesday on NXT, Lee will respond to the ruthless message Kross sent him. What will the NXT Champion have to say as doomsday continues to envelop the black-and-gold brand? Find out on NXT, this Wednesday at 8/7 C


# Johnny Gargano and Roderick Strong take their issue to the ring
* Johnny Gargano and Roderick Strong may not have gotten the opportunity they were seeking, but they will have a chance to take out their frustrations on each other when they face off this Wednesday night on NXT at 8/7 C on USA Network.
Their spat began last week during a backstage confrontation with Bronson Reed prior to their Triple Threat Match for a spot in the North American Title Ladder Match at NXT TakeOver XXX. Neither Gargano nor Strong advanced, as Reed won after flattening Strong (and Gargano’s hand) with a top-rope splash after Johnny Wrestling spiked Strong with a One Final Beat DDT.
The two former NXT North American Champions weren’t finished with each other, though, and they escalated tensions on social media


# Shotzi Blackheart battles The Robert Stone Brand’s Mercedes Martinez
* Is Shotzi Blackheart ready for Mercedes Martinez to enter the ball pit?
After defeating Robert Stone’s client Aliyah last week on NXT and subsequently smashing Stone’s good leg with her tank, Blackheart was met with a vicious boot to the face courtesy of Mercedes Martinez.
The reason for the attack? Martinez wanted to join The Robert Stone Brand right on sight, to which the involuntarily seated Stone enthusiastically agreed.
It now seems Martinez’s first item of business as a member of the brand is to take out Blackheart for good.
Don’t miss this explosive match on NXT this Wednesday at 8/7 C
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