NXT North American Title Match: Cameron Grimes vs. Carmelo Hayes

We go back to the ring and out comes NXT North American Champion Carmelo Hayes with Trick Williams. They hit the ring and pose while the spotlight shines on Hayes. Out next comes Cameron Grimes. Grimes heads to the ring as dollar bills fly all over the entrance-way. We get formal ring introductions from Taylor.
The bell rings and here we go. Vic says we will hear from Dolph Ziggler tonight. Hayes looks on as Grimes taunts him. Hayes taunts him back and they have words. They finally lock up and Hayes takes it to the ropes. Grimes goes for the leg for a takedown but Hayes gets to the ropes and they break. They lock up again and Grimes takes Hayes down by his arm. Hayes turns it back around by Grimes’ arm as they tangle.
They go to lock up again but Grimes takes Hayes down by his leg. Hayes swings in the corner but Grimes ducks and takes him down by his arm as Trick looks on concerned. Grimes with a takedown by Hayes’ arm for a quick 1 count. Grimes grounds Hayes by his arm again. Hayes turns it around as fans do dueling chants.
Vic says tonight’s main event will be commercial-free. Grimes drops Hayes with a shoulder for a pop. They run the ropes and Grimes shows off, taunting Hayes, telling him to kiss his grits. Grimes with big right hands and a kick. Hayes takes control but Grimes launches him with a big back-drop. Grimes and Trick have some words now. Hayes takes Grimes down and rocks him with a right hand. They tangle and Hayes nails a clothesline. Hayes charges but Grimes sends him through the ropes to the floor. Grimes goes for a running punt kick from the apron but Hayes catches it and counters off a Trick distraction. Hayes takes Grimes back to the corner and mounts some offense. Hayes shows off some as we go to a commercial break.

Back from the break and Hayes has Grimes grounded by his arm. We see how Trick decked Grimes with two cheap shots during the break. Grimes takes Hayes down and blocks a kick in the corner, then kicks Hayes away. Hayes keeps coming until they collide in mid-air and Grimes hits the crossbody. Grimes kips up after a few minutes down. Hayes also gets up and they trade lefts and rights in the middle of the ring.
Hayes jabs Grimes in the throat. Grimes catches a kick and nails a hurricanrana. Grimes avoids a shot by Trick and mounts offense on Hayes. Grimes blocks a takedown by the arm, then plants Hayes face-first into the mat. Hayes kicks out at 2. Fans chant “this is awesome!” now. Grimes goes for a German suplex but Hayes elbows him away. They trade strikes and Hayes dropkicks Grimes, then springboards with a big right hand. Hayes wastes some time but covers for a 2 count.
Fans do dueling chants as Hayes looks to put Grimes away. Grimes fights him off and Hayes runs into a superkick for another close 2 count. Grimes can’t believe it and Trick is worried at ringside. Fans chant “this is awesome!” and “NXT!” now. Grimes with a big kick to the chest while Hayes is on his knees, and another. Trick gets on the apron and Grimes has words with him. Hayes comes from behind but Grimes moves, and Hayes runs into Trick. Grimes takes advantage and drops Hayes on his head, then knocks Trick off the apron. Grimes goes to the top and hits the big crossbody but Hayes somehow kicks out at 2.

Grimes looks to capitalize again but Hayes rolls to the floor to safety. Grimes leaps off the apron but Trick pushes Hayes out of the way and sacrifices himself to the Cave-In. Hayes turns it back around at ringside, and sends Grimes into the barrier face-first. Hayes brings it back in to drop Grimes but he still kicks out. Hayes transitions into a Crossface submission.
Grimes fades but goes for the bottom rope. Trick pulls the rope away from him and the referee sees him. Grimes turns it into a close 2 count. Grimes gets dropped near the corner before Hayes goes to the top and hits the big flying leg drop for the pin to retain.

Winner: Carmelo Hayes

– After the match, Hayes stands tall as the music hits. We go to replays. Hayes raises the NXT North American Title in the air as Trick celebrates with him.

Credit: Wrestlinginc.com

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