Axiom emerged victorious in a thrilling matchup against Nathan Frazer on the NXT Deadline Kickoff Show. The high-flying Superstars showcased their incredible speed and athleticism throughout the match. Axiom’s moonsault to the outside was countered by Frazer’s impressive twisting neckbreaker, but in the end, it was Axiom who came out on top. He hit a scintillating Spanish Fly and followed it up with a perfect Golden Ratio to secure the win. Despite the loss, Frazer showed sportsmanship by giving Axiom a rough post-match hand slap and hugging his victorious opponent.
In another exciting bout, Dragon Lee defeated “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio to become the new NXT North American Champion. With Rey Mysterio in his corner, Dragon Lee proved to be a formidable opponent for Dominik. The champion’s attempt to execute Rey’s signature move, the 619, backfired when Dragon Lee countered it into a devastating powerbomb, followed by an athletic twisting slam. This victory marked a significant achievement for Dragon Lee as he claimed the prestigious North American Championship.
The Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Match witnessed Blair Davenport’s triumph as she conquered four other NXT Superstars. Davenport scored the first fall against Fallon Henley by tossing Tiffany Stratton out of the ring after an Alabama Slam from Henley. However, Henley managed to secure a pinfall on Stratton after her time in the penalty box expired. Davenport continued her dominance with a double stomp from the rope on Kelani Jordan and earned another fall. Stratton also earned a pinfall after executing a Prettiest Moonsault Ever. With just over 15 seconds remaining in the match, Davenport delivered a devastating knee strike on Henley, securing her victory as the Women’s Iron Survivor.
Carmelo Hayes silenced Lexis King in their personal animosity-filled match. After weeks of bad blood and accusations, Hayes aimed to prove his innocence in the mysterious attack on his best friend, Trick Williams. Despite King’s mind games, Hayes remained focused on his goals and defeated King with his signature move, Nothing but Net. However, King claimed that he wasn’t responsible for the attack on Williams, further fueling Hayes’ anger.
Trick Williams emerged as the Men’s Iron Survivor in a challenging match against Bron Breakker, Dijak, Josh Briggs, and Tyler Bate. Dijak secured the first fall with an impressive Feast Your Eyes on Josh Briggs, but Briggs retaliated with a clothesline, and Tyler Bate followed it up with a rollup to tie the match. Trick Williams entered the bout alongside Bron Breakker. Tyler Bate picked up a fall, as did Briggs, and Dijak scored two. However, interference from Eddy Thorpe opened the door for Williams to stun the competition. In just over a minute, Williams scored four falls, earning him the title of the Men’s Iron Survivor.
The bitter rivalry between Roxanne Perez and Kiana James reached its boiling point inside a Steel Cage. With the help of a new ally, Izzi Dame, James emerged victorious. After a brutal match, James introduced a steel chair into the fold, but Perez snatched it away. However, Dame arrived and smashed the cage door into Perez’s face, allowing James to hit a Dealbreaker and secure the win.
In the main event of NXT Deadline, NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov defended his title against the dangerous Baron Corbin. Dragunov proved his worth as champion by emerging victorious in a thrilling and brutal war. Despite Corbin’s power advantage, Dragunov absorbed the punishment and showcased his resilience. He hit three H-Bombs before delivering a match-ending Torpedo Moscow. Trick Williams, who won the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge earlier in the night, confronted Dragunov at the entranceway, setting the stage for potential