CM Punk returned to the WWE NXT ring on Wednesday night time, difficult Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship in the primary occasion of the November 4 episode from Orlando, Florida.
The championship showdown got here collectively following Waller’s profitable title protection in opposition to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc, the place Punk issued a problem to the reigning champion through video name.
Punk and Waller went backwards and forwards all through the match, with the champion repeatedly concentrating on Punk’s ribs and neck whereas utilizing a number of underhanded techniques to keep up management.
Waller practically put the challenger away on a number of events, together with after connecting with a neckbreaker throughout the turnbuckles and a collection of knee strikes. Punk ultimately battled again, countering an tried piledriver on the apron earlier than delivering a suicide dive to the ground.
The previous WWE Champion adopted with a top-rope crossbody and elbow drop, however Waller managed to outlive each pin makes an attempt.
Because the match entered its closing moments, Punk linked with a superplex from the highest turnbuckle earlier than signaling for the Go To Sleep.
Earlier than he may execute the transfer, nevertheless, Kevin Owens made a shock look and distracted Punk, permitting Waller to capitalize with a roll-up for the three-count.
The victory allowed Waller to retain the NXT Championship, whereas Owens shortly retreated from the scene and left a visibly annoyed Punk contained in the ring.
The interference comes simply two days earlier than Punk and Owens are scheduled to sq. off in a No Holds Barred Match on the November 6 episode of WWE SmackDown.
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