WWE NXT Battleground aired live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on June 9th.
The NXT Premium Live Event made history as the first-ever Women’s North American Champion was crowned in a six-woman ladder match, marking the first time a women’s mid-card championship has been seen in WWE.
Following on from her surprise appearance at the Royal Rumble, TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace made her return to WWE and was announced as the challenger for the NXT Women’s Championship. Additionally, new signee Ethan Page made his in-ring debut at the event in the biggest way possible as he challenged Trick Williams for the NXT Championship.
Hip-hop star Sexyy Red hosted the event.
The Following Results Took Place At NXT Battleground:
- Kelani Jordan defeated Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Fallon Henley, Jaida Parka and Michin to be crowned the first-ever NXT Women’s North American Champion
- Nathan Frazer and Axiom defeated The O.C. to retain the NXT Tag Team Championships
- Lola Vice defeated Shayna Baszler in an NXT Underground match
- Oba Femi defeated Wes Lee and Joe Coffey to retain the NXT North American Championship
- Roxanne Perez defeated Jordynne Grace to retain the NXT Women’s Championship
- Trick Williams defeated Ethan Page to retain the NXT Championship
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