On Tuesday’s edition of WWE NXT, Blake Christian made his official debut, now dubbed Trey Baxter. He challenged NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida in an open challenge match for the title. Baxter took Kushida to the limit, but was unsuccessful in defeating him as Kushida forced Baxter to tap out to the Hoverboard Lock.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
#WWENXT Universe please say hello to the athlete challenging @KUSHIDA_0904 for the Cruiserweight Championship, @TreyBaxterWWE! #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/nz5tgnHCIL
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 16, 2021
#Cruiserweight Championship action at its finest. #WWENXT @TreyBaxterWWE @KUSHIDA_0904 pic.twitter.com/MRlWF8fKQ5
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 16, 2021
An incredibly impressive debut from @TreyBaxterWWE, but @KUSHIDA_0904 still stands tall as your #WWENXT Cruiserweight Champion! #AndStill
If anyone wants next, @KUSHIDA_0904 will fight ANYONE. pic.twitter.com/qLtlM5syAg
— WWE (@WWE) June 16, 2021
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