11 Ups & 4 Downs From Last Night's WWE NXT (Dec 4)

2. The Joy Of Six

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It all kicked off again following a decent six-man do-over from War Games sans the injured Bobby Fish and landlocked Raw Superstar Kevin Owens.

The teams put forth a sterling effort in a match that lacked the spark it may have had before the double cage clash two weeks earlier.

There was a sense throughout that something bigger awaited the main players, but it took until the 10 minute mark for someone smaller to try and be the difference maker.

Finn Bálor's first interaction with Keith Lee was mesmerising, but the former Universal Champion couldn't impact the contest beyond bothering the big new star. Tackling (and toppling) him following a wonderful rise-from-behind moment the company have become so fond of, Lee Spirit Bombed him out of action and pinned Adam Cole to stake his claim.

The post-match confirmed his elevated status...

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