7 Ups & 1 Down For WWE NXT (Dec 9)

2. Gargano Celebration Leads To Karrion Krossing Priest

WarGames was a particular successful night for the Garganos, with Johnny coming away with the North American title, thanks to some Austin Theory assistance, and Team Candice winning inside of the titular structure.

So, the Gargano squad, boasting new member Theory, took to the ring to celebrate the success of the Gargano Way. Clearly taking inspiration from some Mandalorian's, the squad ranted about this being The Way, with Theory excitedly getting his wires crossed somewhere in the Milky Way.

Johnny couldn't throw a celebration without a little surprise for his victorious wife, though. Shipping it all the way from Italy, Gargano gifted LeRae with a trophy, rounded off with what was supposed to be Shotzi Blackheart's head. Charming.

After announcing that Theory and Gargano would be going head-to-head with Leon Ruff and Damien Priest on next week's show, the latter showed up to get some revenge on The Way. However, this rash move opened the "Archer of Infamy" up for a sneak attack from the star he p*ssed off earlier in the night - a returning Karrion Kross.

Kross then proceeded to exit the building, speeding away in his car in the wake of his destructive power-bomb to Priest through the stage. I guess that's what you get when you rub a titan up the wrong way...

Oh, and this savage attack now means that KUSHIDA will be filling in for Priest during next week's tag team showdown. Which is something of a silver lining and deserves its own mini-Up!