NXT Battleground goes down this Sunday, May 28 from Lowell, Massachusetts – interestingly, at the exact same time that AEW presents Double or Nothing. We’re guaranteed to have a new NXT Women’s Champion, Carmelo Hayes defends against Bron Breakker, and a lot more is on the docket for Sunday night.
NXT Battleground 2023 date and start time
NXT Battleground will air live on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 8pm ET.
How to watch NXT Battleground 2023
NXT Battleground will stream on Peacock in the United States, and the WWE Network elsewhere.
NXT Battleground full card
Ilja Dragunov vs. Dijak (Last Man Standing Match)
WWE’s official preview:
“The Mad Dragon” Ilja Dragunov and Dijak will add another chapter to their incredible war as the two will battle in a Last Man Standing Match at NXT Battleground.
The two ferocious Superstars have locked horns many times with several backstage encounters, including one that saw Dijak crush Dragunov with a loading dock door.
Animosity escalated between Dragunov and Dijak when The Mad Dragon infiltrated Dijak’s lair and dared him to inflict as much pain as possible. Despite all the torture, Dijak couldn’t make Dragunov relent.
Now, they will finally face off in a one-on-one match, which is sure to be chaotic.
Noam Dar (c) vs. Dragon Lee for the NXT Heritage Cup
WWE’s official preview:
One of the most prestigious prizes in NXT is on the line as Noam Dar defends the Heritage Cup against Dragon Lee.
The Scottish Supernova has caused nothing but headaches since returning to NXT just a few weeks ago, ruffling the feathers of several Superstars, but none more so than the electrifying luchador, Dragon Lee.
The masked Superstar clashed with Dar on several occasions, but it wasn’t until an appearance on “The Supernova Sessions” where Lee made it clear that he wants to rip the Heritage Cup out of Dar’s clutches.
Gallus (c) vs. The Creed Brothers for the NXT Tag Team Championship
WWE’s official preview:
Rivals collide as Wolfgang & Mark Coffey take on Julius & Brutus Creed for the NXT Tag Team Titles.
The Creed Brothers have been looking to reclaim the NXT Tag Team Championships, but they could never get a fair chance, and the opportunity has slipped through their grasp for months.
That all changes at NXT Battleground when Gallus put the titles on the line in what is sure to be an incredible matchup.
Gallus have been fighting champions, letting multiple tag teams get a chance at dethroning them, but Wolfgang & Coffey have put down every challenger. Now with Joe Coffey back in the mix, Gallus are more formidable than ever and now pose a numbers problem for The Creeds.
Wes Lee (c) vs. Tyler Bate vs. Joe Gacy for the NXT North American Championship
WWE’s official preview:
Wes Lee is currently enjoying a historic reign as North American Champion, but for how much longer?
Lee has put down every challenger, but he has recently needed some help from Tyler Bate, who has aided him at ringside and shared healing moments backstage through their meditation sessions.
Jealous of this partnership, Joe Gacy made it his mission to drive a wedge between the two Superstars, but it backfired into them agreeing to a match at Battleground. Ever the fighting champion, Lee allowed Gacy into the match to make it a Triple Threat.
Lyra Valkyria vs. Tiffany Stratton for the NXT Women’s Championship
WWE’s official preview:
The NXT Women’s Championship Tournament Final is set as Lyra Valkyria takes on Tiffany Stratton for the vacant NXT Women’s Title.
Former NXT Women’s Champion Indi Hartwell was drafted to Monday Night Raw, forcing her to vacate her title, and a tournament was announced to determine the new champion.
Eight Superstars began in the tournament, but week by week the field whittled down to just Valkyria and Stratton, and now they’ll square off for the storied NXT Women’s Championship.
Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship
WWE’s official preview:
The NXT Championship is on the line as bitter rivals Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker square off once again for NXT’s biggest prize.
Hayes won the title from Breakker at NXT Stand & Deliver, and the loss sent Breakker into a tailspin, causing him to become erratic and unhinged.
After destroying Chase U, Breakker turned his sights back to Hayes and Trick Williams and annihilated both via his signature Spear.
Breaker’s attacks have left Hayes a broken man and caused him to be hospitalized, but the champ remains undeterred and looks forward to stepping into the ring with his rival.
Hayes may be HIM, but Breakker is a whole different animal.
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