NXT Battleground was a professional wrestling livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was held for wrestlers from the promotion’s NXT brand division. The event took place on May 28, 2023, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The main event was a match for the NXT Championship between Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker. Hayes won the match to retain the title.
Other matches on the card included:
- Tiffany Stratton vs. Cora Jade vs. Wendy Choo vs. Io Shirai vs. Kay Lee Ray vs. Nikkita Lyons vs. Lash Legend vs. Tatum Paxley vs. Valentina Feroz vs. Elektra Lopez – NXT Women’s Championship Tournament FinalOpens in a new windowWWENXT Women’s Championship Tournament Final NXT Battleground
- Wes Lee vs. Tyler Bate vs. Joe Gacy – NXT North American ChampionshipOpens in a new windowWrestling ObserverNXT North American Championship NXT Battleground
- Gallus (Grizzled Young Veterans and Fabian Aichner) vs. The Creed Brothers (Brutus Creed and Julius Creed) – NXT Tag Team ChampionshipOpens in a new windowWWENXT Tag Team Championship NXT Battleground
- Noam Dar vs. Dragon Lee – NXT Heritage CupOpens in a new windowITNWWENXT Heritage Cup NXT Battleground
The event was well-received by fans and critics, with many praising the matches and wqthe overall presentation.
Here are some highlights from the event:
- Carmelo Hayes’ incredible performance in the main event, where he overcame a massive size disadvantage to defeat Bron Breakker.Opens in a new windowWWECarmelo Hayes NXT Battleground
- Tiffany Stratton’s victory in the NXT Women’s Championship Tournament Final, cementing her status as one of the top female wrestlers in NXT.
- Wes Lee’s successful defense of the NXT North American Championship, proving that he is one of the most talented wrestlers in the world.
- The Gallus vs. The Creed Brothers match, which was a hard-hitting and fast-paced affair.
- Noam Dar’s victory over Dragon Lee to retain the NXT Heritage Cup, in a match that was full of technical wrestling and high-flying action.
Overall, NXT Battleground was a great event that featured some excellent matches and moments. It is sure to be remembered as one of the best NXT events of the year.
