Carmelo Hayes defends NXT Championship against Baron Corbin

In the second week of WWE NXT Gold Rush, Carmelo Hayes aims to bounce back from his recent loss and put his NXT Championship on the line against Baron Corbin. Corbin, who returned to NXT earlier this month, defeated Ilja Dragunov to become the number one contender. Both competitors are determined to claim the gold.

Tiffany Stratton defends NXT Women’s Championship against Thea Hail

Tiffany Stratton faces a tough challenge as she defends her NXT Women’s Championship against Thea Hail. Hail earned her spot in the match by winning a Number One Contenders Battle Royal. Tensions have been running high between the two, culminating in Hail applying a Kimura Lock on Stratton. This clash promises an intense battle for the women’s title.

Gallus defends NXT Tag Team Championship against Edris Enofé and Malik Blade

The NXT Tag Team Championship is up for grabs as Gallus squares off against Edris Enofé and Malik Blade. Enofé and Blade secured their shot at the titles by winning a Triple Threat Number One Contenders match. Gallus, the reigning champions, will need to bring their A-game to fend off the hungry challengers.

Nathan Frazer defends NXT Heritage Cup against Dragon Lee

Nathan Frazer puts his NXT Heritage Cup on the line for the first time against Dragon Lee. Frazer became the Heritage Cup champion by defeating Oro Mensah, and now he faces Lee in his maiden defense. Frazer, following the advice of his mentor Seth “Freakin” Rollins, chose to defend the cup against his ally Lee as a token of gratitude.

Additional Match: Gigi Dolin vs. Kiana James

Gigi Dolin and Kiana James will settle their issues in a one-on-one match. Dolin and James have been involved in a personal feud, and this match provides an opportunity for them to resolve their differences in the ring.

In addition to these matches, there were other notable segments and developments throughout the show:

• Ava called for a family meeting with Schism to address tensions within the group.
• The Creed Brothers and The Dyad agreed to a tag team match where the losers would have to leave NXT.
• Rhea Ripley confronted Carmelo Hayes, stating that his actions now involve Judgment Day.
• A video highlighted the training of Eddy Thorpe with Gable Steveson.
• Joe Coffey visited Tony D’Angelo in prison, revealing audio evidence about Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo’s betrayal.
• The main event featured Carmelo Hayes defending his NXT Championship against Baron Corbin.

This week’s edition of WWE NXT Gold Rush delivered a thrilling night of action, showcasing intense championship matches and intriguing storylines. The NXT Superstars left no stone unturned in their pursuit of gold and solidifying their legacies in the NXT landscape.