Dakota Kai is set for the biggest match in her NXT career at NXT Takeover 36, when she faces her old friend turned bitter rival in Raquel Gonzalez. She has a chance to gain some steam before then, as tonight Sarray steps up to perhaps look to prove that she belongs in the title match instead. Before the match, Kai would call out Gonzalez and say she would defeat Sarray and end her unbeaten streak.
Sarray Looks To End This One Quick
Sarray would offer a handshake to start this match, but Kai slapped her hand away. Kai would get early control with a wrist lock, but Sarray would show her grappling skills by breaking free. Some hard strikes in the corner beat Kai down, before Sarray hit a springboard armdrag to set up the scoop slam.
Kai would have to fight the urge to submit as Sarray applied a Muta Lock, but smartly would use the hair of Sarray to break the hold. Sarray would be choked in the corner by Kai, before being beaten to the mat with clubbing blows. Kai launched off a big kick to the spine, but was only able to get a two count.
Sarray would bridge out some pinfalls before rushing into a rollup, moving right into a deep single leg crab. Kai was so close to the ropes yet so far away, and almost had to tap out, but was able to struggle over and break the hold. Maintaining control, Sarray would hit a big hip drop and a Fisherman Suplex for a two count.
Dakota Kai Survives Hard Hitting Match
Throughout the picture in picture break, Kai would regain control with a drop toe-hold into the corner. Sarray would be tripped up around the apron, allowing Kai to spin her right into a kick to the side of the head. A crossarm choke would wear Sarray down a bit, but she was able to get back into the fight as we went back to full screen.
Sarray would roll Kai into a pinfall attempt after nailing a huge German Suplex, but only got a two count. Kai would miss a pump kick and take another German Suplex, nearly ending the match right there. Sarray would be thrown into the corner and hit with a running boot, but was able to get her shoulder up.
It’d become a slugfest, showing a different side of Sarray as she is pulled into deep waters. A scorpion kick stunned Sarray for a moment, before she nailed two massive dropkicks to Kai in the ropes. The third would miss, and Kai nailed a desperate pump kick. One final running kick in the corner would drop Sarray, ending this match with a bang,
Hard hitting and fast paced action from both names, with Sarray having her best showing yet. A match like this was also important for Kai, as it proved her worth once again as a top singles name. Match Rating: 3.5/5 (*** 1/2)
After the match, Sarray only dodged a boot from Kai after Raquel Gonzalez stormed the ring. She’d break her silence and say that if Kai wanted a shot she would only have to ask. However now, Gonzalez is going to tear her apart. Can Kai manage to defeat Gonzalez? Let us know what you think in the comment section down below.
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