Finn Bálor Earns Revenge, Defeats Damian Priest At NXT TakeOver: In Your House
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At NXT TakeOver: In Your House, Finn Bálor clashed with Damiann Priest. The Prince hoped to gain some revenge after Priest has targeted him in recent weeks. Bálor immediately took the fight to Priest and gained the upper hand. Priest took control when he tossed Bálor into the steel steps. The Archer of Infamy jumped off the steps and slammed Bálor onto the apron. After Priest dominated for a few minutes, the Prince rallied and suplexed him. Bálor hit a double stomp to gain even more momentum. Both competitors exchanged stiff strikes.
.@ArcherOfInfamy wants to #LiveForever. This is a dangerous start. #NXTTakeOver @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/2BFVOcJuxA
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 7, 2020
Bálor nearly stole the win with a roll-up, but Priest rocked him with a kick. The Archer of Infamy threw Bálor onto the apron. The Prince rallied again, but Priest slammed him off the top rope. Bálor countered a slam and sent Priest crashing onto the steel steps. The Prince hit a diving double stomp and followed it up with a Coup de Grâce for the win.
.@ArcherOfInfamy and @FinnBalor are laying it all on the line in a SLUGFEST at #NXTTakeOver: In Your House! pic.twitter.com/6IATMKi0Z9
— WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2020