WWE NXT
Date Aired: August 15th, 2012
Location: Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, USA
Commentators: Byron Saxton & William Regal/Jim Ross
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Richie Steamboat & Briley Pierce + Jinder Mahal – Steamboat talked about his Semi Final match. Mahal interputed and said that Steamboat’s dream will become a nightmare.
OPENING PACKAGE
GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT SEMI FINAL MATCH
Jinder Mahal defeated Richie Steamboat – Mahal made Steamboat tap out with The Camel Clutch.
Jim Ross joined Saxton & Regal at commentary.
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Briley Pierce & Leo Kruger – Kruger said something is brewing inside him.
SINGLES MATCH
Scotty 2 Hotty defeated Heath Slater – Scotty pinned Slater after hitting The Worm. Slater came out and made an open challenge to face anyone from the back. Scotty 2 Hotty answered it.
TAG TEAM MATCH
The Usos defeated The Ascension – The Ascension was Disqualified after O’Brian pushed Jey off the top rope. O’Brian & Cameron attacked Jimmy after the match.
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Briley Pierce & Richie Steamboat – Pierce attempted to talk to Steamboat about his lose, but Steamboat walked past him.
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Huncio, Camacho & Matt Striker – Huncio & Camacho made excuses as to why they lost their match a few weeks ago and swore to get revenge.
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
Raquel Diaz talked smack about the other divas and their looks.
VIDEO PACKAGE: SummerSlam promo – CM Punk vs The Big Show vs John Cena
VIDEO PACKAGE: SummerSlam promo – Triple H vs Brock Lesnar (Aired during the commercial break of the main event)
MAIN EVENT – GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT SEMI FINAL MATCH
Seth Rollins defeated Michael McGillicutty – Rollins pinned McGillicutty after hitting The Blackout. Jinder Mahal came out and stared Rollins down. GM Dusty Rhodes came out after him and wished them both luck in their match next week. Mahal tried to attack Rollins, but Rollins fought him off. Jim Ross once again joined Saxton & Regal at commentary.