Striker is in the ring as the show starts. In 3 weeks NXT will be celebrating its 100th episode. He refers to Daniel Bryan, the World Heavyweight Champion. Striker pulls out Justin Gabriel. He’s in his ring gear. Striker asks him about his experiences since NXT. Before he can talk, Heath Slater interrupts him. Slater says he hasn’t done jack. Slayer jaw jacks with the crowd, before he goes in at how he’s carried Gabriel. The promo devolves into the two yelling at each other and it turns into a match between Gabriel and Slater.
Justin Gabriel vs. Heath Slater

 

Slater plays chicken shit with Gabriel before the two lock up. Gabriel does some little critter moves before Slater punches him the face. The do it again, and it turns into lock by Gabriel. Gabriel taunts Slater. The match moves on with Gabriel in control of the match. Striker is talking about people whom have left the company. The crowd is very respectful Japanese (that is, quiet and unresponsive) till Slater gets thrown out of the ring and Gabriel does a flip over the top rope on to him.

 

When we get back to the action, Slater is now in control of the match. Gabriel turns the table and goes to the top ropes. Slater Gets up and knocks him down. It gets a response from the crowd. Slater goes on offense and gets a moment to pose for the crowd’s displeasure. Slater manages to jaw jack Mathews and Striker before he gets Gabriel back into the ring. Slater is getting more damage on Gabriel, and is getting the crowd back into the match. There is a “Let’s Go Gabriel” chant in response. Slater loses control of the match when going for squash in the corner and hits his head on the post. Gabriel goes on a run that ends with a pin attempt. This sets up the opportunity for Gabriel to go to the top rope. Slater again, stops hi and gets some offense in. Gabriel turns it around and does a spring board moonsault from the center of the ring ropes. Slater takes over and gets some offense. They end up on the ropes and Gabriel drops Slater. Gabriel recovers from the fall and does the 450 splash from the ring ropes for the win.

 

Winner: Justin Gabriel