WWE NXT Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from January 11

The epic rivalry between DIY and The Revival over the NXT Tag Team Championships reached its conclusion Wednesday night as the renowned tandems battled in yet another superb match that headlined the Jan. 11 episode of the WWE Network exclusive.

After the bout, another team made its intention to challenge for the title apparent by laying out the champions. Which set of Superstars did that team flatten to close out the show?

Asuka had a rough Wednesday night, as the NXT women's champion was attacked and laid out by three different women. As the broadcast went off the air, though, it was Peyton Royce, Billie Kay and Nikki Cross who should feel fear and discomfort, given the look on the titleholder's face.

Oney Lorcan and Andrade "Cien" Almas continued their budding rivalry, and Elias Samson returned to the squared circle to round out the card.

How did each match grade out? How will the events of Wednesday's show affect the program moving forward?

Take a look for yourself.

Peyton Royce and Billie Kay vs. Sarah Bridges and Macey Evans

Peyton Royce and Billie Kay, fresh off a pre-show beatdown of Asuka, made their way to the ring for a tag team showdown with newcomers Macey Evans and Sarah Bridges.

Despite a rally late in the match, which saw Bridges showcase her abilities for a brief flurry, Royce and Kay made short work of their opponents, picking up the pinfall victory.

After the match, Royce and Kay talked trash on Asuka until the NXT women's champion hit the ring, nursing her injuries. She found herself on the receiving end of a two-on-one beatdown until Nikki Cross made the save.

The female member of Sanity helped Asuka clear the ring before laying her out with a jumping knee from the top rope. Cross knelt over Asuka, a maniacal look on her face to close out the segment.

Result

Kay and Royce defeated Bridges and Evans.

Grade

B

Analysis

As a match, this was nothing.

What happened after the bell, though, was outstanding storytelling that introduced three new contenders to Asuka's title, including one that figures to be the biggest thorn in the champion's side.

And that says nothing of the absent Ember Moon, who should be the favorite to dethrone her.

Elias Samson vs. Jonathan Cruz

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Elias Samson performed another song before stalking toward the squared circle for a match with the outmatched Jonathan Cruz.

Cruz stunned Samson early and paid for it in the form of a beating that left his body wracked with pain.

Late, a defiant Cruz slapped Samson and ate a big boot before falling prey to the Roll of the Dice and having his shoulders pinned to the mat.

Result

Samson defeated Cruz.

Grade

C

Analysis

It may be popular to hate on Samson, but his character is an interesting one. The biggest issue facing it and the performer himself is the lack of development behind it. What is next? What happens if "X" happens? How does he react to "Y"?

These are questions fans naturally have of all characters, but they have gone unanswered, creating a situation where the performer and fans are left to twiddle their thumbs until the next progression in the character's evolution comes about.

The potential for an intriguing and compelling persona is there, but WWE Creative owes all involved better. 

Oney Lorcan vs. Andrade "Cien" Almas

On the heels of an upset loss to Oney Lorcan two weeks ago, Andrade "Cien" Almas sought retribution Wednesday night as he met the smaller buzz saw in one-on-one action.

Lorcan popped the crowd early, throwing himself in the air and wiping Almas out at ringside.

Back in the squared circle, the action remained physical and intense. Lorcan was unloading on Almas when the referee backed him out of the corner. It provided the distraction Almas needed to deliver a kick to the kneecap and a hammerlock DDT for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Almas cut a promo, primarily in Spanish, where he threw down a challenge to Roderick Strong.

Result

Almas defeated Lorcan.

Grade

B

Analysis

This was a short, sweet match that put Almas over but did just enough to protect Lorcan.

Both guys are talented and capable of so much more than they have been given since arriving in NXT. The challenge to Strong after his win suggests Almas may be gearing up for something significant, but Lorcan remains the most misused competitor on the NXT roster.

NXT Tag Team Championship Match: DIY vs. The Revival

Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson, The Revival, isolated Johnny Gargano for the majority of Wednesday's match, attempting to keep the tag team champion from partner Tommaso Ciampa and regain the titles they helped bring credibility to in 2016.

Ciampa exploded into the match, earning chants of "Psycho Killer," his former nickname.

He, too, found himself on the receiving end of a two-on-one attack at the hands of the former champions, but action broke down late, with neither team gaining the upper hand.

Gargano wiped out Dawson at ringside, and Ciampa sent Wilder into the guardrail.

Back inside the squared circle, Wilder's perfectly timed interference allowed Dawson to deliver a huge DDT to Ciampa for a close near-fall.

With both Wilder and Dawson leaning on each other for assistance, the champions exploded across the ring with their double-team finisher to successfully retain their titles.

Result

DIY defeated The Revival to retain the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Grade

A

Analysis

This would be the best match of any card it appeared on.

It was the third-best of the series between these two teams, which is a testament to the overall quality Ciampa, Gargano, Wilder and Dawson brought to every one of the bouts.

The post-match beatdown by The Authors of Pain provides fans with a taste of the feud that awaits DIY now that it has settled its differences with The Revival. Needless to say, the prospects of those matches are not as bright and sunshiny as another war between these two teams.