Myles Borne claimed victory in a 25-Man Battle Royal on Tuesday, earning a future match for the NXT Championship. The win positions Borne as the number one contender for the title currently held by Oba Femi.
The Battle Royal served as the main event of the May 6 NXT broadcast from the WWE Performance Center. Borne outlasted 24 other competitors to secure the opportunity.
Borne's victory concluded the lengthy multi-person match. The finish saw Borne eliminate both Ethan Page and Shawn Spears to become the sole remaining competitor in the ring.
A member of the faction known as No Quarter Catch Crew, Borne's teammates were present following his win. While Tavion Heights and Wren Sinclair showed enthusiasm, fellow member Charlie Dempsey displayed a more reserved reaction.
The path to the NXT Championship for Borne may see further developments. Dempsey later confronted Oba Femi, challenging the champion to a match next week. Borne supported the challenge, suggesting a potential outcome that could alter the title match at the upcoming Battleground premium live event.
Earlier in the program, a match determined the next challenger for the NXT Women's Championship. Giulia competed against Jordynne Grace for a title shot against Stephanie Vaquer.
Other results from the show included Zaria defeating Kelani Jordan in a singles contest. Additionally, DarkState members Cutler James, Dion Lennox, and Osiris Griffin were victorious in a six-man tag team match against Joe Hendry and the NXT Tag Team Champions Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.
The match involving Joe Hendry led to a confrontation with Trick Williams. This interaction resulted in the booking of a match between Hendry and Williams for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Battleground. Details of the night's action were chronicled by various outlets covering the event here and here.
Borne's success in the Battle Royal places him at the forefront of the NXT men's division title picture, with potential challenges arising even within his own group before a championship match takes place.
