WWE NXT Recap (1/13): Number One Contender To Women's Title Determined, Joe, Zayn, Corbin, More

Welcome to Wrestling Inc's live coverage of WWE NXT! Tonight's show features a number one contender battle royal for a shot at the NXT Women's Championship.

- William Regal comes to the ring and announces the main event battle royal, then brings out Sami Zayn. Zayn says he's glad to be back in Orlando, and he wants to become the first ever two-time NXT Champion. Samoa Joe comes out and cuts a great promo, saying the last time Zayn got a title shot, Joe had to save his life. Baron Corbin comes out and says his piece, then attacks Zayn, but is booted out of the ring. Joe teases getting in the ring, but decides against it.

- Bayley is backstage where she says she loves battle royals and wishes she could be in it tonight. She says she might give the winner a hug.

- The 2015 NXT Award winners are announced. You can see the full list at this link.

Tommaso Ciampa vs. Danny Burch

20 minutes in, we get our first match, but at least Ciampa is in it. He's grounded early and comes back with stiff strikes, before eating a turnbuckle and a big closed fist punch from Burch for two. Ciampa goes back to the hard knees and slaps before locking on an armbar for the win.

Winner: Tommaso Ciampa via submission (Armbar)

- Enzo and Cass are backstage and say they have unfinished business with Dash and Dawson.

- We see in-set promos from the women in the battle royal tonight.

- William Regal announced that Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe vs. Baron Corbin will take place in two weeks, and be for number one contendership to the NXT Title.

Dash & Dawson vs. The Ascension

The Ascension start out in control with strikes, but Viktor is isolated and worked over by Dash and Dawson. Konnor gets the hot tag and a great reaction from the crowd, but after finding success with strikes of his own, eats the Shatter Machine and gets pinned.

Winners: Dash and Dawson via pinfall (Shatter Machine)

- Nia Jax isn't in the main event battle royal, because she needs more time to recover after being choked out. Eva Marie laughing in the background.

Elias Samson vs. Corey Hollis

The two go back and forth with strong strikes, but Hollis gets decked for a two. Samson with a rolling neckbreaker for the win.

Winner: Elias Samson via pinfall (rolling neckbreaker)

- Finn Balor is backstage. He says the NXT Title isn't going anywhere.

Number One Contender's Battle Royal
Eva Marie vs. Cameron vs. Asuka vs. Carmella vs. Emma vs. Deonna Purrazzo vs. Billie Kay vs. Liv Morgan vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Peyton Royce vs. Aliyah

Asuka immediately kicks Eva Marie, then all hell breaks loose. Aliyah is tossed out, then Cameron eliminates Deonna Purrazzo. Liv Morgan tried to powerbomb Cameron, but they both it and Bliss tosses them both out. Emma Sandwich connects on Carmella in the corner, but after a few minutes, Emma is kicked over the top by Asuka. Bliss is also gone. Asuka hip attacks Kay and Royce over the top, but Eva dumps Asuka out. Carmella is back! She tosses Eva out in a sick spot! She wins!

Winner: Carmella

Bayley is shown backstage watching on as Carmella celebrates.