WWE Returns Blindfold Match With Lexis King, Myles Borne On NXT

WWE has revived the rarely seen blindfold match on the August 26th edition of NXT, featuring Lexis King and Myles Borne, marking the stipulation's first appearance on WWE television in nearly five years. The match was booked by NXT General Manager Ava as a form of punishment for King's disrespectful behavior towards Borne, who is partially deaf. In the match, both wrestlers wore black hoods that rendered them blind, leading to a chaotic and tentative contest that ended with King cheating to secure the victory. This match type, with its roots deep in wrestling history and known for its slow pace and reliance on gimmickry, remains divisive among fans. The last televised blindfold match before this was in November 2020, and although WWE has rarely featured this stipulation in recent years, it continues to hold a unique place in WWE's match variety. Meanwhile, other NXT events like Heatwave featured significant matches, including a Triple Threat where Ash by Elegance won the TNA Knockouts World Championship, highlighting ongoing storylines across WWE's brands.