Lexis King Wins NXT Heritage Cup in Controversial Finish – On the December 24 episode of NXT, Lexis King captured the NXT Heritage Cup by defeating Charlie Dempsey in a match filled with drama and unexpected twists.
The bout, conducted under the traditional Heritage Cup rounds format, was scoreless at 0-0 entering the fourth round. King was accompanied by William Regal, who served as his cornerman. The turning point came when Regal handed King a pair of brass knuckles, a move King refused to capitalize on. In response, Regal struck King, sending the knuckles flying into the ring.
Charlie Dempsey grabbed the brass knuckles, but his actions were seen by the referee, resulting in a disqualification. According to NXT Heritage Cup rules, the title changes hands on a disqualification, making Lexis King the new champion.
This victory marks King’s first reign as NXT Heritage Cup Champion. Dempsey’s 132-day reign saw him successfully defend the title twice before this controversial loss.
The unusual circumstances surrounding the finish, particularly Regal’s involvement and King’s refusal to use the brass knuckles, have sparked intrigue about the relationship between King and Regal moving forward.
As the new champion, Lexis King now has the opportunity to shape the future of the NXT Heritage Cup and establish himself as a dominant figure in the division. Fans will be watching closely to see how his reign unfolds and whether Dempsey seeks a rematch to reclaim the title.
