Dominik Mysterio Retains Title Amid Controversy, Gable Steveson Impresses in Debut, and Backstage Tensions Rise

The NXT Great American Bash 2023, held at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas, was a spectacle of high-octane wrestling action. The event, which took place on Sunday, July 30th, 2023, was packed with big matches and even bigger moments. The night kicked off with a title change and was highlighted by Gable Steveson’s impressive debut match. Dominik Mysterio also managed to retain his NXT North American Title, albeit in a controversial manner.

However, the drama wasn’t confined to the ring. A backstage segment aired before the main event, featuring an intriguing interaction between Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee. The segment began with a highlight from the kickoff show, where Dragon Lee, Nathan Frazer, Yulisa León, and Valentina Feroz triumphed over the MetaFour in an eight-person tag team match. The winners were then shown celebrating their victory backstage.

As Dragon Lee separated from his victorious partners, he crossed paths with Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Riley. A tense exchange followed, with Dominik Mysterio throwing a verbal jab at Dragon Lee before departing with The Nightmare. Dragon Lee was left visibly upset, hinting at potential future conflicts. This interaction could be a foreshadowing of what’s next for Dominik Mysterio following his successful title defense at the Great American Bash.