*SPOILERS* WWE NXT Taping Results For 8/8, 8/15 & 8/22
Dark Match: Alex Riley b. Antonio Cesaro with a neck breaker.
Episode 1; Airing August 8th
* The show opened with the announcement that a tournament, titled “Gold Rush”, will begin tonight to crown the first-ever NXT Champion. The participants are as follows: Bo Dallas, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Justin Gabriel, Leo Kruger, Michael McGillicutty, Richie Steamboat and Seth Rollins.
* Richie Steamboat b. Leo Kruger with a cross body in a Gold Rush Tournament match to advance.
* Big E. Langston b. Adam Mercer in a squash match.
* Raquel Diaz b. Aubrey with a Gory Bomb.
* Jason Jordan and Mike Dalton b. Camacho and Hunico.
* Seth Rollins b. Drew McIntyre with the Black-Out in a Gold Rush Tournament match to advance.
Episode 2; Airing August 15th
* Michael McGillicutty b. Justin Gabriel with the McGillicutter in a Gold Rush Tournament match to advance.
* Kassius Ohno b. CJ Parker in a squash match via knockout.
* Jinder Mahal b. Bo Dallas with the Camel Clutch in a Gold Rush Tournament match to advance.
Episode 3; Airing August 22nd
* Paige and Tamina Snucka b. Caylee Turner and Kaitlyn
* Heath Slater came out and issued an open challenge to redeem his recent RAW work with Legends, which was answered by Scotty 2 Hotty.
* Scotty 2 Hotty b. Heath Slater with the Worm.
* The Usos b. The The Ascenion via disqualification.
* Jinder Mahal b. Richie Steamboat with the Camel Clutch in a Gold Rush Tournament match to advance to the finals.
* Seth Rollins b. Michael McGillicutty with the Black-Out in a Gold Rush Tournament match to advance to the finals.
* It is announced that the Gold Rush tournament will conclude at the next taping in 2 weeks.
