Almas connects with a running double knee smash in the corner, then he tries to set up Johnny on the turnbuckles and goes for a stomp. Johnny throws him out to the floor, then Johnny runs the length of the ring and dives through the ropes, connecting with a tornado DDT on the floor. Johnny throws him right inside and hits a slingshot DDT, but somehow only gets a two count.
Johnny fights to his feet and trades punches with Almas, then Almas lights him up with a chop so Johnny superkicks him and goes for an electric chair drop. Almas tries to fight out and accidentally knocks into the ref, then Johnny applies Gargano Escape the ref is still out. Tommaso Ciampa runs in and bashes Johnny with his crutch, then watches in the crowd as Almas hits a hammerlock DDT and makes the cover.
Winner – Andrade Cien Almas
As Johnny started to get up, the crowd chanted ‘Thank You Johnny’ at him, and Candice came back out to console him. The ring announcer reiterated the match stipulation, saying Gargano must now leave NXT, and he made his way up to the stage and said goodbye to the fans. Ciampa reappeared in the crowd, mocking Gargano as he smiled and waved goodbye to him.
#NXTChampion @AndradeCienWWE has defeated @JohnnyGargano once again…
…and #JohnnyWrestling must now LEAVE #WWENXT. pic.twitter.com/XtvDslZbCc
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 22, 2018
