Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano look to settle the score as they meet in one-on-one competition. Video courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network

Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano’s grudge match — the result of two weeks of wild twists and turns that saw Gargano cause Black to lose the NXT Title to Tommaso Ciampa, and Black repay him with a wicked Black Mass — started out ferociously. There was no feeling-out process to be had, just vitriolic hits backed by plenty of ill will.

After a double clothesline floored both Superstars, however, their rollicking brawl was suddenly halted by the intrusion of Ciampa. The Blackheart threw Gargano out of the ring, prompting the referee to call for the bell. He then went after Black, who had earlier been announced as Ciampa’s challenger at TakeOver: Brooklyn IV. The NXT announce team speculated that Ciampa was looking to weaken The Dutch Destroyer ahead of their title clash.

The brawl quickly enveloped all three Superstars, with punches and kicks being thrown in every direction. As a swarm of NXT referees rushed the ring to break up the fight, NXT General Manager William Regal arrived on the scene and, declaring the three-way rivalry “out of control,” ruled that the NXT Title Match at TakeOver: Brooklyn will now be a Triple Threat Match featuring Ciampa, Black and Gargano!

However, after NXT went off the air on WWE Network, a frightening discovery was made in the parking lot of Full Sail Live, as Black was found laid out and unconscious, seemingly the victim of a mysterious ambush. Though no details on Black’s condition are known just yet, WWE.com will bring you updates as more information becomes available.

NXT General Manager William Regal is alerted to an incident involving Aleister Black in the parking lot of NXT's home base, Full Sail Live.