No one impressed more than Shotzi Blackheart in the Second Chance Gauntlet Match to become the last entrant in next week's NXT Women's Championship No. 1 Contender's Ladder Match. Unfortunately for her, a gutsy performance in grueling conditions wasn't enough for victory.
Blackheart ultimately fell short against Dakota Kai in the final leg of the Gauntlet, but not before demonstrating her mettle.
After dispatching the likes of Deonna Purrazzo, Xia Li, Kayden Carter and Aliyah, Blackheart was exhausted when it came time to go toe-to-toe with Kai, though she almost overcame the odds — until Raquel González got involved.
While she fought off Kai's enforcer on the outside, it occupied her attention long enough for Kai to gather herself and blast Blackheart with a facewash and the Go To Kick.
With the win, Kai joins the field of Chelsea Green, Mia Yim, Io Shirai, Tegan Nox and Candice LeRae in next week's Ladder Match.