"Dragunov Shocks Hayes to Capture NXT Title at No Mercy 2023"
Ilja Dragunov defeated Carmelo Hayes at No Mercy 2023 to become the new NXT Champion, avenging their previous match where Hayes won with the help of Trick Williams. Dragunov earned his title shot by defeating Wes Lee and sowed doubt in Williams' mind about Hayes' ability to win without assistance. The intense rivalry between Dragunov and Hayes culminated in Dragunov emerging victorious and establishing himself as the top dog in NXT.