Two Title Matches, Samoa Joe And Karrion Kross Segment, More Set For 8/17 NXT

Two title bouts will headline next Tuesday's NXT.

NXT General Manager William Regal announced that NXT Tag Team Champions MSK (Wes Lee & Nash Carter) will defend their belts against Imperiod (Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel) on the August 17 episode of NXT.

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Furthermore, Kushida will defend his NXT Cruiserweight Championship against Roderick Strong on next Tuesday's program.

Plus. Samoa Joe and Karrion Kross will be face-to-face and Carmelo Hayes meets Duke Hudson in the second NXT Breakout Tournament semifinal bout.

Here is the current lineup for the August 17 episode of NXT:

NXT - August 17

- NXT Cruiserweight Championship: Kushida (c) vs. Roderick Strong
- NXT Tag Team Championships: MSK (Wes Lee & Nash Carter) (c) vs. Imperium (Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel)
- Samoa Joe and Karrion Kross face-to-face.
- NXT Breakout Tournament Semifinal: Carmelo Hayes vs. Duke Hudson

Check out Fightful's coverage of the August 10 episode of NXT by clicking here. You can also check out the post-show podcast for a full review of all the action by clicking here.

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