WWE 'NXT' Preview 9/30/15: Final Show Before 'NXT Takeover: Respect'

The September 30, 2015 episode of WWE's NXT will air on the WWE Network at 8 p.m. Eastern and will be the final show before the NXT Takeover: Respect live special next week. We've got a full preview of tonight's action, so let's get down to it.

Second round action in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament continues tonight, as Enzo Amore and Big Cass take on Finn Balor and Samoa Joe for a spot in the semifinals that will air as part of Respect next week. The Realest Guys in the Room concluded last week's show with a backstage promo in which they said they have the utmost respect for the NXT Champion and the former independent superstar, but that respect goes out the window when they step inside the ring tonight. They plan to win this one for their mentor, Dusty Rhodes.

Finn Balor and Samoa Joe responded immediately afterwards. Finn called Enzo and Cass his friends, but friendship is not a factor when the bell rings. We also saw another interesting tease of a split between Balor and Joe, as Joe slapped the champion's belt on his shoulder. A few weeks ago, Joe handed the belt to Balor in his locker room in what was an oddly tense exchange. Point is, it looks like Samoa Joe is about to turn on Finn Balor and make a play for his belt. Could that split happen tonight, or will they save it for the live special next week?

Speaking of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, the other quarterfinal occurred at a house show last weekend, so we'll find out tonight if The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) or Chad Gable and Jason Jordan advanced to the semifinals.

Bayley and Sasha Banks will main event Respect in seven days in a 30-minute Iron Woman match for the NXT Women's Championship. The two have confronted each other in the ring, but perhaps tonight is the night for a contract signing that ends in violence. At the very least, the two women should meet face to face one last time before their rematch next week.

Elsewhere, General Manager William Regal has informed Tyler Breeze that he will face Apollo Crews at NXT Takeover: Respect. Crews has been rising through the ranks quickly since his debut in NXT, and he looks to have the makings of the next major star in the developmental promotion. It's pretty much a lock that Crews would beat Breeze next week, but Prince Pretty will at least keep things interesting. Expect a quick promo from him tonight in which he calls Breeze an uggo.

Asuka, the female Japanese wrestler formerly known as Kana, debuted last week, but Emma and Dana Brooke quickly chased her out of the ring. But as she left, Asuka cast a death glare at the two women. Could we see the international star take the first shot at the two women tonight? Or will she wait until Respect to make her move? Could she be in an actual match next week with one or both women?

As always, check back with MStars after the show for a full recap of all the action. But for now, let us know your predictions for tonight's episode of NXT in the comments section below.