Carmella and Alexa Bliss square off to show who's on the fast track to the top of NXT's women's division. Video courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a tense confrontation last week, Carmella and Alexa Bliss squared off in the ring this week, hoping to prove that they were worthy of challenging for the NXT Women’s Championship. Though the feisty Bliss was extra-aggressive from the get-go, Carmella went hold-for-hold with Alexa, forcing the small but fierce competitor to regroup at ringside.

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The Princess of Staten Island used Alexa’s aggression against her to take control, but Carmella’s angry rival eventually caught up with her and viciously slammed her arm into the canvas. Bliss targeted the limb, but could not put Carmella away. A frustrated Bliss argued with the referee, leaving her open to a hard left hand from The Princess of Staten Island. Carmella tried to capitalize on her distracted opponent, but Alexa’s pure rage could not be overcome. Alexa slammed Carmella to the mat and connected with Twisted Bliss from the top rope to get the three-count and an important victory.