The NXT Championship Match contract signing between the titleholder, Drew McIntyre, and the challenger, Andrade “Cien” Almas, ended up being an opportunity for the No. 1 contender to make an emphatic statement.

McIntyre signed the contract backstage with General Manager William Regal, but when the champion made his way out to the ring — presumably to call out his challenger — Almas blindsided him.

Standing over the fallen titleholder, Almas signed the contract, then used the gum from Zelina Vega’s mouth to stick the piece of paper to the chest of McIntyre.

On Saturday, Nov. 18, at TakeOver: WarGames, Almas will challenge McIntyre for the NXT Championship, streaming live on WWE Network.