WWE NXT: Karrion Kross defends title, chokes out Samoa Joe

July 14 (UPI) -- NXT Champion Karrion Kross defended his title against Johnny Gargano with Samoa Joe as the special guest referee on WWE NXT. Joe came back to NXT in June where he became the gold and yellow brands official enforcer appointed by general manager William Regal. Kross has been clashing with Joe in recent weeks and argued with the enforcer throughout his match with Gargano on Tuesday.