NXT Championship
Kevin Owens defended his NXT Championship against Finn Bálor at the event. At in February 2015, Owens had captured the NXT Championship while Bálor won a tournament to become number one contender. On the March 25 episode of "NXT", Owens prevailed over Bálor, who had dispensed with his 'Demon' facepaint, saying that he didn't need the 'Demon' to beat the champion; in the match Owens took advantage of a (kayfabe) leg injury. However, Bálor earned another title shot at in May when he beat Tyler Breeze. Bálor vowed that at Beast in the East Owens would 'meet the Demon'.