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  • SPOILER: WWE NXT Superstars Appears At TNA iMPACT! Tapings In Philadelphia

    SPOILER: WWE NXT Superstars Appears At TNA iMPACT! Tapings In Philadelphia

    Some of WWE NXT’s top Superstars made his presence felt during the latest tapings for TNA Wrestling’s weekly Television show iMPACT!

    At the tapings in Philadelphia, PA, Charlie Dempsey of the No Quarter Catch Crew appeared and attacked Trey Miguel, Leon Slater, and a referee. The son of William Regal, Dempsey earned loud NXT chants from the crowd in Philly.

    Dempsey is no stranger to appearing for other companies despite being a part of the WWE NXT roster. Earlier this year, he competed for All Japan Pro Wrestling and unsuccessfully challenged for the AJPW Triple Crown Championship. Over WWE WrestleMania weekend, Dempsey was part of Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X as part of GCW’s The Collective.

    Knockouts Title Action

    Dempsey wasn’t the only name from WWE NXT to appear at the TNA iMPACT! tapings. Before the event, it was advertised that TNA Knockout World Champion Jordynne Grace would be defending her title in an open challenge. Her challenge was answered by NXT’s Izzi Dame, but she was unable to dethrone the Juggernaut.

    Dame’s arrival in TNA comes after Tatum Paxley challenged Grace for the gold at Against All Odds 2024. Grace herself competed in WWE NXT earlier this year and challenged NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez at Battleground 2024.

    What’s to Come?

    WWE and TNA’s working relationship has built intrigue in both sides, and there is a belief that there will be more down the line. Following Joe Hendry’s appearance at WWE NXT, both companies were pleased with his role and hoped for the collaboration to go further. It remains to be seen who’s next to jump through the ‘Prohibited Portal’ but don’t be surprised if more crossover comes between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling.

  • NXT Star Javier Bernal Confirms Foot Surgery

    NXT Star Javier Bernal Confirms Foot Surgery

    Several wrestlers on WWE’s NXT roster are out with injuries, including Javier Bernal, who is sidelined  with a broken foot. While ‘Big Body Javi’ will be inactive for some time, Bernal took the first steps to recovery by undergoing surgery. 

    The injury occurred during a tag team match with Drake Morreaux, which saw them lose to Chase U (Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne) in a match that aired on the June 7 episode of NXT Level Up. During the contest, Osborne landed an over-the-top-rope Senton on Bernal outside the ring and landed on his opponent’s foot. The Columbian-American superstar immediately grabbed at his foot in pain.

    On June 8, Bernal shared on X that he fractured bones in his foot and initially wanted to avoid surgery. However, after further examination, the injury was severe enough to require an operation to repair it. 

    Fans have responded to the unfortunate news with support and hope the NXT prospect fully recovers. In his latest update to his fanbase, Bernal shared on June 21 that he had successful surgery and is officially on the road to his return to wrestling. 

    Related: WWE NXT’s Tatum Paxley & Javier Bernal Get Engaged

    Javier Bernal’s Heartfelt Message 

    On X, Bernal posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed after his surgery. He first thanked WWE and their medical team for taking care of him. Bernal shared that his surgery was done at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama, with orthopedic surgeon Norman E. Waldrop, III, MD, and his staff. 

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    After thanking WWE and the doctors who cared for him, Bernal posted a heartfelt message to his fiancée, Tatum Paxley, and fans for supporting him. 

    “Thankful for n@TatumPaxley, because I couldn’t get through this weekend without her. Every step of the way, she has taken care of me and won’t let me do anything. She is the love of my life, and it’s obvious as to why I see her as wife material,” wrote Bernal.

    Lastly, Bernal admits that he’s scared about the six months of recovery that lie ahead, but he’s doing his best to keep an optimistic mindset and is grateful for the support he’s received. Bernal has his fanbase, fiancée, and WWE rooting for his return. Hopefully, he can make a full recovery and compete better than ever. 

    Related: TNA Involvement Sees 6/18 WWE NXT Hit Highest Ratings of 2024

  • Trick Williams: ‘If Ethan Page Wants A Title Shot, Let’s Make It Happen’

    Trick Williams: ‘If Ethan Page Wants A Title Shot, Let’s Make It Happen’

    WWE NXT Champion Trick Williams is ready to put his title on the line against Ethan Page following the ex-AEW star’s surprise debut last week. 

    Page, who parted ways with AEW mere weeks earlier, appeared on the May 28, edition of WWE NXT and attacked Williams in the closing moments of the show. As WWE NXT went off the air, Page hoisted the NXT Championship aloft. Williams also made clear that he had been behind the attacks on Meta-Four, attacks the group had blamed Williams for. 

    Trick Williams Vs. Ethan Page

    Page wants a shot at the NXT Championship and Trick is ready to be a fighting champion. Williams, speaking on The Masked Man Show, expressed his readiness to defend his title against the AEW alum. 

    “All you gotta do is [ask.] ‘Hey man, I want a title shot.’ Hey look… let’s make it happen.”

    While there’s no word on when such a match will take place, one would have to expect a showdown at the upcoming WWE NXT Battleground. The June 9, event has yet to see Williams booked for a match and it appears WWE have been waiting for Page’s debut. Tonight’s WWE NXT will be the final show before Battleground in the UFC Apex. 

    Trick Williams is ready to put the title on the line. 

    What’s to Come? 

    Page’s debut certainly had the wrestling world talking as the AEW alum was trending on Twitter/X for some time after last week’s episode of WWE NXT. The gold brand will no doubt hope to continue that wave of momentum with tonight’s show ahead of Battleground. It will also be interesting to see where Lash Legend falls into things as she and Trick have been increasingly flirty on TV despite Lash’s status with Meta-Four. 

  • Shawn Michaels Talks ‘Science’ Of UFC Ahead Of WWE NXT Battleground At Las Vegas Apex

    Shawn Michaels Talks ‘Science’ Of UFC Ahead Of WWE NXT Battleground At Las Vegas Apex

    WWE NXT hopes to hone the science of what makes a great Superstar when the gold brand teams up with UFC later this week. 

    WWE NXT Battleground will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend, the first WWE event ever held at the venue. The location marks a huge move for WWE after merging with UFC in September 2023 as TKO Group Holdings. 

    On a recent edition of The Arash Markazi Show, WWE Hall of Famer and NXT executive Shawn Michaels appeared to promote the upcoming event. Michaels highlighted the advancements at the UFC Apex which he hopes will benefit his roster. 

    “The science that goes behind theirs and ours, and how all that has changed, is truly fascinating… Whatever it is you can do to enhance that, we’re always looking out for the latest and greatest.”

    What’s to Come for WWE and UFC? 

    While it’s guaranteed that WWE NXT Battleground will be at the UFC Apex, questions remain as to what the future will look like for both companies. While no WWE Superstars have stepped into the Octagon yet, AOP’s Rezar recently threw out the challenge to UFC heavyweights during the recent UFC 302 event. 

    We are nine months into the merger of WWE and UFC but it appears the two sides have done little together so far. At the UFC 302 event, Dana White said that the two companies are very separate outside of WWE using some behind-the-scenes names from UFC. TKO recently merged the live event teams of both companies which has led to some lay-offs in WWE. 

    There is a lot that WWE’s third brand could learn from those at UFC. After all, White’s promotion has become the global leader in MMA, similar to how WWE has reached the top spot in professional wrestling. As to what lessons Shawn Michaels and those at WWE NXT learn this weekend, however, remain to be seen. 

  • Latest On Jordynne Grace: How WWE Kept Her A Secret, Plans for More NXT/TNA Crossover

    Latest On Jordynne Grace: How WWE Kept Her A Secret, Plans for More NXT/TNA Crossover

    Much more has come to light regarding Jordynne Grace who made a shocking appearance on the May 28, episode of WWE NXT. 

    The reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion was revealed as the opponent for WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez at the upcoming NXT Battleground show. This marked Grace’s second appearance for WWE after being part of this year’s Women’s Royal Rumble match. Grace will compete at next week’s WWE NXT against Stevie Turner. 

    Keeping Jordynne Grace A Surprise

    WWE did all they could to keep the arrival of Jordynne Grace a surprise, PW Insider reports. In the rehearsals for the show, Lita’s theme was played to throw any potential leakers off the scent that the TNA Knockout would appear, Similarly, in the run-down for the show, the segment was listed as having Alexa Bliss confront Perez instead of Grace. 

    Jordynne Grace stepped through the ‘prohibited portal’ this week.

    What’s To Come? 

    The belief in WWE is that some NXT involvement will take place at the upcoming TNA Against All Odds event in Chicago, IL. Grace is set to defend her title in an open challenge at the event and naturally, some believe that a WWE NXT Superstar will answer the call. There is also speculation that there could be a crossover for TNA Slammiversary in Montreal this July. The hope within TNA is that the association with NXT will see a lift in ticket sales for upcoming events. 

    As for Grace, her contract with TNA will expire in the first quarter of 2025. The reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion has not given any indication as to what she has planned. This week’s TNA iMPACT had to be adjusted late in the editing process to include a recap of Grace at WWE NXT.

  • Latest On Brooks Jensen After Being Kicked Out Of WWE NXT Tampa Live Event

    Latest On Brooks Jensen After Being Kicked Out Of WWE NXT Tampa Live Event

    NXT Superstar Brooks Jensen may have shared his contact information for non-WWE bookings, but don’t expect to see him competing at your local independent show. 

    Jensen shared a contact e-mail for promoters interested in working with him on his Twitter account this week as well as the message “You know how this goes.” Naturally, this led many to believe that Jensen had left WWE, either through his own volition or as a result of being released from NXT. 

    Latest On Brooks Jensen

    Jensen may be teasing a departure from WWE but that hasn’t happened, Fightful Select reports. Sources in NXT were admittedly uncertain about his future with WWE NXT given his recent behavior. A creative source made clear that Brooks’ social media posts have been a storyline and that Brooks has been present at several tapings in recent weeks. 

    Jensen, the son of WWE alum Bull Buchanan, sneaked into the crowd for a recent WWE NXT Level Up taping, which was shared on social media by fans. One WWE talent told Fightful they hope that Jensen’s attitude must be a storyline as he is one of the most hardworking wrestlers they had come across in the industry.

    Brooks Jensen caused a stir at a recent NXT live event. 

    Brooks Jensen At WWE NXT Live

    Despite his ‘exit’ from WWE NXT, Jensen appeared in the crowd at the May 31 NXT live event in Tampa, Florida. Jensen had a sign reading ‘Bret Would Book Better,’ a nod to The Hitman’s long-time rival Shawn Michaels being the Head of NXT. Jensen was confronted by security at the event and the matter escalated to the point that Jensen was removed from the venue. 

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    What’s to Come? 

    This is certainly an interesting way for WWE to build Brooks Jensen up. Fans can expect the story to become a part of NXT programming soon and has been compared to Grayson Waller’s previous storyline with Shawn Michaels. Given the success of the Aussie Icon in WWE since then (including a current reign as WWE Tag Team Champion) this angle may be exactly what Jensen needs to take his career to the next level. 

  • Shawn Michaels On Jordynne Grace’s NXT Appearance: Triple H Owed Me One

    Shawn Michaels is proud to deliver a genuine surprise in today’s wrestling climate like TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace’s unexpected NXT appearance this week.

    The NXT head recently spoke to Adrian Hernandez to promote the upcoming NXT Battleground special coming from the UFC Apex, Enmarket Arena on June 10. The Knockouts champion will be challenging Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Title at the show.

    During the interview, Michaels was asked what Grace’s appearance means for the partnership between WWE and TNA. Shawn said that he leaves those kind of decisions to people above him, and his focus instead is on delivering genuine surprises:

    “Well look, right now, a lot of those things are still being worked out internally. Obviously as I try to be honest with folks all the time, there are people above me that I leave to making all those kinds of decisions. What I enjoy doing is what we did last night, which is having the opportunity to bring real surprises and real ‘oh my God’ moments back to the WWE, back to wrestling, back to NXT. That’s what we had last night.”

    We’re Thrilled To Have Her: Shawn Michaels

    Shawn Michaels also talked about Jordynne Grace’s Royal Rumble appearance earlier this year. HBK revealed what he told Triple H about it:

    I have been very public about being a fan of Jordynne Grace. I expressed to Hunter [Triple H] privately that I was very jealous that he had her for the Rumble [and] that he owed me one, he owed me a big one. We’re thrilled to have her for Battleground and we’re thrilled to have her next week. This is going to be a huge epic event.

    One, for NXT to be the first brand to be out there in the UFC Apex is just really really big for us. We’re so honored to get to be the brand that gets to launch that. Then of course to sort of one up ourselves, like we always try to do, having TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace contend for the NXT Women’s Championship, fighting Roxanne Perez, is going to be really really big,”

    Jordynne Grace’s NXT appearance seems to have opened the gates for a bigger partnership between the two companies. Reports suggest that this collaboration will not be one-sided.

    A number of WWE and TNA talents have taken part in social media banter since Tuesday and even people like Drew McIntyre have teased a return to the Impact Zone.

  • Details Behind Ethan Page Signing With WWE

    Details Behind Ethan Page Signing With WWE

    Ethan Page was one of the two big surprises during WWE NXT this Tuesday and by that surprise appearance its safe to assume that “All Ego” is now in the WWE pro wrestling universe.

    Fightful Select has a new report on Page’s status. While it’s unknown if Ethan Page’s contract with AEW expired or he was just released but he told names in the industry that he was hoping to be a free agent by this timeframe.

    In the same realm, Page had a desire to float under the radar until “he appeared somewhere else.” Mission accomplished as Page shocked that Capitol Wrestling Center on Tuesday night, revealing himself to be the attacker of Noam Dar and Ora Mensa before he ambushed NXT Champion Trick Williams.

    According to Fightful, Page’s deal with WWE was finalized over the course of last week and had a secret meeting go down at the WWE Performance Center. Sources within the company are reportedly pleased and excited about Page’s debut.

    Ethan Page wasn’t the only former TNA talent to shock the wrestling world on Tuesday night. TNA Knockout Champion Jordynne Grace showed up as the surprise opponent for NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez at the upcoming NXT Battleground.

    Page, who has been the sole proprietor of Alpha-1 Wrestling, also joins former AEW star Shawn Spears as a name to join the NXT ranks in 2024. Page was one of the several under-utilized talents in All Elite Wrestling and greatly remained off programming as of recent.

  • WWE & TNA Wrestling Stars Tease Crossover Matches As ‘Forbidden Door’ Bursts Open

    WWE & TNA Wrestling Stars Tease Crossover Matches As ‘Forbidden Door’ Bursts Open

    Jordynne Grace is set to compete for WWE NXT very soon but she may not be the only example of a wrestler working in another company. 

    The reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion made an ‘impact’ during the May 28, episode of WWE NXT. Grace was revealed as the challenger for WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez for the upcoming NXT Battleground event in June. Grace will also be in action on next week’s WWE NXT when she faces off against Stevie Turner. 

    More Crossover Matches?

    With Grace set to compete for the WWE NXT Women’s Championship, more wrestlers are hoping to test their skills in the other promotion. On Twitter, WWE’s Cedric Alexander was curious if Grace’s arrival means he will soon have a chance to compete for the TNA X-Division Championship. 

    This tease caught the attention of TNA X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali who was open to the match and reflected on a previous encounter between the two. 

    ‘Dashing’ Chris Bey of TNA tag team ABC was also open to competing in NXT as a TNA representative if WWE’s gold brand wants “one of the best tag teams in the world.”

    Former TNA World Champion Josh Alexander was also interested in facing some WWE NXT Superstars after Grace’s appearance. 

    Alexander will seemingly get his wish as NXT stars are expected to make appearances for TNA Wrestling. Audiences will no doubt be excited to see more from NXT and TNA as both brands prepare to do much more together to deliver high-quality wrestling and entertainment.

  • Latest On Ethan Page After Surprise WWE Debut On 5/28 Episode of NXT

    Fans can expect to see much more of Ethan Page in WWE following his shocking debut on the May 28, edition of WWE NXT. 

    Page appeared in the closing moments of the show to attack  Trick Williams. The reigning WWE NXT Champion had been accused of attacking Meta Four’s Noam Dar and Oro Mensah but Page made clear he was the one behind these attacks. WWE NXT went off the air with Page holding aloft the NXT Championship, making it clear he wants a shot at the gold. 

    Latest On Ethan Page

    Page has signed a contract with WWE, PW Insider reports, after attending the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida last week. Page’s arrival at the PC was “under the cover of extreme darkness” and a contract between the two parties was signed within the past few days. 

    Page had been with All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor until earlier this month. The details surrounding his exit remain unclear though he was removed from the company’s roster page ahead of his exit. At the time, it was said that his departure from AEW was a “formality” as it was clear he would be leaving. On WWE NXT, Vic Joseph made reference to Page’s ‘All-Elite past’ by asking “Wasn’t he in AE–” but was cut off before he could deliver the final letter. 

    Page joined AEW in 2021 at that year’s Revolution pay-per-view and he joined Ring of Honor in late 2023. His final match under Tony Khan came at the February 10, 2024, taping of ROH TV where he defeated Anthony Henry. Now, Page will have an opportunity to prove himself as part of WWE and NXT. 

  • Latest On TNA-WWE NXT Collaboration Plans After Jordynne Grace’s Surprise Appearance

    Latest On TNA-WWE NXT Collaboration Plans After Jordynne Grace’s Surprise Appearance

    Fans of WWE and TNA Wrestling can expect to see more collaboration going forward following what transpired on the May 28, edition of WWE NXT. 

    On the show, NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez was determined to find out who her opponent will be for the upcoming NXT Battleground event in June. WWE NXT General Manager Ava shocked fans by revealing that Jordynne Grace will be challenging Perez at the show. The reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion previously made a surprise appearance during the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match. 

    Grace’s role at WWE NXT Battleground won’t be the only example of the crossover between the gold brand and TNA Wrestling, PW Insider reports. The belief among sources is that there will be some sort of representation of WWE NXT at future TNA events and programming as well. It is unclear how much representation of NXT there but it could be anyone beyond Roxanne Perez. 

    It is not known when NXT talent will appear for TNA but it could be at the upcoming tapings at Cicero Stadium. On June 14, TNA will host its Against All Odds pay-per-view and there will be a subsequent TV taping the next night. There are no other TNA events planned before this series of tapings. 

    Expect to see more crossover between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling. 

    After decades of their ‘don’t play with others’ mentality, WWE’s embracing of the proverbial ‘Forbidden Door’ has been refreshing for fans. Audiences will no doubt be excited to see more from NXT and TNA as both brands prepare to do much more together to deliver high-quality wrestling and entertainment. 

  • Latest On Giulia in WWE NXT: Championship Plans, Comparison to Asuka

    Giulia’s immediate future in the ring remains uncertain at this time, but WWE has huge plans for the Japanese sensation once she joins NXT. 

    The former NJPW Strong Women’s Champion is currently nursing a wrist injury she suffered during the inaugural event for Rossy Ogawa’s Marigold wrestling promotion ‘Fields Forever‘. This injury will see Giulia miss an upcoming tribute event for Hana Kimura and has put plans for her on pause. 

    Giulia in WWE NXT

    It’s been believed for some time now that Giulia will join WWE NXT, an attitude galvanized when she appeared at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver in April. WWE is comfortable with Giulia healing while remaining in Japan, Fightful Select reports, and the promotion does not intend to interfere with any plans that were put in place for Giulia in Marigold pre-injury. 

    WWE remains hopeful that Giulia will still be able to compete at the WWE NXT Heatwave event on July 7. The Japanese star will be thrown in at the deep end with her debut match expected to be for the NXT Women’s Championship that is currently held by Roxanne Perez. The Prodigy has had issues with WWE NXT General Manager Ava in recent weeks and it may be the fourth-generation star who officially brings Giulia in as an opponent for Perez. 

    Giulia is expected to be a huge deal in WWE NXT. 

    Giulia and Asuka

    Giulia will be presented as “the female face of the brand” once she joins NXT, which may be a sign that Perez’s title reign will be ended by the Japanese star. One source even went as far as to say that Giulia’s role in NXT will surpass what Asuka achieved during her tenure. The Empress of Tomorrow went entirely undefeated in WWE NXT and her 510-day reign as NXT Women’s Champion remains a record to this day. 

  • Cora Jade Pleads With Fans to Stop Sending Her Parents Fan Mail

    Cora Jade Pleads With Fans to Stop Sending Her Parents Fan Mail

    Cora Jade has sent out a notice to fans to set some boundaries.

    Jade took to her Twitter account, requesting fans not to send fan mail to her personal address, and worse, at her parents’. She wrote:

    “I love and appreciate all fan mail but if you are going to send it please refrain from sending it to my personal address or more importantly my parents’. All fan mail can be sent to the PC addressed to me :)”

    The fact that the 23-year-old female wrestler even had to issue such a request to fans is a shameful thing. Everybody deserves privacy, and no one should have to deal with their private information being available to the public.

    Many wrestlers have previously spoken about fans crossing boundaries in the past. Wrestlers getting harassed by “fans” at airports and hotels is unfortunately a common theme.

    Rhea Ripley in particular voiced her frustration after having a bad experience with people coming up to her to get things signed. She wrote on Twitter:

    “Today has put me off completely! I will not sign ANYTHING that isn’t a personal photo of us anymore. Hate me, I don’t care. Disagree with me, try putting yourselves in our shoes for one bloody day.”

    Others such as Kris Statlander have also voiced their opinions on people waiting in lines at airports and hotels to get things signed. Statlander said that she’s not a fan of people who do this.

    “…I’m not a fan of when fans wait at airports and hotels,” said Statlander. “We are not technically at work at that time, you know, and it’s just like most travel has been so hectic lately that a lot of us just cannot be bothered to put on a happy face sometimes. Some of us we have a lot of real-life things to deal with, and it’s like sometimes we’re not always our best selves, especially when traveling. We don’t feel our best.”

    However, Seth Rollins did mention an important point in an interview that such “pseudo-collectors” at the airports are outliers, and the majority of the fans he encounters in public are respectful.  

  • Sexyy Red Announced To Appear During 5/28 WWE NXT

    Sexyy Red Announced To Appear During 5/28 WWE NXT

    Rapper Sexyy Red has made headlines across the entertainment world and will bring her star power to next week’s episode of NXT.Red has been tuning into NXT and recently expressed her displeasure over about Noam Dar’s attack on Trick Williams. Now, she’ll get the chance to be more than just a spectator when she visits NXT next Tuesda Sexyy for the May 28 episode of NXT.

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    As NXT moves closer to NXT Battleground on June 9, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, Sexyy Red’s appearance adds an extra layer of excitement. We will have to see what she gets into next week. 

    Although Sexyy Red tweeted out to hype her NXT appearance, she didn’t reveal her intentions. She did, however, tease pulling off an RKO outta nowhere.

    WWE has a long history of celebrity appearances, and the company’s recent success is attracting personalities from various fields, especially the music industry. NXT is no exception, and next week, a well-known face will grace the show.

    The St. Louis rapper’s new EP, “In Sexyy We Trust,” is set to release on May 24, coinciding with the start of Memorial Day weekend.

  • Booker T Wishes NXT Was Around When He Broke Into Wrestling

    WWE Hall of Famer Booker T wishes that there was a system akin to WWE NXT when he was taking his first steps into the world of professional wrestling. 

    Since October 2022, the five-time WCW World Champion has served as a commentator for the gold brand, bringing decades of experience to the developmental show. Speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker reflected on being able to watch talent grow as part of WWE NXT. 

    “It’s something special to watch these young guys grow up that way. I can only wish that I would’ve/could’ve had that kind of experience growing up in the business. It’s a great system for these young guys to actually be able to springboard.”

    Booker went even further with his assessment of WWE NXT as he stated that he’s “living my best life” as part of the NXT “crew.”

    It’s not hard to see why Booker wished WWE NXT was around during his early days. While many names established in wrestling join NXT upon signing with WWE, there are plenty who start their wrestling journey in the gold brand. Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, and Braun Strowman all had little to no wrestling training before coming to WWE.

    The Future of WWE NXT

    Later in the show, Booker shared his excitement for the future, namely the upcoming move to The CW. In October 2024, WWE NXT will make the move as part of what’s reported to be the biggest deal in the history of the gold brand. The move will also mark the end of WWE NXT’s five-year tenure as part of the USA Network. 

    WWE NXT will join a growing roster of live sports on The CW Network including ACC football, LIV Golf, and basketball. Wrestling fans can also catch NWA Powerrr episodes on The CW app. 

  • Latest On Releases From WWE NXT, Date Of The Cuts Was “No Accident”

    More has come to light about the recent wave of releases from the NXT roster and why exactly these cuts happened when they did. 

    WWE cut several names from its NXT roster on May 3. This marked the first wave of cuts to WWE NXT as part of the promotion’s ‘new era.’ The Performance Center was closed on that Friday, Fightful Select reports, with talent being made before the Friday that cuts were coming. It was also noted that it was “no accident” that the releases took place during WWE SmackDown. 

    Injuries

    Valentina Feroz and Boa were two surprising names cut as they had both been receiving TV time. With that said, both had been struggling with injuries in recent months which had obviously impacted their careers. NXT talent told Fightful that they believe the two didn’t get consistent shots to show what they are capable of. 

    Trey Bearhill

    The release of Trey Bearhill was another that caught WWE NXT talent off guard as he had been regularly appearing at WWE NXT live events and had made a handful of TV appearances. Despite speculation by some online that Bearhill was released due to his similarities with fellow Native American Eddy Thorpe, NXT talent refuted the notion. 

    Valentina Feroz and Boa were among those released from WWE NXT. 

    WWE Next Gen

    Some names cut had been appearing on the WWE Next Gen series on Roku which shines a spotlight onto the stars of tomorrow. Some fans were confused to see these young athletes cut as none had even revealed that they were under contract. It is reported that the recruits’ deals with WWE began following the taping of the show, but were not allowed to announce their signings till the show aired. 

  • CW Confirms NXT Will Remain On Tuesdays This Fall

    CW Confirms NXT Will Remain On Tuesdays This Fall

    NXT is moving to The CW, but fans won’t have to worry about changing which night of the week the show is on.

    WWE has announced new television deals, clarifying upcoming changes for NXT. Starting in October, NXT will move to the CW network but will continue to air on Tuesday nights. This ensures that fans will not need to adjust their viewing habits.

    Previously, it was confirmed that WWE SmackDown will remain on Fridays when it transitions to The USA Network in mid-September. RAW will also stay on the USA Network until the end of the year, after which it leaves linear cable entirely and finds a new home at Netflix. 

    WWE’s New Television Deals

    NXT has signed a five-year media rights agreement with The CW, valued between $20 million and $25 million per year, reflecting a 70% increase from its previous contract with NBCUniversal’s USA Network.

    Friday Night SmackDown will begin airing on the USA Network starting September 13, 2024. NBC has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights for SmackDown, agreeing to pay $287 million annually, totaling over $1.4 billion for a five-year deal.

    WWE RAW will move to Netflix in January 2025 but will continue airing on the USA Network until the end of 2024, despite the current deal expiring in October. For these additional three months, WWE will receive $25 million from the USA Network, preceding their new $500 million annual deal with Netflix, which will last for 10 years.

  • Liv Morgan Efforts To “Save” Her Family Led To Early Struggles & Pressure In WWE NXT

    Liv Morgan Efforts To “Save” Her Family Led To Early Struggles & Pressure In WWE NXT

    Raw Superstar Liv Morgan was determined to “save” her family when she joined WWE, which led to the future Women’s Champion questioning all of her decisions. 

    Morgan was hired by WWE after her job at Hooters put her in touch with a wrestling coach. Speaking on the Insight podcast, the Raw Superstar admitted that her early days in WWE were much different than what she expected. 

    “It was overwhelming. I thought because I was a fan, I would be great right away, because I loved it so much. But it was so hard for me. I was very bad for a very, very, very long time.”

    Morgan’s love of wrestling started in her youth and she was able to enjoy WWE programming despite her family struggling financially. On the podcast, Liv explained that she had a goal to help her family which resulted in a lot of self-imposed pressure.

    “I feel like I put a lot of pressure on myself because I’m like ‘I’m going to save my family. I’m going to make it to WWE and I’m going to change their lives.’ So I had all this pressure on me. I feel like anything I’m doing wrong, oh my gosh, I’m going to get fired… But eventually I, finally, improved and steady improvement. It was a journey. It was much harder than I’d thought.”

    Liv Morgan put a lot of pressure on herself in WWE NXT. 

    Morgan would eventually be called up to the main roster as one-third of Absolution in 2016, which is when she was able to recognize that she was talented and those talents were being recognized. Since then, she has become a Money in the Bank winner, a two-time Women’s Tag Team Champion, and a SmackDown Women’s Champion. Morgan is hoping to add more gold to her trophy cabinet at WWE King And Queen of the Ring. 

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  • Spoiler Results For 5/21 Episode of WWE NXT, Battleground Match Announced

    Spoiler Results For 5/21 Episode of WWE NXT, Battleground Match Announced

    The results are in for the May 21, episode of WWE NXT which was taped following the May 14, episode of the gold brand. 

    The double-taping has occurred due to the upcoming WWE King And Queen Of The Ring PLE that will take place on May 25, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. WWE wants certain producers and agents that work weekly NXT shows to make the trip to Jeddah for the latest event in WWE’s lucrative deal with Saudi Arabia. Rather than a live WWE NXT without many of the brand’s producers and agents, WWE felt it was better to have the full staff on board and tape the show in advance. 

    WWE NXT Spoilers – May 21

    Here are the spoilers for the May 21, episode of WWE NXT: 

    Fallon Henley defeated Thea Hail in a NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match qualifier. Chase U were at ringside for the match but were ejected after Ridge Holland was spotted with a chair that Henley had introduced into the equation. Post-match, Jazmyn Nyx came out and attacked Thea while Fallon looked on from the entrance.

    Wes Lee and Joe Coffey were declared co-winners in a triple-threat North American Championship qualifier which also included Josh Briggs. Interestingly, Coffey was in the match replacing Ivar but there’s no word on why he wasn’t in the match. Oba Femi was on commentary. 

    Axiom and Nathan Frazer defeated Luca Crusifino and Channing Lorenzo (with Tony D’Angelo and Adriana Rizzo) to retain the NXT Tag Team Championship. The No Quarter Catch Crew came in through the crowd to attack D’Angelo, distracting Crusifino and Lorenzo. 

    Jaida Parker defeated Brinley Reece to advance to the ladder match for the NXT Women’s North American title at NXT Battleground. 

    Lexis King came to the ring and talked about how it is great to be him and mentioned how he has been on a winning streak as of late. He then lost to Dante Chen who celebrated with Mr. Stone after the match. 

    NXT Champion Trick Williams spoke about being attacked two weeks ago and how Noam Dar was attacked last week. Trick made clear he did not attack Dar but Meta-Four (except for Lash Legend) didn’t believe him. Joe Coffey appeared and said they are likely wondering why someone who will challenge for the North American Title is out there. Wolfgang and Mark Coffey attacked Trcik from behind and attacked Je’Von Evans who tried to help Williams. 

    Natalya and Karmen Petrovic defeated Lola Vice and Shayna Bazler. Post-match, Vice attacked Baszler, but the Queen of Spades caught her and locked in the Kirifuda clutch. Referees came out to separate the two and NXT GM Ava announced they’ll face off in an NXT Underground match at NXT Battleground. 

  • Mysterious Alarm Vignette Appears On 5/14 Episode Of WWE NXT

    Mysterious Alarm Vignette Appears On 5/14 Episode Of WWE NXT

    The WWE Universe has another mystery on its hands thanks to a strange segment that played out on the May 14, episode of WWE NXT. 

    Coming back from a commercial break, the screen was entirely black and some breathing could be heard before the sound of an iPhone alarm broke the silence. 

    Up next was a segment in which Jazmin Nyx tried to have people sign a get-well card for Jacy Jayne. The only person who signed was Lexis King signed it and he dedicated it to “Jackie.”

    It’s unclear who or what this alarm vignette is building to though some have speculated that it is building to the return of Wendy Choo. The well-rested Superstar recently returned to action after a year out with an injury. With her love of naps and staying comfy, an alarm clock would certainly fit the motif of Choo’s character. 

    This is hardly the first time a mysterious vignette has left fans wanting answers. Lexis King debuted in WWE NXT after a series of cryptic videos that played into his status as a second-generation wrestler. Ironically, King has forgone his real name of Brian Pillman Jr. as he has made clear he wants to establish himself as his own man in WWE NXT. 

    Another Cryptic Message

    Mysterious vignettes aren’t just a thing in WWE NXT but are also part of the main roster as well. In recent weeks, a series of cryptic glitches and QR codes have left fans believing that the return of Uncle Howdy is coming, presumably with a faction by his side. The latest message teased something happening on May 16. 

  • Jacy Jayne Face Injury Confirmed On 7/5 Episode of WWE NXT

    Jacy Jayne Face Injury Confirmed On 7/5 Episode of WWE NXT

    WWE NXT Superstar Jacy Jayne is on the shelf for the time being after undergoing surgery for a facial injury. 

    During the May 7, episode of WWE NXT, Jazmyn Nyx revealed that Jayne suffered a broken nose during her match against Thea Hail that took place at NXT Spring Breakin (Night Two). Photos of Jayne showed how bad the injury was and Nyx confirmed that Jayne had undergone surgery. Nyx vowed that she would do everything she could to get revenge on Hail for what happened. 

    Jayne and Hail faced off on the April 30, episode of WWE NXT. During the match, Hail kicked out of a cover and smacked Jayne’s face in the process, causing the injury. Jayne, a former WWE NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion, could be seen bleeding before she lost the match via submission. After that match, Jayne teased that she’d been injured by sharing a 2015 photo of John Cena after his nose was broken by Seth Rollins. 

    It’s currently unclear when Jayne will be back given the nature of her injury. In Cena’s case, he returned within weeks of his broken nose to face Rollins at SummerSlam. With that said, the 16-time WWE World Champion has always demonstrated a freakishly quick recovery time from injuries. 

    Whatever the timeframe for Jayne’s recovery is, it’s enough to keep her from plans for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. On this week’s NXT, the 12 names who will compete in qualifying matches were revealed, with neither Jayne nor Nyx making the list. Hail did make the top 12 rankings as the #2 seed. 

    We at SE Scoops are wishing Jacy Jayne a speedy recovery from this setback. 

  • WWE Star Michin (Mia Yim) Breaks Unfortunate 16-Month Streak On NXT

    WWE Star Michin (Mia Yim) Breaks Unfortunate 16-Month Streak On NXT

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  • Shawn Michaels Offers To Mediate Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Feud In NXT

    Shawn Michaels Offers To Mediate Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Feud In NXT

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  • Update On Drew Gulak WWE NXT Exit After Conflicting Reports, Backstage Perception

    Update On Drew Gulak WWE NXT Exit After Conflicting Reports, Backstage Perception

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  • First NXT Women’s North American Champion to be Crowned in Ladder Match at Battleground

    First NXT Women’s North American Champion to be Crowned in Ladder Match at Battleground

    WWE NXT Battleground 2024 will be a historic night for the gold brand as the show will see the crowning of the first NXT Women’s North American Champion. 

    During the April 30, episode of WWE NXT, General Manager Ava announced that the title will be on the line at NXT Battleground on June 9 in a six-woman ladder match. Before that match though, there will be qualifying matches to determine the entrants in the much-anticipated ladder match. 

    This announcement brought out Jaida Parker, who declared that she wanted to be part of the qualifying matches. She was joined in the ring by Sol Ruca and Arianna Grace who had similar intentions. Up next it was ‘Michin’ Mia Yim, who despite being on the SMackDown roster, wants to be part of the Women’s North American Championship hunt. 

    The four women brawled before the rest of the NXT Women’s roster came out which led to a bigger brawl in the ring. The qualifying matches are set to begin soon but the entrants have yet to be revealed. 

    NXT Battleground won’t just be historic for its introduction of the Women’s North American Championship. The event will take place at the UFC Apex and in partnership with WWE’s sister company under TKO Group Holdings. It will be WWE’s first event hosted at the Apex and shows WWE’s commitment to cross-promotional endeavors as part of TKO. 

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