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  • NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III Recap & Reaction

    NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III Recap & Reaction

    Johnny Gargano vs Andrade “Cien” Almas

    The match started out back and forth. Almas locked in an Arm Bar but Gargano reversed it and wrestled Almas to the mat. Almas got back to his feet and leveled Gargano with a shoulder tackle. Gargano leap frogged Almas and then connected with a Hurricanrana. Gargano hit a chop in the corner and followed it up by bouncing Almas’ head off the top turnbuckle.

    Almas connected with a chop of his own and connected with a kick to the back of Gargano’s head for a two count. Almas locked Gargano in a Triangle submission hold while on the ropes. The referee broke the hold but Gargano clutched his left arm in pain. Almas contined the attack and applied an Arm Bar in the middle of the ring.

    The Brooklyn crowd chanted “Johnny Wrestling” as Gargano broke the hold and slammed Almas into the second turnbuckle. Both Superstars connected with a Clothesline at the same time and fell to the mat. Almas was the first to his feet and connected with a forearm. Gargano and Almas then started trading punches. Gargano knocked Almas to the mat and then booted him them in the head.

    Gargano connected with a slingshot Spear for a two count. Gargano connected with a kick that knocked Almas out of the ring and then followed it up with a Suicide Dive. Back in the ring, Gargano planted Almas with a slingshot DDT for a two count. Gargano went for another slingshot Spear but Almas caught him and connected with a Tornado DDT for a two count.

    Almas perched Gargano up on the top rope and hit him with a gigantic chop that echoed throughout the Barclays Center. Gargano responded with a headbutt and went for a Sunset Flip Powerbomb but Almas landed on his feet and connected with a running elbow. Gargano locked in the Gargano Escape in the middle of the ring but Almas lifted him up and Powerbombed Gargano onto the turnbuckle. Almas then hit Double Knees to Gargano in the corner for a two count.

    Almas then focused his attack on Gargano’s left arm again. Gargano connected with a kick to Almas’ face and then launched him into the second turnbuckle. Zelina Vega threw a shirt at Gargano to distract him. Almas connected with a Dropkick and then planted him with the Hammerlock DDT for the victory.

    Winner: Andrade “Cien” Almas

    Reaction: This match flowed very well. The crowd was very into it and I thought it was over several times. The finish was a bit goofy but that doesn’t take away from how great of an opening match this was.

    RAW GM Kurt Angle and SmackDown GM Daniel Bryan were shown in the crowd with several NXT Superstars. Corey Graves joined the announce table for the NXT Tag Team Championship match.

    NXT Tag Team Championship: The Authors of Pain (c) vs SAnitY

    Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe were accompanied to the ring by Eric Young and Nikki Cross. A brawl broke out before the match even started. The match eventually started with Wolfe and Akam in the ring. Akam beatdown Wolfe for a bit and tagged in Rezar as Wolfe was isolated in the corner.

    Rezar charged at Wolfe in the corner but Wolfe got out of the way. Eric Young then got up on the ring apron and Dain hopped down. Young was tagged in and he replaced Dain in the match. The action quickly spilled outside the ring and Young was launched over the barricade. Rezar and Young battled through the crowd as Wolfe and Akam fought in the ring. The fight eventually returned to the ring.

    Rezar slammed Young to the mat in the ring for a two count. Rezar applied a Chin Lock in the ring but Young was able to break free. Rezar grabbed Young again and locked him in a Triangle in the middle of the ring. The crowd got behind Young as he powered his way to his feet.

    Rezar grabbed Young by the neck and lifted him above his shoulders and then slammed him to the mat. Rezar went for an Elbow Drop but Young rolled out of the way. Rezar charged at Young in the corner but once again Young got out of the way and Rezar launched himself into the turnbuckle.

    Wolfe was tagged in and he delivered a big boot to knock Akam off the ring apron. Wolfe connected with a boot to Rezar’s face. Akam ran into the ring and Wolfe planted him with an Exploder Suplex. Wolfe then connected with a German Suplex to Rezar. Wolfe connected with a Clothesline off the top rope and went for a pinfall but Rezar broke it up. Rezar then threw Young out of the ring.

    AOP teamed up and Powerbombed Wolfe for a two count.Wolfe connected with a Frankensteiner off the second rope to Rezar. Akam then charged at Wolfe but Wolfe ducked and Akam flew out of the ring. Young was tagged in and he planted Rezar with a Neckbreaker. Young climbed up to the top turnbuckle but Rezar shook the ropes and Young fell crotch-first to the turnbuckle. Nikki Cross held onto Young’s legs and Akam accidentally Powerbombed Rezar. Young then hit an Elbow Drop off the top rope but Akam broke up the pinfall.

    Young and Wolfe connected with back to back Suicide Dives and Nikki Cross got in the ring. Paul Ellering got in the ring and the two began shouting at each other. Nikki Cross went for a Crossbody onto Akam but he caught her. Killian Dain then sprinted and leaped onto both Cross and Akam and they fell through a table next to the ring. Back in the ring, Wolfe held up Rezar and Young leaped off the top rope and connected with a Neckbreaker for the victory.

    After the match, Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly attacked SAnitY and beat them down. They then raised the NXT Tag Team Championships.

    Winners & New NXT Tag Team Champions: SAnitY

    Reaction: The best way to describe this match is pure chaos. It was incredibly fun to watch. You’ve got to believe that The Authors of Pain are on their way to the main roster soon after dropping the titles.

    Shinsuke Nakamura and Kalisto were shown in the crowd. Jim Ross joined commentary for the Black versus Itami match.

    Aleister Black vs Hideo Itami

    Black and Itami traded a couple big boots right when the bell rang. Black got the upper-hand and leveled Itami with a kick to the chest. Black connected with a knee to the back of Itami’s head. Itami hung Black up on the top rope and then climbed to the top turnbuckle and connected with a flying knee.

    Itami applied a headlock as Black was bleeding from his nose. Black broke the hold but Itami connected with a kick to Aleister’s back. Itami then mocked Black’s pose in the ring and Black got pissed off. Black connected with a forearm but Itami responded with a DDT for a two count.

    Itami applied a Chin Lock in the middle of the ring. Black broke out of the hold and connected with a knee to the side of Itami’s head. Black hit a springboard Moonsault off the second rope for a two count. Itami climbed up to the top rope and connected with a Clothesline for a two count.

    Black rolled up Itami for a two count and then connected with a massive kick to Itami’s head. Black then climbed to the top rope but Itami met him up their and connected with a couple jabs. Itami then hit a Dropkick and followed it up with a Falcon Arrow off the top rope for a two count.

    Black and Itami then traded punches in the ring. Black caught Itami with a knee but Itami immediately connected with the Falcon Arrow for a two count. Itami hit a Dropkick in the corner and then Hideo pulled down his knee pad to prepare for GTS. Black blocked it and Itami kicked him in the head. Itami then shouted at the crowd to show him some respect and Aleister connected with Black Mass for the victory.

    Winner: Aleister Black

    Reaction: This match was very physical and I thought it was awesome. Despite the injuries, Itami is still excellent in the ring. Black has all the potential in the world. His in-ring work is terrific and he has a great look as well.

    NXT Women’s Championship: Asuka (c) vs Ember moon

    Ember Moon connected with a Dropkick right away and then followed it up with another one. Moon planted Asuka with a Suplex and Asuka rolled out of the ring. Moon went for a Baseball Slide on Asuka outside the ring but Asuka avoided it. Moon then booted Asuka in the face and hit a Cannonball onto Asuka outside the ring.

    Asuka battled back and planted Moon with a Suplex on the steel ramp. Back in the ring, Asuka targeted her attack on Ember’s arm. Dueling “lets go Ember!” and “lets go Asuka!” chants broke out as Asuka locked in an Arm Bar. Ember powered to her feet and Suplexed Asuka to the mat.

    Moon connected with a kick to Asuka’s head for a two count. Asuka battled back and planted Ember with a German Suplex into the bottom turnbuckle. Asuka applied the Asuka Lock but Moon was able to break the hold and connected with a Clothesline that knocked Asuka to the mat.

    Moon hit a Tornado Suplex from the second turnbuckle for a two count. Ember hung up Asuka on the second rope and then stomped on her for a two count. Ember then leaped off the turnbuckle and hit the Eclipse but Asuka kicked out at two. Ember climbed up the turnbuckle again but Asuka hid behind the ref. Ember then went for a Crossbody but Asuka rolled through and tried to pin Ember while grabbing her tights. The referee caught Asuka and stopped counting at two. Moon then connected with a massive Superkick for a two count. Asuka applied the Asuka Lock in the middle of the ring and Ember tapped out.

    After the match, Ember Moon got a great ovation as she stood in the ring after the match.

    Winner & Still NXT Women’s Champion: Asuka

    Reaction: Another great match on tonight’s show and Asuka remains undefeated. I figured that Asuka would win this match, but the match was executed so well I went crazy when she kicked out of the Eclipse. Like every other match on the card so far, it is worth worth watching if you missed it.

    NXT Championship: Bobby Roode (c) vs Drew McIntyre

    Roode connected with a chop but McIntyre leveled him with a shoulder tackle. Drew grabbed Roode by the neck and threw him into the turnbuckle. Roode connected with a kick to the midsection and went for the Glorious DDT but McIntyre blocked it. Roode then taunted McIntyre and shouted that this was his NXT.

    Roode trapped McIntyre in the corner and connected with a series of chops. McIntyre booted Roode in the chest and Bobby bounced across the ring. McIntyre hit a big boot and Roode fell to the canvas. McIntyre picked up Roode with ease and simply tossed him across the ring. McIntyre then Clotheslined Roode out of the ring and then joined him out there.

    McIntyre connected with a chop while Roode was against the barricade. Roode hopped up on the ring apron and went for a Crossbody but McIntyre caught him. Roode fought his way out and charged at McIntyre but got a Tilt-a-Whirl Slam onto the ring apron for his troubles.

    The action returned to the ring as dueling chants broke out. Roode hit a Neckbreaker onto the second rope and McIntyre crashed down to the floor outside the ring. Roode then leaped off the ring apron and connected with another Neckbreaker onto McIntyre outside the ring. Roode bounced McIntyre’s head off the barricade outside the ring and then elbowed him in the throat as the action once again returned to the ring.

    Roode connected with a Clothesline in the corner and then planted McIntyre with another Neckbreaker for a two count. Roode launched McIntyre into the turnbuckle and then hopped up onto the second turnbuckle as Drew got back to his feet. Roode hit a Dropkick for a two count and then applied a Chin Lock.

    McIntyre broke free but Roode locked in a Sleeper Hold. McIntyre powered to his feet and drove Roode back-first into the turnbuckle to break the hold. Roode charged at McIntyre but Drew caught him with a Belly to Belly overhead Suplex and Roode splatted on the mat. McIntyre continued to be in control and launched Roode into the turnbuckle and followed it up with a Clothesline.

    McIntyre leaped off the top rope and connected with a Clothesline. Roode hit an Atomic Drop and went for a Crossbody but McIntyre caught him and slammed him to the mat with the Celtic Cross for a two count. Roode battled back and climbed to the top rope but McIntyre clubbed him across the back. Roode connected with a right hand and then crotched McIntyre on the top turnbuckle.

    Roode punched McIntyre in the face and Drew fell to the mat with his legs caught up in the top rope. McIntyre leaned up and grabbed Roode by the head and launched him off the top rope and across the ring. McIntyre geared up for the Claymore but Roode stayed on the mat. McIntyre approached him but Roode went for a roll-up for a two count. Roode then connected with a Backstabber but McIntyre was able to kick out at the count of two.

    Roode attacked McIntyre in the corner and hit him with a Clothesline. Roode went for another Neckbreaker but McIntyre reversed it into a backslide pin for a two count. McIntyre then hit the Future Shock DDT but Roode was able to kick out at the last second. McIntyre lifted Roode up in a Fireman’s Carry and climbed to the second rope. Roode escaped and Powerbombed McIntyre off the second rope for a two count.

    Both Superstars traded punches while they were on their knees. They got back to their feet and traded chops. McIntyre got booted in the head and fell to the corner. McIntyre connected with the Claymore out of the corner and went for the pinfall but Roode was able to get his foot on the bottom rope to break up the pin.

    Roode then rolled out of the ring and McIntyre went to follow him but the referee shoved him back for some reason. McIntyre sprinted across the ring and hit flipped onto Roode outside the ring. Roode barely broke his fall and McIntyre fell hard to the floor. Drew brought Roode back into the ring and then geared up in the corner for the Claymore. McIntyre charged at Roode but Bobby was ready and planted him with a Spinebuster.

    Roode then went for the Glorious DDT but McIntyre blocked it. Roode then went for another one and this time he hit the Glorious DDT but McIntyre kicked out at two. Roode hit another Glorious DDT but didn’t let go of McIntyre. Roode went for another Glorious DDT but McIntyre blocked it and hit the Claymore for the pinfall victory.

    After the match, Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly showed up on the ring apron. Adam Cole then attacked McIntyre from behind and connected with a Superkick. Cole then grabbed the NXT Championship and leaned next to Drew McIntyre.

    Winner & New NXT Champion: Drew McIntyre

    Reaction: This match started out slow but it picked up and wound up being a great bout. I hope Roode joins the main roster soon because there is no doubt that he is ready. NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III was a terrific show and SummerSlam has a hell of an act to follow tomorrow night.

    What did you think of NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Final Card For NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III

    Final Card For NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III

    This Saturday night, SummerSlam weekend officially kicks of with NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III from the Barclays Center. WWE COO said this week that ‘Takeover: Brooklyn’ has become somewhat of a ‘WrestleMania’ for the NXT brand and this weekend’s show should live up to those lofty expectations.

    The following is the final card for NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III

    NXT World Championship
    – Bobby Roode (C) vs. Drew McIntyre

    NXT Women’s Championship
    – Asuka (C) vs. Ember Moon

    NXT Tag-Team Championship
    – The Authors Of Pain (C) vs. SAnitY (Killian Dain & Alexander Wolfe)

    – Aleister Black vs. Hideo Itami

    – Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas

    Join us here on Saturday night for our NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III play-by-play coverage and live discussion!

  • WWE NXT Recap & Results (8/16)

    WWE NXT Recap & Results (8/16)

    NXT General Manager William Regal came down to the ring to kick off this week’s episode of NXT. Ember Moon and Asuka came down to the ring for a contract signing for their match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III. Ember Moon complimented Asuka on being undefeated but then accused Asuka of taking shortcuts with her. Ember that said Asuka injured her and prevented her from competing at NXT TakeOver: Chicago.

    Ember stated that Asuka made the biggest mistake of her life and that she will become the new NXT Women’s Champion on Saturday. Ember Moon then signed the contract and Asuka did the same. Asuka then shouted at Ember Moon and raised the title as the two had a stare down in the ring.

    Lars Sullivan was backstage with William Regal. Sullivan begged for a tag match and promised not to hurt his own tag partner in the ring. William Regal said that Lars has one more chance.

    Lars Sullivan & Chris Silvio vs Street Profits

    Lars asked Silvio to get on the ring apron but Silvio didn’t listen. Montez Ford beatdown Silvio for a bit and then punched Sullivan on the ring apron but Lars was unfazed. Dawkins planted Silvio with a Powerbomb and then Montez connected with a Frog Splash for the victory.

    After the match, Lars Sullivan got in the ring and he was very pissed off. Lars then carried Silvio on his shoulder backstage. Lars brought Silvio outside and threw him into the fence outside. Lars then slammed Silvio into a dumpster.

    Winners: Street Profits

    Ruby Riot vs Billie Kay (w/ Peyton Royce)

    Billie Kay spent the first minute of the match avoiding Ruby and mocking her. Billie took control of the match and stomped on Ruby in the corner. Billie Kay connected with a kick for a two count and Peyton Royce screamed when Ruby Riot kicked out. Ruby Riot connected with a Dropkick and then kicked Peyton Royce off the ring apron. Ruby Riot connected with an overhead kick to Billie Kay for the victory.

    After the match, Peyton Royce called Ruby Riot gross and a loser. Royce added that Ruby Riot will never be iconic.

    Winner: Ruby Riot

    Drew McIntyre vs Roderick Strong

    McIntyre controlled the match early and slammed Strong to the mat. Roderick battled back and connected with a kick for a one count. McIntyre booted Strong in the midsection and then Suplexed him to the mat. Strong connected with two Dropkicks that sent McIntyre outside the ring.

    Strong and McIntyre traded punches outside the ring. Strong then charged at McIntyre but got launched into the ring post. Strong connected with a kick to McIntyre’s head and then slammed his back into the ring apron as NXT went to a commercial break. When NXT returned, Strong was still in control of the match and stomped on McIntyre in the corner. Strong planted McIntyre with a Backbreaker for a two count.

    McIntyre fought his way out of an Abdominal Stretch but Strong once again beat him down in the corner. McIntyre connected with a massive Clothesline and both Superstars fell to the mat. Both got back to their feet and McIntyre unleashed a flurry of punches and then climbed up to the top rope and clubbed Strong across the face.

    McIntyre planted Strong with a reverse Alabama Slam for a two count. McIntyre went for the Claymore but Strong countered it and kneed Drew in the face. Strong hit a Backbreaker for a two count. Strong climbed to the top rope but McIntyre headbutted him and then hit him with a chop across the chest. Both Superstars were on the top rope. McIntyre was hung up on the top rope and Bobby Roode sprinted to the ring. Roode shoved Strong off the top rope and then beat the hell out of Drew McIntyre.

    Roode slammed Strong into the steel steps surrounding the ring. Roode then brought the NXT Championship into the ring and then slammed McIntyre with the Glorious DDT. Roode then raised the title on the turnbuckle and taunted Roderick Strong as the crowd chanted “you suck!”. Roode then raised the title over Drew McIntyre in the ring and shouted “my NXT!”.

  • Update On Adam Cole To NXT, WWE’s New Policy Regarding ROH-Indy Signings

    Update On Adam Cole To NXT, WWE’s New Policy Regarding ROH-Indy Signings

    Following up on PWInsider’s report about Adam Cole signing with WWE, Sean Radican over at PWTorch has obtained new information regarding how Cole will be positioned when he joins NXT. Cole is expected to get a good push in NXT, but he won’t be the brand’s top heel any time soon.

    According to the Torch, a new WWE policy is to scale back the early pushes of talent from Ring of Honor and the independent scene straight to main events in NXT.

    Former ROH stars Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly both joined NXT recently and both lost to Aleister Black in their debuts. Following his return to NXT after a hot run on the independents, Kassius Ohno hasn’t had any memorable feuds to date.

    That’s not to say Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly and Kassius Ohno won’t have successful runs in NXT – they all probably will. But it seems the current plan is to slowly build these signees instead of a mega push from the beginning.

    Finally, Radican noted that Triple has a large amount of homegrown talent that he feels are ready for NXT and will be debuting on TV in the near future.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQhapzD7JkY

  • Asuka On Breaking Records, Triple H, Who She Still Wants To Face In WWE

    Asuka On Breaking Records, Triple H, Who She Still Wants To Face In WWE

    NXT Women’s Champion Asuka recently spoke to Newsweek and below are some highlights from the interview:

    Her goals in WWE:

    “When I decided to sign a contract with WWE, I decided two things. I was determined not only to win, but to leave [breaking] records. That is something I feel like I can do as a return to WWE [for hiring me].”

    Bridging the gap between men and women in WWE:

    When I got the call from WWE, I asked them why they picked me, and they told me, ‘Among all the women’s wrestlers, you’re the one we want to pick.’ I felt a lot of expectation. I felt I had to do my best to [prove I’m the best to] them. I wanted to change women’s wrestling in WWE. In wrestling, men and women do the same thing, but sometimes the men look more powerful and more impressive. I am trying my best to fill the gap between men and women.”

    Her relationship with Triple H:

    “I have a big trust in him. Whenever I have an idea, I always talk to him. He always gives me amazing advice.”

    Who she wants to face in WWE:

    “I don’t use the words ‘respect’ or ‘admire’ toward my opponents, but I’m interested to have matches with Sasha and Charlotte. Those two women I’ve never faced before.”

    Asuka will defend her NXT Women’s Championship against Ember Moon at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III on August 19th at the Barclays Center.

  • WWE NXT Recap & Results (8/9)

    WWE NXT Recap & Results (8/9)

    Nikki Cross started off NXT screaming in the ring. Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe of SAnitY joined her in the ring and they called out the Authors of Pain. Akam and Rezar made their way down the entrance ramp. Eric Young made his return and attacked the Authors of Pain from behind. Rezar was zip-tied to the barricade on the entrance ramp and SAnitY beatdown Akam in the ring.

    Rezar broke the steel guardrail off the entrance ramp and tried to make his way to the ring to help his partner. Sanity then beatdown Rezar while he was on the ring apron. Eric Young then connected with a Neckbreaker off the top rope as Dain and Wolfe held up Akam. Nikki Cross then grabbed the NXT tag titles and SAnitY celebrated with them in the ring.

    Metro Brothers vs Street Profits

    Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford made their NXT debut as the Street Profits. Montez Ford came down to the ring with a red solo cup. Dawkins and Chris Metro started off the match. Dawkins knocked Chris to the mat with a shoulder tackle and then followed it up with an Arm Drag. Ford was then tagged in and he connected with a Dropkick and Dawkins hit Chris Metro with a Splash before exiting to the ring apron.

    Ford planted Metro with a Belly to Back Suplex. Chris jabbed Ford in the chest and JC Metro was tagged in as Ford was isolated in the corner. Ford escaped and leaped across the ring to tag in Dawkins. Dawkins leveled Chris Metro with a Spear and tagged in Ford who connected with a Frog Splash onto JC Metro for the pinfall victory.

    Winners: Street Profits

    NXT General Manager William Regal entered the ring and introduced Drew McIntyre and NXT Champion Bobby Roode. McIntyre will challenge Roode for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III on August 19th. McIntyre was first to the ring and got a solid reaction from the crowd at Full Sail University.

    NXT Champion Bobby Roode made his way to the ring as the crowd sang along to his theme. A security team escorted Roode to the ring. The security team set up on the ring apron as Roode grabbed the microphone. Roode said that security team was to protect everyone from Roderick Strong because he is running around like a madman backstage trying to get his hands on Roode.

    Roode welcomed McIntyre back to WWE. Roode said that he doesn’t need a second chance in WWE like McIntyre. Roode boasted about his current run in NXT and how he has accomplished everything that he said he was going to do. Roode said NXT belongs to him and then poked fun at McIntyre for saying he was the “chosen one”. Roode stated that he doesn’t need to be chosen because everybody already knows that he is simply the one.

    McIntyre responded by saying that Roode has had a fantastic year and perhaps the best year of any NXT Champion. McIntyre stated that he is starting to pity Roode because he is a complete ass. McIntyre said that he is going to Claymore Roode back down to earth at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III and become the new NXT Champion.

    Roderick Strong’s theme hit and Strong came down to the entrance ramp. Strong stated that he is not done with Bobby Roode. Strong said that it isn’t about the NXT Championship, this is about Bobby Roode disrespecting his family and Strong as a man. Strong asked Roode if he was man enough to face him in a fight. Bobby Roode took off his suit jacket and said that he will fight Strong any time he wants.

    Roode said that Strong will have to go through McIntyre first. Roode proposed that Strong face McIntyre next week and if he wins, Strong will get a shot at Roode’s NXT championship. Regal then stated that he was the one that makes the matches around here. McIntyre interrupted and told Regal to make the match and claimed that he will defeat Strong and then take Roode’s NXT Championship four days later at NXT TakeOver Brooklyn III.

    NXT General Manager William Regal then made the match official for next week on NXT. Strong will face McIntyre next week and if Strong wins he gets a shot at the title after TakeOver: Brooklyn III. Roode then grabbed the microphone and said that he loved it and that the match next week will be “glorious”.

    Johnny Gargano was interviewed backstage. Gargano said that he wanted a match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III.

    Oney Lorcan vs Danny Burch

    The crowd chanted “Oney” as the two Superstars circled each other to start off the match. Lorcan drove Burch into the corner and the referee broke it up. Oney connected with a jab to the ribs and the two Superstars tied up. Burch applied a Cravate but Lorcan was able to drive Burch to the ropes and the hold was broken.

    Burch once again locked in the Cravate but Lorcan broke the hold and threw Burch into the ropes. Burch leveled Lorcan with a shoulder tackle. Both Superstars got back to their feet and traded uppercuts. Lorcan lifted Burch up onto his shoulders and launched him into the turnbuckle for a two count.

    Lorcan continued the attack with a Belly to Back Suplex for a two count. Lorcan connected with a series of chops and the impact on Burch’s chest echoed throughout the arena. Lorcan ran at Burch in the corner but Danny got his feet up and then connected with a Dropkick off the second rope. Burch perched Lorcan up on the top rope but Oney escaped.

    Burch connected with a German Suplex and followed it up with a Lariat for a two count. Burch went for a Suplex but Lorcan blocked it initially. Burch then connected with the Tower of London for a two count. Lorcan connected with a big uppercut and went for another but Burch ducked out of the way. Lorcan planted Burch with a Neckbreaker for a two count.

    Lorcan and Burch traded punches in the ring. Burch connected with a knee to the face and then went for a chop but Lorcan caught him and tried to apple a single-leg Crab. Burch blocked it but Lorcan stomped on the back of his head and then applied the Boston Crab. Burch then reversed it into a roll-up for a victory.

    After the match, Burch extended his hand and Lorcan slapped it away. Lorcan then changed his mind and extended his hand and the two Superstars shook hands.

    Winner: Danny Burch

    No Way Jose vs Andrade “Cien” Almas (w/ Zelina Vega)

    Jose danced in the crowd before the match and a conga line broke out. Almas applied a headlock to start off the match but Jose threw him to the ring apron. Almas rolled out of the ring and Vega gave him a pep talk. Back in the ring, Almas sent Jose to the mat with a shoulder tackle. No Way Jose planted Almas with a Flapjack.

    Jose threw Almas to the ropes and Almas caught himself between the top two ropes. Jose booted Almas in the face and Almas once again fell out of the ring. Zelina got in Almas’ face outside the ring and started shouting at him. Almas returned to the ring and took control of the match. Almas connected with a boot to the face and then beatdown No Way Jose in the corner. Almas connected to a running Double Knees and then Zelina Vega shouted at Almas to finish him. Almas then connected with the Hammerlock DDT for the victory.

    After the match, Zelina Vega grabbed a microphone next to the announce table. Vega said that Almas deserves the spotlight and said that Almas wants to face Johnny Gargano at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III.

    Winner: Andrade “Cien” Almas

  • Jim Ross Believes Ronda Rousey To WWE Is Inevitable (Video), WWE Releases NXT Superstar

    Jim Ross Believes Ronda Rousey To WWE Is Inevitable (Video), WWE Releases NXT Superstar

    Jim Ross on Ronda Rousey in WWE

    TMZ Sports caught up with WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross. TMZ asked Jim Ross if he thought Ronda Rousey would come to the WWE. Here was JR’s response:

    “She is going to be a big star. It is inevitable. I see her in a WrestleMania someday. It is too great of an opportunity for her to pass up and for WWE to pass up. It is a match made in heaven.”

    TMZ also stated that Ric Flair recently said that Kurt Angle could have been good in the UFC and asked for JR’s thoughts:

    “Yeah, he probably could of. After 1996 or so, I’m sure he could have made a nice transition. He is an amazing athlete.”

    Jim Ross was also asked if he thought we were entering a new “golden age of wrestling” and here was his response:

    “I hope so. Somebody has got to break through the clutter and become the next big thing. I don’t know who it is going to be. I wish I knew.”

    WWE releases NXT Superstar

    Raj Giri of WrestlingInc is reporting that WWE has released NXT Superstar Ho Ho Lun. Lun signed with WWE in 2016 and was a participant in the Cruiserweight Classic on the WWE Network. Lun defeated Ariya Daivari in the first round of the tournament, but was eliminated in the second round by Noam Dar. Lun last wrestled in NXT during TV tapings in June.

  • Title Match Added To NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, Alberto El Patron & Paige, Clip From Seth Rollins’ New Film

    Title Match Added To NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, Alberto El Patron & Paige, Clip From Seth Rollins’ New Film

    Alberto El Patron & Paige want to set the record straight

    Alberto El Patron and Paige will join David LaGreca and Bubby Ray Dudley tomorrow after noon in an effort to set the record straight. El Parton is the current Global Force Wrestling World Champion, but still remains under suspension from the company while they investigate the Orlando airport incident. Paige is still waiting to see if she will be charged by the Florida State Attorney’s office.

    Seth Rollins clip from new WWE Studios film “Armed Response”

    Seth Rollins appears in the new film “Armed Response” that will be released on Friday, August 4th. The film also starts Wesley Snipes, Dave Annable, Anne Heche and Gene Simmons. The plot of the film is that a team of highly trained operatives become trapped inside a military compound after it’s AI gets shut down. Horrifying things begin happening to the crew as they try to figure out what killed the previous team in the compound. Below is a clip of “Armed Response” featuring Seth Rollins.

    NXT Tag Team Championship match added to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III

    Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain of SAnitY will get a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships when they face The Authors of Pain at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III. Eric Young and Nikki Cross will be ringside for the match.

    Current card for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III

    NXT Championship 

    • Bobby Roode (c) vs Drew McIntyre

    NXT Women’s Championship

    • Asuka (c) vs Ember Moon

    NXT Tag Team Championship

    • The Authors of Pain (c) vs SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe & Killian Dain)
  • NXT Highlights: Drew McIntyre vs. Killian Dain, Ruby Riot vs. Ember Moon

    NXT Highlights: Drew McIntyre vs. Killian Dain, Ruby Riot vs. Ember Moon

    NXT this week came from Full Sail University. The featured match was between Drew McIntyre and Killian Dain, with the winner moving on to meet Bobby Roode at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III.

    There was also an important match in the women’s division last night, as Ember Moon took on Ruby Riot.

    NXT
    July 19th 2017
    Full Sail University

    1. Ruby Riot vs. Ember Moon

    • Asuka resorted to under-handed, dirty tactics to beat Ember Moon in their title match, leading Moon to believe she deserves a rematch.
    • Ruby Riot on the other hand, has never been given a singles match for the NXT women’s championship, so she believes she should be the next to challenge Asuka. Hence, the two met here.
    • The match was fairly even, with Riot getting a couple of near-falls.
    • In the end however, Ember Moon hit the Eclipse, picked up the win, and will move on to meet Asuka next month.

    Winner: Ember Moon

    • A backstage clip is shown of Hideo Itami confronting Kassius Ohno about having requested a match against him next week. Itami kicked a garbage can, spoke in Japanese, and left the room.

    • A vignette for the “Street Profits” aired.

    2. Oney Lorcan vs. Danny Burch

    • These two guys beat each other up. Burch’s nose even got busted open.
    • Lorcan got the tapout victory with a rolling single-leg crab. Mauro mentioned that Lorcan was trained by Lance Storm, who used the same move as a finish up until he started using the Sharpshooter.
    • After the match, Burch challenged Lorcan to one more match. His offer was accepted.

    Winner: Oney Lorcan via submission

    3. No Way Jose vs. Cezar Bononi

    • No highlights were posted for this match.
    • No Way Jose picked up the win here with a pop-up punch to the face.
    • This was pretty much a squash match.
    • After the match, Andrade “Cien” Almas hit the ring (w/Thea Trinidad) and beat up Bononi.
    • This caused No Way Jose to make the save and drive Almas out of the ring.
    • Jose and Almas jawed at each other a bit as the segment ended.

    Winner: No Way Jose

    4. NXT Championship #1 Contenders Match
    Drew McIntyre vs. Killian Dain (SAnitY)

    • Mauro mentioned on commentary that the reason they are being given this opportunity is because they are both undefeated.
    • Dain had the early advantage in the match, using mainly power moves and clubbing blows until Drew made a comeback.
    • McIntyre hit a move Mauro referred to as a “Finlay Drop” after Fit Finlay.
    • Dain hit a fisherman suplex from the 2nd rope.
    • McIntyre hit a double-arm DDT, which I’m pretty sure was his finisher in his previous stint with WWE. Dain kicked out at 1 however.
    • Finally the end of the match came when McIntyre hit his Claymore kick, only for Dain to get right back up, then Drew hit him with another and pinned him.
    • McIntyre will now meet Bobby Roode at Takeover: Brooklyn.

    Winner: Drew McIntyre

  • NXT Championship Match Set For NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, CM Punk Cheers Up Pro Gamer (Videos)

    NXT Championship Match Set For NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, CM Punk Cheers Up Pro Gamer (Videos)

    Drew McIntyre is the new #1 contender for NXT Championship 

    Drew McIntyre faced off against Killian Dain in tonight’s NXT main-event. McIntyre emerged victorious and will no go on to face Bobby Roode for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III next month during SummerSlam weekend. In the video below, McIntyre calls out Roode and says that his is no longer Roode’s NXT and that he is coming for his title.

    CM Punk cheers up pro gamer

    PG Punk, a pro Street Fighter gamer made it to the finals at Evo but fell short of winning it all. He posted the following tweet about his loss:

    CM Punk and his dog sent him a message via Kenny Omega’s Twitter account. In the video, Punk said “fall down once, get up twice. Fall down seven times, get up eight. See you in the finals next time”. You can check out CM Punk’s message to PG Punk (PunkDaGod) in the video below.

  • Announced Matches for Tonight’s NXT

    Announced Matches for Tonight’s NXT

    Two big matches have been announced for tonight’s episode of NXT from Full Sail University. Both matches should have implications for Takeover: Brooklyn III later this summer.

    Matches Announced for Tonight

    #1 Contenders Match
    Drew McIntyre vs. Killian Dain (SAnitY)

    • It’s Scotland vs. Ireland to see who will challenge for Bobby Roode’s NXT championship in Brooklyn.
    • From WWE.com:
      “Drew McIntyre and Killian Dain are on a collision course for pain. The question is: Which Superstar will walk away from the wreckage as the new No. 1 contender for Bobby Roode’s NXT Championship?Since arriving to NXT, McIntyre has been on a tear through every opponent thrown his way. To say the Scottish Superstar has b

    2. Ruby Riot vs. Ember Moon

    • Asuka has stated she won’t be returning to NXT until there is a worthy challenge. Although Asuka has defended the title against Moon successfully, she did use some under-handed tactics to get the job done. Something we hadn’t seen from Asuka up until that point.
    • Ruby Riot however, has never had a singles match for the championship, if she can beat Ember Moon tonight she just might be given that chance.
    • From WWE.com:
      “With NXT Women’s Champion Asuka making it clear on social media that she is waiting for a challenger that is deserving of her time to step up, two Superstars have made their intentions known.Now that Ember Moon has fully recovered from a shoulder injury caused by The Empress of Tomorrow, she wasted no time picking up w

  • NXT Highlights: Gargano Returns, Bobby Fish Debuts, more…

    NXT Highlights: Gargano Returns, Bobby Fish Debuts, more…

    Last night’s episode of NXT featured the return of Johnny Gargano. It was the first time the WWE Universe had a chance to hear from Gargano since being turned on by former tag team partner, Tommaso Ciampa.

    The episode also featured the Authors of Pain defending their tag titles against Heavy Machinery.

    NXT
    July 12th 2017
    Full Sail University

    1. Aleister Black vs. Bobby Fish

    • No Highlights of this match were uploaded by WWE, though a post-match interview with Bobby Fish was.
    • Fish provided the most challenge for Black thus far, but in the end the dutch kickboxer hit his roundhouse head kick and picked up the win over the former ROH TV champion.

    Winner: Aleister Black

    2. Mae Young Classic Qualifying Match
    Vanessa Borne vs. Jayme Hachey

    • The Mae Young Classic gets going later today from Full Sail University. At 630pm all of the participants, including the winner of this match, will be announced on WWE’s Facebook page.
    • Vanessa Borne picked up the win to move onto the MYC.

    Winner: Vanessa Borne

    Johnny Gargano Segment

    • Johnny Gargano talked about the shock and disappointment he felt at Takeover: Chicago, when he was attacked by former teammate, Tommaso Ciampa.
    • Gargano also mentioned he wants to compete at Takeover: Brooklyn, and he’s going back to being Johnny Wrestling again.

    3. NXT Tag Team Championship Match
    the Authors of Pain (c) vs. Heavy Machinery

    • The Authors of Pain came up victorious in what was built up as the largest (in total size) match in NXT history.
    • After the match however, members of Sanity appeared no on the stage and cackled as pieces of the Authors of Pain’s book fell from the ceiling.
    • The commentators speculated that this was all a ploy by Sanity’s leader, Eric Young.

    Winners: Authors of Pain (retain titles)

  • Updated Card For NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III (Spoilers)

    Updated Card For NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III (Spoilers)

    Coming out of Wednesday night’s NXT TV tapings, the card for NXT’s Takeover: Brooklyn III event is taking shape. More matches have been confirmed for the pay-per-view next month.

    Takeover: Brooklyn III takes place on August 19th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, the night before WWE SummerSlam. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.

    NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III card

    • NXT Title Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Roode
    • NXT Women’s Title Match: Ember Moon vs. Asuka
    • NXT Tag Team Title Match: SAnitY vs. The Authors of Pain
    • Kassius Ohno vs. Hideo Itami
    • Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas (with Thea Trinidad)

    Join us on Saturday, August 19th for live Takeover: Brooklyn III coverage and discussion.

  • SPOILER: Former ROH Champion Debuts at NXT Tapings

    SPOILER: Former ROH Champion Debuts at NXT Tapings

    Triple H recently announced that Bobby Fish has officially signed with NXT….well now it looks as though his reDragon tag partner will be joining him.

    Kyle O’Reilly made his NXT debut at the July 12th tapings and faced Aleister Black. The match was said to be a lengthy back-and-forth affair that saw O’Reilly take the loss. According to Pro Wrestling Sheet O’Reilly has not yet inked a deal with WWE but that his signing is imminent.

    Are you excited to see O’Reilly in NXT? Would you like to see him as a singles star or with Bobby Fish? Let us know in the comments.

  • NXT Preview: Gargano Returns, Tag Team Championship Match

    NXT Preview: Gargano Returns, Tag Team Championship Match

    NXT tonight is a taped show from Full Sail University. The episode will feature the return of Johnny Gargano to NXT for the first time since his partner, Tommaso Ciampa, turned on him at Takeover: Chicago.

    Tonight’s show will also feature an NXT tag team championship match between the Authors of Pain (c) and Heavy Machinery.

    NXT Announced Segements

    WWE.com previewing the NXT tag-team championship match:

    “The Authors of Pain have built their NXT Tag Team Championship reign upon a foundation of brute force and physical dominance. However, against Heavy Machinery — AOP’s newly confirmed challengers tonight on NXT — Paul Ellering’s menacing monsters, for once, find themselves against opponents who can more than match their immensity.”

    WWE.com Previewing Johnny Gargano’s NXT return:

    “It’s been more than seven weeks since Johnny Gargano’s life was turned upside-down.

    Johnny Wrestling never saw it coming when he was ruthlessly attacked by his best friend and tag team partner, Tommaso Ciampa. Just moments after Gargano & Ciampa fought valiantly for the NXT Tag Team Championship against The Authors of Pain in a Ladder Match, Ciampa viciously assaulted his #DIY partner, causing the beloved Gargano to be wheeled out of Chicago’s Allstate Arena in a stretcher and into an ambulance as the NXT Universe looked on in utter shock.

    Tonight will be the first time the NXT Universe sees Gargano since the brutal assault. What kind of shape will Gargano be in, physically and mentally? Has he completely healed?

    Plus, how will the betrayed former #DIY member respond to Ciampa’s explanation and rationalization for his callous actions? See what Gargano has in store for NXT and Ciampa when he returns tonight at 8/7C on the award-winning WWE Network.”

  • Recently Signed NXT Star Out With ACL Injury

    Recently Signed NXT Star Out With ACL Injury

    It sounds like recent WWE developmental signee Nixon Newell will be out of action for several months. Squared Circle Sirens reported on Tuesday that Newell is suffering from a serious ACL injury and will be on the shelf for an extended period. She reportedly underwent knee surgery in late June.

    Nixon started working out at the WWE Performance Center in May of this year after signing a developmental contract in November, 2016.

    https://twitter.com/NixonNewell/status/880449187665645568

  • NXT Highlights: Dusty-Finish in NXT Championship Match

    NXT Highlights: Dusty-Finish in NXT Championship Match

    NXT this week was taped from Full Sail University, and featured an NXT championship match between Roderick Strong and Bobby Roode. Additionally, the show featured Kassius Ohno and Hideo Itami teaming up to take on members of Sanity.

    At one point it appeared Roderick Strong had become the new NXT champion, but that is not how the night would finish.

    NXT 
    July 5th 2017
    Full Sail University

    1. Kassius Ohno & Hideo Itami vs. Killian Dain & Alexander Wolfe (Sanity)

    • Both Ohno and Itami have been on losing streaks recently. Ohno lost to Aleister Black and Itami lost to Bobby Roode in an NXT championship match.
    • Things didn’t go well for the pair in their first tag match together either.
    • Ohno could be heard calling for a tag frequently, but Itami wasn’t able to get to his corner.
    • Sanity on the other hand, worked as a well-oiled machine.
    • Dain hit Itami with a running cross-body for the pin. Another loss for both Itami and Ohno.

    Winners: Sanity

    • In the back Ruby Riot told Ember Moon it was her time to get a shot at Asuka’s title.
    • Drew McIntyre got a video package and was interviewed in the back. He basically just said he’s coming for the NXT title.
    • They aired a video package on Ciampa and Gargano, and it was announced that Gargano will return from injury next week.
    • The Iconic Duo were being interviewed when cameras caught Andrade “Cien” Almas arguing with Thea Trinidad in the background.
    • Highlights of Bianca Blair defeating Aliyah in a Mae Young Classic qualifying match were shown.

    2. NXT Championship Match
    Bobby Roode vs. Roderick Strong

    • The story of this match was Roderick Strong having his whole family in the front row, watching as he attempts to achieve his dream.
    • Roode worked Strong’s knee for most of the match.
    • Strong kicked out of the Glorious DDT!
    • After battling back, Strong hit the “Strong Breaker” and looked as though he got the pin.
    • The ref’s hand counted 3 and everyone celebrated as though Strong had won, only Roode had one leg under the bottom rope.
    • Strong and his wife (Marina “the SuperNova from Moldova” Shafir) hugged and celebrated like he was champ, but the ref finally told him the match was still on.
    • Roode knocked Strong into the barricade right in front of his family. With Marina calling him a cheater, he gave Strong a DDT on the floor, then another in the ring and pinned him.

    Winner: Bobby Roode (retains)

  • NXT Preview: Bobby Roode Defends Against Roderick Strong

    NXT Preview: Bobby Roode Defends Against Roderick Strong

    Only 2 segments have been announced for NXT tonight, but both play heavily into what will happen at NXT: Takeover Brooklyn III. The next Takeover event takes place August 19th, the night before SummerSlam 2017.

    Segments Announced for Tonight

    • Bobby Roode will defend the NXT championship against Roderick Strong in the main event.
    • Roode made some slide remarks towards Strong and his new family backstage recently, starting the conflict between the two.
    • Strong had previously lost a #1 contenders match to Hideo Itami in April.
    • Since then he’s defeated Eric Young at a Takeover event and teamed up with Kassius Ohno to defeat members of Sanity.

    • Kassius Ohno and Hideo Itami, who have been having their disagreements ever since Itami lost an NXT title match to Bobby Roode, team up tonight as well.
    • Ohno and Itami will take on members of Sanity in a tag team match. I’m sure they will get along just fine.
    • Last week, Itami tried to tell Ohno to brush off his loss to Aleister Black, but Ohno may not have been as receptive as he would like.
  • Tommaso Ciampa Injury Update

    Tommaso Ciampa Injury Update

    Pro Wrestling Sheet posted an update earlier today on Tommaso Ciampa and how long he is expected to be out of action….and it’s not good news for the Psycho Killer.

    Their sources confirm that he is now expected to be out until at least March next year, this is from a medical estimate by WWE officials.

    Ciampa last appeared on the May 31st episode of NXT and confirmed that he had to undergo surgery from a torn ACL.

     

  • Former Impact Star Debuts in NXT

    Former Impact Star Debuts in NXT

    NXT had a house show last night in the St. Petersburg Armory in St. Petersburg, Florida. The first match of the evening involved No Way Jose taking on a debuting new wrestler.

    Wrestling under his real name, Chad Lail, the wrestler formerly known as Gunner was defeated in his first NXT match.

    https://twitter.com/JJWilliamsWON/status/880580086923227139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ewrestlingnews.com%2Fnews%2Fformer-impact-wrestling-star-makes-his-nxt-debut-at-live-event-photos

    Chad Lail, AKA Gunner

    The 35 year old Lail competed with Impact Wrestling from 2010 to 2015. He debuted for the company as a security guard, and was slowly worked into angles by 2011. He would then join Hulk Hogan’s Immortal stable.

    In June of 2015, it was revealed Lail was no longer with Impact. He said later he had considered giving up his pro-wrestling dream after leaving Impact, and was looking at a career in acting. Earlier this year it was revealed he had signed with NXT.

  • Rumored Card For NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III (8/19)

    Rumored Card For NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III (8/19)

    Since 2015, NXT Takeover: Brooklyn has been one of the best WWE shows of the year. The Takeover: Brooklyn specials have produced memorable battles such as Bayley defeating Sasha Banks for the NXT Women’s Championship (2015), The Revival vs. DIY (2016) and many more. History will be made once again in August when NXT Takeover invades Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for the third consecutive year.

    Based on the latest round of NXT TV tapings (Spoiler Results) and the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, expect to see the following matches at Takeover: Brooklyn III:

    • NXT Champion Bobby Roode vs. Drew McIntyre
    • NXT Women’s Champion Asuka vs. Ember Moon
    • NXT Tag Team Champions The Authors of Pain vs. Sanity
    • Hideo Itami vs. Kassius Ohno

    It also looks like they’re building towards No Way Jose vs. Andrade Cien Almas.

    Based on what transpired at the conclusion of NXT Takeover: Chicago, it looked like Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa was going to be one of the big matches at Takeover: Brooklyn III, but he underwent knee surgery to repair a torn ACL that will keep him out of action for at least 6 months. Below, you can relive the betrayal and Ciampa explaining his actions:

  • NXT Highlights: Asuka vs. Nikki Cross, Mauro Ranallo Debuts

    NXT Highlights: Asuka vs. Nikki Cross, Mauro Ranallo Debuts

    NXT this week featured a women’s championship match and the NXT debut of Mauro Ranallo. Matches for the show were taped last Friday.

    NXT
    June 28th 2017
    Full Sail University

    1. The Velveteen Dream vs. HoHo Lun

    • This was a showcase match for the Dream.
    • He hit a jackhammer and a flying elbow for the win.

    Winner: Velveteen Dream

    2. Hideo Itami vs. Oney Lorcan

    • Last time these two met, Itami took things too far by continuing to land GTS’ until Kassius Ohno made the save.
    • This time, Lorcan was looking for revenge. He landed several uppercuts early until blood started to come from Itami’s nose and the ref delayed the match.
    • After Itami was attended to he eventually took control of the match.
    • Unlike last week, he only gave Lorcan one GTS and then pinned him.

    Winner: Hideo Itami

    • After the match, Itami called Ohno down to the ring.
    • Before the two could advance their angle however, members of Sanity hit the ring and beat them both up.
    • Alexander Wolfe then said their leader, Eric Young, was working on a master plan for the faction.

    3. NXT Women’s Championship
    Asuka (c) vs. Nikki Cross

    • This was NXT’s first ever Last Woman Standing match.
    • Lots of weapon spots, including Asuka landing several kicks on Cross while she was inside a trash can.
    • Both of them slammed each other into a pile of steel chairs.
    • Cross gave Asuka a power-bomb, resulting in the first NXT “Mamma Mia!” call from Ranallo.
    • They set up a ladder by the NXT broadcast booth and Asuka gave Cross a suplex off the ladder and through the announce table.
    • Asuka got back up at 9, but Cross stayed down for 10, giving Asuka the win.

    Winner: Asuka (retains)

  • Mauro Ranallo Promoting His NXT Debut Tonight, New NXT Insider Series Debuts

    Mauro Ranallo Promoting His NXT Debut Tonight, New NXT Insider Series Debuts

    Tonight’s episode of NXT features Asuka defending her NXT women’s championship against Nikki Cross in a Last Woman Standing match. The episode will also feature the NXT debut of broadcaster, Mauro Ranallo.

    Ranallo had this to say regarding tonight’s main event:

    https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/880108622239326208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ewrestlingnews.com%2Fnews%2Fmauro-ranallo-hypes-tonights-nxt-triple-h-congratulates-stephanie-mcmahon

    https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/879773718364307458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ewrestlingnews.com%2Fnews%2Fmauro-ranallo-hypes-tonights-nxt-triple-h-congratulates-stephanie-mcmahon

    NXT Insider Series

    WWE also released a new “Insider Series” video which looks at tonight’s main event, as well as some of the other storylines going on in NXT.

    The NXT Insider is expected to be a weekly series, with new videos released every Wednesday on YouTube.

  • NXT Preview: Asuka vs. Nikki Cross – Last Woman Standing

    NXT Preview: Asuka vs. Nikki Cross – Last Woman Standing

    For the 3rd straight WWE show this week a women’s division is featured in the main event. On NXT, the longtime dominant champion, Asuka, will defend her NXT championship against Nikki Cross.

    As a result of the brawl the two had throughout Full Sail University recently, NXT GM William Regal has elected to make this a Last Woman Standing match.

    NXT Tonight

    While no other matches have been officially announced for the show, Kassius Ohno and Hideo Itami are expected to continue their angle.

    Ohno and Itami have been teasing a feud ever since Itami lost his NXT title match to Bobby Roode. Itami began throwing things backstage when he was confronted by Ohno. Similar incidents have taken place in the weeks since.

  • Video: Mauro Ranallo Arrives In NXT At Friday’s Tapings

    Video: Mauro Ranallo Arrives In NXT At Friday’s Tapings

    Mauro Ranallo made his WWE NXT debut at Friday night’s TV tapings from Full Sail University (Full Results). His debut will air on Wednesday’s episode of NXT on the  WWE Network.

    https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/878447983452463104

    The tapings kicked off with Mike Rome introducing Percy Watson and Nigel McGuinness. Triple H then came out and said he jumped on a flight to be here with the NXT Universe because there’s no place he’d rather be than home. Triple H then introduced Mauro, saying now there’s someone else that’s going to be calling NXT home. He introduced Mauro as the one and only “Bipolar Rock-n-Roller” Mauro Ranallo, who came out to a huge pop.

    Check out Mauro Ranallo’s big return to NXT below: