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  • Released WWE NXT Star Issues Statement

    The following statement was released today in regards to independent wrestler Willie Mack being cut from the WWE developmental system:

    “Hollywood, CA (October 13, 2014) – Today news of WWE’s release of Willie McClinton, Jr. (Willie Mack) has spread through out the pro wrestling world.

    The following is an official statement from McClinton: “I would like to thank everyone for their support during the past few months. It is true that I was scheduled to report to the WWE Performance Center later this year and it is true that they have chosen not to employ me at this time. Although I am disappointed that I will not be headed to Florida, I am proud of the fact that I was on their radar to begin with and was offered the opportunity, and I look forward to future opportunities with the WWE. In the mean time, I will continue my working relationships with Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, AWS, Pro Wrestling Revolution, Future Stars of Wrestling, Lucha VaVoom, All Pro Wrestling, PWG and the numerous international promotions I have worked with over the years.”

    For booking inquires please contact McClinton at williethejuggalo2000@yahoo.com.”

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  • Top Independent Wrestler Released From NXT

    California-based independent wrestler Willie Mack has been released by WWE, according to PWInsider.com.

    Mack, who was a standout performer at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, was expected to debut in NXT very soon.

    This is a very surprising release, since Mack has a ton of charisma and has a flashy in-ring style.

    He received an emotional farewell at the PWG Battle of Los Angeles event last month.

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  • Mark Henry Praises Rusev, Predicts Next Big Star Out Of NXT, Talks Retirement

    The following are highlights of a new Miami Herald interview with Mark Henry:

    On working with Rusev: “He is respectful. He is a really good listener. He is going to be a guy who holds true for the next 10 or 15 years. Hopefully, his body holds up, and he doesn’t have as many injuries as I did. I know what talent looks like and who has got it. Those are the people I want to work with and against. I’m happy to be able to say I had a hand in making some moments for him in his career.”

    On NXT star Jason Jordan: “Jason Jordan is one of the ones who are next. He is very athletic. I’m hoping to see more of him in the near future. Athletic, smart, college graduate and understands you have to wait your turn. Ambitious. Not sitting back and collecting checks. I’m happy to know him and know the future is going to be bright.”

    On wanting to be a WWE ambassador over a traveling producer when he retires: “I don’t want to be on the road like that because I have small kids. I would like to do more international marketing and urban outreach community involvement. I want to try to develop the brand internationally whenever we open new places abroad. I think that would be more where my skill set would be used better.”

    Check out the complete interview at MiamiHerald.com.

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  • Nick Dinsmore Talks Hideo Itami & Finn Balor In NXT, Performance Center & More

    The following are highlights of a new Shake Them Ropes interview with former NXT trainer Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore:

    On seeing the WWE Performance Center: “No, this is something that when I first saw it, it blew my mind. I heard they went and looked at the New York Giants facility to see what the standard is for professional athletes, and I feel like the Performance Center far exceeds that.”

    On new talent coming in: “There’s a wide variety of talent there, from former professional athletes to actors to independent wrestlers… They’re people that can perform. It’s something special I saw at the Performance Center.”

    On KENTA (Hideo Itami) and Prince Devitt’s (Finn Balor) integration into WWE: “Kenta would have English class every day to help with his English. Fergal had apparently never driven a car before, so he would have driving classes. WWE was right there to help anyone who wanted to take a college course to help them with their WWE product, WWE was a very helpful company. Phenomenal.”

    Check out the complete interview at VoicesofWrestling.com.

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  • Update On Randy Orton’s Part-Time WWE Deal, Recent NXT Attendance Figures

    – As noted earlier this week, Randy Orton reached a new part-time deal with WWE that allows him to miss certain weekend live events. As far as the upcoming European tour is concerned, Orton will only be working the first week of shows. Orton vs. Dean Ambrose is scheduled as the main event for their leg of the tour for the first week, while Orton will be taking off the rest of the tour.

    – Below are some recent NXT attendance figures:

    September 25th for TV tapings at Full Sail University drew 400 fans for a sell out
    October 2nd in Jacksonville drew 130 fans
    October 3rd in Cocoa Beach drew 100 fans
    October 4th in Fort Pierce drew 160 fans

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    (Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • WWE NXT Preview For Tonight (10/9)

    The following matches are scheduled for tonight’s episode of NXT on the WWE Network:

    • Sami Zayn vs. Titus O’Neil
    • Hideo Itami with Funaki vs. The Ascension’s Viktor with Konnor.
    • Tyler Breeze vs. Mojo Rawley.
    • The Vaudevillains vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
    • Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch

  • VIDEO: Triple H Talks About Fans Enjoying NXT More Than Main WWE Product

    Triple H recently spoke to SIRIUS/XM host Sam Roberts and responded to the topic of fans seemingly enjoying the NXT product more so than the main WWE roster product.

    “At the end of the day down here, I take the talent that I have and I try to write the best show,” Triple H said. “I try to write a show that I want to watch, and that’s all I do. People can say, ‘Oh, the difference in the shows.’ Listen, if I had to write a three-hour show ever week? You know, I don’t, I have to write a one hour show.”

    HHH continued, “The pressure is a lot different. There’s a lot of masters that have to be served – Raw and Smackdown and all of those things. I’m flattered that people love the product. I think it’s great. I’m excited for these kids. At the end of the day, the goal is still to get them up to the main roster, but the bigger I can make the platform for them to jump off onto that main roster, the better it is.”

    You can check out the complete interview above.

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  • Bo Dallas Interview: His Time In NXT, His Family Lineage & More

    Bo Dallas recently spoke with Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald. Here are some highlights:

    Working in NXT:  “The NXT today is a developmental system unlike anything that has ever been done before. It’s a great platform for someone to grow. I had the opportunity to do that and live through it. I wouldn’t be the same performer if I didn’t get the chance to go down to NXT and perform in front of a crowd like that. It really helped me hone my craft and character unlike I ever thought possible.”

    His Family Lineage:  “Obviously, you have the big shoes to fill and having people wondering if you will ever compare up to your family members. I got into this business to make it as myself, whatever that was. I don’t think you look at me and say, ‘Wow, he took a lot from his father or grandfather or uncles.’ I think I’m a completely different entity. I think I do a good job distancing myself from that.”

    R-Truth Ending His WWE Undefeated Streak: “The undefeated streak was great, but you are forever changing to keep yourself relevant and driven. No matter what happens, you’re going to come out okay…You never know where the character is going to go. I never knew I was going to get to this point. If I can say anything, I have my eyes set on the Intercontinental championship. So whoever is holding that at any point, that is where I’m going now…Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Shawn Michaels, Randy “Macho Man” Savage, the Intercontinental title needs to be put on that pedestal it was when I was growing up. Hopefully, I can strive to do that one day.”

  • NXT Match Announced, Jericho Working On WWE Project?, Lita As Special Referee

    – Sami Zayn vs. Titus O’Neil has been announced for this week’s edition of WWE NXT on the WWE Network.

    – Chris Jericho noted via social media that he was recently in New York City filming footage for a new Jericho DVD project. According to various sources, it’s possible that the DVD could be a WWE project.

    – Below is a video of a CWE event in Canada where WWE Hall Of Famer Amy “Lita” Dumas is working as a special guest referee.

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  • Photos Of New NXT Star Dylan Miley

    The new NXT star that Sasha Banks and Kevin Steen have been hyping  on Twitter is confirmed to be Dylan Miley.

    Miley is the man who impressed WWE officials with a 37-inch vertical leap back in 2013 when he had a tryout with the company. He’s been tweeting photos of his very large hands and it’s been said that he cuts great promos.

    Below, he’s pictured with Hideo Itami Braun Stowman and Finn Balor.

  • Hideo Itami Wrestling At NXT Live Events, NXT Diva Returns

    – NXT Diva Alexa Bliss returned to action at this weekend’s NXT live events after being out for a few weeks due to a wrist injury.

    – Hideo Itami (formerly Kenta) wrestled at his first non-televised NXT live events over the weekend in Florida defeating Tye Dillinger. Itami’s matches were designed to showcase his in-ring skills and he got great reactions from the live crowds. He thanked his fans on Twitter after this weekend’s shows:

  • John Cena “Greatest Rivalries” DVD Preview, NXT Star Gets A New Look (Photos)

    – Below is a video preview of WWE’s new “John Cena – Greatest Rivalries” DVD.

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    – NXT star Sawyer Fulton recently debuted a new look, which is one of a few he has underwent in the past year alone. The NXT performer is now sporting a dark mohawk, as you can see in the pictures below.

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  • Rumored Top Matches For Next Live NXT Special On The WWE Network

    While there is still one more set of television tapings before the next NXT live special, which is expected to take place on December 11th on the WWE Network, based on what has been taped thus far, the following matches are rumored for the fourth live NXT special:

    NXT Championship:
    – Adrian Neville vs. Sami Zayn

    NXT Women’s Championship:
    – Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks or Becky Lynch, or a multi-Diva match with Bayley included

    NXT Tag-Team Championships:
    – The Vaudevillians vs. The Lucha Dragons

    – Hideo Itami and Finn Balor vs. The Ascension

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  • Naomi’s Twitter Account Hacked, Hideo Itami Makes NXT Live Event Debut

    – WWE Diva Naomi had her Twitter account hacked on Friday morning. Her account linked to an adult website with a caption that read: “I never feel more racist than when trying to find my waiter at a Mexican restaurant.”

    – The former KENTA, Hideo Itami wrestled his first NXT live event match in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday night. Itami defeated Tye Dillinger in singles action in a match that was said to be excellent.

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  • Bill DeMott On How HHH Challenges Developmental Staff, NXT, WWE 2K15 & More

    The following are highlights of a new Sporting News interview with Bill DeMott:

    On being the head trainer and working with NXT talent: “I love this company. This is fun. We get to come here and challenge ourselves every day with up to 70 men and women at any time and challenge each other to be better and to make a statement. There’s a sign over there: you’re not here to fill a spot, you’re here to take a spot. That’s fun when you’re challenging your own team for more. We challenge the main roster on a weekly basis. We’re letting John Cena know. We’re letting Randy (Orton) know. We’re letting Roman (Reigns) know … you came from here and we’re right behind you. I have a smile on my face because we let everyone know. Triple H challenges us to find the next one and how do we make it better and give everyone an opportunity. That’s a cool challenge. Not a job, it’s a challenge.”

    On the WWE Performance Center being in the “My Career” mode in the WWE 2K15 game: “It’s unbelievable. It’s the red wall. You see our banners. You see the seven rings. You’re in the performance center with us, with me, and that’s an honor. I love the fact that the performance center is represented and I get to represent that. That side of what these superstars do to become NXT superstars and to WWE superstars and to WrestleMania.”

    Check out the complete interview at SportingNews.com.

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  • WWE Releases Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore From His Role As NXT Trainer

    Nick Dinsmore (formerly known as “Eugene”) has been released by WWE.

    He had been with the company since last September, most recently working as a trainer at the WWE Performance Center. He tweeted on Thursday:

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  • Non-Spoiler NXT Preview For Tonight: Hideo Itami, Two Title Matches, More

    The following matches were taped for tonight’s edition of WWE NXT on the WWE Network:

    NXT Championship
    – Adrian Neville (c) vs. Tyson Kidd

    NXT Women’s Championship
    – Charlotte (c) vs. Bayley

    – Hideo Itami vs. Viktor

    – Baron Corbin vs. Troy McClain

    – The Vaudevillains vs. Jason Jordan and Tye Dillinger

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  • Adrian Neville Talks About When He’s Going To Be On RAW Again, NXT & More

    The following are highlights of a new Sporting News interview with NXT Champion Adrian Neville:

    On the camaraderie at NXT: “Yeah, it’s a very competitive environment. We all push each other and we all bring out the best in each another, none is more true than between me and Sami Zayn. We’re good friends but we’re very, very competitive in that’s starting to play out a bit in what we do on NXT TV. It’s good competing against your friends and creating that environment where what you do is fun but what you do also brings out the best in each other. it’s a very cool dynamic.”

    On when he is going to be on Raw again: “Oooh, next week? No I’m joking. You never know when that opportunity is going to come but when it comes I’m ready. I’m ready to go, I’m ready for my chance so fingers crossed, it won’t be too far around the corner.”

    Check out the complete interview at SportingNews.com.

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  • Hideo Itami’s NXT Live Event Debut, Foley Praises Recent Triple H Interview

    – Hideo Itami, formerly known as KENTA, will be making his NXT live event debut this Thursday in Jacksonville, Florida. Tickets for the event are available right now at this link.

    – WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley recently tweeted the following, praising Triple H’s recent appearance on Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast:

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  • Details On Which NXT Stars Are Getting Called Up Next

    WWE’s NXT brand is currently stacked with talent, comprised of several wrestlers who are well-equipped to make a big impact on the main roster when management decides to call them up. Seasoned NXT veterans like Adrian Neville, Sami Zayn and Tyler Breeze were recently joined by Hideo Itami and Finn Balor, with (the man still known as) Kevin Steen on his way.

    The main roster injuries of Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns have left a big gap on RAW and SmackDown, the perfect opportunity for current Superstars to step up their game and for WWE to pull from their developmental system to enhance the thinning lineup.

    With all the talent in NXT, which performers are next to make it to the big time?

    According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, both Hideo Itami (Kenta) and Finn Balor (Prince Devitt) will be getting called up before most of the guys currently in NXT. While Itami truly wants to be part of the NXT system while he adopts the WWE in-ring style and improve his English, Balor “wasn’t brought in to spend (two or) three years” in developmental.

    He’ll have to have a run there, because that’s how WWE develops their talent, but Meltzer speculates that Balor will be brought to RAW “before 90% or 95% of the talent in NXT that’s there now will be up.”

  • WWE SmackDown Preview For Tonight, Seth Rollins Returning To NXT

    – The following matches were taped on Tuesday night for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:

    • Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz
    • Battle Royal – Winner faces IC Champion Dolph Ziggler later in the show
    • WWE Tag Team Champions The Rhoes Brothers vs. The Usos
    • Layla and Summer Rae vs. Natalya and Rosa Mendes
    • Big Show vs. Rusev

    – Seth Rollins, the first-ever NXT Champion, will be appearing at the next set of NXT TV tapings on October 23rd:

  • Video: Finn Balor Debuts In NXT Teaming With Hideo Itami

    NXT newcomer Finn Balor (formerly Prince Devitt) made his in-ring debut on Thursday night’s TV tapings from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

    During the show set to air on November 6th, Hideo Itami (formerly Kenta) told the NXT fans that he had a friend coming to NXT that would help him battle The Ascension, with Balor making his first appearance in front of an NXT crowd and helping Itami take out the Ascension.

    *Spoilers* 4 Weeks Of WWE NXT Tapings Results

  • *Spoilers* 4 Weeks Of WWE NXT Tapings Results

    WWE taped four weeks of NXT shows on Thursday night from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Here are spoiler results:

    October 16th Episode:

    – Baron Corbin defeated Elias Samson in a quick match.

    – Sin Cara and Kalisto defeated Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy in a non-title match

    – Charlotte defeated Becky Lynch in what was said to be a great match between the two Divas.

    – Marcus Louis and Sylvester Lefort vs. Enzo Amore and Big Cass never gets underway. Louis turns on Lefort and beats him down.

    – Carmella defeated Leva Bates by submission. This may have been recorded as a dark match.

    – Sami Zayn defeated Tyson Kidd

    October 23 Episode:

    – The Ascension defeated Jason Jordan and Tye Dillinger with Fall of Man.

    – Tyler Breeze defeated CJ Parker. Mojo Rawley began to taunt Breeze after the match.

    – Simon Gotch and Aiden English defeated Wesley Blake and Buddy Murphy.

    – Sasha Banks defeated Bayley via submission. Becky Lynch turns heel and attacks Bayley Sasha and Becky leave together.

    – Adrian Neville defeated Titus O’Neil with Red Arrow to retain the title. After the match, Zayn told him that he wants the title. Neville said he is never going to win it.

  • Photo: Finn Balor Debuts At NXT Tapings

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    NXT newcomer Finn Balor (formerly Prince Devitt) made his in-ring debut at Thursday night’s TV tapings from Full Sail University.

    He teamed with Hideo Itami to face The Ascension.

    This airs on the WWE Network on November 6th.

    Check back later tonight for full spoiler results from the tapings.

  • Previews For Tonight’s NXT Show On The WWE Network & NXT Tapings

    – The following is a preview for tonight’s episode of NXT on the WWE Network:

    • New NXT Tag Champions The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto & Sin Cara) defend against The Ascension in a rematch from the Takeover 2 live special.
    • Tyler Breeze vs. Justin Gabriel.
    • Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss

    – While NXT is airing on the WWE Network, WWE will be taping another round of NXT TV tapings from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Here’s a preview for the tapings:

    • NXT Champion Adrian Neville, NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte, Sami Zayn, The Ascension, and Sasha Banks are all scheduled for the tapings.
    • WWE stars advertised to appear include Jack Swagger and NXT alums Rusev and Lana.
    • Prince Devitt, now known as Finn Baylor, is rumored to be making his debut on the show.

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