– Japanese wrestling star Kota Ibushi was in attendance at the NXT TakeOver: Dallas event on Friday evening. WWE acknowledged Ibushi on camera and even published an article on WWE.com where they speculated why he was at the show. According to the story, Ibushi could soon be announced for WWE’s first-ever “Global Cruiserweight Series” tournament.
BREAKING: Japanese Superstar Kota Ibushi spotted ringside at #NXTTakeOver: Dallas. https://t.co/USmXpbPQ2V pic.twitter.com/lVSO4KkvhA
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2016
– As noted, longtime TNA veteran Bobby Roode was also shown sitting in attendance during the NXT TakeOver: Dallas show on Friday night. Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez speculated on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that Roode might be added to the “Global Cruiserweight Series” as well, or could simply be joining the NXT roster in the near future.
That's @RealBobbyRoode at ringside at @WWENXT #NXTTakeOver: Dallas!! pic.twitter.com/4KcHpe4V2O
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 2, 2016
For complete NXT TakeOver: Dallas results from Friday night, click here.
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