EVOLVE issued the following statement in response to indy star Johnny Gargano competing against Uhaa Nation at last night’s NXT TV tapings from Full Sail University.

They noted that Gargano is still under contract with WWN and will be returning to Evolve in New York this summer.

“Johnny Gargano wrestled Uhaa Nation at last night’s NXT taping in a dark match. Watch their first ever match at EVOLVE 27 here. We are very happy that WWE gave Gargano this opportunity. We have all traveled the road with Gargano and watched him go from the pre-show FRAY! on the first ever DGUSA event to his historic reigns as DGUSA Champion. If there is ever a WWN Hall Of Fame, Gargano is sure to be on the first ballot. It is only with your support that Gargano has accomplished all these things. Gargano remains under WWN contract. He will return to EVOLVE in New York on August 15th and 16th. We can already announce one of the huge matches he will be involved in that weekend. After what happened at EVOLVE 44, it’ll be Gargano vs. Ethan Page in an Anything Goes Match at EVOLVE 47 in Queens, NY at La Boom.”

Uhaa Nation and Johnny Gargano wrestled in a dark match that took place prior to the tapings. Uhaa won with a military press followed by two standing moonsaults.

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

– There are members of the WWE creative team who believe that the usual protocol of John Cena getting his win back is not the way to handle his upcoming rematch against NXT Champion Kevin Owens at the upcoming WWE Money In The Bank pay-per-view. Ultimately, the final decision will be made by Vince McMahon, however there are many people who are pushing for Owens to come out of the match without losing this quick into his run on the main roster.

– Former TNA Knockout Taeler Hendrix, along with Johnny Gargano and Jimmy Preston are three additional names that will be working the WWE tryouts that begin next week at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

– Below are some recent WWE and NXT attendance figures.

May 29th in Raleigh, NC drew 6,000 fans (John Cena tour)
May 30th in Venice, FL for NXT drew 366 fans
May 30th in Greensboro, NC drew 6,000 fans (John Cena tour)
May 31st in Corpus Christi, TX for Elimination Chamber drew 7,000 fans
June 1st in San Antonio for RAW drew 8,500 fans

• Photos: Ronda Rousey Turns Heads With Revealing Outfit At Entourage Premiere!

(Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

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