Posts Tagged ‘NXT Battleground’

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. 

Posted June 4th, 2024 in NXT. Tagged: , , .

Report: Roxanne Perez Didn’t Know About Jordynne Grace’s NXT Surprise

Jordynne Grace was revealed as Roxanne Perez’s opponent for Battleground during this week’s episode of NXT, surprising both fans and the NXT Women’s Champion. Fightful Select reports that Perez was genuinely surprised by Grace’s appearance, as she had insisted on not knowing her opponent beforehand to ensure an authentic reaction. Her reaction on television was organic, which made it an even more memorable moment fans won’t soon forget.

The NXT Women’s Championship match at Battleground is part of an agreement between Grace and NXT, which includes at least three appearances: two advertised matches and her recent appearance. The Fightful report states that Grace is earning at least six figures for these appearances for the NXT brand. She’ll take on Stevie Turner in singles action for the June 4 episode, the go-home show before Battleground. 

WWE NXT & TNA Crossover

Andrea Concepcion and Johnny Russo were responsible for organizing Jordynne Grace’s segment, as noted by Corey Brennan. While most talent were unaware, Ethan Page knew about Grace’s appearance in advance due. They reportedly had an encounter at Cezar Bononi’s house.

The possibility of more NXT and TNA crossovers remains open. Despite Scott D’Amore’s departure from TNA, which initially raised concerns about future collaborations, sources within TNA confirm that communication lines remain open. There is a lot more to unpack in this story, as WWE seemingly has their own Forbidden Door to open now.

WWE NXT Battleground will go down on June 9 from the UFC Apex outside Las Vegas. SEScoops will have complete coverage of the show, including the highly-promoted Women’s Title match.

Posted May 29th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , , .

Jordynne Grace Set To Challenge Roxanne Perez For NXT Women’s Title At Battleground

Roxanne Perez’s challenger for the NXT Women’s Title was a mystery, but nobody expected Jordynne Grace as her opponent.

During this week’s episode of NXT, Roxanne Perez took to the ring to deliver a heel promo. She praised herself before demanding that NXT General Manager Ava reveal her next challenger. Ava responded by making a surprise announcement that shocked everyone.

Jordynne Grace made her entrance, proudly carrying her TNA Knockouts Title on her shoulder. The fans in the NXT Arena erupted into “TNA” chants as she approached the ring. Once inside, Grace remarked about her Royal Rumble cameo, and then she turned her attention to the NXT Women’s Champion.

Grace confidently declared that she would become a double champion after NXT Battleground, challenging Perez for the NXT Women’s Title.

This announcement, combined with Sexyy Red’s hosting role and the unveiling of the new NXT Women’s North American Title, has set the stage for a historic event. NXT Battleground will take place on June 9 in the UFC Apex.

It was later announced that Jordynne will compete on NXT next week. She confronted Stevie Turner backstage during a segment later in the show, where the NXT newcomer was complaining about Grace’s title opportunity. This set up a match for the June 4 show.

Jordynne Grace’s husband, TNA star Jonathan Gresham, was apparently just as surprised as everyone else by her appearance. He just thought she was running to the store and would be right back.

SEScoops will provide complete coverage of NXT Battleground, and you can find the updated event card below.

  • Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
  • Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
  • Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
  • Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , , .

Sexyy Red Will Host WWE NXT Battleground From UFC Apex

Rapper Sexyy Red showed up on NXT this week, and it was revealed that she will host NXT’s Battleground.

The May 28 edition of WWE NXT began with a major announcement from General Manager Ava, who praised the show’s women’s division and introduced Sexyy Red as the special guest for the evening.

Upon entering the ring, Ava revealed that Sexyy Red had an important announcement regarding NXT’s upcoming special event, Battleground, scheduled to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on June 9, 2024.

WWE has a history of incorporating outside celebrities into various roles, adding excitement and mainstream appeal to its events. Sexyy Red’s viral capabilities were noticed by Shawn Michaels, who extended an invitation for her to participate in the brand after she posted about Noam Dar attacking Trick Williams.

In addition to Sexyy Red’s appearance, WWE also unveiled the new NXT Women’s North American Title. Seizing the moment, Sexyy Red posed with the title, further engaging the audience.

SEScoops will provide complete coverage of NXT Battleground, and you can find the updated event card below.

  • Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
  • Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
  • Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
  • Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , .

WWE Gives First Look of NXT Women’s North American Title Before Battleground

WWE has revealed a new title for the NXT women’s division, the Women’s North American Championship. Fans got their first look of that new title on this week’s show.

WWE is introducing a new title for the NXT women’s division. A new Women’s North American Champion will be crowned at Battleground, and the title was revealed during the May 28 episode of WWE NXT. Fans immediately commented on the design via social media.

Sexyy Red was on hand to help NXT General Manager Ava reveal the new title. This coincided with the announcement that the famous rapper will also host NXT Battleground. 

The title will be awarded to the winner of a multi-woman ladder match at NXT Battleground. Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Fallon Henley, Jaida Parker, Michin and Kelani Jordan will compete in the match.

The event will take place on June 9, 2024, at the UFC Apex. SEScoops will provide complete coverage of the event. You may find the updated card for NXT Battleground below.

  • Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
  • Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
  • Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
  • Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: .

Several Updates To The NXT Battleground Card

This week’s episode of NXT built toward Battleground, with Fallon Henley defeating Thea Hale to secure a spot in the ladder match for the new Women’s North American Title at the PLE.

Joe Coffey replaced Ivar in the North American Title number one contender’s triple threat match. Both Coffey and Wes Lee emerged as the winners in a triple threat match, and that led General Manager Ava to make a big decision. A match featuring Coffey, Lee, and Oba Femi was officially set for NXT Battleground, but the champ wasn’t thrilled about it.

Jaida Parker and Brinley Reece also had a match to qualify for the Women’s North American Title match at Battleground. In the end, Parker pulled down the win to advance into the championship ladder match.

The night ended with Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice losing to Natalya and Karmen Petrovic. After the match was over, Lola and Baszler brawled, and they had to be separated. Ava then made the announcement that they two will throw down at Battleground, and the Queen of Spades made it an NXT Underground match.

NXT Battleground Card

NXT Battleground: Las Vegas – June 9: 2024 from the UFC Apex
  • Ladder Match for the Inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship
    • Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Jaida Parker vs. Fallon Henley vs. 2 TBD
  • Triple Threat Match for the NXT North American Championship
    • Oba Femi (c) vs. Joe Coffey vs. Wes Lee
  • NXT Underground Match
    • Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice

NXT Battleground is scheduled to take place on June 9, 2024 from Enterprise, Nevada at the UFC Apex. NXT at the UFC Apex is the latest example in WWE and UFC’s ongoing collaboration following their corporate ‘merger’ under Endeavor’s TKO Group Holdings.

Posted May 21st, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: .

WWE NXT Battleground Will Take Over UFC Apex For June Premium Live Event

WWE’s NXT brand is always building toward their next big show. We already know that NXT Heatwave is scheduled for July 7, 2024, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and now they have some big news for Battleground. 

NXT Battleground will take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 9. This event is notable as the first WWE event to be held at the 130,000-square-foot UFC APEX facility, which regularly hosts UFC Fight Night events.

“We are always exploring new frontiers to showcase NXT and we are excited to bring Battleground to this world-class event and production facility in partnership with UFC,” said WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels.

With this move, WWE changed up their previous Battleground plans from Savannah, Georgia hosting the event. It was previously reported in late March that the UFC Apex was being eyed for Battleground’s landing pad.

What is the UFC Apex

The UFC Apex is located in Enterprise, Nevada, and owned by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is part of TKO Group Holdings, an Endeavor subsidiary. This facility, a hub for UFC live events and productions, will now also host NXT Deadline.

After opening their doors on June 18, 2019, the Apex became a pivotal location during the COVID-19 pandemic. After hosting three events in Jacksonville, all subsequent U.S.-based UFC events were held at the Apex without spectators. 

The Apex continues to host select Fight Night events and has started allowing limited public attendance. The venue utilized a 25-foot wide Octagon for its events, smaller than the standard 30-foot version.

TKO Group Holdings merged WWE and UFC under the Endeavor umbrella, sparking speculation about hosting simultaneous events in the same city to create a major destination event. The UFC Apex serves as a great location to test out this merger. 

Posted April 22nd, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: .