Category: NXT

NXT Preview: 9/7/16

The following is set for tonight’s 9/7 WWE NXT on the WWE Network:

* NXT Women’s Champion Asuka makes her first appearance since TakeOver: Brooklyn II

* TM-61 in action.

* Ember Moon in action.

* NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura in action.

WWE NXT Headed To Japan

WWE announced the following:

WWE NXT comes to Japan for the first time this DecemberFor the first time, WWE NXT travels to Japan on Saturday, Dec. 3, as NXT Superstars bring their high-octane brand of sports-entertainment to the Land of the Rising Sun. This must-see Live Event marks WWE’s first appearance in Japan’s historic Edion Arena, and WWE’s first time back in Osaka, Japan in over two years. WWE COO Triple H announced the historic event on Twitter.

The NXT Universe in Japan will get a chance to witness NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and NXT Women’s Champion Asuka back in their home country. Though both performed at WWE’s Live Events in Tokyo last July, this will be the first time that Nakamura will return home as NXT Champion. Also performing will be Samoa Joe, Hideo Itami and Bobby Roode.*

Tickets for this show are available beginning Saturday, Oct. 1. Visit eplus.jp for complete information on tickets.

Don’t miss your chance to see the Superstars of NXT when they come to Japan this December!

Rumors On Identity Of Wrestler Behind WWE NXT “SAnity” Video Teaser

WWE Rumors: Superstar behind the NXT ‘Sanity’ video teaser revealed

Source: SportsRageous

During NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, there was a video teaser of a new NXT superstar with the words “SAnity” on it. The video teaser has also been aired during NXT the past two weeks.

The video, which can be seen below, teased a new superstar that will be making his or her way to NXT. Some WWE rumors are stating that it could be a female star while there are some that say it is a former TNA World Champion.

According to F4WOnline (h/t Daily Wrestling News), the identity of the superstar in the “SAnity” video teaser is independent star, “Crazy” Mary Dobson. The 22-year-old wrestler previously appeared on NXT as an enhancement talent.

It has been confirmed that Dobson already signed a contract with the WWE and she will be starting as soon as possible. However, the report noted that former TNA World Champion, Eric Young, could also be the one being teased in the vignette.

Young, who already made an appearance on NXT back in May, also signed a contract with the WWE. Nevertheless, NXT will be having another character that will continue the growth of the brand. NXT needs new stars following the call-ups of many of its talents to the main roster.

Dutch wrestler, Tommy End, has also been part of many WWE rumors in the past several months. According to 411 Mania, End already signed a deal with the WWE and he will start in NXT very shortly. His gimmick and look also fit the “SAnity” vignette very well.

NXT Preview: 8/31/16

The following is set for tonight’s 8/31 WWE NXT:

* Shinsuke Nakamura appears for the first time after winning the NXT Title

* Tye Dillinger vs. Murphy

* No Way Jose in action.

* Liv Morgan vs. Aliyah

Eric Young Signs Deal With WWE NXT

Source: wrestlingnews.co

Former TNA Champion Eric Young, 36, has signed a deal with NXT. The belief is that they are waiting for the right time to debut him as a full-time performer. Young lost a match to Samoa Joe several weeks ago but he was not signed yet.

Young was a steady hand in TNA. He was part of Team Canada with Bobby Roode during the early years of TNA and then he eventually transitioned into a comedy babyface character and eventually into a nasty heel towards his later years with the company.

Both Young and Roode left TNA in March and reports surfaced later on about TNA having issues paying them.

NXT has shows coming up in Canada from 9/22 to 9/24 so it would make sense to feature Young on those shows. They will be in Toronto on 9/22, St. Catharines on 9/23 and Kitchener on 9/24.

Austin Aries Evacuated From His Home After Fire Breaks Out Above Condo

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE NXT star Austin Aries was evacuated from his condo early Wednesday morning after a fire started a few floors above … but Pro Wrestling Sheet has learned his home thankfully wasn’t damaged.

Aries tweeted saying, “Across the street from my condo w/  … a fire ablaze 6 floors above my unit. Respect and gratitude to all you firefighters.”

We’re told there was no damage to the couple’s Florida home, besides water leaking from the ceiling.

His girlfriend/ex-TNA wrestler Rosita — whose father was killed in 2001 during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center — said the experience gave her horrifying memories of 9/11.

Thea explained, “I was scared because of the crazy things I remember from my past, almost as if I was seeing things thru his eyes.”

Read her full telling of the experience below.

NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II Results

No Way Jose vs Austin Aries – Winner: Austin Aries – After the match, Aries continued his attack on No Way Jose and Hideo Itami came out and hit Aries with a GTS.

Ember Moon vs Billie Kay – Winner: Ember Moon

Bobby Roode vs Andrade “Cien” Almas – Winner: Bobby Roode

Video from earlier today with Triple H and the crew from Orange County Choppers unveiling the trophy that the WWE Cruiserweight Classic winner will receive. We come back to the arena and see CWC competitors at ringside, along with the OCC guys.

NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) The Revival vs Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa – Winners: The Revival

NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Asuka vs Bayley – Winner: Asuka – After the match, Asuka recovers as Bayley is down. We see Becky Lynch and WWE Women’s Champion Sasha Banks looking on from ringside. Asuka takes her title and hits the corner as we go to replays. We come back and Asuka helps Bayley to her feet. Fans cheer as Asuka checks on her and they hug. Asuka leaves with the title in the air as Bayley looks on from her knees. Fans start cheering and she also gets a standing ovation. Fans chant “thank you Bayley” as she gets to her feet and takes it all in. She goes to ringside and hugs Sasha and Becky, then goes over to Charlotte for a hug. She then hugs her mom and superfan Izzy before heading to the back.

NXT Championship: (C) Samoa Joe vs Shinsuke Nakamura – Winner and new NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura

NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II Card 8/20/16

NXT Championship: (C) Samoa Joe vs Shinsuke Nakamura.

NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Asuka vs Bayley

NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) The Revival vs Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa.

No Way Jose vs Austin Aries.

Bobby Roode vs Andrade “Cien” Almas.

Ember Moon vs Billie Kay

James Storm Done With TNA Again?

Source: WrestlingINC

It appears James Storm may be done with TNA.

We will have more details soon but at tonight’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando, Storm reportedly announced that he has fulfilled his obligations to the company and due to some “bulls–t contract stuff” that happened behind-the-scenes, he’s done.

Storm said he wanted his last match to be against Bram and said we may see him teaming with an old friend soon, teasing a possible WWE NXT return to team with Bobby Roode. He also thanked fans for supporting him.

Storm tweeted the following on Monday, indicating that the whole thing may be part of a storyline:

It should be noted that PWInsider reported that Storm had missed most of this week’s tapings due to a pre-approved vacation.