Category: NXT

Backstage Update On Drew Gulak’s WWE Status

No Quarter Catch Crew has been missing a member as of late, as faction founder Drew Gulak has been missing from WWE programming, and presumed dead in storyline. Even his name has disappeared from the No Quarter Catch Crew entrance graphics on “WWE NXT.” On the latest “Wrestling Observer Radio,” Dave Meltzer said the reason for his absence is Ronda Rousey’s recent allegations that the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion put his hands on her clothing without her consent.

“What I was told was that there was no conclusive thing,” Meltzer said. “The witnesses were not conclusive…but Gulak was bad publicity, so he got whacked.” Rousey alleged that Gulak grabbed the drawstring on her sweatpants, while Gulak is adamant he merely missed a handshake and tried to turn the awkward situation into a joke. As it stands, Gulak is still with the company, though Meltzer thinks that could change soon.

“I don’t know that he’s been fired but when I asked it was like ‘Well, if he hasn’t been, he probably will be,'” Meltzer chuckled. “It’s not looking good for him.”

No Quarter Catch Crew is currently feuding with The D’Angelo Family, with Tony D’Angelo claiming the Catch Crew hired The Family to take out Gulak and never paid for the hit. Gulak wasn’t just pulled from “WWE NXT,” as the former 24/7 Champion was also pulled from various WrestleMania Weekend events, including the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, where Gulak was reportedly set to sit near a friend of Rousey’s.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 4/16/2024

Tonight’s WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida at the Performance Center on the USA Network.

  • Steel Cage Match: Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams
  • Tony D’Angelo returns to NXT following Stand & Deliver loss
  • AOP vs. Malik Blade & Edris Enofe
  • Ridge Holland vs. Joaquin Wilde
  • Lola Vice vs. Sol Ruca
  • Dijak vs. Noam Dar
  • Thea Hail vs. Tatum Paxley

WWE NXT Preview 4/9/2024

Tonight’s WWE NXT live on USA Network from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

  • Fallout from NXT Stand & Deliver
  • WWE NXT Tag Team Championship: Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker (c) vs. Nathan Frazier & Axiom
  • Natalya hinted at confronting new NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez
  • Je’Von Evans to appear

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 4/6/2024 (Results)

  • During the Countdown Show, Ava told the referee for Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes, Adrian Butler, to let Hayes & Williams have at it so there could be a decisive winner.
  • Ridge Holland attacked Joe Gacy with a Steel Chair during his entrance. Despite the attack, Gacy still managed to face Shawn Spears in his match.
  • NXT Stand & Deliver Countdown Show Match: Joe Gacy def. Shawn Spears via Pinfall (Upside Down Lariat).
  • After a video package running down the card for tonight’s show, Wade Barrett, Booker T & Vic Joseph welcomed the audience to the broadcast before transitioning into the opening match.
  • NXT Tag Team Championship Match: The Wolf Dogs (Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker) (c) def. Axiom & Nathan Frazer via Pinfall (Spear).
  • After some discussion, Oro Mensah outside of Oba Femi’s locker room to interview him, but Oba Femi pushed the door to make his way to the ring for his match.
  • NXT North American Championship Match: Oba Femi (c) def. DIJAK & Josh Briggs via Pinfall (Pop Up Liger Bomb).
  • Noam Dar interviewed Thea Hail, Fallon Henley & Kelani Jordan, where Dar asked Hail if she really thought Jacy Jayne was really her friend. Hail responded by locking in the Kimura Lock on Dar.
  • Thea Hail, Fallon Henley, & Kelani Jordan (w/ Andre Chase, Charlie Osbourne & Duke Hudson) def. Jacy Jayne, Kiana James & Izzi Dame (w/ Jasmyn Nyx) via Submission (Kimura Lock).
  • Ava announced the introduction of the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
  • Former NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion Giulia was spotted with Williams Regal and Roddy Ogawa on the crowd.
  • NXT Women’s Championship Match: Roxanne Perez def. Lyra Valkyria (c) via Submission (LeBell Lock) to win the title.
  • NXT Championship Match: Ilja Dragunov (c) def. Tony D’Angelo (w/ Adrianna Rizzo, Luca Crucifino & Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo) via Pinfall (Diving H-Bomb).
  • Trick Williams def. Carmelo Hayes via Pinfall (Trick Knee Strike).

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 4/6/2024 (Card)

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver PLE – Saturday April 6 from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

CARD

Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP
Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tony D’Angelo

NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Roxanne Perez

NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Oba Femi (c) vs. Dijak vs. Josh Briggs

NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The Wolf Dogs (c) (Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker) vs. Axiom & Nathan Frazer

Thea Hail, Fallon Henley & Kelani Jordan vs. Jacy Jayne, Kiana James & Izzi Dame

Joe Gacy vs. Shawn Spears

WWE NXT Star Drew Gulak Makes Statement On Backstage Incident With Ronda Rousey

As the lawsuit against Vince McMahon alleging sex trafficking and abuse continues to move forward, stories of WWE’s backstage culture over the years have continued to emerge. Among the most outspoken about WWE’s culture is former WWE star Ronda Rousey, who has called out McMahon, Bruce Prichard, and several others for their previous behavior.

Rousey saved her most explosive revelation for a Tuesday appearance on “Banfield,” where she claimed WWE star Drew Gulak grabbed the strings of her sweatpants and attempted to pull them as he walked by. The incident, which occurred in front of Bruce Prichard and a WWE writer, who showed no reaction, left Rousey taken aback by Gulak’s actions, and she would later confront him over the incident, leading to Gulak apologizing.

One day after Rousey’s “Banfield” appearance, Gulak responded, taking to X to give his version of events.

“Backstage at a WWE event in 2022, I saw Ronda talking with a group in the hallway,” Gulak tweeted. “I stopped to say hi and shake all their hands, and in an attempt to shake her hand, I accidentally touched her drawstring. Complete accident, and one that I had apologized to her for the mishap.”

Rousey has yet to comment regarding Gulak’s version of events, while WWE has yet to acknowledge either Rousey or Gulak’s statement. Signed by WWE following the Cruiserweight Classic in 2016, Gulak currently works on WWE’s “NXT” brand as the leader of the No Quarter Catch Crew stable. He most recently competed on “NXT” TV two weeks ago, defeating Riley Osborne in a Heritage Cup match.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 3/26/2024

Tonight’s episode of WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida at the Performance Center on the USA Network: 

  • The Wolf Dogs (Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin) vs. Alpha Academy’s Otis & Akira Tozawa –If Alpha Academy wins, they are added to the NXT Tag Team title match at Stand & Deliver
  • Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams “Prime Target” vignettes
  • We’ll hear from Ridge Holland
  • Ilja Dragunov vs. Stacks Lorenzo
  • Shawn Spears vs. Dijak
  • Josh Briggs vs. Duke Hudson
  • Thea Hail vs. Jazmyn Nyx
  • Lola Vice open challenge

WWE NXT Preview 3/19/2024

Tonight’s WWE NXT on USA Network from the Performance Center in Orlando Florida.

  • Trick Williams vs. Noam Dar
  • Tag Team qualifier: Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. Hank Walker & Tank Ledger
  • Tag Team qualifier: Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs. No Quarter Catch Crew
  • Heritage Cup Championship: Riley Osborne vs. One member of No Quarter Catch Crew (c)
  • Roxanne Perez vs. Tatum Paxley
  • Sol Ruca vs. Brinley Reece
  • We’ll hear from NXT North American Champion Oba Femi
  • Tony D’Angelo to speak

WWE NXT Preview 3/12/2024

Scheduled for tonight’s WWE NXT on the USA Network:

  • NXT North American Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Brooks Jensen
  • Gigi Dolin vs. Arianna Grace
  • Shawn Spears vs. Ridge Holland
  • Thea Hail & TBA vs. Kiana James & Izzi Dame
  • Trick Williams to appear

WWE NXT Roadblock Preview 3/5/2024

Tonight’s WWE NXT special Roadblock on USA Network from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando Florida.

  • Number one contender’s match for NXT Championship: Carmelo Hayes vs. Tony D’Angelo
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria & Tatum Paxley
  • WWE NXT Tag Team Championship: Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker (c) vs. Chase U
  • Asylum match: Dijak vs. Joe Gacy
  • Shawn Spears to appear