Category: NXT
Aleister Black Undergoes Groin Surgery, NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Status In Question
Pro Wrestling Sheet has confirmed Aleister Black recently went under the knife after injuring his groin at a live event and it’s possible he’ll miss NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
The Wrestling Observer first reported Aleister’s injury occurred at a live event in Las Vegas over the weekend and described the situation as “quite serious.”
Sources tell us Black underwent surgery this week to repair the torn groin and he’s definitely not confirmed at this point for TakeOver: Brooklyn on August 18.
Recovery time for this sort of procedure is typically three weeks or longer.
We’ll keep you updated if any additional information is made public by WWE.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
NXT Pays Tribute To Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher With 10-Bell Salute (VIDEO)
WWE started the process Sunday of honoring two of its stars who passed away — Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff and Brian Christopher.
At Sunday’s NXT show in Phoenix, both men were recognized before the show with a ten bell salute. The crowd stood in absolute silence during the tolls.
During the NXT ceremony, Volkoff was described as one of the greatest villains in the history of sports entertainment. Throughout most of his WWE run, Volkoff was a heat magnet — often singing the national anthem of the Soviet Union to rile up crowds. He participated in the original Wrestlemania tagging with the Iron Sheik under the management of Freddie Blassie.
Volkoff’s career spanned more than 30 years. Even after his retirement in the mid-90s, he’d make the occasional one-off appearance. He was inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame in 2005.
Here’s a look at how NXT paid tribute to the pair of performers.
https://twitter.com/WWENXT/status/1023733455647997953
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Marina Shafir Makes NXT Debut
Four Horsewomen of MMA member and recent WWE signee Marina Shafir was victorious on Thursday night in Florida while wrestling her very first match.
Shafir teamed with Nikki Cross to take on Aliyah and Rhea Ripley at NXT‘s live event in Largo.
A fan in attendance shared some notes about the match on Reddit and said her style was similar to Ronda Rousey. They also claims Marina was well protected throughout the match and cameras were present to film the whole thing.
Watch the GIF below for the setup to Shafir’s submission finish.
https://twitter.com/FLWrestlingFan/status/1022641194638168064
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
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WWE NXT Preview 7/25/18
* NXT Championship: (C) Aleister Black vs. Tommaso Ciampa
* Will NXT North American Champion Adam Cole respond to Ricochet?
Keith Lee Makes NXT In-Ring Debut
Recent WWE signee Keith Lee made his NXT in-ring debut at Wednesday night’s television tapings using his “limitless” and “bask in my glory” catchphrases.
Lee arrived at the Performance Center in Orlando Tuesday as part of the latest class. Clearly, WWE officials think highly of him — putting him in a ring just days later.
According those in attendance, Lee defeated Marcel Barthel with a jackhammer-style finish.
Lee debuted on NXT television sitting in the front row at NXT Takeover: Chicago. He previously wrestled a match at Axxess before Wrestlemania 34 taking on Kassius Ohno. He was reported to have signed with WWE in the weeks that followed.
It’s unclear if his match will air on NXT broadcasts.
Check out a few pictures and gifs from his debut below.
https://twitter.com/RealKeithLee/status/1019961536146702336
https://twitter.com/JayWrasslin/status/1019767587234832384
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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
NXT Preview 7/18/18
WWE NXT airs tonight at 8:00 PM ET on WWE Network.
* Triple Threat #1 Contenders Match: Candice LeRae vs. Nikki Cross vs. Kairi Sane
* Lacey Evans vs. Dakota Kai
* Kassius Ohno returns to action
WWE NXT Preview 7/11/18
NXT Star Nikki Cross Works SmackDown Live Event (Photos)
WWE NXT Superstar Nikki Cross made her main roster debut at Monday’s SmackDown live event in Augusta, Maine. She teamed with Becky Lynch to defeat Peyton Royce and Billie Kay. No word yet on if she will be called up soon but SAnitY also worked last night’s live event and they were kept apart. Below are photos of Cross and Lynch at last night’s show:
https://twitter.com/TheManCalledBat/status/1016483166637289473
https://twitter.com/_DustinFreeman/status/1016480042090663944?
https://twitter.com/rickey_207/status/1016567412739670016
Source: WrestlingINC
NXT Preview 7/4/18
The following is scheduled for the July 4th edition of NXT on the WWE Network:
* Johnny Gargano returns to action to take on EC3
* Who’s next for The Queen of Spades?
* Will Heavy Machinery get even with The Mighty?
* Can Chris Dijak put a damper on The Dream?
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