Category: NXT

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.

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Marina Shafir Makes NXT Debut

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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.

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

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Keith Lee Makes NXT In-Ring Debut

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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.

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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)

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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:

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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?

News On Saturday Night’s Main Event And NXT Being A Part Of WWE – FOX Deal

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With WWE officially announcing their new television deal with FOX, there has been a lot of speculation about other programming airing on the network, or their sister channel, FS1. There was a report that Saturday Night’s Main Event, which actually aired twice on FOX in 1992, might return to the network and that an announcement will come later this year or in early 2019. The report added that FOX has also agreed in principle to air NXT on FS1, although the contract hasn’t been signed yet.

On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer said that while it’s possible, he was told by people in WWE and FOX that the story of adding Saturday Night’s Main Event is not true. He said that sources on both sides were told that there would not be any “added wrestling programming.”

As far as NXT moving to FS1, Meltzer once again said that while it’s always possible, he was told that there “was no chance.”

“I mean it’s possible,” Meltzer said. “I could only ask, and people that I’ve asked said that there’s no announcements coming [and] there’s nothing new. I mean, is it possible a year from now? Absolutely. Does it make sense? It actually does. If it makes sense, I could see it happening, but I was told not right now.”

During a 30 minute media call last week discussing the new deal, WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson said that they are in talks with FOX about adding additional programming on both FOX Broadcast and FS1, but seemed to suggest that it would not be in-ring content, saying that the programming discussed “would highlight other activities in WWE.” When FOX met with WWE regarding a deal in May, owner Rupert Murdoch had reportedly offered WWE a weekly studio show on FS1.

Source: WrestlingINC