Tag: NXT

205 Live Tag Team Sent Back To WWE NXT

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The Bollywood Boyz have been sent back to WWE NXT as officials want them to get some additional “seasoning” before being used on 205 Live again, according to PWInsider. Harv Sihra and Gurv Sihra worked the November 29th episode of 205 Live with a win over Drew Gulak and Tony Nese but they haven’t worked the main roster since. They did work a few NXT live events in December but don’t appear to be regulars at this point. It was noted that their match on 205 Live, and perhaps their matches at the Cruiserweight Classic, didn’t click in the eyes of WWE officials.

Source: WrestlingINC

NXT Preview 12/21/16

Scheduled for tonight’s 12/21 NXT on WWE Network:

Bobby Roode vs. Tye Dillinger vs. Andrade Cien Almas vs. Roderick Strong – Four Way to determine WWE NXT Takeover: San Antonio challenger for WWE NXT championship

NXT Tag Team champions DIY vs. The Revival

Billie Kay vs. Daria Berenato

The Authors of Pain vs. Johnny Vandal and Anthony Bowens

NXT Preview 12/14/16

The following is scheduled for tonight’s 12/14 NXT on WWE Network:

Action from Melbourne, Australia as Shinsuke Nakamura defends the NXT Championship in a steel cage against Samoa Joe

#1 Contenders Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Eric Young vs Tye Dillinger

#1 Contenders Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Oney Lorcan vs Bobby Roode

#1 Contenders Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Andrade “Cien” Almas vs No Way José

#1 Contenders Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match: Roderick Strong vs Elias Samson

Chris Hero Reportedly ‘Heading Back’ To WWE, Current Plans Call For Return To NXT

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Independent standout Chris Hero is reportedly “heading back” to WW.  The current plan is for the man formerly known as Kassius Ohno to re-join the NXT brand.

The Wrestling Observer first reported the story, but didn’t reveal further details about Hero’s WWE return

Pro Wrestling Sheet  says sources tell them thatthe current consensus behind the scenes seems to be that he’ll go back to using the KO name and this will be a continuation of his former character.

According to the Observer, Hero would still need to pass medical tests before his deal is finalized.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE NXT Title Steel Cage Match Announced

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It has been announced that Samoa Joe will get his rematch against new NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura on Dec. 8th in Melbourne, Australia. The match will take place inside a steel cage.

WWE NXT Superstar Injured, Reason For Stable Change

A storyline began on this week’s WWE NXT where it appeared Big Damo is joining SAnitY with Sawyer Fulton leaving the group. Sawyer was not there but Damo helped Alexander Wolfe and Eric Young win their match, and Young tossed Sawyer’s jacket out of the ring.

Fulton hasn’t been around lately because of an unknown injury, related to the shoulder or biceps, that will keep him out of action for several months, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

It appears Fulton last wrestled at the November 17th NXT live event in Boston as he teamed with Wolfe and Young to lose to TM-61 and No Way Jose. Fulton did appear at ringside for the November 22nd NXT tapings in Ottawa but he did not wrestle.

Source: WrestlingINC

NXT Preview 12/7/16

The following is scheduled for tonight’s 12/7 NXT on WWE Network:

Footage will be shown of the Samoa Joe-Shinsuke Nakamura NXT title rematch from the NXT live event this past weekend in Osaka, Japan.

WWE NXT Going Live On WWE Network Next Year?

There’s been talk of taking WWE NXT live on the WWE Network in 2017, according to Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio.

There are obviously major logistical issues that would come with going live and the costs would be significantly higher than the current tapings model. WWE would have to bring in talents each week for a one-hour live show and NXT airing live or on tape likely won’t affect the Network subscriber count.

No word yet on how serious the talks are but it’s something to keep an eye on as we move into 2017.

Source: WrestlingINC

Tajiri Headed Back To WWE

Source: WrestlingINC

Tajiri announced on Twitter that he will be finishing up his commitments in Japan this month and will be back with WWE full time early next year.

As noted, Tajiri teamed with Akira Tozawa in a losing effort to NXT Tag Team Champions Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa at this past Saturday’s NXT live event in Osaka. He was also a part of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic this past fall.

Below is Tajiri’s post, which translates to:

I gave you OK because I got OK from Regal GM yesterday ‘s NXT Osaka performance “I can announce it from tomorrow”. I will return to WWE early next year. 12/27 Kanemura Retirement box office will be the last game in Japan, and acupuncture activity will end in Japan this month. Thank you very much, everyone for 10 years! It is!

Shinsuke Nakamura Wins NXT Title In Japan

Shinsuke Nakamura recaptured the WWE NXT Championship at the NXT Live Event in Osaka, Japan. He now becomes the second two-time NXT Champion alongside Samoa Joe.

Nakamura sealed the win with his trademark Kinshasa. The full match will air on next week’s NXT episode, which WrestlingInc will have a live viewing party for on Wednesday at 8:00pm ET.

In the video below, WWE’s Mike Rome caught up with Nakamura after his title win in his home country, with Nakamura citing his history in Japan.

“When I was 24 years old, I got the IWGP heavyweight title my first time here,” Nakamura said. “I love Osaka.”

Source: WrestlingINC