The following is scheduled for tonight’s 2/17 WWE NXT on the WWE Network:
* #1 Contenders Match: Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe
* Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady & American Alpha vs. NXT Tag Team Champions The Mechanics & Blake & Murphy
* Alex Riley vs. Tye Dillinger
* Asuka vs. Liv Morgan (Deonna Purrazzo)
Source: F4WOnline via WrestlingINC
In regards to WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor coming to the main roster, he could be called up by the end of the year but there are still short-term plans for him to be the face of NXT, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Live today.
There is still talk of having Samoa Joe defeat Balor for the NXT Title at NXT Takeover: Dallas, but that is not a lock.
We noted before that there has been talk of bringing Joe to the main roster, possibly as soon as the post-WrestleMania RAW, but a title win would extend the Balor vs. Joe feud and keep Joe in NXT for a little while longer.
Source: WrestlingINC
There was a scary moment at Thursday night’s WWE NXT live event in Jacksonville, FL. Wrestling Inc. correspondent Travis Akers noted that during a 6-man tag match between Dawson, Dash & Riddick Moss vs Sami Zayn, Enzo & Cass, Riddick was injured during a 6-man suplex. Riddick immediately went unconscious and the ref gave the “X”, as seen in the video below.
In a very scary moment, he did not respond for over a minute. Paramedics arrived and assisted Riddick out of the ring and to the back after he regained consciousness.
Akers asked Cass about Riddick after the show, who said Riddick hit hard and it was bad. As seen in the photo below, officials helped take Riddick out of the building.
Source: PWInsider Elite via WrestlingINC
As of this past week, WWE NXT regulars Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa were still not signed to deals. There’s a feeling that they will be signed eventually but WWE is in no hurry as the current situation works for all sides. The two are available when WWE needs them but they’re still able to work indies and make money there.
The following is scheduled for tonight’s 2/10 WWE NXT on the WWE Network:
* NXT Women’s Title: Bayley (c) vs. Carmella
* Baron Corbin vs. Johnny Gargano
* Cameron vs. Alexa Bliss
* Elias Samson vs. Jesse Sorensen
* The Hype Bros. in action.
In the age of the Internet we often find footage that can make us smile for hours on end and that’s to the official WWE Facebook page we have one of those videos.
Tonight NXT took place from Indianapolis and women’s champion Bayley had plans to cheer up the NXT Champion Finn Balor
She came out to his music, leather jacket and all mimicking his every move proving that she would be a perfect fit in his club.
She’s meets Finn in the ring who’s smiling from ear to ear although on cruches. They embrace in a hug causing them to tumble over. It seriously is the cutest thing ever. Don’t believe us? Check it out for yourself.
NXT star Bull Dempsey announced this morning on Twitter that he’s left the WWE. He thanked Triple H for the opportunity and said he hopes he sees him down the road.
In addition to Bull Dempsey, it appears that both Marcus Louis and Sylvester LeFort are gone from NXT as well. The two weren’t on TV much following the split of their tag team, The Legionnaires. but briefly feuded with Enzo and Cass on NXT TV during their run.
According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, two more NXT names have been released. Magno (Oscar Vasquez) and Peter Howard were let go, bringing the total number of NXT cuts today to five.
Magno made an appearance on TNA TV in 2013 as a part of their Gut Check Challenge, taking on current NXT coach Adam Pearce. He’d performed under the name of “Oscar” on a few NXT live events over the past few months.
Howard, a UK-born wrestler, participated in a live event battle royal for NXT last fall, but hadn’t made it to TV.
The following is scheduled for tonight’s 2/3 WWE NXT on the WWE Network:
* NXT Champion Finn Balor vs. Apollo Crews
* Carmella vs. Emma w/Dana Brooke
* The Vaudevillains vs. The Hype Bros.
* Asuka vs. Santana Garrett
* Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady in action.
Source: WWE.com
WWE.com announced that Shinsuke Nakamura will be at NXT TakeOver: Dallas, which takes place during WrestleMania 32 week.
WWE issued the following:
Yes, the rumors are true. Shinsuke Nakamura is coming to WWE NXT.
At Wednesday night’s NXT taping at Full Sail University in Orlando, Fla., a video announcing the arrival of the Japanese standout at TakeOver: Dallas, which takes place during WrestleMania 32 Week, played for the live crowd, sending shockwaves through the arena and, moments later, the social media world.
Nakamura, a 14-year veteran of the squared circle, has been a leading star in the New Japan promotion since 2002. Renowned for his striking and submission ability, as well as his unorthodox charisma, Nakamura’s devastating Bomaye knee strike has felled many opponents and his smash mouth style has earned him the nickname The King of Strong Style. A three-time IWGP Champion — the same title once held by the likes of Vader, The Great Muta and AJ Styles — Nakamura is the youngest competitor to win that championship, capturing it for the first time at 23. He has taken on a who’s who of the best grapplers in the world in his career, facing the likes of Finn Bálor, Kevin Owens, Hideo Itami, WWE Performance Center Head Coach Matt Bloom and The Beast Incarnate himself, Brock Lesnar.
Rumors of Nakamura coming to WWE first started in early January, along with gossip about AJ Styles and Bullet Club members Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows returning to America. Reports about Styles became truth during the 2016 Royal Rumble Match when The Phenomenal One entered at No. 3. Now, The King of Strong Style has decreed that he will be stepping between the yellow ropes in the not-so-distant future.
What does Shinsuke Nakamura have planned for NXT and The Superstars of Tomorrow at TakeOver: Dallas? Find out by tuning into NXT, every Wednesday at 8/7 C, only on WWE Network!
Below is video of AJ Styles VS Shinsuke Nakamura from NJPW Wrestling Kingdom 10, it has to be heavily considered for match of the year because it is fantastic.
The following is scheduled for tonight’s 1/27 WWE NXT on the WWE Network:
* #1 Contenders Match: Samoa Joe vs. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin
* Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan
* American Alpha (Chad Gable & Jason Jordan) vs. Blake & Murphy w/Alexa Bliss
* The in-ring return of Alex Riley
* Elias Samson vs. John Skyler
