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WWE NXT Preview 5/2/2023

WWE NXT returns on the USA Network at 8/7c this evening from the Capitol Wrestling Center inside the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The road to WWE Battleground.

WWE Revealed Complete List Of Eligible Stars For 2023 Draft

The 2023 WWE Draft will kick off on tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown and then carry over to Monday’s edition of RAW.

On Thursday, WWE posted a complete list of stars eligible to be drafted on each night. While the NXT brand will be involved, the names who could potentially be called up from that specific brand have not been announced.

You can check out a complete list of the eligible names below:

Night One: Friday on SmackDown

  • Becky Lynch
  • Bianca Belair
  • Bobby Lashley
  • Candice LeRae
  • Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville
  • Cody Rhodes
  • Damage CTRL (Bayley, IYO SKY & Dakota Kai)
  • Dexter Lumis
  • Dolph Ziggler
  • Drew McIntyre
  • Edge
  • Hit Row (Top Dolla & Ashante “Thee” Adonis w/ B-Fab)
  • Imperium (GUNTHER, Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci)
  • Lacey Evans
  • Matt Riddle
  • Maximum Male Models (ma.cé, mån.sôör & Maxxine Dupri)
  • Mustafa Ali
  • Natalya
  • Omos (w/ MVP)
  • Shinsuke Nakamura
  • The Bloodline (Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa)
  • The Miz
  • The O.C. (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson & Michin)
  • The Street Profits
  • Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar w/ Valhalla)
  • Select NXT Superstars

Night Two: This Monday on Raw

  • Akira Tozawa
  • Alpha Academy (Otis & Chad Gable)
  • Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo
  • Asuka
  • Austin Theory
  • Baron Corbin
  • Braun Strowman & Ricochet
  • Brock Lesnar
  • Bronson Reed
  • Cedric Alexander & Shelton Benjamin
  • Charlotte Flair
  • Dana Brooke
  • Elias
  • Emma
  • Johnny Gargano
  • Judgment Day (Finn Bálor, Damian Priest & Dominik Mysterio)
  • Karrion Kross (w/ Scarlett)
  • Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
  • LA Knight
  • Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez
  • Nikki Cross
  • Piper Niven
  • Rhea Ripley
  • Rick Boogs
  • Riddick Moss
  • Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler
  • Seth Rollins
  • Shotzi
  • Tamina
  • Tegan Nox
  • The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland & Butch)
  • The LWO (Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar, Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde & Zelina Vega)
  • The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)
  • The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso)
  • Trish Stratus
  • Xia Li
  • Select NXT Superstars

WWE NXT’s Sol Ruca Suffers Torn ACL

On Tuesday’s WWE NXT episode, there was an angle where Sol Ruca was attacked outside the Performance Center by a mystery person. 

This person has been attacking wrestlers around the training center. Nikkita Lyons and Wendy Choo have already been injured as a result. 

Dave Meltzer addressed Ruca’s status on Wrestling Observer Radio, noting that she has legitimately suffered a torn ACL. 

Source: eWrestlingNews

WWE NXT Spring Breakin’ Preview 4/25/2023

The annual WWE NXT Spring Breakin’ themed event goes down tonight at 8/7c on the USA Network from the Capitol Wrestling Center inside the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

WWE NXT Preview 4/18/2023

Tonight’s WWE NXT at 8/7c on the USA Network from the Capitol Wrestling Center inside the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL.

WWE NXT Preview 4/11/2023

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

‘Fire Vince’ Chant Breaks Out During Commercial Break On WWE NXT

Vince McMahon’s divisive return to WWE in recent months is now starting to spill over into its live audience’s reactions. Wrestling Inc. has independently confirmed reports that the “WWE NXT” crowd began chanting “Fire Vince!” during commercial breaks of Tuesday night’s episode.”‘Fire Vince’ chants on NXT programming … if that isn’t a wake up call to Ari Emanuel and Endeavor I don’t know what is,” one fan tweeted, referencing the company WWE was sold to this week. At least two other users who appeared to be in attendance at the show also shared posts that said “Fire Vince!” chants broke out.

McMahon returned to WWE as its Chairman in January, according to a recent SEC filing, resulting in this week’s sale of the company. His return has sparked concern among a fanbase that had overwhelmingly been in favor of the iconic 77-year-old pro wrestling promoter stepping back from leading the company’s creative direction last year. McMahon initially announced his retirement last summer following the revelation that he made $17.4 million in hush money payments to several women who accused him of sexual misconduct. In doing so, McMahon ceded creative control to his son-in-law Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who took over as WWE’s new Chief Content Officer.

But since the turn of the year, McMahon has brazenly retaken control of the company he built ahead of its sale to Endeavor, reclaimed his position as chairman, and has appeared more and more frequently backstage — culminating in reports that he took firm creative control of this week’s “WWE Raw,” and leaving many fans concerned for WWE’s creative future.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 5/1/2023 (Results)

MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH: * Stipulation: If Schism wins, they get control over Chase University *
Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail and Tyler Bate) def. Schism (Joe Gacy, Ava Raine, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler)

NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER MATCH:
Indie Hartwell def. Roxanne Perez (c), Gigi Dolin, Lyra Valkyria, Tiffany Stratton and Zoey Stark To become New NXT Women’s Champion

NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLE THREAT MATCH:
Gallus (c) def. The Creed Brothers and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo & Tony D’Angelo

NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP FATAL 5-WAY MATCH:
Wes Lee (c) def. Axiom, Dragon Lee, Ilja Dragunov and JD McDonagh

UNSANCTIONED MATCH:
Johnny Gargano def. Grayson Waller

After the match Gargano celebrated with is wife Candice LeRae and then was joined by Indie Hartwell and Dexter Lumas

NXT WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn def. Fallon Henley and Kiana James (c) to become New NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Carmelo Hayes def. Bron Breakker (c) to become New NXT Champion

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 5/1/2023 (Card)

The 2023 NXT Stand & Deliver event will take place this Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California as part of WrestleMania Weekend, being held the same day as WrestleMania 39 (Night One).

CARD

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Bron Breakker (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes

NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER MATCH:
Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Gigi Dolin vs. Indi Hartwell vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Zoey Stark

UNSANCTIONED MATCH:
Grayson Waller vs. Johnny Gargano

NXT WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Fallon Henley and Kiana James (c) vs. Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn

NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP FATAL 5-WAY MATCH:
Wes Lee (c) vs. Axiom vs. Dragon Lee vs. Ilja Dragunov vs. JD McDonagh

MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH:
Chase University (Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail and Tyler Bate) vs. Schism (Joe Gacy, Ava Raine, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler)
* Stipulation: If Schism wins, they get control over Chase University *

NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLE THREAT MATCH:
Gallus (c) vs. The Creed Brothers vs. Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo and Tony D’Angelo

WWE Reportedly Unhappy With Recent NXT Crowds

WWE is encouraging “WWE NXT” talent to ask their friends and family to come to tapings in hopes of building up more enthusiasm among the live audience, according to a new report. In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, it’s reported that WWE sent a memo to the talent on its developmental “NXT” roster ahead of last Tuesday’s taping requesting that they “strongly encourage their friends and family in the central Florida area to attend “NXT” tomorrow evening at the Performance Center to help bring energy to the crowd in the final shows leading up to Stand and Deliver.”

The memo was reportedly sent out in response to lackluster crowds at “NXT” tapings in recent weeks, something that irked WWE officials. Tickets are free to “NXT” tapings, but fans need to request spots in the audience ahead of time online. “NXT” Stand and Deliver, the developmental promotion’s annual WrestleMania weekend premium live event, will take place next Saturday in Los Angeles. The event will be headlined by an “NXT” Championship match between current title holder Bron Breakker and challenger Carmelo Hayes, while several other key figures including Dragon Lee and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter Ava, will be making their highly anticipated in-ring debuts for the promotion.

The card will also include the return of former “NXT” Champion Johnny Gargano, who is set to face off against Grayson Waller, as well as several other title matches to be announced on this Tuesday night’s go-home show.

Source: Wrestling Inc.