Tag: NXT

WWE NXT Superstar To Get New Name And Darker Gimmick

WWE NXT Superstar Punishment Martinez is being given a new name and character – Damien Priest.

The “even darker character” change for the former ROH TV Champion was revealed in the new WWE developmental profile from Sports Business Journal. It was noted that he will receive new outfits, new entrance music and a new persona.

Martinez told SBJ that the new gimmick is a perfect fit for him.

“I’ve always been into the weird, the odd, the dark, so that’s the character I’ve always represented,” he said.

The new name for Punishment has not been reflected on the WWE roster or social media. There’s no word yet on when he will start using the new gimmick at NXT live events. Punishment signed with WWE in October 28 and later made his debut as a heel. He has received rave reviews since arriving.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

KUSHIDA Makes NXT Debut At TV Tapings

New WWE NXT Superstar KUSHIDA made his in-ring TV debut at this week’s NXT tapings from Full Sail University. He wrestled Kassius Ohno in a match that could air on May 1 or May 8.

As noted, WWE announced that Triple H and NXT General Manager William Regal had signed the 35 year old former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion during WrestleMania 35 Weekend in New York City. He was shown at ringside for Friday’s “Takeover: New York” event.

Below are a few photos from KUSHIDA’s debut at Full Sail:

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Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 4/10/19

NXT, tonight at 8pm ET on WWE Network.

* Street Profits prepare to bring the smoke to Marcel Barthel & Fabian Aichner

* Candice LeRae looks to make an example out of Aliyah

* Danny Burch aims for retribution against Jaxson Ryker

* What will be the fallout from NXT TakeOver: New York?

NXT TakeOver: New York Results

NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) War Raiders vs. Aleister Black & Ricochet – Winners: War Raiders

After the match, War Raiders showed respect to Black and Ricochet, hugged them and bowed to them. Black and Ricochet say goodbye to NXT. Black and Ricochet got very emotional as they took their bows as fans chanted “you deserve it.”

NXT North American Championship: (C) The Velveteen Dream vs. Matt Riddle – Winner: The Velveteen Dream

WWE UK Championship: (C) Pete Dunne vs. WALTER – Winner and new WWE UK Champion: WALTER

NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Shayna Baszler vs. Bianca Belair vs. Io Shirai vs. Kairi Sane – Winner: Shayna Baszler

NXT Championship (2-Out-3 Falls Match): Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole – Winner and new NXT Champion: Johnny Gargano

NXT TakeOver: New York Card 4/5/19

WWE NXT TakeOver: New York – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York 7 PM ET

NXT Championship (2-Out-3 Falls Match): Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole

NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Shayna Baszler vs. Bianca Belair vs. Io Shirai vs. Kairi Sane

NXT North American Championship: (C) The Velveteen Dream vs. Matt Riddle

NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) War Raiders vs. Aleister Black & Ricochet

WWE UK Championship: (C) Pete Dunne vs. WALTER

WWE NXT Preview 4/3/19

NXT, tonight at 8 ET on WWE Network.

* Kairi Sane and Bianca Belair fight for momentum before Fatal 4-Way

* Oney Lorcan and The Forgotten Sons’ Jaxson Ryker, collide.

* The War Raiders warm up for TakeOver: New York

WWE Announces Four Big WWE Network Specials And More Tapings For WrestleMania 35 Axxess

Triple H has announced that WrestleMania 35 Axxess will feature another Worlds Collide theme with male and female Superstars from WWE NXT, NXT UK, RAW, SmackDown and 205 Live doing battle at each session. The matches will air over four WWE Network specials. There will also be three NXT UK TV episodes taped at Axxess.

Themes for the WWE Network specials are NXT vs. NXT Alumni, Cruiserweights Collide, Brands Battle and Women Collide.

Below is the full announcement on the tapings with matches confirmed, plus Triple H’s tweet:

NXT Superstars vs. NXT Alumni, Cruiserweights Collide and more at WrestleManiaAxxess’ Worlds Collide eventsWrestleMania Axxess, WWE’s biggest fan gathering of the year in sports-entertainment, just got even bigger with the addition of new Worlds Collide events!

This year’s Axxess — which runs Thursday, April 4, through Monday, April 8, at Brooklyn Pier 12 in Brooklyn, N.Y. — will feature unique, never-before-seen Worlds Collide matchups involving Superstars from NXT, NXT UK, 205 Live, Raw and SmackDown LIVE. Axxess will be your only chance to see these matches before they air on WWE Network. In addition, three sets of NXT UK tapings will take place at Axxess.

Check out the schedule of events below and be sure to secure your Axxess ticket today by going to Ticketmaster.com.

NXT vs. NXT Alumni
Thursday, April 4 (6-10 p.m.)
The past meets the present as former NXT Superstars battle current Superstars from the black-and-gold brand. The matches will include Roderick Strong vs. Tyler Breeze, Dominik Dijkaovic vs. Harper, SAnitY vs. Undisputed ERA, and Kassius Ohno vs. Aiden English.

Cruiserweights Collide
Friday, April 5 – Sessions 1 and 2 
Cruiserweights from 205 Live, NXT UK and NXT will soar to new heights in inter-brand bouts on Friday’s Axxess sessions. Featured matches will include Tyler Bate vs. The Brian Kendrick, Akira Tozawa vs. Jordan Devlin, Flash Morgan Webster & Mark Andrews vs. Ariya Daivari & Mike Kanellis, and Albert Hardie Jr. vs. Gran Metalik. Session 1 runs 1-5 p.m., and Session 2 runs 6-10 p.m.

NXT UK Tapings
Saturday, April 6 – Sessions 1, 2 and 3
Each of Saturday’s three Axxess sessions will feature an NXT UK TV taping for future airing on the award-winning WWE Network. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to watch the United Kingdom’s best and brightest Superstars competing stateside. Session 1 runs 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Session 2 runs 1-5 p.m. and Session 3 runs 6-10 p.m.

Brands Battle
Sunday, April 7 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Two 20-Superstar Battle Royals — one for male Superstars and one for female Superstars — will take place the morning of WrestleMania. Both Battle Royals will feature Superstars from NXT and NXT UK, and the Men’s Battle Royal will additionally feature Superstars from 205 Live.

Women Collide
Monday, April 8 (12-4 p.m.)
One day after female Superstars main-event WrestleMania for the first time in history, the WWE Women’s Evolution continues to take center stage at Axxess. Watch top female Superstars from NXT, NXT UK, Raw and SmackDown LIVE collide, with matches including Io Shirai vs. Sonya Deville, Toni Storm vs. Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair, Piper Niven vs. Zelina Vega, Candice LeRae vs. Kay Lee Ray and more!

Don’t wait to secure your seat at these events. Tickets for WrestleMania Axxess are available now at Ticketmaster.com!

*Talent listed and depicted above are subject to change.

WWE NXT Preview 3/27/19

NXT  streaming tonight at 8 ET on WWE Network.

* Aleister Black & Ricochet meet The Forgotten Sons in Dusty Classic finale

* What will happen when Adam Cole and Johnny Gargano meet face-to-face?

* Kacy Catanzaro & Lacey Lane take on Aliyah & Vanessa Borne

*  Matt Riddle will take on Kona Reeves

WWE NXT Star Keith Lee Reportedly Out Of Action With Injury

It looks like the “limitless” Keith Lee may have very well found his limit, as F4WOnline is reporting that he is currently sidelined with an undisclosed injury.

Lee hasn’t had a match with the promotion since his victory over Luke Menzies at an NXT live event March 8 in Largo, FL. Prior to the injury, he had a prominent role in the Matt Riddle/Kassius Ohno feud that played out on NXT TV at the beginning of the year.

Outside of WWE, Lee is well known for his agility and technical offense despite typically being one of the larger men competing in matches. He is a former PWG World Champion and Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked Lee #59 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in 2018.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 3/20/19

NXT, tonight at 8 ET on WWE Network.

* What’s going to happen to the NXT Championship?

As first revealed by Cathy Kelley last week, WWE COO Triple H will come to NXT this week to address the matter on the minds of all Superstars and fans: What’s the status of the NXT Title following the neck injury suffered by champion Tommaso Ciampa?

The Game’s return to Full Sail Live couldn’t be better timed, with only three weeks to go until WrestleMania Week and TakeOver: New York