Tag: NXT

WWE NXT Superstars Get New Ring Names

Three more talents have received their new WWE NXT ring names.

Garza Jr. is now being called Angel Garza while ACH is now using the name Jordan Myles. Jonah Rock is now being called Bronson Reed.

ACH had been using his real name, Albert Hardie Jr., since debuting at NXT live events back in March. Garza and Rock had been using those same names since also debuting earlier this year at live events.

All three NXT Superstars have updated their social media accounts to show the new ring names. Garza’s new Twitter handle is @AngelGarzaWwe. Reed can now be found on Twitter at @bronsonreedwwe and Myles can still be found at @GoGoACH, but his name has changed.

Myles revealed on Twitter that he picked the new name. He explained the choice on Twitter and wrote the following in response to criticism from a fan: “I wasn’t chasing a dollar. I was chasing a dream. They didn’t pick this name I did. Michael Jordan is my hero. Myles because we have a African American Spider-Man. When you say them together it sounds like a heroic athlete to me. I’m a hold us down, but you gotta trust me”

Below are related tweets from Myles and Reed:

https://twitter.com/GoGoACH/status/1138468439272644613

https://twitter.com/GoGoACH/status/1138258211818102784

Source: Wrestling Inc.

DJZ Undergoes Name Change For NXT Live Event Debut

Say goodbye to DJZ, because the recent WWE signee has a new name.

Z made his NXT live event debut on Thursday using the ring name Joaquin Wilde. He faced-off against Kona Reeves and picked up the victory.

DJZ signed with WWE in late March after leaving Impact in December ’18.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

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Several WWE NXT Superstars Get New Ring Names

The following WWE NXT Superstars have officially received their new ring names:

* Trevor Lee is now known as Cameron Grimes

* Eric Bugenhagen is now known as Rik Bugez, which had been in the works

* Adrian Jaoude is now known as Arturo Ruas

* Jessie Elaban is now known as Jessie Kamea

* Luke Menzies is now known as Ridge Holland

Shayna Baszler And Adam Cole Coming To The WWE Main Roster?

There continues to be talk of WWE NXT Champion Adam Cole and NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler coming to the main roster, according to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio. There’s no word yet on when the call-ups might happen, but Meltzer noted that Baszler is “supposed to be geared” for a call-up and has everything they’re looking for, from her age to her look and her aura. Cole won the title from Johnny Gargano at Saturday’s NXT “Takeover: XXV” event, while Baszler retained her title over Io Shirai.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

NXT TakeOver XXV Results

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1134958187449278464

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1134958329371824128

Matt Riddle vs. Roderick Strong –

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1134962650851434496

https://twitter.com/WWENXT/status/1134964371115761664

Winner: Matt Riddle

NXT Tag Team Championship (Vacant) – Ladder Match: The Forgotten Sons vs. The Street Profits vs. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch vs. Undisputed ERA (Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish) –

https://twitter.com/WWENXT/status/1134968641877757952

https://twitter.com/WWEUniverse/status/1134971458705215488

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1134970701557878784

Winners and new NXT Tag Team Champions: The Street Profits

NXT North American Championship: (C) Velveteen Dream vs. Tyler Breeze –

 

Winner: Velveteen Dream

NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Shayna Baszler vs. Io Shirai –

 

Winner: Shayna Baszler

After the match, Shirai attacked Baszler with a Kendo Stick and hit a moonsault on Baszler with a steel chair.

NXT Championship: (C) Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole –

 

Winner and new NXT Champion: Adam Cole

WWE NXT TakeOver XXV 6/1/19

WWE NXT TakeOver XXV

June 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM ET (Preshow at 6:30 PM ET) Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut

NXT Championship: (C) Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole

NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Shayna Baszler vs. Io Shirai

NXT North American Championship: (C) Velveteen Dream vs. Tyler Breeze

NXT Tag Team Championship (Vacant) – Ladder Match: The Forgotten Sons vs. The Street Profits vs. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch vs. Undisputed ERA (Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish)

Matt Riddle vs. Roderick Strong

NXT Star Rachael Evers Involved In Hit-And-Run Car Accident With Alleged Drunk Driver

Recent NXT signee Rachael Evers was in a hit-and-run car accident today involving an alleged drunk driver while leaving the WWE Performance Center.

Evers said the accident was a hit and run, but she is alright.

“Let me start by saying this: I am ok. I was hit by a drunk driver today on my way home from the PC. Hit and run. I’m extremely thankful it was my passengers side that was hit. Some people aren’t so lucky-please DONT DRINK AND DRIVE,” she wrote.

Despite the driver taking off, Evers managed run after him and snapped a picture of the guy and his license plate.

“Side note: as he drove off, I ran after him and got the best pictures of both his plates and face. I love a good cardio challenge,” she wrote with the photos, seen below.

WWE NXT Preview 5/29/19

NXT, streaming tonight at 8 ET on WWE Network.

* Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan battle The Forgotten Sons’ (Steve Cutler & Wesley Blake)

* KUSHIDA vs. Drew Gulak

* Mia Yim vs. Bianca Belair

* Will Shayna Baszler have a rebuttal for Io Shirai?

Road Dogg Reportedly Working Full-Time On The WWE NXT Brand

According to PWInsider, WWE Hall of Famer “Road Dogg” BG James is now working full-time on the WWE NXT brand. His official role and title haven’t been confirmed yet though.

As it was reported earlier this month, James has been working at the Performance Center. He also made a cameo Sunday on the WWE PC Combine, which aired on the WWE Network.

Last month James stepped down as the co-lead writer of SmackDown Live. He quit the position because he was reportedly frustrated with Vince McMahon always making changes to the TV scripts.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 5/22/19

NXT, streaming tonight at 8 p.m. ET on WWE Network.

* The Undisputed ERA appear to be back and stronger than ever.

* What’s next for The Velveteen Dream and his crown?

* Candice LeRae takes on Reina González

* Mansoor in action

* Big news for the NXT Tag Team Titles