Tag: NXT

NXT Preview 8/2/17

* Will Aleister Black continue to devastate his competition?

* Johnny Gargano makes his in-ring return

* What does NXT Champion Bobby Roode have in store for the NXT Universe?

* NXT Women’s Champion Asuka returns to a worthy challenger

Backstage News On WWE Doing Another Superstar Shakeup, Superstars Getting Sent Back To WWE NXT?

There has been talk of doing another Superstar Shakeup after next month’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, according to new reports by PWInsider and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. WWE previously held a roster Shakeup in April after WrestleMania 33.

While it might seem early for another Shakeup, The Observer notes that there is definitely talk of making a few roster moves in the fall. There has also been talk of sending one or more Superstars from the main roster to WWE NXT. The moves from the main roster to NXT would be for talents that were major stars in NXT that Vince McMahon simply is not going to push on RAW or SmackDown, even if they are over, or talents who are doing nothing on the main roster with the feeling that they could be more useful as top stars in NXT.

Source: WrestlingINC

Donovan Dijak No Longer Taking Independent Bookings, Hints At NXT Future (AUDIO)

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If you want to watch ex-ROH wrestler Donovan Dijak mix it up on the independent scene, you better hurry … because the wrestler says he won’t be taking bookings much longer.

Dijak told The New Age Insiders that he’s no longer accepting bookings after PWG‘s annual Battle of Los Angeles — which takes place September 1-3 — but remained coy about his future.

Adding, “There’s obviously going to be a lot of speculation as to what I’m doing. My future isn’t 100 percent completely set in stone at this point yet.”

After a promise of exciting things on the horizon though, Donovan was asked if he had any plans to attend Full Sail University — where WWE films NXT — and he responded by saying, “I’ve been to Full Sail University. It’s a wonderful place.”

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

You can listen to the announcement and interview below:

Former ROH World Champion Kyle O’Reilly Makes NXT Debut

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One of the biggest free agents in wrestling just made his debut at last night’s NXT TV taping … but those who don’t want to know, be warned, spoilers lie ahead.

According to those in attendance, Kyle O’Reilly wrestled Aleister Black on Wednesday in a losing effort and the match was described as a “good back and forth long match.”

Sources with direct knowledge tell us a WWE deal is imminent, but hasn’t been finalized quite yet.

As we previously reported, Kyle’s tag team partner Bobby Fish also inked a deal with WWE recently.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

NXT Preview 7/12/17

* Johnny Gargano returns for the first time since being attacked at TakeOver: Chicago

* NXT Tag Team Champions The Authors of Pain to defend against Heavy Machinery tonight

Tommaso Ciampa Injury Update, Expected To Be Out Of Action Until Early 2018

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According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Tommaso Ciampa will not be returning from injury soon and that he’s expected to be out of action until early 2018.

Current medical estimate given to WWE is that he’ll be on the sideline until March 2018.

The Pyscho Killer was last seen on the May 31 episode of NXT TV to explain his actions after turning on Johnny Gargano at TakeOver Chicago.  Ciampa was on crutches due to the injury he had suffered and vowed to be the most dangerous SOB in the company upon his return.

As previously reported by PWInsider, Tommaso suffered a torn ACL and underwent surgery.