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WWE NXT 2.0 Preview 9/6/2022

Here is the lineup for tonight’s episode of WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida at the Capitol Wrestling Center on the USA Network: 

Braun Strowman Makes Return On WWE Raw

The rumors of Braun Strowman’s WWE return were indeed true. 

Last night on “WWE Raw,” the Monster Among Men showed up midway through a Fatal Four-Way Match to determine the #1 contender for The Usos’ Undisputed Tag Team Titles, laying waste to all eight men in the match before posing for the fans. During the beatdown, Strowman also did his signature sprint around the ring before shoulder tackling Otis through the barricade and power slamming Angelo Dawkins through the announce desk.

The segment ended with Strowman beating up a bunch of security members, who ran down to the ring to try and end his carnage. Strowman received a loud ovation for his return, eliciting chants such as “Welcome Back!” and “Get These Hands” from fans in Kansas City, MO.

While it’s unknown if Strowman will be a babyface or heel character on the red brand, he appeared to play to the crowd at one point, indicating that he will be on the heel side of the roster. 

The former WWE Universal Champion was released by the Vince McMahon regime on June 2, 2021, as part of the company’s budget cuts. The chatter of his return picked up once Paul “Triple H” Levesque took charge of WWE’s Talent Relations and Creative departments in July. Since Triple H has assumed those roles, others such as Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Dakota Kai, Hit Row, Dexter Lumis and Johnny Gargano have also returned to the company. 

Strowman appeared in a backstage interview later on the show to announce he will be on “WWE SmackDown” later this week. 

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Raw Preview 9/5/2022

Just 48 hours after WWE’s “Clash at the Castle” premium live event in Cardiff, Wales, the company returns to the United States on Labor Day for “WWE Raw” at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO.

Only one match is announced for the show so far, bout set is the previously-announced US Championship match that will see Bobby Lashley defend his title against The Miz in a steel cage.

The preview for the episode currently reads as follows:

Bobby Lashley to battle The Miz in a United States Title Steel Cage Match
This Monday on Raw, The Miz will challenge Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship inside the dreaded Steel Cage!

Last week, chicanery from Miz and his cohort Ciampa allowed The A-Lister to gain the advantage in a match with The All Mighty. Before he could capitalize with the Skull-Crushing Finale, however, Miz suddenly spotted Dexter Lumis in the crowd. The distraction proved costly when Lashley seized the opportunity and cinched in the Hurt Lock to force his shocked opponent to tap out.

Despite being on vacation, Miz took to social media over the weekend and claimed that he would have had the U.S. Champion beat if not for the distraction. He demanded a rematch for the United States Title where he didn’t have to worry about anyone or anything: a Steel Cage Match. The All Mighty was more than happy to oblige and is now poised to dish out The Most Must-See Hurt Lock in WWE History inside the unforgiving structure!

Don’t miss the United States Title Steel Cage showdown on Monday Night Raw at 8/7 C on USA.

WWE NXT Worlds Collide Results 9/4/2022

  • NXT North American Championship Match: Carmelo Hayes (c) defeated Ricochet by pinfall.
  • Fatal 4-Way Elimination Tag Team Championship Unification Match: Pretty Deadly defeated NXT Tag Team Champions The Creed Brothers, NXT UK Tag Team Champions Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen and Gallus to win and unify the titles!
  • Triple Threat Title Unification Match: NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose defeated NXT UK Women’s Champion Meiko Satomura and Blair Davenport to unify the titles.
  • Katana Chance and Kayden Carter (c) defeated Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. by pinfall.
  • Title Unification Match: NXT Champion Bron Breakker defeated NXT UK Champion Tyler Bate by pinfall.

WWE Clash At The Castle Results 9/3/2022

  • Pre-Show: Madcap Moss and The Street Profits defeated Austin Theory and Alpha Academy by pinfall.
  • Six-Woman Tag Team Match: Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY defeated Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss and Asuka by pinfall.
  • Intercontinental Championship Match: Gunther (c) defeated Sheamus by pinfall.
  • Imperium was reunited
  • SmackDown Women’s Championship Match: Liv Morgan (c) defeated Shayna Baszler by pinfall.
  • Wrestling legends Adrian Street and Miss Linda was shown in attendance.
  • Edge and Rey Mysterio defeated The Judgment Day by pinfall.
  • -After the match: Dominik low-blowed Edge! Then, nailed Rey with a clothesline
  • Seth Rollins defeated Matt Riddle by pinfall.
  • Karrion Kross and Scarlett was shown sitting at ringside
  • Unified WWE Universal Championship Match: Roman Reigns (c) defeated Drew McIntyre
  • Austin Theory tried to cash in MITB but Tyson Fury knocked out Theory
  • Solo Sikoa pulls the referee out of the ring just as McIntyre was about to win.

WWE NXT Worlds Collide 9/4/2022

Date: Sunday, September 4, 2022

Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET (kickoff), 4 p.m. ET (main show)

Location: WWE Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida

CARD

TITLE UNIFICATION MATCH:
NXT Champion Bron Breakker vs. NXT UK Champion Tyler Bate

TITLE UNIFICATION TRIPLE THREAT MATCH:
NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose vs. NXT UK Women’s Champion Meiko Satomura vs. Blair Davenport

NXT WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter (c) vs. Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H.

FATAL 4-WAY ELIMINATION TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION MATCH:
NXT Tag Team Champions The Creed Brothers vs. NXT UK Tag Team Champions Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen vs. Gallus vs. Pretty Deadly

NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. Ricochet

WWE Clash At The Castle 9/3/2022

Date: Saturday, September 3, 2022

Start Time: 12 p.m. ET (kickoff), 1 p.m. ET (main show)

Location: Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales

CARD

  • Undisputed WWE Universal championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
  • WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Shayna Baszler
  • Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss and Asuka vs. Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY
  • Matt Riddle vs. Seth “Freakin” Rollins
  • WWE Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Sheamus
  • Edge & Rey Mysterio w/ Dominik Mysterio vs. The Judgment Day

WWE SmackDown Preview 9/2/2022

WWE taped tonight’s episode of SmackDown last week that will air on FOX at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.

Gable Steveson Reportedly Hasn’t Progressed During His WWE Training

Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson was the first NIL signee for WWE. He recently gave an update regarding his training and noted that he’s “getting active” before his eventual WWE debut.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Steveson hasn’t progressed during his WWE training. The report notes that everything is “cold” on the Olympic wrestler, and the company may be hesitant to debut him soon.

Steveson was drafted to Raw during the WWE draft last October. He made a cameo appearance at this year’s WrestleMania.

Source: EWrestlingNews

Solo Sikoa Is Reportedly Moving Up To The main Roster

Solo Sikoa could be the latest member of the Anoa’i family to join WWE’s main roster full-time. PWInsider is reporting that the son of Rikishi, cousin of Roman Reigns, and brother of Jimmy and Jey Uso is expected to be promoted from “NXT 2.0” as soon as possible, and it could happen as early as this month if all goes according to plan.

If the report is accurate, Sikoa will also join the “SmackDown” brand alongside Reigns and the Usos. While no plans have been confirmed yet, the rumored brand coupled with Sikoa’s family heritage makes him a perfect fit for The Bloodline, but that’s all speculation for the time being. That said, Sikoa previously discussed creative plans that WWE had for him, noting that the company was eager to fast-track him to the main roster and pair him with his brothers before he’d even debuted on TV.

Sikoa has been absent from “NXT 2.0” recently while he recovers from a sprained PCL. WWE announced the setback on the episode that aired on August 9, just days after the rising star’s last in-ring encounter with Von Wagner. The good news, however, is that the 29-year-old is expected to be fully healed within four to six weeks. The Superstar took to social media after the announcement and claimed that he’d be back in action soon, stating that the “knee injury ain’t nothing!” The forecast for Sikoa’s comeback from injury aligns with the reported timing of his main roster debut, but WWE has been known to change its creative plans.

Source: Wrestling Inc.