Here was only one woman in the starting formation at the final Indy NXT race of the year at Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., last month: Jamie Chadwick. The 25-year-old British racer and new Rolex Testimonee is a standout in an undeniably male-dominated sport, and the first woman to compete full time in the Indy … Read more
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has something else to thank professional wrestling for: an improved relationship with is oldest daughter. Johnson revealed the extent that it’s brought him and daughter Simone together during an appearance on “The Pivot” podcast on Tuesday. Simone, 21 is currently working in NXT, WWE’s developmental brand, as Ava Raine and her … Read more
Halloween Havoc is in a fortnight, so NXT is setting the stage for a big show. Claire is the best guide one can ask for. so check out her blog. Me? I’m just doing my best to keep up. Let’s talk NXT! Bron the Revenge Bron Breakker isn’t a man who forgives or forgets. After … Read more
Sara Lee, a former WWE “Tough Enough” winner who performed on the company’s NXT brand for nearly a year, has died, her mother announced on social media. Lee was 30. Lee’s mother, Terri, made the shocking revelation on her Facebook account. “It is with heavy hearts we wanted to share that our Sara Weston has … Read more
UPDATED: WWE is shaking up their commentary teams, Variety has learned exclusively. Beginning with this week’s season premiere episode of “SmackDown,” the commentary team for the shows will be as follows: On “SmackDown,” Michael Cole and Wade Barrett will be the main commentators, with Barrett moving over from the “NXT” commentary team. Samantha Irvin will … Read more
Guess what? NXT is taped from Florida this week, but I’m live and in living color. So is Claire, blogging up a storm like only she can. Let’s talk NXT! Threats When NXT kicked off this week, IIlja Dragunov basked in the glow of the crowd and stated his reason for being: Bron Breakker. Ilja … Read more
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images With an apparent “NXT” rebrand on the horizon, it looks like what’s old is new again. Bryan Alvarez reported on Wednesday’s “Wrestling Observer Live” that the upcoming “NXT” Halloween Havoc event is now being branded as an “NXT” TakeOver. According to Fightful Select, “NXT” TakeOver: Halloween Havoc is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, … Read more
Right at the end of this week’s episode of NXT 2.0, the one-year anniversary celebration of the brand’s new look and purpose, a short video was played. Narrated by Shawn Michaels, who runs the show there now, it made clear a new look and feel is coming to the developmental brand: “NXT has been and … Read more