NXT & Lucha Underground Discussion Post: May 31st, 2017
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NXT
Asuka makes history with 174 wins, beats Goldberg’s WCW undefeated streak
Asuka‘s dominant stay atop the NXT Women’s Division shows now signs of stopping and this week she smashed another milestone in her record breaking 419 plus day reign. After winning the triple threat last weekend against Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot she now stands at an undefeated streak of 174 wins, breaking Goldberg‘s previous WCW … Read more
NXT Discussion Post: May 24th, 2017
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NXT TakeOver: Chicago in review: Same old story
Asuka‘s tight grip on the championship has sent a once thriving division into complete chaos. Ember Moon, Nikki Cross, and Ruby Riot were the last beacons of hope to stop Asuka’s reign of terror. However, Ember withdrew from a hotly anticipated Fatal Four Way set for TakeOver: Chicago due to injury, leaving Nikki and Ruby … Read more
TakeOver: Chicago Results: Asuka withstands Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross to retain the NXT Women’s Title
Asuka has met every challenger with a ferocious intensity that hasn’t been seen in NXT ever. She has now met 176 wins, according to Cageside Seats, in her more than 414 day reign as NXT Women’s Champion. Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot, meanwhile, were in a war with each other that spilled into the title … Read more
NXT TakeOver: Chicago Discussion Post
Tonight at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Asuka defends the NXT Women’s Title against Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot in a triple threat match. Read WWE.com‘s preview to tonight’s show below: NXT Women’s Champion Asuka’s attempt to eradicate her competition was successful in eliminating at least one challenger to the throne. As a result of a shoulder … Read more
TakeOver: Chicago Predictions: Asuka vs. Nikki Cross vs. Ruby Riot for NXT Women’s Title
Tonight at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Asuka defends the NXT Women’s Title against Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot in a triple threat match. Will a new champion be crowned? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: This used to be Asuka’s story, but now that she’s on the top, it’s become Ember‘s. Ever since she lost … Read more
NXT Redux (May 17, 2017): The many faces of Asuka
Welcome to this week’s NXT review. With only a few days before TakeOver: Chicago there’s only one thing on the minds of the competitors within the women’s division, can anyone beat Asuka? Asuka has remained an elusive yet diabolical force in the division. This week’s show starts off with the brand trying to gauge her … Read more
NXT Reaction: May 17th, 2017
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NXT Redux (May 10th, 2017): Preparing for TakeOver: Chicago
Welcome to this week’s NXT review! This week’s episode doesn’t feature any women’s matches but it begins to pave the road to TakeOver: Chicago by focusing the spotlight on Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot as they both vie for the title. First up is a recap of last week’s Battle Royal and follow up with … Read more
NXT Reaction: May 10th, 2017
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Sara Lee shares photo of newborn
A huge congratulations to 2015 Tough Enough winner, Sara Lee and her partner Wesley Blake on the birth of their daughter Piper, who was born on May 1st. In an Instagram post today, the former NXT Superstar showed the world a first glimpse at her pride and joy. View this post on Instagram A post … Read more
Lacey Evans says she wants to give a voice to the underserved
Sporting a combat, pin-up chic look, Lacey Evans is ready to take the NXT Women’s Division to new heights. The former marine turned NXT Superstar recently spoke to WWE.com about her combat background, training in NXT, her wrestling dreams, and more. On her background as a Marine: “I served for five years. My MOS (Military … Read more
Ember Moon unable to compete at TakeOver: Chicago
After last week‘s number one contender Battle Royal match, there was much speculation as to whether Ember Moon would be able to compete at TakeOver: Chicago after she took a nasty fall off the barricade. WWE.com is now confirming that Ember Moon has been pulled from the NXT Women’s Title match at TakeOver, citing that she … Read more
NXT Redux (May 3rd, 2017): Everyone’s coming for Asuka
Welcome to this week’s NXT review. This week we are treated to a Battle Royal to determine the number one contender to the NXT Women’s Championship! The match promises to showcase the division in a way we haven’t seen in quite a while. It’s easy to forget how many women are truly in the division … Read more
Fatal Four Way for the NXT Women’s Title announced for TakeOver: Chicago
As seen on tonight’s episode of NXT, Askua will defend her NXT Women’s Championship in a Fatal 4 Way match featuring Ember Moon, Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot. A taste of the scene that #WWENXT #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka left behind… @WWEEmberMoon @RubyRiotWWE @NikkiCrossWWE pic.twitter.com/TOOhRX7suJ — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 4, 2017 During tonight’s number one contender … Read more
NXT Reaction: May 3rd, 2017
Tonight on NXT, a Women’s Battle Royal will take place to determine the new number one contender to Asuka‘s NXT Women’s Championship at NXT TakeOver: Chicago. Read WWE.com‘s preview to tonight’s show below: Who’s next for NXT Women’s Champion Asuka? We will get the answer to that question tonight when a Women’s Battle Royal determines … Read more
NXT Redux (April 26th, 2017): Crazy is as crazy does
Welcome to this week’s NXT review! The women’s division is constantly evolving. While Asuka dominates the title scene, the rest of the competitors are carving out a niche for themselves in this rough and tumble landscape. Two women primed to collide are the highlight of this week’s episode. We start off with Nikki Cross, who’s now … Read more
NXT Reaction: April 26th, 2017
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NXT Redux (April 19th, 2017): You win some, you lose some
Welcome to this week’s NXT review! Last week brought us several developments in the women’s division as multiple women set their eyes on toppling Asuka‘s reign and each other. This week the Iconic Duo is in action against Liv Morgan and Aliyah after being subjected to a taste of their own medicine last week. Before … Read more
NXT Reaction: April 19th, 2017
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce are seeking revenge against Liv Morgan after their backstage altercation last week. Read WWE.com‘s preview to tonight’s episode of NXT below: Last week on NXT, while Billie Kay and Peyton Royce were up to their usual tricks, filming themselves as they put down everyone in their path at the WWE … Read more
NXT Redux (April 12, 2017): A fresh focus
Welcome to this week’s NXT review. This week’s show boasts new beginnings and right off the bat we’re greeted with a revamped theme song and an improved opening credits sequence. A new era, where have we heard and seen this before? However, we start off women’s division action with some TakeOver fallout highlighting Ember Moon‘s character. … Read more
NXT Redux (April 5, 2017): Peyton Royce reminds the competition that she’s still here
Welcome to this week’s NXT review! What a week for wrestling! We had TakeOver where Asuka cheated to retain the NXT Women’s Championship, three women’s matches at WrestleMania and the crowning of a new SmackDown Women’s Champion, surprise redebuts on Raw, and the closing of one chapter in the women’s division on the blue brand, … Read more