Tonight at NXT TakeOver: Orlando, NXT Women’s Champion Asuka defends her title against Ember Moon. Both women will be competing for a newly designed NXT Women’s Championship belt as it was announced earlier today by NXT General Manager William Regal that the winners of tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Orlando championship matches will be awarded newly designed belts … Read more
On the heels of Ruby Riot‘s debut last week, NXT has officially announced that she will be joining the team of Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, and No Way Jose to take on Sanity and Nikki Cross this Saturday at TakeOver: Orlando. WWE.com‘s synopsis of the feud is as follows: Has SAnitY met its match? The NXT … Read more
TakeOver: Orlando is just a few days away and Ember Moon has a weapon that could finally take down Asuka, her Eclipse. However, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce are continuing to call for the move to be banned. The Iconic Duo is still out to get Ember’s Eclipse banned after the move stunned Billie in a … Read more
The punk rock ragdoll arrived on the scene Wednesday, taking down Nikki Cross in an effort to even the odds against Sanity. In an exclusive WWE interview Ruby Riot explains why she joined the fight. She says she came from a community of punk rockers and knows all about anarchy. Her form of anarchy usually … Read more
Ember Moon is now officially the number one contender for Asuka‘s title, a match that’s shaping up to be a tough battle as both women remain undefeated. WWE.com caught up with Ember and she discussed her preparations for the bout. Highlights from the interview follow below: Ember’s thoughts on the match: “I’m a woman on … Read more
This week on NXT Bille Kay suffered a slight stinger from Ember Moon‘s signature finisher, the Eclipse. In the aftermath of her minor injury, Billie and her partner in crime Peyton Royce are on a campaign to get the move banned from competition. WWE is getting in on it by asking fans in a poll … Read more
According to a new report from The Wrestling Observer (via SportsKeeda), Kairi Hojo has signed a three year deal with WWE. It was previously rumored that Kairi, as well as fellow STARDOM star Io Shirai were both offered contracts to the WWE to start in 2017. The report also adds that Io Shirai was said to be … Read more
Who is Ember Moon? ESPN recently interviewed Ember, who’s character is still shrouded in mystery, about her enigmatic character, her signature Eclipse, her wrestling inspirations and more. On her character: “I think that I bring something different as far as who I am as a person and who I am in and out of the … Read more
In a recent interview with the Miami Herald, Billie Kay, one half of the Iconic Duo, reveals that she didn’t always get along with Peyton Royce. “We went to the same high school,” Kay said. “I was three years ahead of her. Westfields Sports High, I was there for basketball, and she was there for … Read more
Last month several new recruits made their way to the performance center, signaling that an up and coming crop of women will take the women’s division by storm in the coming months. Now Kimberly Frankele, aka Kimber Lee, Dori Prange, aka Heidi Lovelace, and MaryKate Duignan Glidewell, aka Andrea, are speaking out as to what … Read more
Nikki Cross is an unpredictable ball of terrifying energy. Though she didn’t leave TakeOver with the gold, her psycho smile at the end of the bout signals she’s not done yet with the Women’s Champion. In a recent interview with ESPN she discussed her role with Sanity, her match at TakeOver, and more. On her … Read more
The results are in and fans of NXT voted for the best of 2016 awards, with recipients from the women’s division including Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, along with longest reigning Women’s Champion Asuka. The awards were given out during the TakeOver: San Antonio Pre-Show. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce won the Breakout Star of … Read more
While Asuka‘s record breaking reign continues, three other women were rising through the ranks of the women’s division. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce set their sights on Liv Morgan, Ember Moon and Aliyah. Though they’d fail to gain the upper hand several times, they’d continue to overwhelm their opponents. Together they have been an indomitable … Read more
WWEShop has introduced a new T-shirt for NXT Superstar Ember Moon! Available in women’s, men’s and youth sizes, the shirt displays a moon logo with Ember embedded in the center. It reads “Ember Moon” in the front of the shirt and “A Myth Rises” on the back in red letters and a vine of leaves. … Read more
WWE COO and Superstar Triple H announced today that polls are open to vote for the 2016 NXT Year-End Awards. Several women made the cut for nominations including Asuka, Bayley, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, Ember Moon, and Nia Jax, There are seven different categories for fans to vote on, exclusively on Twitter. In order … Read more
WWE is confirming that Asuka will defend her title later this month against Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, and Nikki Cross. The decision to make this match comes after a brutal attack last night by the Iconic Duo. Nikki also staked her claim for the title, first rescuing Asuka from the Aussies and then attacking Asuka … Read more
On April 1st, 2016, Asuka challenged NXT women’s champion Bayley for the most prestigious title in the women’s division at NXT TakeOver: Dallas. And after a gruelling and enticing fight, it would be Asuka that would rule victorious, walking away as the new champion. Since then, Asuka has taken on all competitors such as Nia Jax and … Read more
Daria Berenato looks to exact some revenge this week against the Iconic Duo. In absence of any women’s action on NXT last Wednesday, in a backstage segment Daria challenged Billie Kay or Peyton Royce to a fight. An NXT interviewer meets with Billie and Peyton and asks them about their loss and what their plans … Read more
NXT arrives in the land of the rising sun this weekend and NXT Women’s Champion Auska will face a familiar foe when the brand tours Osaka, Japan. WWE Japan announced that she will take on Nia Jax via twitter. ??????NXT?????????????????????https://t.co/k6gfYwypQK?#wwe_jp #WWEOsaka pic.twitter.com/8ng2KcqV0r — WWE Japan (@WWEJapan) December 1, 2016 They both started bantering back and forth … Read more
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce issued a warning to the rest of the women’s division on NXT, they make the rules and they are gunning for Asuka. They made it their first priority to take out Liv Morgan. Next was Aliyah. But the two underdogs joined forces to strike back at the Iconic Duo. Last … Read more
Asuka has remained undefeated for more than 229 days. Beloved veteran Mickie James issued a challenge several weeks ago to Asuka saying that she hasn’t faced the likes of her and until she does, her reign means nothing. Tonight saw Mickie give Asuka the fight of her life. She's baaaaack! @MickieJames is HERE and ready … Read more
Ahead of Micke James‘ match against Asuka for the NXT Women’s Championship later this month, WWE.com caught up with the decorated legend to ask her how she’s preparing for the match, what she thinks about the current state of women’s wrestling in WWE/NXT, why she thinks she can stop Asuka’s streak, and more. On coming … Read more
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce continued to gain the upper hand against the rest of the division on Wednesday. WWE.com caught up with the duo as they issued a stern warning to all that stand in their way. This is what they had to say: “Our partnership is so strong because of its foundation,” Kay … Read more
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce are taking the women’s division by storm by teaming up to knock down their competition. The pair recently spoke to Fox Sports about their career goals including introducing an NXT women’s tag division, their friendship, and more. On introducing a women’s tag division: “That was the first thing we discussed before we … Read more
Less than a week after announcing the signing of “Crazy” Mary Dobson (real name Sarah Bridges), WWE has announced two more female names to begin training at their Performance Center. These female names include former Tough Enough hopeful Victoria Gonzales, who was reportedly signed to the WWE in September, and black belt judo competitor Taynara … Read more
WWE has announced the name of three new recruitees for their Performance Center: Tommy End, Big Damo and “Crazy” Mary Dobson. Dobson, who was reportedly signed to the WWE back in August, has competed all throughout the independent scene in various promotions that include AIW, Shine, Shimmer, Ring of Honor as well as making several … Read more