NXT
FCW Not Closing, Says WWE
WWE has denied reports that it is closing its Florida based developmental territory, FCW. WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent, Triple H told WWE.com: “It is absolutely not true. FCW is not closing. I don’t know how the rumor started but I believe it’s a situation where the ‘dirt sheets’ want to believe they have … Read more
Report: FCW to Close Down
WWE developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling is to close down, according to F4WOnline.com. WWE has reportedly informed its television partner in Florida, Bright House, that it will cease production immediately and stop filming new episodes. Currently, there are three more episodes of FCW due to air. The website reports that the FCW talent will be … Read more
NXT Watch (March 14th, 2012): BateMax & Curtsine Are a Thing of the Past, But Will a Game of Tag Be Enough for KaitMan to Last?
Welcome all you jolly saints to another tremendous edition of your NXT watch!~ Last week on the shining star of WWE programming, we discovered that tonight would pit Maxine and Johnny Curtis against Kaitlyn and Derrick Bateman, but what we did not prepare for was a beautiful backstage segment, some post-match drama, and the brief … Read more
NXT Watch (March 7th, 2012): Tamina Shines in Victory, Maxine’s Tremendous Saga Rolls On
Hola everybody! Allow me to greet you, treat you, and complete you with another riveting edition of your NXT Watch. This week, the greatest show WWE produces… in my opinion (but we all know it’s true) brings forth some Diva action in the form of a fresh match-up between Maxine and Tamina Snuka. On top … Read more
Update on Former WWE Developmental Talent
In a move that seems to confirm her apparent WWE release last year, Irena Janjic returned to the ring in her native Australia on March 3rd. She wrestled for Impact Pro Wrestling Australia – the promotion where she started her original training, before heading overseas for Lance Storm’s Storm Wrestling Academy – in a match … Read more
NXT Watch (February 29th, 2012): Chairs Thrown, Kisses Blown, Maxine & Kaitlyn Continue to Own
I can’t even begin this NXT Watch with a simple hello of any form as usual, because this is unlike all of my past write ups for any show I’ve ever covered. This week;’s episode of the hidden gem in the WWE, NXT, was perhaps the greatest show I have ever seen in a mainstream … Read more
NXT Watch (February 22nd, 2012): The Rematch is Set as Kaitlyn & Maxine’s War Rages On
Salutations loyal NXT brethren. It is I, your friendly neighborhood recapper, Bobby, and I bring forth a few plentiful segments to look over this week. It’s a shame that WWE.com gave no cares in the world to uploading this week’s episode and I didn’t even locate it until 14 hours after it’s time slot, but … Read more
Britani Knight’s New WWE Name is…
FCW has added former Pro-Wrestling: EVE and SHIMMER star Britani Knight to its official roster. Knight, real name Saraya-Jade Bevis, is now going by the name Paige in WWE. The former EVE Champion debuted in FCW last month going by her real name until receiving her “official” name. Check out her profile page here. Speaking … Read more
NXT Watch (February 15th, 2012): All’s Fair in Love and Chocolate
Why hello there, and let me welcome you to a special Valentine’s week edition of the NXT Watch!~ Many people spend this special time of the year in different ways… some go out, some stay in and watch Cougar Town which airs Tuesday nights on ABC at 8:30/7:30 CT (PLEASE WATCH IT!!!), and some get … Read more
NXT Watch (February 8th, 2012): Maxine & Kaitlyn Face Off, Plus New Love Triangle on the Horizon?
Greetings everybody, and welcome to the your Thursday afternoon recap of choice… the NXT Watch! I’m sure that anyone who reads what I have to say knows how much I love everything about this show and how I pride myself in getting to review it, but tonight’s episode… how do I say it? Tonight’s episode … Read more
Danielle Moinet’s New WWE Name is…
Danielle Moinet has been added to the Florida Championship Wrestling roster page. She is now going by the name of Summer Rae. Moinet made her debut for FCW in November 2011 and is currently serving as the ring announcer for live events and television tapings. Moinet, from Raleigh, North Carolina, is a former model and … Read more
NXT Watch (February 1st, 2012): The Fox Outsmarts Her Former Rookie, Plus Latest Twist in BateMax with Extra Added Kaitlyn!
Greetings to all my fellow NXT fans, and let me welcome you to another recap of our favorite yellow rope themed show. If you’re like me and you spent all night feverishly refreshing WWE.com only to find no update and think all hope in life was lost, well never fear, for some kind soul managed … Read more
NXT Watch (January 25th, 2012): Maxine Puts Dirty Curty in His Place as the Saga Rolls On!
Why hello there! It’s Thursday again… and that can only mean one thing. No, not a new episode of Z! True Long Island Story (although that’s likely true), but another NXT recap! Last week was the big wedding between Maxine and Johnny Curtis, but like all wrestling weddings turmoil struck and the bridezilla ended up … Read more
FCW Live Event Notes & Pictures from January 21st, 2012: Layla Appears, Britani Knight, Kaitlyn & More
Hiya everybody (insert “Hi, Dr. Nick” reply from you all) and welcome to another one of those rare FCW related segments that does not take place on television. This weekend I attended another thrilling, chilling live event from the developmental territory, which featured some pretty stellar matches and a meet and greet with former WWE … Read more
NXT Watch (January 18th, 2012): Reunited and it Feels So Good
“Your wedding day is a special day where two hearts become one.” Yes, I did just start this NXT Watch off with a quote from our very own former Diva, Jillian Hall. Today is a big day for us all, because our blushing bride to be, Maxine, will finally walk down the ramp into matrimony … Read more
NXT Watch (January 11th, 2012): Maxine and Alicia Fox Cross the PG Line, Sweet Meat Plots Revenge
What’s up, all you loyal NXT followers? If you’re like me and still on a magical high from seeing Naomi, Cameron Lynn, and Brodus Clay make their phenomenal, brilliant, tremendous debuts on Monday Night Raw, you too questioned how NXT could possibly live up to that joy. But honestly, who are we to even doubt … Read more
In Pictures: Britani Knight’s FCW Debut
As reported earlier today, British wrestler Britani Knight made her first appearance under WWE contract last night at FCW. Knight competed in a six-Diva battle royal which featured Audrey Marie, Cameron Lynn (Ariane Andrew), Caylee Turner (Christina Crawford), Raquel Diaz (Shaul Guerrero) and Sofia Cortez (Ivelisse Velez). Carole Hughes sent in a few pictures: [nggallery … Read more
Britani Knight Debuts in FCW
Standout independent British wrestler, Britani Knight, has reported to WWE’s developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling. Knight flew from her native England to Tampa, Florida earlier this week and made her debut at an FCW live event last night as part of a six-Diva battle royal under the name “Sariah”, reports PWInsider. The name is probably … Read more
NXT Watch (January 4th, 2012): Kaitlyn & Maxine Square Off, Wedding Bells Chime Once Again
In a week filled with the controversy over a comedienne’s comments and the heartbreak of a former wrestler’s quest to lose weight, let me take you on a ride to sheer peace for the next few minutes with the delight that is this week’s episode of NXT. You see, not only did we have a … Read more