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Winners & Losers: NXT 10.07.20

October 7, 2020 by Nick

The returning Ember Moon was supposed to start off the show this week. That didn’t happen, as she was pushed to the second segment. What she did end up getting was the main event spot. And what a main event it was. Moon started her segment with a mic in the center of the ring. … Read more

NXT Discussion Post: 10.07.20

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 by Nick

Tonight is all about the fall out from TakeOver that took place on Sunday. Candice LeRae, although she tried her best with the “Gargano way”, was unable to capture the NXT Women’s Title from Io Shirai. Shirai has more problems ahead of her as both Toni Storm and Ember Moon made their returns at TakeOver … Read more

Brandi Lauren part of the newest recruits at WWE Performance Center

October 7, 2020 by Nick

Indie wrestler Brandi Lauren has officially been announced as part of the newest recruitment class for NXT at the WWE Performance Center. She is the only woman in this class. On the announcement she is listed by her real name Brandi Pawalek. PWInsider originally reported her signing with the company at the end of August. … Read more

Ember Moon to kick off NXT tonight

October 7, 2020 by Nick

Ember Moon made a shocking return on Sunday. She was revealed as the mystery return that was announced for NXT TakeOver: 31. Making a huge statement without having to say a word, she made her way on the stage after Io Shirai retained the NXT Women’s Championship. After Shirai had a hard-fought victory against Candice … Read more

Ember Moon makes her impactful return at TakeOver: 31

October 6, 2020October 4, 2020 by Nick

Ember Moon is back and she has returned to NXT!! Moon has been away from a WWE ring for over a year. She was out due to an Achilles injury in which she would keep us updated. The injury occurred during a chase for the 24/7 Championship segment. She has returned as the mystery person … Read more

Halloween Havoc returns and will be hosted by Shotzi Blackheart

October 6, 2020October 4, 2020 by Nick

Halloween Havoc is back!! Trick or Treat… As announced during tonight’s Takeover: 31, NXT will be seeing the return of Halloween Havoc to wrestling on Oct. 28. It will be hosted by Shotzi Blackheart. Halloween Havoc was actually a pay-per-view event held by the WCW promotion and the first two years were partnered with NWA. … Read more

Discussion Post: NXT TakeOver 31 10.04.20

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 by John Duffy

Io Shirai vs Candice LeRae NXT TakeOver 31

NXT TakeOver 31 is here and it will kick off a brand new era of NXT. The show will be the show to first take place at the Capitol Wrestling Center. Formerly known as the Performance Center, the Capitol Wrestling Center will be unveiled tonight and NXT TakeOver 31. There is only one women’s match … Read more

Rhea Ripley scheduled for the TakeOver: 31 Pre-Show

October 6, 2020October 4, 2020 by Nick

NXT will host TakeOver: 31 tonight on the WWE Network. At the time of this writing only one women’s match has been announced and will be for the NXT Women’s Title. We will see the champion Io Shirai battle Candice LeRae in attempts to continue her reign. LeRae is looking to grab her first gold … Read more

Asuka vs. Ember Moon, NXT Women’s Title: TakeOver Brooklyn III 08.19.17

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by Nick

This week’s Free Match Friday is from a TakeOver event to celebrate as we are about to hit TakeOver 31 this Sunday.

This was over three years ago as the third TakeOver to rush into Brooklyn. It had a The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka, in her unprecedented undefeated streak as NXT Women’s Champion. This would also end up being her last match on NXT at that time. She would debut on the main roster shortly thereafter.

Feel free to enjoy the match that is listed above. Discuss in the comments what you thought of this match. Would you like to see Ember vs. Asuka again in the future? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below!

Winners & Losers: NXT 09.30.20

October 1, 2020 by Nick

This week’s NXT was the last episode before we see a collide between two incredible performers for the NXT Women’s Title at TakeOver 31. The event will take place this Sunday on Oct. 4. Before Candice LeRae tries to capture her first gold in the company, she teamed up with her husband on this week’s … Read more

NXT Discussion Post: 09.30.20

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Nick

NXT TakeOver 31 is this Sunday on Oct. 4 and Candice LeRae is determined to become the next NXT Women’s Champion. Before she is able to get to Io Shirai one-on-one, she will have to face her in tag team action on tonight’s show. It will be a mixed-tag match between LeRae and Johnny Gargano … Read more

WWE confirms Tegan Nox suffered another ACL tear

September 30, 2020 by John Duffy

The news was broken last week on the NXT Injury Report that Nox had suffered a torn ACL due to a vicious attack by Candice LeRae. There was hope here at Diva Dirt that news was part of a kayfabe angle and not legitimate. WWE has confirmed our worst fears and announced that the “Shiniest … Read more

Candice LeRae wins Battle Royal for a shot at the NXT Women’s Title

September 23, 2020 by Nick

On this week’s NXT there was a Battle Royal to determine who would go on to be Io Shirai’s next opponent for the NXT Women’s Title. The Poison Pixie herself, Candice LeRae, would be the last woman standing as she last eliminated Shotzi Blackheart. The match originally started with only 11-women announced, but when it … Read more

NXT Discussion Post: 09.23.20

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 by Nick

This week’s NXT has huge implications as a Battle Royal will be taking place to determine the next challenger for the NXT Women’s Title. Io Shirai needs a new opponent and we will see if it will be someone she has already fought or if it will be someone new. In the Battle Royal, 11-names … Read more

Winners & Losers: NXT 09.16.20

September 17, 2020 by Nick

This week’s NXT provided a huge matchup between NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai and a rising star in that of Shotzi Blackheart. Although Shirai is the current champion, this match was not for the title and was a way for Blackheart to show what she could do against the top of the brand. She delivered. … Read more

Battle Royal set for next week to determine Io Shirai’s next opponent

September 16, 2020 by Nick

It has been made official that a Battle Royal will take place next week on NXT. This match will reset the game for the winner as they will become Io Shirai’s next opponent for the NXT Women’s Title. Shirai has just hit over 100-days as champion as she won the title at the TakeOver: In … Read more

NXT Discussion Post: 09.16.20

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 by Nick

NXT officially announced earlier today that the next TakeOver event is now right around the corner. It is going to be on Oct. 4. At the time of this writing, it does state that Io Shirai will be defending her NXT Women’s Title at that event, however, her opponent is unknown. Perhaps after tonight’s match … Read more

Mercedes Martinez and the Robert Stone Brand have parted ways

September 10, 2020September 9, 2020 by Nick

According to Robert Stone, he is no longer employing Mercedes Martinez due to creative differences. Martinez took on Rhea Ripley in a Steel Cage match in the main event of NXT this week. She came out of that match with a loss as she was pinned by Ripley after suffering a Riptide through a table. … Read more

Shotzi Blackheart takes on Io Shirai next week in a non-title match

September 10, 2020September 8, 2020 by Nick

On this week’s NXT, it has been teased that Shotzi Blackheart may be the next in line to face Io Shirai for the NXT Women’s Championship. It all came into focus after Blackheart helped Shirai take out both Aliyah and Robert Stone. Stone was backstage being interviewed as he came across Blackheart’s tank. He had … Read more

NXT Discussion Post: 09.08.20

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by Nick

On another special Tuesday night episode of NXT a big match is set between Mercedes Martinez and Rhea Ripley. It is going down as The Battle of the Badasses as the main event in a Steel Cage. The two have been at each other’s throats for a number of weeks. They have been waiting for … Read more

Rhea Ripley vs. Mercedes Martinez will face off in a Steel Cage next week

September 1, 2020 by Nick

Rhea Ripley has had her hands full with Mercedes Martinez for a number of weeks. Ever since Martinez joined the Robert Stone Brand and Ripley rejected the chance to have Stone as her manager, the two have formed quite the rivalry. Martinez was the reason why Ripley was not able to face Io Shirai for … Read more

NXT Discussion Post: 09.01.20

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by Nick

On a special Tuesday night, NXT will take place today. As of now, there has been no real advertisement for our women’s roster. The main advertised match is the 60-minute Ironman 4-way match for the men and the NXT Championship. It is unsure of how much the women will be represented on tonight’s show, but … Read more

Brandi Lauren reportedly signed to WWE

August 31, 2020 by Nick

It is being reported by PWInsider that Brandi Lauren, also known as Ava Storie, has signed with WWE for their NXT brand. She is a former EVOLVE wrestler and has also done work with SHINE and IMPACT Wrestling. Lauren was seen recently on WWE programming as she took on Marina Shafir in RAW Underground. She … Read more

Winners & Losers: NXT 08.26.20

August 30, 2020August 26, 2020 by Nick

In a tag team match that brewed as a result of TakeOver this past Saturday, the unlikely team of Rhea Ripley & Io Shirai took on Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai. Ripley would help Shirai from a post-match beating over the weekend that led to a face-to-face stare down between her and Gonzalez. Before we … Read more

NXT Discussion Post: 08.26.20

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 by Nick

As we handle the fall-out from NXT TakeOver: XXX, Io Shirai is still NXT Women’s Champion as she defeated Dakota Kai. Kai did what she could including help from Raquel Gonzalez but it wasn’t enough. After the killer of a match between these two competitors, Gonzalez would target Shirai. What happened next was an unlikely … Read more

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