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Raquel Gonzalez makes her NXT TakeOver debut in Portland

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 by Nick

Raquel Gonzalez has made her official NXT TakeOver debut in a huge way. Formally going by the first name of Reina, Gonzalez is one of only a handful of women who participated in both Mae Young Classic Tournaments. Since then she has been frequent at NXT live shows. She has competed both as a singles … Read more

NXT TakeOver: Portland Live Coverage 02.16.20

February 16, 2020 by Nick

We are just moments away from the first NXT TakeOver event of the year. This event will host two women’s matches. One will be a very personal feud that has been building since the last TakeOver event in November. Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox will settle their differences in a Street Fight. The second match … Read more

NXT TakeOver: Portland Preview & Predictions – YouTube edition

February 16, 2020 by John Duffy

The first NXT TakeOver of 2020 is only a few days away, so I have recorded a little video to give you my preview and predictions for the upcoming show. NXT TakeOver: Portland features Dakota Kai vs. Tegan Nox in a Street Fight and NXT Champion Rhea Ripley defends against Bianca Belair. Watch the video … Read more

Taynara returns at NXT live show

February 15, 2020 by Nick

Taynara has made her return at an NXT live show in Fort Pierce, Fla. this weekend. She was last seen at a live show in Buffalo, N.Y. on Jan. 12. It was previously rumored that she had walked out on the company prior to the number one contenders Battle Royal that took place on Jan. … Read more

Aliyah returns at NXT house show to face a debuting talent

February 15, 2020 by Nick

Aliyah has been out of action since the Nov. 13 episode of NXT where she lost to Xia Li. She would wind up on the “injury report” with a “broken nose.” She was said to not be medically cleared as a result. She made her return last night on Feb. 14 at a live show … Read more

Update Tegan Nox’s injury comeback documentary released by WWE PC

February 15, 2020 by John Duffy

In the lead up to her Street Fight match with Dakota Kai at NXT TakeOver: Portland this Sunday, the WWE PC YouTube channel has released a documentary series that shows Tegan Nox’s arduous return from injury, titled The Comeback. The documentary provides candid insight on her NXT career and the trials and tribulations she has … Read more

Winners & Losers: NXT 02/12/20

February 13, 2020 by John Duffy

This week’s NXT was the go-home episode before NXT TakeOver: Portland. The first TakeOver of 2020, features two exciting and highly-anticipated matchups. The first being a street fight between bitter enemies Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox. The second is the title match between two of the most popular and on-fire wrestlers in the business right … Read more

Triple H addresses the rumor of dropping the gender specification for the NXT Women’s Title

February 13, 2020 by Nick

Triple H has addressed the elephant in the room, and that is the renaming of the NXT Women’s Championship by dropping the “women” designation. He states this is not true and is not happening. Triple H spoke on a media call for TakeOver: Portland with The Wrestling Inc Daily where this topic was brought up. … Read more

Bianca Belair featured in WWE PC “Proud to Be”

February 12, 2020 by John Duffy

The WWE PC YouTube channel has produced a new music video by Josiah Williams of Wrestle and Flow, which celebrates Black History Month. The video features many black NXT wrestlers and talent such as Bianca Belair, MJ Jenkins, and Briana Brandy. Also, ring announcer and session drummer Alicia Taylor is included. You may check out … Read more

NXT Live Coverage 02.12.20

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Nick

Tonight’s NXT is the last show prior to the brands TakeOver event in Portland this Sunday, Feb. 16. That event is going to have two women’s matches. The first will be the very personal Street Fight between Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox. The second is for the NXT Women’s Championship as Bianca Belair faces the … Read more

WWE release video of Mercedes Martinez’s 19-year journey to NXT

February 11, 2020 by John Duffy

Mercedes Martinez is one of the most esteemed and widely regarded wrestlers in history. Her journey to WWE has been long, arduous and took her nearly two-decades to achieve her goal. In January it was announced that she had signed for the NXT and reported to the Performance Center. After 19 long years, Mercedes Martinez … Read more

Taynara Conti reportedly has parted ways with WWE

February 12, 2020February 7, 2020 by Nick

It is being reported by multiple sources that NXT Superstar Taynara Conti has decided to leave WWE. According to Fightful Select, she left the company after a disagreement that occurred in January. The reason is said to be monetary related. Furthermore, Squared Circle Sirens is stating that sources have told them that she walked out … Read more

Winners & Losers: NXT 02/05/20

February 5, 2020 by Nick

NXT this week had its ups and downs. What was great was the dynamic between Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, and Rhea Ripley but we will get to that in a moment. First, let’s talk about the match of the night. Unfortunately NXT’s record of having at least two women’s matches a week was halted tonight. … Read more

Discussion Post: NXT 02/05/20

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 by Nick

Tonight’s NXT is set to be a good one. Although there haven’t been any matches announced just yet, TakeOver: Portland is just around the corner. At that event Rhea Ripley will be defending her NXT Women’s Title against the determined Bianca Belair. They will be face to face tonight. Ripley will have to make sure … Read more

Aja Perera signs with NXT Updated

February 5, 2020February 4, 2020 by John Duffy

Update: It has been confirmed by WWE’s Performance Center YouTube channel and NXT’s Twitter that Aja Perera has been signed as a referee. This makes her the first African American woman to become a referee for the company. She is now going by Aja Smith. It is being reported by Squared Circle Sirens that Aja … Read more

Nox vs. Kai set for TakeOver: Portland in a Street Fight

February 1, 2020 by Nick

WWE has just made it official, Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai will battle it out in a street fight. This will take place at NXT TakeOver: Portland on Feb. 16 and is the second women’s match added to the card. The other match will be Rhea Ripley defending her NXT Women’s Championship against Bianca Belair.

IT'S OFFICIAL: Former friends @DakotaKai_WWE & @TeganNoxWWE_ will collide in a #StreetFight at #NXTTakeOver: Portland! https://t.co/dTzfAAf0iN
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 1, 2020

The rivalry between these two women started in November when Kai turned on Nox. Both women were on Team Ripley for the first-ever women’s WarGames match. Kai viciously attacked Nox before entering the match and targeted her surgically repaired knee and tearing apart their friendship in the process. Nox would not appear in action for two months.

Last week, Nox would finally get her hands on Kai in a one-on-one match. The fight spilled to the outside and the two would battle through the crowd, making sure to get back into the ring before the 10-count.

Nox picked up a win by using her knee brace to take down Kai while the referee’s back was turned. This distraction was caused by Candice LeRae.

What are your thoughts on this match and the stipulation? Check back with Diva Dirt for reports of NXT TakeOver: Portland that will air on the WWE Network at 7 p.m. ET on Feb. 16.

Discussion Post: NXT 01/29/20

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 by Nick

Tonight’s NXT finally sees two former best friends go one-on-one since the betrayal took place at NXT TakeOver: WarGames in November. Tegan Nox will at last be seeking revenge against Dakota Kai. Kai would also eliminate Nox during the Battle Royal just a couple weeks ago. This took Nox away from a title opportunity. Speaking … Read more

WWE release video of NXT’s amazing showing at the Royal Rumble

January 28, 2020 by John Duffy

The Royal Rumble had its fair share of memorable moments but one that stood out for me was the amazing shine that the women of NXT got during the 30-women match. NXT was represented by the best and brightest the brand has to offer. Candice LeRae, Mia Yim, Toni Storm, Mercedes Martinez, Tegan Nox, Shotzi … Read more

Io Shirai reportedly out for two months

January 27, 2020January 26, 2020 by Nick

It is being reported that Io Shirai will be out of action for possibly two months. The Wrestling Observer is stating that Shirai is injured although the exact injury hasn’t been disclosed. The most clarity on the injury is according to the NXT injury report that was posted after this week’s show. The report stated … Read more

NXT Women’s Championship reportedly losing gender-specific designation

January 23, 2020 by Nick

It is being reported by PWInsider that the NXT Women’s Championship will simply be known moving forward as the NXT Championship. This was said to be an internal decree by WWE that was submitted to remove the gender specific designation. This could be the effort to stop differentiating between men’s and women’s wrestling and refer … Read more

Discussion Post: NXT 01/22/20

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by Nick

Tonight’s episode is big for the brand of NXT. It is the last episode before both Worlds Collide and the Royal Rumble. Worlds Collide will feature the NXT US brand go face to face with the NXT UK brand. As previously reported, Mia Yim will take on NXT UK Women’s Champion Kay Lee Ray in … Read more

Kacy Catanzaro addresses why she took time away from NXT

January 22, 2020 by John Duffy

In the latest video from WWE Performance Center’s YouTube Channel, Kacy Catanzaro speaks about her time away, her return and her friendship with Kayden Carter. Both SuperStars address Kacy’s absence from the brand, why she left and how it affected them. During last week’s episode of NXT Catanzaro made a surprise return in the number … Read more

Second women’s match added to Worlds Collide

January 21, 2020 by Nick

It has just been announced that Mia Yim will take on the NXT UK Women’s Champion Kay Lee Ray on the Worlds Collide Pre-show. Worlds Collide will take place on Jan. 25 the day before the Royal Rumble event at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. At this time the announcement does not state that … Read more

Winners & Losers: NXT 01/15/2020

January 16, 2020 by John Duffy

NXT gave us a great night of wrestling in front of a red hot Full Sail crowd. The show featured the number one contender’s battle royal for the NXT Women’s Championship with the winner going on to face Rhea Ripley or Toni Storm at NXT TakeOver: Portland next month. For the full report of last … Read more

Bianca Belair secures her shot at gold after winning Battle Royal

January 16, 2020January 15, 2020 by Nick

Tonight’s NXT saw the highly anticipated Battle Royal take place in the main event. It was advertised originally as an 11-woman match and quickly turned into one that had several more women competing. Mercedes Martinez was added after her official signing was declared yesterday. Other notable women who were included were MJ Jenkins, Indi Hartwell, … Read more

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