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NXT Redux (September 6th, 2017): Thank you Asuka

Hola NXT fans and welcome to this week’s NXT Redux. It’s an emotional one guys, as this week marks the end of Asuka’s NXT run! In between Asuka’s NXT farewell, we’re also treated to a fresh match-up between Sonya Deville against Zeda, some spotlight on señorita Zelina Vega and building blocks for an upcoming women’s … Read more

NXT Redux (August 30th, 2017): The Iconic Duo bounce back

Hola NXT fans and welcome to this week’s NXT Redux. After defeating Billie Kay two weeks ago, Ruby Riot is looking to score another win under her belt against the Iconic Duo, this time against Peyton Royce. NEXT WEEK: #WWENXT #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka will update the #NXTUniverse on the status of her injury. @WWENXT pic.twitter.com/g33p0SC6Nf — … Read more

NXT Redux (August 16th, 2017): Setting the stage for Brooklyn

Hola NXT fans and welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! Yes, it’s SummerSlam weekend where we’ll witness two Women Title matches take place but let’s not forget that we also have NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III to look forward to! As it was announced last week, the NXT Women’s Champion Asuka and her challenger Ember Moon … Read more

NXT Redux (August 9th, 2017): No more ‘Tranquilo’

View post on imgur.com Hola NXT fans! I’m going to be filling in for Stephanie on NXT duty for the time being. Unfortunately, in the shuffle, we missed out on two highly praised episodes of NXT. We know, something like this shouldn’t have happened when we are just days away from NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, … Read more

NXT women react to the first Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match

This Sunday the SmackDown Women’s Division will make history as five participants, possibly six, will compete in the first ever women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match. In a series of videos uploaded by WWE several NXT Superstars react to this landmark event: Liv Morgan says everyone is so excited and can’t wait to see … Read more

NXT Redux (June 14th, 2017): Triple threat mayhem

Welcome to this week’s NXT review! We’re in for some explosive action as Asuka defends her title on a weekly episode, in what feels like ages! Before we get to the Triple Threat Elimination match, however, a video package hyping Ember Moon‘s return is showcased!: Ember faces off against Peyton Royce next week! After the … Read more

Ruby Riot explains the importance of the Mae Young Classic

Ruby Riot recently spoke with Kayla Braxton on Facebook Live to discuss the impact the Mae Young Classic will have on women’s wrestling and WWE as a whole. During the interview she called the 32-woman tournament “empowering.” “A couple years ago, the thought of there being a full tournament just for the Women’s division was basically … Read more

Week ending June 11th, 2017

Each week, The Backpage will wrap up some of the smaller news stories, rumors, editorials and gossip making the rounds in women’s wrestling. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * Ruby Riot gets five stitches during NXT’s first day at the Download Festival in Derby, England. She was busted open after taking … Read more

Triple Threat rematch for the NXT Women’s Championship to take place in two weeks

Asuka is unstoppable and after defeating Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot at TakeOver: Chicago there’s a question of who’s next? During last night’s NXT it was announced that Asuka will face Nikki and Ruby once again, this time in a Triple Threat Elimination match for the NXT Women’s Championship. #WWENXT #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka defends her title … Read more

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

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 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

Vote for the Star of the Week ending April 29th, 2017

Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. The poll will open each Saturday and close on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Alexa Bliss … 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

Vote for the Star of the Week ending April 16th, 2017

Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. This week’s poll will open each Sunday and close on Monday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Alexa … Read more

Week ending April 16th, 2017

Each week, The Backpage will wrap up some of the smaller news stories, rumors, editorials and gossip making the rounds in women’s wrestling. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. * Kayla Braxton welcomes the newest member of the NXT broadcasting team Christy St. Cloud. (YouTube) * Build Series interviews Natalya and Nikki … 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 TakeOver: Orlando in review: Do anything it takes to win

Asuka and Ember Moon have been on a path to collision ever since Ember debuted last summer. Meanwhile, Nikki Cross and Sanity continue to destroy everyone else in NXT. Nikki stopped taking the fight to Asuka several months ago and instead stuck to fighting alongside her group, proving that she isn’t afraid of any woman … Read more

TakeOver: Orlando Results: Sanity and Nikki Cross continue to obliterate the competition

For months now Sanity and Nikki Cross have been brutalizing everyone in the mid-card in their path, starting with Tye Dillinger. Nikki has especially been a thorn in his side. Dillinger has been taking the fight to Sanity, however, recruiting Roderick Strong and No Way Jose to fight by his side. To even the odds, … Read more

Eight person tag match featuring Nikki Cross & Ruby Riot announced

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