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List Of The NXT Year-End Awards 2020 Nominees
1988 days ago
NXT

List Of The NXT Year-End Awards 2020 Nominees

The NXT Year-End Awards is similar to the Academy, Grammy, and WWE's own Slammy Awards. They will be given to professional wrestlers who have competed in NXT in the previous year.## There have been five editions of the concept. Fans cast votes online, via Twitter or WWE's website, to decide the winners. Recipients of the award are given a golden ring bell with a hammer.## Winners will be announced on the Dec. 30 edition of NXT at 8/7 C on USA Network.## Breakout Star of the Year## Pat McAfee## Damian Priest## Shotzi Blackheart## Cameron Grimes## Dexter Lumis## Timothy Thatcher## Raquel Gonzalez## Santos Escobar## Ilja Dragunov## Rivalry of the Year## Adam Cole vs. Pat McAfee## Candice LeRae vs. Io Shirai## Damian Priest vs. Johnny Gargano## Dexter Lumis vs. Cameron Grimes## Shotzi Blackheart vs. Robert Stone## Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Gonzalez## WALTER vs. Ilja Dragunov## Kay Lee Ray vs. Piper Niven## Tag Team of the Year## Undisputed ERA## Oney and Danny## Breezango## Imperium## Gallus## Legado Del Fantasma## Male Competitor of the Year## Finn Bálor## Adam Cole## Johnny Gargano## Keith Lee## WALTER## Tommaso Ciampa## Female Competitor of the Year## Rhea Ripley## Io Shirai## Candice LeRae## Dakota Kai## Kay Lee Ray## Tegan Nox## Event of the Year## TakeOver: Blackpool 2## TakeOver: Portland## TakeOver: In Your House## Great American Bash## TakeOver: XXX## TakeOver: 31## Halloween Havoc## TakeOver: WarGames## Future Star## Austin Theory## Jake Atlas## Leon Ruff## Kacy Catanzaro## Kayden Carter## Indi Hartwell## Xia Li## A-Kid## Aoife Valkyrie## Pretty Deadly## Match of the Year## Fatal 4-Way Iron Man Match: Finn Balor vs. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Adam Cole vs. Johnny Gargano – Super Tuesday## Adam Cole vs. Finn Balor > NXT Title Match – Super Tuesday II## Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa – One Final Beat## Finn Balor vs. Kyle O’Reilly > NXT Title Match – TakeOver 31## Keith Lee vs. Adam Cole > Great American Bash## Ladder Match for North American Championship – Takeover XXX## Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae > TLS Women’s Championship Match – Halloween Havoc## Ilja Dragunov vs. WALTER > NXT UK Title Match – NXT UK TV## Men’s WarGames Match## Women’s WarGames Match## Rhea Ripley vs. Io Shirai vs. Charlotte – TakeOver: In Your House## Gallus vs. Imperium vs. GYV vs. Andrews/Webster – Ladder Match - TakeOver: Blackpool 2## Tyler Bate vs. Jordan Devlin - TakeOver: Blackpool 2## Bronson Reed vs. Roderick Strong vs. Johnny Gargano - NXT TV## Matt Riddle vs. Timothy Thatcher – Fight Pit## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

Tommaso Ciampa Vs. Timothy Thatcher Inside The Fight Pit, North American Title Match And More Announced For Next Wednesday's NXT
1994 days ago
NXT

Tommaso Ciampa Vs. Timothy Thatcher Inside The Fight Pit, North American Title Match And More Announced For Next Wednesday's NXT

Tommaso Ciampa will see Thatcher inside the FIGHT PIT next Wednesday on WWE NXT.## Tomaso Ciampa laid down the challenge during tonight's NXT episode, after Timothy Thatcher got an unexpected defeat at the hands of Leon Ruff, he was attacked by Tommaso Ciampa who dropped Thatcher with the Willow's Bell draping DDT.## Afterward, Ciampa said, Thatcher wants to fight, he will see him in the Fight Pit. Thus, this match is official for next Wednesday.## Also taking place next Wednesday will be a singles match between Roderick Strong and Pete Dunn. Plush, A Rematch between Johnny Gargano and Leon Ruff for the North American Championship.## ❗❗JUST ANNOUNCED ❗❗👊 @roderickstrong vs. @PeteDunneYxB NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT! 👊 @NXTCiampa vs. Timothy Thatcher inside a FIGHT PIT at #NXTNYE! pic.twitter.com/v1HxZhMWM3— WWE (@WWE) December 24, 2020 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

Mercedes Martinez Returns To WWE NXT, Attacks NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai
1994 days ago
NXT

Mercedes Martinez Returns To WWE NXT, Attacks NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai

Mercedes Martinez is back to NXT as appeared during this Wednesday's NXT episode.## Martinez made her Raw debut on September 21, where she was revealed as a member of the villainous faction, Retribution under the ring name of Retaliation.## Shortly thereafter, Martinez requested her removal from the group and was quietly returned to NXT. Martinez made her return to NXT on tonight's episode. Attacking NXT Women’s champion Io Shirai.## It all begins with Shirai grabing a steel chair and brings it into the ring. She then told Storm to come out Storm's music hit but instead, Shirai was attacked behind by a returning Mercedes Martinez.## The #WWENXT Women's division just received a rude awakening! @RealMMartinez pic.twitter.com/dPlfjNauma— WWE (@WWE) December 24, 2020 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

Rhea Ripley Vs. Dakota Kai And Kick-Off Match Announced For This Wednesday's NXT Episode
1995 days ago
NXT

Rhea Ripley Vs. Dakota Kai And Kick-Off Match Announced For This Wednesday's NXT Episode

As announced earlier, Killian Dain & Drake Maverick will face Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch in NXT Tag Team Championship Street Fight. Now, according to a new announcement, this Street Fight will kick off tonight's show.## Drake Maverick has continued to pitch Killian Dain on what they could accomplish together as a tandem, and the odd couple will have a chance to prove it in a NXT Tag Team Championship Street Fight.## Plush, a massive singles match is set to take place between Rhea Ripley Vs. Dakota Kai. The bad blood is set to boil over when Rhea Ripley and Dakota Kai meet on NXT this Wednesday night.## Also, check out the full lineup for this Wednesday## --Killian Dain & Drake Maverick to face Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch in NXT Tag Team Championship Street Fight## --Rhea Ripley and Dakota Kai set for Wednesday night showdown## --Isaiah “Swerve” Scott seeks redemption against Jake Atlas## --“The Colossal” Bronson Reed returns this week on NXT## --The Way to present “A Very Gargano Christmas” on NXT## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

WWE NXT Predictions & Preview December 30, 2020: Match Card, Schedule, Start Time, Rumors
2000 days ago
NXT

WWE NXT Predictions & Preview December 30, 2020: Match Card, Schedule, Start Time, Rumors

The last WWE NXT episode of 2020 is stacked with a massive match card which includes, Tommaso Ciampa Vs. Timothy Thatcher Inside The Fight Pit, North American Title Match And More.## Tommaso Ciampa will see Thatcher inside the FIGHT PIT next Wednesday on WWE NXT.## Tommaso Ciampa laid down the challenge during tonight's NXT episode, after Timothy Thatcher got an unexpected defeat at the hands of Leon Ruff, he was attacked by Tommaso Ciampa who dropped Thatcher with the Willow's Bell draping DDT.## Afterward, Ciampa said, Thatcher wants to fight, he will see him in the Fight Pit. Thus, this match is official for next Wednesday.## List Of The NXT Year-End Awards 2020 Nominees## Also taking place next Wednesday will be a singles match between Roderick Strong and Pete Dunn. Plush, A Rematch between Johnny Gargano and Leon Ruff for the North American Championship.## Check Out The Full Lineup below:## *Tommaso Ciampa Vs. Timothy Thatcher: Fight Pit## *Johnny Gargano Vs. Leon Ruff: North American Title Match## *Roderick Strong Vs. Pete Dunne: Singles Match## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

Rhea Ripley, Kyle O’Reilly And More Listed To NXT Injury Report
2000 days ago
NXT

Rhea Ripley, Kyle O’Reilly And More Listed To NXT Injury Report

Kyle O'Reilly and Pete Dunne squared off to see who would face Finn Balor for the NXT Championship at New Year's Evil, And as you might expect from their battles over the last month, this was just as hard-hitting and intense.## After a brawl broke out in the ringside area before the match even began the focus reverted to O'Reilly and done with both been dishing out cold brutal and Innovative offense. In the end, O'Reilly earned the victory with a top rope creaks the back of Dunne's neck to become the number one Contender both men came out of the match with visible bruises and contusions.## In the main event, Rhea Ripley and Tony Storm Revisited a rivalry that originated in battles over the NXT UK Women's Championship, these days there's much more dislike between these two major players of the women's division that was on full display in the Capitol Wrestling Center.## However, it was Raquel Gonzalez who slugged the tide when she snatched Ripley off the ring apron and Center into the post, Storm would go on to hit Storm Zero for the win as if the Lost wasn't bad enough Ripley once again suffered "Ear Trauma and skin disfigurement" similar to what she dealt with in her match against Io Shirai last month.## On Facebook live minutes before NXT on USA Network began Indi Hartwell told Wade Barrett. She wouldn't need her neck brace anymore and would be facing Shotzi Blackheart later in the night. Of course, the way had to make their presence known during the match and while Candice had the referee distracted Hartwell got the green hair trophy from Austin Theory.## However, the referee saw Hartwell used the trophy on Shotzi Blackheart which caused a disqualification. The attack with the trophy continues and Hartwell assistive Candice with a wicked stepsister on Blackheart to finish the job. Unfortunately for the way, we can exclusively report the trophy did suffer some damage, but it was taped up and is considered day to day.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

Finn Balor Vs. Kyle O’Reilly Set For NXT Title Match At NXT New Year's Evil 2021
2001 days ago
NXT

Finn Balor Vs. Kyle O’Reilly Set For NXT Title Match At NXT New Year's Evil 2021

Kyle O’Reilly to battled Pete Dunne for NXT Title opportunity at New Year’s Evil.## General Manager William Regal announced the matchup between both just right after O’Reilly and Dunne, along with Damian Priest, confronted Bálor last week and made their NXT Title purposes known.## The winner of O’Reilly vs. Dunne challenges The Prince at NXT New Year’s Evil on Jan. 6. Tonight on NXT, Kyle O’Reilly was able to pin Pete Dunne to become the number 1 contender.## We're witnessing another #WWENXT classic as @KORCombat battles @PeteDunneYxB to see who will go on to challenge @FinnBalor for the #NXTTitle at #NXTNYE!#DunnevsOReilly pic.twitter.com/0Pc2fYY6j4— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

WWE NXT New Year’s Evil 2021 Predictions & Preview: Match Card, Venue, Date & Time, Location, Rumors, Logo
2007 days ago
NXT

WWE NXT New Year’s Evil 2021 Predictions & Preview: Match Card, Venue, Date & Time, Location, Rumors, Logo

NXT is set to present New Year’s Evil on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, live from WWE Performance Center. WWE NXT New Year's Evil 2021 will be hosted by Dexter Lumis.## Finn Bálor puts the NXT Championship on the line against Kyle O'Reilly and Damian Priest looks to hand Karrion Kross his first defeat, with both matches featuring non-stop, bell-to-bell action.## Additionally, Rhea Ripley collides with Raquel González in a Last Woman Standing Match, Santos Escobar defends the NXT Cruiserweight Title against Gran Metalik and more.## Predictions & Match Card...## NXT Championship Match: Finn Balor Vs. Kyle O’Reilly## Finn Bálor has made the promise that he will defend the NXT Title on New Year's Evil on January 6, 2021. Kyle O’Reilly to battled Pete Dunne for NXT Title opportunity at New Year’s Evil.## General Manager William Regal announced the matchup between both just right after O’Reilly and Dunne, along with Damian Priest, confronted Bálor last week and made their NXT Title purposes known.## The winner of O’Reilly vs. Dunne challenges The Prince at NXT New Year’s Evil on Jan. 6. On the night of NXT, Kyle O’Reilly was able to pin Pete Dunne to become the number 1 contender.## Singles Kick off Match: Karrion Kross Vs. Damian Priest## Karrion Kross Vs. Damian Priest will kick off WWE NXT Year's Evil 2020 with commercial-free action.## Former NXT Champion Karrion Kross returned to in-ring action against Desmond Troy this week on NXT, competing for the first time since a shoulder injury forced him to relinquish the title last August.## The NXT Universe had noticed neither hide nor hair of Kross in the months that followed his crushing delay, but that all changed last week when he and Scarlett made their surprise return to the black-and-gold brand.## Shortly, after getting a quick victory over Desmond Tory, Karrion Kross challenged Damien Priest, the match is now official between both at New Year's Evil 2021.## Singles Match: Rhea Ripley Vs. Raquel González## Raquel González practiced her imperious force to defeat Ember Moon, Toni Storm came to the ring then, apparently to attack Ember Moon, but Moon's WarGames teammate Rhea Ripley appeared to provide backup before engaging in a smoldering staredown with the rival González.## We also predicted earlier that with the situation looming large, they both are likely to pick their matchup at New Year's Evil which is creatively exciting. On December 23, 2020, A brawl broke out between Raquel González and Rhea Ripley which as well as forced the official to make this happen at New Year's Evil.## NXT Cruiserweight Title Match: Gran Metalik Vs. El Hijo del Fantasma## Gran Metalik Vs. El Hijo del Fantasma is happening For NXT Cruiserweight Title at WWE's first event of 2021 "WWE NXT New Year's Evil."## The match was announced during this Wednesday's NXT episode when Lucha House Party returned to NXT challenging Legado del Fantasma for a match which they won. The match was announced by Dexter Lumis who is set to host WWE NXT New Year's Evil 2021.## Xaia Lee and Boa Set To Make Their Return## Xaia Lee and Boa both are set to make their return at the event. It was announced during last week's NXT episode when a promo aired live which showed up both of them completing their training and headed to NXT New Year's Evil.## Li and Boa were taken away by a mysterious man, apparently failing to meet an ultimatum delivered in cryptic letters after Li came up short in several matches. For weeks, both have been shrouded in secrecy, with the NXT Universe seeing only glimpses of their brutal training regimen led by that same man — and another unknown figure looking on.## Now, the return of Xia Lee and Boa has officially been added to NXT New Year's Evil.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

WWE NXT Predictions & Preview December 16, 2020: Match Card, Schedule, Start Time, Rumors
2008 days ago
NXT

WWE NXT Predictions & Preview December 16, 2020: Match Card, Schedule, Start Time, Rumors

Pete Dunne, Kyle O’Reilly, and Damian Priest showed off their interest in an opportunity against NXT Champion Finn Bálor, while Karrion Kross made his surprising return in overwhelming fashion and brutalized The Archer of Infamy.## Elsewhere, Raquel González secured a tremendous win over Ember Moon before being just after she confronted by Rhea Ripley, Tommaso Ciampa knocked off Cameron Grimes, and The Grizzled Young Veterans made a major statement.## Coming this week, The Way's Johnny Gargano & Austin Theory will battle Kushida and Leon Ruff in a Tag-Team action next Wednesday on NXT Episode.## Prediction & Match...## --Johnny Gargano & Austin Vs. Leon Ruff & Kushida## --Rhea Ripley Vs. Toni Storm In A Grudge Match## --Karrion Kross returns to action## --Kyle O’Reilly Vs. Pete Dunne## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

Raquel González Vs. Rhea Ripley Is A Likely Match For The New Year's Evil 2021
2008 days ago
NXT

Raquel González Vs. Rhea Ripley Is A Likely Match For The New Year's Evil 2021

Hear what “Big Mami Cool” has to say after a heated confrontation with The Nightmare. Tonight's NXT main event saw a singles match between Raquel González Vs. Ember Moon.## Raquel González practiced her imperious force to defeat Ember Moon, Toni Storm came to the ring then, apparently to attack Ember Moon, but Moon's WarGames teammate Rhea Ripley appeared to provide backup before engaging in a smoldering staredown with the rival González.## During a backstage interview, Raquel González addressed confrontation with Rhea Ripley.## "Sunday eight of the best women wrestlers were in that cage and whose hand was raised at the end mine tonight a former NXT Women's Champion and whose hand was raised at the end of that main event mine. So, Mackenzie, I guess you're right Raquel González can't be stopped," Raquel González addressed her match against Ember Moon.## At the concussion Raquel González stated that, "Rhea Ripley is gonna get hers. But on my time."## EXCLUSIVE: What does @RaquelWWE have to say about @RheaRipley_WWE following a tense confrontation on #WWENXT? pic.twitter.com/RJAjzmAH12— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) December 10, 2020 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

Finn Bálor Set To Defend NXT Championship On New Year's Evil, January 6, 2021
2008 days ago
NXT

Finn Bálor Set To Defend NXT Championship On New Year's Evil, January 6, 2021

Finn Bálor has made the promise that he will defend the NXT Title on New Year's Evil on January 6, 2021.## Finn Bálor assured that all eyes would revert to The Prince, and he wasn't mistaken. Pete Dunne, Kyle O'Reilly, and Damian Priest all encountered the NXT Champion to stake their claim for a title opportunity before Bálor exited the ring, only to be confronted by Scarlett, who hadn't been seen since Karrion Kross relinquished the NXT Title due to injury.## Before leaving, Bálor declared that he would put the title on the line at NXT New Year's Evil, but against whom?, he left the charge on William Regal. Now, it looks like there will be a huge Triple Threat Match between Pete Dunne, Vs. Kyle O'Reilly, Vs. Damian Priest, the winner of the match gets to face Finn Balor at New Year's Evil.## It's essential to pull up the talk that, Karrion Kross has confirmed his return unleashing ruthless shots on Damien Priest. However, Karrion Kross could somehow enter in the matchup.## 𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑻𝒐𝒄𝒌...#NXTChampion @FinnBalor encountered @Lady_Scarlett13 on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/Wi1grCGohB— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2020 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

WWE NXT Predictions & Preview December 9, 2020: Match Card, Schedule, Start Time, Rumors
2011 days ago
NXT

WWE NXT Predictions & Preview December 9, 2020: Match Card, Schedule, Start Time, Rumors

WWE NXT TakeOver: WarGames 2020 saw The Undisputed ERA defeat Pat McAfee, Pete Dunne, and NXT Tag Team Champions Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan. Johnny Gargano pinned Leon Ruff (C) and Damian Priest to retain the title.## Dexter Lumis defeated Cameron Grimes, Tommaso Ciampa defeated Timothy Thatcher. Elsewhere, Team Candice defeated Team Shotzi in a Woman's WarGame Matchup.## However, there have been no well-thought-of announcements for this Wednesday's NXT episode, but we can pick up some of our own. At NXT TakeOver: WarGames, Karrion was teased to make to his possible return to NXT, I think, Karrion Kross will be returning this Wednesday to possibly challenge Finn Balor for the title match.## Johnny Gargano with the aid of Austin defeated Leon Ruff and Damian Priest to become the new NXT North American Champion. After the match, the masked man unveiled himself as none other than Austin Theory!## Now, it seems like, there will be a Massive Tag-Team Match between Johnny Gargano, Austin Theory Vs. Leon Ruff & Damian Priest.## Match Card & Prediction...## Karrion Kross makes his return to NXT[Prediction]## Johnny Gargano, Austin Theory Vs. Leon Ruff & Damian Priest[Prediction]## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...