Tag: KUSHIDA

  • Ember Moon Set To Kick Off NXT, Kushida vs. Ciampa Announced

    Ember Moon Set To Kick Off NXT, Kushida vs. Ciampa Announced

    WWE has started to make announcements regarding Wednesday’s new episode of NXT. Following her return at TakeOver 31, Ember Moon will open the show. Additionally, Kushida vs. Tommaso Cimpa will take place for the first time in WWE. TOMORROW ON #WWENXT: ⚫️️ @WWEEmberMoon returns to kick off NXT⚫️ @KUSHIDA_0904 and @NXTCiampa set for competition… and…

  • KUSHIDA Turned Heel During NXT TakeOver 31

    KUSHIDA Turned Heel During NXT TakeOver 31

    At NXT TakeOver 31, KUSHIDA faced off against Velveteen Dream in singles competition. It was an intense match from start to finish, as both Superstars were determined to pull off the victory. Ultimately, it was KUSHIDA who won the match. He won via submission. Following the match, he seemingly turned heel. It seems he displayed…

  • New Singles Match Announced For NXT TakeOver 31, Updated Card

    New Singles Match Announced For NXT TakeOver 31, Updated Card

    WWE has officially announced Kushida vs. Velveteen Dream for NXT TakeOver 31 next Sunday, October 4. BRING. IT. ON. @KUSHIDA_0904 battles @DreamWWE at #NXTTakeOver on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 ET/4 PT on the award-winning @WWENetwork! #WWENXT https://t.co/dG1V11Rjws pic.twitter.com/DhUpIp0Jzv — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 26, 2020 Below is the updated card, which now has four…

  • Two Names Confirmed For NXT Gauntlet Eliminator Match

    Two Names Confirmed For NXT Gauntlet Eliminator Match

    WWE has announced Kushida and Cameron Grimes will both take part in the Gauntlet Eliminator match on Wednesday’s NXT to determine NXT Champion Finn Balor’s challenger at TakeOver on October 4. .@CGrimesWWE joins @KUSHIDA_0904 as the latest competitor announced for next week's high-stakes #GauntletEliminator Match! #WWENXT https://t.co/q0uTAIskO2 pic.twitter.com/sMWy6tgtw9 — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 18, 2020…

  • Alex Shelley To Make NXT TV Debut, Who Advanced In The Dusty Classic?

    WWE officially announced Alex Shelley as Kushida’s partner for the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Shelley will make his debut next week when they face Grizzled Young Veterans. Also on tap for next week is Pete Dunne & Matt Riddle vs. Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster Imperium advanced with a win over Forgotten…

  • Several NXT Title Matches Announced, Notable Returns, Dark Matches & More

    Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – Next week’s show will feature the following matches: Mia Yim vs. Dakota Kai Angel Garza vs. Lio Rush (c) – Cruiserweight Championship Finn Balor vs. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Keith Lee – #1 Contender’s Match .@itsLioRush puts the NXT Cruiserweight Title on the line against…

  • Kushida Returning On Tonight’s NXT, Another Match Nixed Due To Injury

    WWE has announced Kushida will return from injury on tonight’s new WWE NXT. Kushida has been out of action since October when suffering a wrist fracture against WALTER. Additionally, Damian Priest vs. Killian Dain has been nixed due to Priest not being cleared to compete since Survivor Series weekend. As previously noted, Rhea Ripley vs.…

  • WWE NXT Injury News & Notes

    Matt Camp noted the following injuries in the WWE NXT Injury Report: – Boa broke a rib and is listed day-to-day – Matt Martel and Chase Parker are listed day-to-day after Martel suffered a separated shoulder and Parker suffered a possible broken jaw. – Kushida re-aggravated a wrist injury and is listed as day-to-day. He…

  • Tommaso Ciampa Returns, Dark Match Results, Next Week’s NXT

    – Former NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa returned at the end of last night’s NXT to confront Adam Cole. There's no escape now, @AdamColePro. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? @NXTCiampa #WWENXT #NXTonUSA pic.twitter.com/S8MwBt3me9 — WWE (@WWE) October 3, 2019 – The dark matches before NXT went on the air saw Saurav Gurjar & Rinku Singh defeat two local competitors, while…

  • Adam Cole, Kushida & Others On NXT’s Injury List

    WWE released another video updating NXT’s injury list following Wednesday’s episode. These injuries are believed to be storyline, but that may not always be the case. NXT Champion Adam Cole suffered a right radius fracture while brawling with Matt Riddle. His status is questionable. Kushida suffered a left wrist injury after battling Imperium and is…

  • WALTER Issues Challenge For This Week’s NXT

    WWE UK Champion WALTER has issued a challenge to KUSHIDA to find two tag team partners to face Imperium on this week’s NXT. #NXTUK Champion @WalterAUT boldly challenges @KUSHIDA_0904 to find two partners and meet Imperium in the ring this week. pic.twitter.com/dA1LL8XqAH — WWE (@WWE) September 22, 2019 Below is the updated line-up for Wednesday’s…

  • NXT Stars Appear On 205 Live, Commentary Changes Announced

    This week’s 205 Live at Madison Square Garden opened with KUSHIDA making his debut to team with Jack Gallagher in a winning effort against Akira Tozawa and Brian Kendrick. Welcome to MSG, @KUSHIDA_0904! #205Live pic.twitter.com/Pe62XsdrCP — WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2019 KUSHIDA wasn’t the only one to make his debut though. With NXT going…