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NXT TAKEOVER REPORT 11/18: Ongoing coverage of event headlined with McIntyre vs. Almas live from Houston

November 18, 2017

Tonight’s card: Velveteen Dream vs. Aleister Black, Kassius Ohno vs. Lars Sullivan, Ember Moon vs. Nikki Cross vs. Kairi Sane vs. Peyton Royce (NXT Women’s Championship Match), The Authors of Pain and Roderick Strong vs. […]

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August 19, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this NXT Takeover post-event roundtable, PWTorch editor Wade Keller, PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell, and PWTorch NXT TV reporter Justin James analyze Robert Roode vs. Drew McIntyre, Asuka vs. Ember Moon, Aleister […]

VIP AUDIO 8/19 – NXT Takeover Roundtable: Keller & Mitchell & James analyze Roode vs. McIntyre, Asuka vs. Moon, Black vs. Itami, a big angle at the end (64 min)

August 19, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this NXT Takeover post-event roundtable, PWTorch editor Wade Keller, PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell, and PWTorch NXT TV reporter Justin James analyze Robert Roode vs. Drew McIntyre, Asuka vs. Ember Moon, Aleister […]

8/9 NXT TV REPORT: Takeover hype including Roode-McIntyre, Lorcan vs. Burch, No Way Jose vs. Almas, Street Prophets vs. Metro Brothers

August 9, 2017

NXT TV REPORT AUGUST 9, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY JUSTIN JAMES, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR [Q1] Lots of hype to see NXT Champion Robert Roode and #1 Contender Drew […]

FIVE COUNT: Five Lessons Pro Wrestling Can Learn From What NXT Is Currently Getting Right

June 9, 2017

Writing about modern WWE can make writers seem like real miserable sods at times. Which is a shame, because I’m sure we aren’t all like that. I’m definitely not! But at the same time, I’m […]

5/31 NXT TV REPORT: Tommaso Ciampa explains why he turned against Gargano, Ohno & Strong vs. Young & Wolfe

May 31, 2017

NXT TV REPORT MAY 31, 2017 ORLANDO, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK Announcers: Tom Philips, Percy Watson, Nigel McGuinness [Q1] NXT has a totally new set of credits and music, which […]

5/17 NXT TV REPORT: Final Takeover hype, Roode points out Itami is injury prone in hyping their match, McIntyre in action

May 17, 2017

NXT TV REVIEW MAY 17, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY JUSTIN JAMES, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR [Q1] “Earlier today”, Bobby Roode is walking around and yelling at the person he […]

5/4 NXT in Phoenix, Ariz.: Dillinger & Itami vs. Roode & Andrade, Patrick Clark vs. Drew McIntyre, Asuka vs. Deville

May 5, 2017

NXT LIVE EVENT REPORT MAY 4, 2017 PHOENIX, ARIZ. REPORT BY A.J. BLACK, PWTORCH CORRESPONDENT The Comerica Theater in Phoenix, Ariz. held the NXT Phoenix live event. The venue is traditionally used for music and […]

4/26 NXT TV REVIEW: Drew McIntyre vs. Almas, Gallagher vs. Bate for UK Title, Aleister Black vs. Kona Reeves

April 26, 2017

NXT TV REVIEW APRIL 26, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY JUSTIN JAMES, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR [Q1] NXT starts with Nikki Cross on her hands and knees in the center […]

4/19 NXT TV REVIEW: Cage match main event with Young vs. Dillinger, Itami interrupts Roode’s opening long promo

April 19, 2017

NXT TV REVIEW APRIL 19, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY JUSTIN JAMES, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR [Q1] NXT starts with Bobby Roode in a suit, showing off the new belt. […]

VIP AUDIO 4/1 – WKH – NXT Takeover Review – Roode vs. Nakamura, Asuka vs. Moon, Tag Title Triple Threat, Drew McIntyre returns, full rundown and analysis (61 min)

April 2, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews NXT Takeover Orlando, with not just a rundown and analysis of the matches, but also a look at the pre-show, the state […]

VIP AUDIO 4/1 – WKH – NXT Takeover Review – Roode vs. Nakamura, Asuka vs. Moon, Tag Title Triple Threat, Drew McIntyre returns, full rundown and analysis (61 min)

April 2, 2017

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller reviews NXT Takeover Orlando, with not just a rundown and analysis of the matches, but also a look at the pre-show, the state […]

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GUEST EDITORIAL: WWE should celebrate its diversity, and NXT’s current roster is a stellar focal point

March 10, 2017

After watching the March 1 episode of NXT, what struck me most wasn’t storylines or action in the ring, it was the amount of diversity of the performers. From start-to-finish, every segment on the program featured a broad […]

3/8 NXT TV REVIEW: Nakamura vs. Perkins, Kaye vs. Moon, Ho Ho Lun vs. Almas, plus Sanity, Tye, more

March 8, 2017

NXT TV REVIEW MARCH 8, 2017 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK REPORT BY JUSTIN JAMES, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR [Q1] Pre-credits package advertise the return of Shinsuke Nakamura. Tye Dillinger gets a big […]

2/10 NXT in Asbury Park, N.Y.: Shinsuke & Kassius Ohno vs. Roode & Almas in main event, plus Asuka vs. Mandy Rose, Young vs. Oney Lorcan

February 11, 2017

NXT LIVE EVENT FEBRUARY 10, 2017 ASBURY PARK, N.J. AT ASBURY PARK CONVENTION HALL REPORT BY ROMEO FROM NYC, PWTORCH CORRESPONDENT Lively crowd, mostly adults, but some families here and there. The Hall seats 3,600. […]

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NXT TRACKER: Assessing the State of NXT Booking Headed into Takeover Tonight including all three titles and other feuds

January 28, 2017

Welcome again to the NXT Tracker. Normally, this feature focuses on a wrestler’s progress through in-ring work and booking; today we’re going to look at the state of the booking as we head into NXT […]

12/28 NXT TV Review: Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe, Asuka vs. Nia Jax, Lorcan vs. Almas, and more from Japan

January 4, 2017

NXT TV REPORT DECEMBER 28, 2016 TAPED IN OSAKA, JAPAN AIRED ON WWE NETWORK Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] This episode is coming from Japan, and will feature that match. Oney Lorcan to […]

NXT TRACKER – ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS: A weekly assessment and predictions on the prospects of an NXT wrestler’s main roster future

December 30, 2016

Hello, gang, and welcome back to the NXT TRACKER, where I pick an NXT talent, assess their progression to this point and make bold, sure-to-look-hilarious-in-retrospect predictions about their future prospects. Today I’ll tackle the strange […]

12/21 NXT TV Review: Roode vs. Tye vs. Almas vs. Strong headlines, plus Billie Kay, Daria, Authors of Pain

December 21, 2016

NXT TV REPORT DECEMBER 21, 2016 TAPED AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK Report by Justin James, PWTorch contributor [Q1] No pre-credits video. Strange, given that tonight is the #1 Contender Fatal Four […]

VIP AUDIO 10/9 – WKH – NXT TV review including start of Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Almas-Cedric angle, Matha-Joe angle, Patrick Clark (22 min)

October 9, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a review of the latest NXT TV show including the start of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Cien Almas & Cedric […]

VIP AUDIO 10/9 – WKH – NXT TV review including start of Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Almas-Cedric angle, Matha-Joe angle, Patrick Clark (22 min)

October 9, 2016

SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of the Wade Keller Hotline, PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a review of the latest NXT TV show including the start of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Cien Almas & Cedric […]

KELLER’S NXT TV REVIEW 10/5: Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins with Dash & Dawson vs. Cedric & Almas, Bollywood Boyz vs. Authors of Pain, Patrick Clark

October 9, 2016

KELLER’S NXT TV REPORT OCTOBER 5, 2016 TAPED 9/15 IN WINTER PARK, FLA. AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY AIRED ON WWE NETWORK -William Regal announced that last year’s Dusty Rhodes Classic Tag Team Tournament was such […]

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