{"id":104527,"date":"2020-09-16T13:15:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T18:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=104527"},"modified":"2020-09-16T13:17:15","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T18:17:15","slug":"9-16-nxt-on-usa-primer-priest-defends-north-american-title-against-timothy-thatcher-breezango-defend-tag-titles-drake-teams-with-dain-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2020\/09\/16\/9-16-nxt-on-usa-primer-priest-defends-north-american-title-against-timothy-thatcher-breezango-defend-tag-titles-drake-teams-with-dain-more\/","title":{"rendered":"9\/16 NXT ON USA PRIMER: Priest defends North American Title against Timothy Thatcher, Breezango defend tag titles, Drake teams with Dain, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1599472784\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3>NXT ON USA PRIMER<br \/>\nSEPTEMBER 16, 2020<br \/>\nAIRS ON USA NETWORK<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a championship edition on tonight\u2019s episode of NXT as Damian Priest will defend the NXT North American Title against Timothy Thatcher. But that\u2019s not all as Tyler Breeze and Fandango will defend the NXT Tag Team Titles against Fabian Aichner &amp; Marcel Barthel. Plus, Shotzi Blackheart will look to take one step closer to earning an NXT Women\u2019s Championship match when she faces my favourite Io Shirai in a non-title match. Another action packed episode of NXT is in store which takes place tonight from Full Sail University on the USA Network. Now let\u2019s take a look at what\u2019s currently advertised for tonight\u2019s show.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Damian Priest puts the NXT North American Title on the line against Timothy Thatcher<\/li>\n<li>Breezango defends the NXT Tag Team Titles against Imperium<\/li>\n<li>Io Shirai to clash with Shotzi Blackheart in a non-title match<\/li>\n<li>Drake Maverick teams with Killian Dain against Bobby Fish &amp; Roderick Strong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ADVERTISED MATCHES &amp; SEGMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Damian Priest defends the NXT North American Title against Timothy Thatcher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Timothy Thatcher called out Damian Priest to a title match and will now get his opportunity when he challenges for the NXT North American Title tonight. Priest captured the NXT North American Title after winning a Ladder Match at TakeOver: XXX. Last week during a Thatch-as-Thatch-can class, Thatcher pointed out some of Priest\u2019s weaknesses that could come into play during their title match. The question is will Thatcher put an end to Priest title reign before it gets going?<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArcherOfInfamy\/status\/1305939236361834496<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">With the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NorthAmericanTitle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NorthAmericanTitle<\/a> on the line, Timothy Thatcher and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArcherOfInfamy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ArcherOfInfamy<\/a> are ready for an absolute SHOWDOWN next week on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WWENXT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WWENXT<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K32024fblx\">pic.twitter.com\/K32024fblx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; WWE NXT (@WWENXT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWENXT\/status\/1303936643250958337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 10, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>(Amin\u2019s Analysis: This should be fun to watch as both Priest and Thatcher are complete opposites when it comes to their wrestling style so it will be interesting to see how they mesh inside the square circle. Thatcher has been great to watch but this isn\u2019t the time as Priest shouldn\u2019t lose his first title defense.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Breezango defends the NXT Tag Team Titles against Imperium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NXT Tag Team Titles will be on the line tonight as newly won champions Tyler Breeze &amp; Fandango will defend their titles against Marcel Barthel &amp; Fabian Aichner in a championship rematch. Breezango\u2019s five year journey culminated with championship gold and will now look to show they are fighting champions. The question is can Aichner &amp; Barthel stop Breeze &amp; Fandango\u2019s momentum and become two time NXT Tag Team Champions?<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-409715313\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWENXT\/status\/1304057453181575168<\/p>\n<p><em>(Amin\u2019s Analysis: Breeze &amp; Fandango have come a long way since returning back to NXT and winning the tag titles from Aichner &amp; Barthel was a step in the right direction. Another win for Breeze &amp; Fandango over Imperium will establish them as fighting champions. Overall, this should be a great match featuring four talented wrestlers.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Io Shirai to clash with Shotzi Blackheart in a Non-Title Match<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last week we were on the verge of seeing a possible alliance between my favourite Io Shirai and Shotzi Blackheart after they took out Aliyah and Robert Stone after a backstage tussle. But, the alliance didn\u2019t last long once Blackheart laid her eyes on Shirai\u2019s NXT Women\u2019s Title. Well, tonight Blackheart will look to take one step closer to earning an NXT Women\u2019s Championship match when she faces Shirai in a non-title match. Will, Shirai stop Blackheart in her tracks and prove once again why the NXT Women\u2019s division belongs to her.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWENXT\/status\/1303494185887174656<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWENXT\/status\/1303509775972536320<\/p>\n<p><em>(Amin\u2019s Analysis: Blackheart is really talented as she has a unique wrestling style and what\u2019s also helps is her character is fresh which makes her standout. It\u2019s no surprise Io Shirai is my favourite as she\u2019s been carrying the division as champion and always puts on great matches. This match should be great but wouldn\u2019t be surprised if we get some sort of Dusty finish to possibly lead to a rematch for the NXT Women\u2019s Title.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drake Maverick teams with Killian Dain against Bobby Fish &amp; Roderick Strong<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2247108315\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Drake Maverick &amp; Killian Dain will need to get on the same page when they team up against Bobby Fish &amp; Roderick Strong. Both Dain and Maverick have been on the wrong side of attacks from the Undisputed Era. However, Maverick has always been coming up on the wrong side of Dain\u2019s attack even when he comes to his aid. The question is can Dain &amp; Maverick coexist against Fish &amp; Strong?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What is with this guy <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DhD1ULNg0C\">https:\/\/t.co\/DhD1ULNg0C<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Big Damo (@DamoMackle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DamoMackle\/status\/1303542175662329856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 9, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWEMaverick\/status\/1305848295122767873<\/p>\n<p><em>(Amin\u2019s Analysis: Undisputed Era have been the MVP of NXT as they are a great collective unit and always put on great matches. But, it might be time to freshen up the group to possibly add new members or turn baby faces. I\u2019ve been enjoying the back-and-forth between Dain &amp; Maverick as this could lead to possibly playing out as a David and Goliath team. This is a match and picking up a win could benefit Dain &amp; Maverick and add another team in the tag team division.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Big Takeaway From Last Week\u2019s Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finn Balor defeated Adam Cole in a terrific wrestling match to become a two time NXT Champion. Rhea Ripley defeated Mercedes Martinez in a hard fought Steel Cage Match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you watch NXT you know the wrestling on the show will be good to great for the most part. The storytelling is simple and easy to follow unlike Raw and SmackDown which makes you think why is this happening. Going forward with NXT what I would like to see is to keep the same balance on the show with good wrestling and angles leading to matches. Just take a bit more chances and try to come up with an element of surprise when it comes to building new programs and title matches. Overall, if you are looking to watch a good wrestling show then NXT is the way to go.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CATCH UP&#8230;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2020\/09\/08\/9-8-nxt-on-usa-tv-report-hustwaites-alt-perspective-report-on-super-tuesday-ii-special-with-cole-vs-balor-for-the-nxt-championship-and-martinez-vs-ripley-in-a-steel-cage\/\">9\/8 NXT ON USA TV REPORT: Hustwaite\u2019s \u201calt-perspective\u201d report on Super Tuesday II special with Cole vs. Balor for the NXT Championship and Martinez vs. Ripley in a Steel Cage Match<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-564089446\"><div id=\"pwtor-3269055134\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>NXT ON USA PRIMER SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 AIRS ON USA NETWORK It\u2019s a championship edition on tonight\u2019s episode of NXT as Damian Priest will defend the NXT North American Title against Timothy Thatcher. 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