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NXT TakeOver Chicago media call audio: HHH on Itami, Ciampa and Drew

With NXT TakeOver: Chicago coming your way Saturday on WWE Network, Paul “HHH” Levesque held his traditional media call prior to the event Friday morning.

On the call, Levesque hit on:

– The card itself

– What’s on the line for Hideo Itami with a poorly received performance

– Updates on Tommaso Ciampa’s ankle injury 

– The return of Drew McIntyre and how it’s similar to what Jinder Mahal did

– Updates on the NXT women’s tournament

– The potential for a women’s referee in NXT

– Thoughts on Friday’s WWE UK show with Tyler Bate, Pete Dunne, and their future in the company

– Jim Ross’ return to the company and his involvement with the UK product

– How Roderick Strong is adapting to the company, the recent videos on his background, and his future

– What the next market is that they are looking at expanding to next

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