Tag: NXT
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WOL: Remembering XPW’s Supreme, Raw ratings, AEW/NXT preview
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of XPW’s Supreme, RAW ratings, AEW vs. NXT tonight, lack of crowds in pro-wrestling, calls and texts and so much more. Remember you can watch this packed show and every WOL live and free on Twitch so…
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WOL: NXT cuts, PFL cancels season, Jared Silberkleit, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a ton of confirmed NXT cuts, the PFL basically shutting down for a year but still paying people, tons of feedback and more. Plus, “Trust Fund Approved” Jared Silberkleit joins us today to talk about working in digital…
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B&V: Bryan and Vinny review AEW and NXT head-to-head
Image: Lee South/AEW The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about in our look at AEW and NXT from Wednesday night! We review both shows, talk about the ratings, and why they absolutely do matter even in the middle of a pandemic, and tons more. You can also watch this…
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WOR: Chris Benoit doc review, AEW vs. NXT, Vince sells stock, Japan
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including your mailbag questions on the Chris Benoit documentary, all the latest ratings news, Vince McMahon selling a bunch of stock, Japanese pro wrestling update, a full recap of both AEW and NXT from Wednesday night and tons more.…
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B&V: Bryan and Vinny review this week’s AEW and NXT
Image: AEW The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about including a full recap of the AEW vs. NXT battle from Wednesday night, plus ratings and tons of other notes. As always, you can watch the videos of Bryan & Vinny shows on our sister video subscription service, separate subscription…
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WOR: Wilder-Fury, WrestleMania, UFC, AEW & NXT news
Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back. We first talk about the big heavyweight boxing fight from Saturday between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. We then go over the latest on WrestleMania, how tickets are selling in Tampa, and talk about Tampa as a destination city. We break down the…
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WOR: AEW & NXT recaps, Raw ratings, Charlotte-Andrade, BT Sport news
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez is back today with tons to talk about including all the latest news, RAW ratings, NXT and NXT UK to BT Sport, Charlotte and Andrade getting hitched, AEW Dark and a preview for next week and more, plus full recaps of both AEW and NXT from Wednesday night! A…
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Wrestling Weekly: 2019 year in review show
Les Thatcher and I take a year-end look at AEW, ROH, New Japan’s issues with AXS, and all things WWE. Among other things we discuss: AEW’s ups and downs, the curious relationship between NJPW and ROH, WWE and Fox, NXT on USA, and more. Since this is the last show of 2019 for us, we…
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Wrestling Weekly: NXT on USA, Omega’s tweets, studio wrestling
On the latest Wrestling Weekly, former wrestler and trainer Les Thatcher and I look at NXT’s debut on USA this past Wednesday, some favorite memories of studio wrestling, and Kenny Omega taking aim at WWE developmental on Twitter. We also talk about the upcoming NWA TV tapings, the AEW tag title tournament brackets, and some…
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NXT on USA media call: HHH on creative team, future of TakeOver
Prior to NXT launching their weekly show on USA Network Wednesday, WWE COO Paul “Triple H” Levesque talked to the media Monday afternoon on a variety of topics from the future of TakeOver to potential shifts in NXT creative to talent exchanges. You can hear the entire call by clicking below: When asked about ratings,…
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HHH TakeOver audio: NXT-FS1 rumors, Simone Johnson updates
WWE COO Paul “HHH” Levesque held his traditional pre-TakeOver conference call Thursday morning, answering questions about the show, the talent, and even a few about the company. – He was asked whether he was under consideration for the Paul Heyman-Eric Bischoff director roles for Raw/ and SmackDown. – He said they are in the process…
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HHH on Ciampa’s WWE call-up, TakeOver, Batista at WrestleMania
On Thursday, Paul “HHH” Levesque held his traditional pre-NXT TakeOver conference call, going over a variety of subjects. You can listen to the call right now by just clicking that red button below. Among the things HHH discussed: The situation around Tommaso Ciampa’s call-up despite a neck injury he was dealing with How he and…
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NXT conference call: HHH on UK future, possibility of more TakeOvers
On Wednesday, WWE COO Paul “Triple H” Levesque did his usual rounds, holding a media conference call discussing this Saturday’s NXT TakeOver event and the happenings around the “third brand”. Among the highlights: He gave an update on his pectoral surgery. He discussed how this War Games will be different than last year and what…
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NXT Pre-TakeOver conference call audio with Paul ‘HHH’ Levesque
On Wednesday, WWE COO Paul “HHH” Levesque held his regular conference call before NXT TakeOver events. On this edition, he answered questions about the show, an update on Neville, the future of their UK wrestling product, and plenty more.
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NXT TakeOver Chicago media call: Ricochet and Shawn Michaels updates
WWE COO Paul “HHH” Levesque held his traditional pre-NXT TakeOver conference call, previewing the Chicago show and giving updates on a lot of other non-main roster news. Subscribers can stream the audio below. A few highlights: – He said they are not looking to move/expand the WWE Performance Center despite recent comments from Bobby Roode…
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NXT TakeOver New Orleans conference call audio
WWE COO Paul “HHH” Levesque took part in his traditional media call prior to NXT TakeOver Friday afternoon, discussing more of the happenings and inner workings in the promotion while not actually touching on the event itself that much. While the audio is below, here’s a few key talking points: – He was asked a…
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NXT TakeOver Philadelphia conference call: HHH on Ronda Rousey, more
On Wednesday, WWE COO Paul “HHH” Levesque talked with the media about this Saturday’s NXT TakeOver show as well other WWE related matters. – He announced Kassius Ohno vs. Velveteen Dream for the show. – He talked about Shayna Baszler and also mentioned former UFC fighter Jessamyn Duke’s capabilities in the ring, but that they…
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NXT TakeOver War Games conference call with Triple H
NXT TakeOver War Games roars into Houston, Texas’ Toyota Center Saturday with a main event featuring the return of a WCW-created classic: the double cage War Games match. On Thursday, Paul “Triple H” Levesque talked to the media for 35 minutes about the show and a few other key topics of interest: – He discussed…
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Big Audio Nightmare: All Japan, STARDOM, NOAH, NJPW, more
Somehow, someway, keeping to their word, the original alternate is back after only a few day layoff to present to YOU, the fine purveyor of this website, even more audio activity for your dollar. This week’s topics on Adam & Mike’s Big Audio Nightmare include: – Adam’s thoughts on WWE SummerSlam and TakeOver – MYC…
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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 …