Tag: Johnny Gargano
North American Championship Rematch Set For This Week’s NXT
WWE has announced Leon Ruff will defend his new NXT North American Championship against Johnny Gargano on Wednesday. Will @LEONRUFF_ pull off ANOTHER stunner against @JohnnyGargano tomorrow night on #WWENXT?!https://t.co/1DRdtT8bqV — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 18, 2020 The episode will also feature Rhea Ripley vs. Io Shirai for the NXT Women’s Championship and an appearance…
WWE NXT Possibly Adopting ‘New Formula’ In Their Booking Method
This week’s episode of NXT featured a moment fans certainly did not expect as Leon Ruff in an upset, beat Johnny Gargano in order to win the NXT North American Championship. It seems this decision is the start of a booking change in NXT. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer talked about NXT’s method of having…
New NXT North American Champion Crowned
Leon Ruff is the new NXT North American Champion. Ruff, who signed with WWE earlier this year, was chosen to be Johnny Gargano’s challenger in the opening match of this week’s NXT. Damian Priest provided the distraction, allowing for Ruff to score the surprise pinfall win. WHAT DID WE JUST WITNESS? ????????????@LEONRUFF_ has PINNED @JohnnyGargano…
New NXT North American Champion, Pete Dunne Returns, Next Week’s NXT Matches
– Johnny Gargano is the new NXT North American Champion after defeating Damian Priest in a Devil’s Playground match. Gargano is now the first two-time North American Champion. Despite the win, wife Candice LeRae came up short against Io Shirai in the main event. REUNITED. Congratulations to your FIRST-EVER 2x #WWENXT #NorthAmericanChampion, @JohnnyGargano! #AndNew #HalloweenHavoc…
North American Championship Match Set For NXT TakeOver
WWE has announced Johnny Gargano will challenge Damian Priest for the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver on Sunday, Oct. 4. As announced by @RealKingRegal, @ArcherOfInfamy will defend the #NXTNATitle against @JohnnyGargano at #NXTTakeOver on Sunday, Oct. 4! https://t.co/KvRpQS9hXM — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 23, 2020 The challengers for the men’s and women’s NXT…
Injury Scare Halts WWE NXT Taping
Johnny Gargano took a bad bump in a match against Ridge Holland that was taped last night from Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. The match is scheduled to air on next week’s episode of WWE NXT. John Pollock reports Gargano landed on his head and the match was stopped. Both Triple H and…
William Regal Announces New Match For This Week’s WWE NXT
NXT General Manager William Regal took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce that Johnny Gargano will face Roderick Strong on this week’s WWE NXT. This match comes after the two competed in a triple threat qualifying match last week, but both came up short to Bronson Reed. They have since traded shots at each other…
WWE Announces Big NXT Winner Takes All Match
Keith Lee wants the NXT Championship, but it may come with a cost. NXT General Manager William Regal announced on Wednesday that Keith Lee will defend the NXT North American Championship against Johnny Gargano and Finn Balor on the June 24th episode of NXT. The winner of that match will go on to face NXT…
New Title Matches Added To NXT TakeOver: In Your House
Two new matches were added to NXT TakeOver: In Your House coming out of this week’s NXT. WWE has officially announced that Johnny Gargano will challenge Keith Lee for the North American Championship. Additionally, General Manager William Regal announced that Velveteen Dream will challenge Adam Cole for the NXT Championship in an environment/location of Regal’s…
Candice LeRae Turns Heel?, Killer Kross & Scarlett Bordeaux’s Cameo On NXT
Candice LeRae helped Johnny Gargano beat Tommaso Ciampa in their “One Final Beat” empty arena match, which took place on the campus of Full Sail University. LeRae initially low-blowed Gargano to swerve Ciampa (and everyone watching at home) before low-blowing Ciampa. A change of (rebel) heart. #WWENXT #CiampaVsGargano @CandiceLeRae @JohnnyGargano @NXTCiampa pic.twitter.com/pdXVcJkuC5 — WWE (@WWE)…
New TakeOver Ladder Match Participants, Next Week’s NXT Matches & More
Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – Mia Yim and Tegan Nox qualified for the Women’s Ladder Match at NXT TakeOver: Tampa with respective wins over Dakota Kai and Deonna Purrazzo. – Candice LeRae will face Mercedes Martinez next week to determine the the fourth participant. Chelsea Green has already qualified…
New NXT TakeOver: Portland Match Set, DIY Reuniting At Worlds Collide & More
Below are news & notes coming out of this week’s WWE NXT: – Bianca Belair won the women’s battle royal for the right to challenge the NXT Women’s Champion at NXT TakeOver: Portland. Belair will challenge either Rhea Ripley or Toni Storm. You're in for a treat, Portland.@tonistorm_, @RheaRipley_WWE, @BiancaBelairWWE will see ONE of you…
NXT TakeOver: Portland Match Confirmed, Lee vs. Strong, & More NXT News
Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – Finn Balor vs. Johnny Gargano is the first match confirmed for NXT TakeOver: Portland on Feb. 16th. – Keith Lee defeated Dominik Dijakovic, Cameron Grimes and Damian Priest to earn the right to challenge NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong on Jan. 22nd. .@roderickstrong…
New NXT Women’s Champion Crowned, Two Returns, Next Week’s Matches & More
Below are news & notes from this week’s WWE NXT: – Rhea Ripley defeated Shayna Baszler in the main event to capture the NXT Women’s Championship for the first time. Ripley, a former NXT UK Women’s Champion, ended Baszler’s 415-day reign. ???? She stands tall above the rest. ????#WWENXT #NXTWomensTitle #AndNew @RheaRipley_WWE pic.twitter.com/afnm69A0C0 — WWE…
Big Injury Updates On Mia Yim And Johnny Gargano
The following injuries were noted on the latest NXT injury report: – Mia Yim suffered a broken nose and possible fractured ribs during last night’s ladder match against Io Shirai. – Johnny Gargano has a cervical strain, which is why he was pulled from scheduled appearances with EVOVLE. With this injury, he’s not cleared to…
Two WWE Stars Sign New Contracts, Top NXT Star Out Of Action
Ryan Satin announced on WWE Backstage that The Miz and Paige have signed new multi-year contracts with WWE. The Miz took to Twitter to comment: BREAKING NEWS dropped by @ryansatin on @FS1 #WWEBackstage: I just signed a new multi year deal w/ @wwe. @wwe has been my home for 15 years & it’ll continue to…
What You Didn’t See On WWE NXT: TakeOver Toronto, Johnny Gargano’s Future
Last night at WWE NXT: TakeOver Toronto 2019, NXT Champion Adam Cole retained his title against Johnny Gargano in a Two out of Three Falls match that lasted nearly one hour. Cole won the first fall, a classic singles match, while Gargano won the second fall, a Street Fight. The third fall was a Steel…
