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WWE NXT TV Tapings & Takeover Card (Spoilers)
NXT taping spoilers from Center Stage in Atlanta, FA.
Dark Matches
- Candice LeRae defeated Vanessa Borne
- Kassius Ohno defeated Raul Mendoza
January 10th Episode
- Shayna Baszler makes her in-ring debut and defeats Dakota Kai. Baszler wins in under 1 minute via referee stoppage. Baszler attacks Kai after the match but NXT Women’s Champion Ember Moon makes the save.
- Lars Sullivan defeated Lio Rush. Lars called out Killian Dain after the match and then turned his attention back to Rush. Lars destroyed Rush.
- We see The Undisputed Era attacking SAnitY backstage where a steel cage structure is seen. Adam Cole and NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish come to the ring to taunt SAnitY. Nikki Cross runs out for revenge but she’s held back. Aleister Black and Roderick Strong come out for a face off. NXT General Manager William Regal makes Black and Strong vs. Fish and O’Reilly for the titles.
- NXT Tag Team Champions The Undisputed Era retains over Roderick Strong and Aleister Black. Adam Cole provided a distraction and brawled with Black through the crowd. They came back to the ring and Black was beat down after. Regal came out and announced Black vs. Cole in an Extreme Rules match for Takeover in Philadelphia.
- NXT Champion Andrade “Cien” Almas defeated Kassius Ohno in a non-title match.
January 17th Episode
- Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss defeated Heavy Machinery.
- Lacey Evans defeated Aliyah. After the match, Evans called out Nikki Cross to the ring. Shayna Baszler came out, stares Evans down and ended up beating on Aliyah. NXT Women’s Champion Ember Moon made the save and issued a challenge to Baszler. NXT General Manager William Regal confirmed Baszler vs. Moon for Takeover in Philadelphia.
- Roderick Strong defeated Fabian Aichner.
- Johnny Gargano comes out for a promo in the ring. He will face The Velveteen Dream later tonight with the winner facing NXT Champion Andrade “Cien” Almas at Takeover in Philadelphia.
- The Authors of Pain defeated The Street Profits to become the new #1 contenders for a title shot from NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish at Takeover in Philadelphia.
January 24th Episode
- No Way Jose defeated Cezar Bononi.
- Bianca Belair defeated indie veteran Luscious Latasha.
- The Authors of Pain squashed two enhancement talents by attacking them before the bell. The match never started.
- Johnny Gargano defeated The Velveteen Dream in an insanely good match. If Gargano lost, Dream would have received the NXT Title shot from Andrade “Cien” Almas at Takeover in Philadelphia. Gargano and Dream both got good pops throughout. Andrade and Zelina Vega came out to face off with Almas.
After the tapings, this is the suspected card for NXT Takeover: Philadelphia thus far:
NXT Championship Match
Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas (c)
NXT Tag Team Championship Steel Cage Match
The Authors of Pain vs. Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish (c)
NXT Women’s Championship Match
Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler (c)
Extreme Rules Match
Adam Cole vs. Aleister Black
Lars Sullivan vs. Killian Dain
Taping results credit: Wrestling Inc
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Former WWE Star Reveals How Company Tests Wrestlers for an “Attitude Problem”
A former WWE star took to social media to explain, in brief, how WWE evaluates its talent to determine whether they have an “attitude problem.” The post offered a glimpse into the company’s behind-the-scenes vetting process, suggesting that behavior and professionalism are actively monitored during a wrestler’s time with the promotion.
While the explanation was limited, the revelation underscores WWE’s focus on maintaining locker-room culture and managing talent dynamics. Fans and industry observers may read the post as further evidence that character and conduct behind the curtain can be as consequential as in-ring performance.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2171344/wwe-tests-wrestlers-attitude-problem-dijak-oba-femi/.
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WWE Backlash Match Sparks “Clone War” Debate in Wrestling Community
Wrestling fans and insiders are abuzz after a match at WWE Backlash was accused of “copycatting” a formula previously used by an independent wrestler, a situation some are calling a new “clone war” in the industry. The controversy highlights growing concerns about creative overlap between major promotions and the indie scene.
The debate raises questions about originality and recognition, with observers wondering whether mainstream companies should acknowledge or adapt indie ideas more transparently. As the story spreads, fans and performers alike are watching to see how promotions handle influence, credit, and creative borrowing moving forward.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2174560/wwe-backlash-danhausen-clone-lifted-elements-independent-show/
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