NXT Archives

NXT Takeover: In Your House kicks off tonight at 7PM Eastern time on the WWE Network, with the kickoff show starting at 6PM Bleeding Cool will be covering the event live tonight, and we'll be updating this article with links to the coverage of each match, so you can consider this page a hub for[...]

Shawn Michaels appeared on WWE's The Bump livestream ahead of NXT Takeover: In Your House tonight The Heartbreak Kid (can you really still be called the Heartbreak Kid at age 54?) discussed the event, including the preparation that goes into an NXT PPV from the backstage perspective as well as for the performers Michaels also[...]

NXT announcer Mauro Ranallo appeared on WWE's The Bump livestream to talk about his broadcast career, his experience in NXT, and what he is looking forward to at NXT Takeover tonight Ranallo also talked about Charlotte Flair and revealed a secret technique of interest to aspiring broadcasters. The show showed clips of Ranallo's most excited moments,[...]

Sean Waltman, the wrestling legend known as X-Pac, Syxx-Pac, and the 1-2-3 Kid, appeared on WWE's The Bump live stream ahead of NXT Takeover: In Your House We've transcribed his comments, and here's what he had to say X-Pac talked about turning on Razor Ramon on Raw when he came back after injuring his neck[...]

Miz and Morrison took on Braun Strowman in a prank war on last night's WWE Smackdown. Who came out on top? Video highlights here.

Adam Cole is the current NXT Champion, but could he be the first major free agent of the Wednesday Night Wars? According to a new report, Cole's WWE contract is up in August, but he hasn't signed a new one yet Does that mean he could be ready to jump to AEW by the end[...]

NXT lost in ratings and viewership, but they were up in both metrics from last week So what does it all mean? Who won the Wednesday Night War last night? The official logo for AEW or All Elite Wrestling. AEW Dynamite came in 27th Wednesday with a .29 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 730,000 viewers, according[...]

However, Maverick took to the internet the day of the layoffs to cut a promo on video in which he broke down into tears but pointed out that he was happy to still be allowed to compete in the NXT Interim Cruiserweight Championship Tournament However, as Maverick hung on in the tournament, eventually making it[...]

Drake Maverick is under WWE contract again, following last night's episode of NXT and the culmination of a weeks-long storyline based on the real-life layoffs of dozens of WWE talent as cost-cutting measures during the coronavirus pandemic Maverick lost the final match of the Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship tournament but was offered a new contract[...]

One of the large adult sons of President Donald Trump came to the aid of beleaguered WWE wrestler Jaxson Ryker amid social media controversy.

WWE made an extremely bold move in response to national civil unrest and in support of those protesting the killing of George Floyd by police.

The press release contains more details: STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WWE (NYSE: WWE) today unveiled the Free Version of WWE Network, the company's award-winning digital streaming service, unlocking a vast portion of its content library with more than 15,000 action-packed WWE titles now available for free, no credit card required. New shows including Raw Talk, streaming Monday nights each[...]

Last night's episode of WWE SmackDown on Fox opened up with an angle in which a drunk Jeff Hardy appeared to run over Elias with a car.

WWE's NXT, however, also had a big bump in ratings and viewership, making for a good night for pro wrestling all around. The Wednesday ratings are in, and yes, as you may have noticed, I am Jude Terror, and, thankfully, not Chad McMahon I told editorial that I had a message from Chad today saying he[...]

However, Gulak is back filming episodes of Smackdown and has signed a new deal with WWE. Meltzer also said that Matt Riddle is heading to the main roster very soon and that his match with Timothy Thatcher on NXT this week, with Kurt Angle serving as special referee, could be the blow-off of that feud and[...]

A roundup of pro wrestling stories, including a multi-year, multi-million dollar deal for Flip Gordon and the potential return of WCW.

WWE superstar Baron Corbin (Ratings King of Friday Nights) took to Twitter to give fans another preview of what he's cooking this weekend.

It looks like cost-cutting during the pandemic is less important than trying to spike a rating for NXT, as WWE has announced the return of Kurt Angle to act as a special referee in the match between Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher next week Angle was one of the dozens of WWE workers laid off[...]

WWE publicized an SEC filing about an investigation into whether materials used to make foam fingers, pins, and belts came from war zones.

WWE, AEW, and Impact will continue to deal with talent North and South of the border being unable to compete due to extended travel bans.

Folks, The Chadster was about ready to break down into tears today when I saw the Wednesday night cable ratings showing AEW not only beating NXT but knocking them out of the 50 as well AEW's demographic rating and viewership were both up for the night, while NXT was down in both categories, resulting in[...]

Drake Maverick's career is still alive following an upset victory against Kushida on last night's episode of NXT Maverick's victory puts the standings of the NXT Interim Cruiserweight Tournament into a three-way tie, with Maverick, Kushida, and Jake Atlas all sporting 2-1 records The three will meet in a triple threat match next week to[...]

While WWE did not air a tribute to Gaspard on Monday Night Raw, that's because Gaspard was not yet confirmed dead, and we can expect such a tribute to air, if not on tonight's episode of NXT, on Friday Night Smackdown Given the widespread love for Gaspard in the wrestling business and sadness over his[...]

After the match, Liv Morgan gave a great video promo where she emotionally spoke of her mother's determination, which led to Morgan revealing her own determination to become RAW Women's Champion. NXT Women's Champion Charlotte Flair and Ruby Riott had a decent match It says something about the lack of faith creative has in the women[...]

With the death of Owen Hart being the focus of this week's Dark Side of the Ring, tensions are flaring between WWE and Dr. Martha Hart.

Last Week Tonight host John Oliver is back at it again, blasting WWE for continuing to produce live and taped wrestling during the pandemic.

In absolutely terrible news, former WWE star Shad Gaspard, one half of the tag team Cryme Tyme with partner JTG, has gone missing.

Baron Corbin took to Twitter Sunday to announce plans to BBQ chicken wings, but none of his colleagues have chimed in to ask for a taste.

WWE 24/7 Champion Rob Gronkowski is now the longest-reigning 24/7 Champion, making him the modern-day equivalent of Bruno Sammartino.

WWE's IC Title tournament featured a twenty-minute five-star classic between two excellent ring technicians, and also Bryan vs. Gulak.