NXT Takeover Revenge.
It was revealed during the recent NXT TV taping for May 25th that the upcoming NXT special will be named: NXT Takeover Revenge. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 8th 2016 at Full Sail and will be live on the WWE Network.
Here is the match card for NXT Takeover Revenge after the May 25th and June 1st TV Tapings. (SPOILER WARNING BELOW).
Samoa Joe vs Finn Balor (NXT Championship) – Steel Cage Match.
- This was announced by William Regal this week after the two couldn’t be contained in a brawl at a recent live event. This will be the third straight NXT Takeover even where Finn Balor vs Samoa Joe headlines.
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American Alpha vs The Revival (NXT Tag Team Championships).
- This be a re-match from NXT Takeover Dallas where American Alpha won the titles for the very first time. The Revival are using their re-match clause for their title shot.
Asuka vs Nia Jax (NXT Women’s Championship).
- Nia Jax won a triple threat between Alexa Bliss, Carmella and herself to win the right to face Asuka for the title. Bayley was ruled medically unable to compete by William Regal.
Austin Aries vs Shinsuke Nakamura.
- Aries and Nakamura tagged together on last weeks episode of NXT and there was a bit of tension teased between the two. At the recent taping, William Regal announced they would square off at the event, with Aries taking on a heel role.
Most NXT Takeover events have 5 or 6 matches on the card that will actually air on the main card. That leaves another match or 2 needed for the card. What do you think will get added?
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