Io Shirai has fearlessly faced all comers since capturing the NXT Women’s Title, but she’ll have to survive two dangerous rivals to remain champion. The Genius of the Sky will defend against Toni Storm and Mercedes Martinez in a Triple Threat Match at NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day on Sunday, Feb. 14. The news was initially […]
Category: NXT Women’s Championship
WWE.com NXT UK January 7th 2021 Preview
Who will be the next Superstar to challenge Kay Lee Ray? Find out tonight on an all-new edition of NXT UK! Piper Niven will square off with bitter rival Jinny, with the winner receiving an opportunity at the NXT UK Women’s Championship. The beef originated when KLR dismissed Niven’s credentials as a challenger, […]
WWE.com NXT TakeOver: WarGames 2020 Women’s WarGames Match Preview
Little did Candice LeRae know that when she destroyed Shotzi Blackheart’s tank, it would be a prelude to war. The two rivals will collide as captains of opposing teams inside WarGames at NXT TakeOver: WarGames on Sunday, Dec. 6. Blackheart and The Poison Pixie have long been jostling for position in the NXT Women’s […]
WWE.com NXT Halloween Havoc October 28th 2020 Preview
Io Shirai and Candice LeRae to Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal for the NXT Women’s Championship Io Shirai has fought off all comers in one of the most impressive NXT Women’s Championship reigns ever. Her latest challenge figures to be the most unpredictable, however. The Genius of the Sky will […]
WWE.com WWE NXT October 14th 2020 Preview
Ember Moon was cut short in her first address since returning, but the NXT Universe will get to hear more from her this week in an exclusive sit-down interview. Moon made it clear last week that she’s targeting Io Shirai and the NXT Women’s Championship. However, Rhea Ripley emerged to make it clear […]
WWE NXT TakeOver 31 PPV Predictions
It only feels like yesterday that we were gearing up for NXT TakeOver XXX and now we’re already set for NXT TakeOver 31 with a brand new arena to boot. No matter the number there is absolutely no doubt that the superstars of NXT will be preparing to put on […]
WWE NXT TakeOver 31 NXT Women’s Championship Candice LeRae Vs Io Shirai Preview
Candice LeRae is finally getting the opportunity she’s been eyeing: a chance at the NXT Women’s Title. The Poison Pixie is set to go one-on-one with Io Shirai for her championship at NXT TakeOver 31. Since undergoing a drastic change in attitude earlier this year, LeRae has repeatedly decried being “passed up” by […]
WWE.com NXT September 30th 2020 Preview
NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai joins North American Champion Damian Priest against Candice LeRae & Johnny Gargano Can NXT’s “First Couple” carve out an early advantage ahead of their championship matches at NXT TakeOver 31? Find out Wednesday night on NXT as NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai teams with NXT North American […]
NXT September 16th 2020 Preview
Io Shirai and Shotzi Blackheart forged a serendipitous alliance last week — that was, until Blackheart laid her eyes on Shirai’s NXT Women’s Championship. Now she’ll get a chance to prove herself against the best when she goes one-on-one with The Genius of The Sky in a non-title bout. In her latest encounter […]