Io Shirai isn’t waiting for her next challenger to step up. Instead, she’s coming to them. The Genius of the Sky will defend the NXT Women’s Championship against the dominant Raquel González — her opponent of choice — in the commerical-free main event Night 1 of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver on Wednesday, April 7 […]
Category: NXT Women’s Championship
Io Shirai Vs Raquel González set for NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver Championship Match
Io Shirai isn’t waiting for her next challenger to step up. Instead, she’s coming to them. The Genius of the Sky will defend the NXT Women’s Championship against the dominant Raquel González — her opponent of choice — as they main event Night 1 of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver on Wednesday, April 7 […]
WWE.com NXT March 10th 2021 Preview
Io Shirai puts the NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Toni Storm Toni Storm is convinced Io Shirai can’t beat her one on one. Now she has the chance to prove herself right. Storm will challenge Shirai for the NXT Women’s Championship on NXT Wednesday night at 8/7 C on USA Network. Since […]
WWE.com NXT UK March 4th 2021 Preview
Kay Lee Ray said she wanted to face the best in the world. Now she’s getting “The Final Boss.” The longest-reigning NXT UK Women’s Champion in history will defend her title against the legendary Meiko Satomura Thursday on NXT UK at 3 ET/8 GMT on the award-winning WWE Network. Challenger after challenger […]
WWE.com Friday Night SmackDown February 26th 2021 Preview
At the 2021 Royal Rumble, Bianca Belair outlasted 29 other Superstars to triumph in the Royal Rumble Match, giving her the opportunity to headline WrestleMania against whichever World Champion she chooses. With speculation at a fever pitch, will she select SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks on The Grandest Stage of […]
NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day NXT Women’s Championship Triple Threat Match
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 […]
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 […]