Three title matchups have been confirmed for next week’s episode of NXT.
A six (or potentially seven) way ladder match will determine the new NXT Champion in the main event, with the brand finding its new top men’s name following the departure of Oba Femi earlier this month.
Last week, we learned that Ricky Saints, Sean Legacy, and Shiloh Hill had all qualified for the bout. Wins on the latest episode of NXT TV secured spots for Dion Lennox and Keanu Carver as well.
After Joe Hendry was attacked backstage and ruled medically unfit to compete, EVOLVE champ Jackson Drake was given a bye through his qualifying match and into the ladder bout. However, NXT General Manager stated that if Hendry is cleared to compete by next week, he will be added to the match as well.
Along with the high-stakes ladder bout, a matchup for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships will take place.
M and Heather By Elegance, a heel tag duo who regained the tag titles at TNA’s AMC premiere earlier this month, will take on Sol Ruca and Zaria. The ZaRuca duo won a three-way #1 contenders match to secure the title shot last week.
The third title matchup, already announced before this week, is a three-way between Izzi Dame, Thea Hail and Lola Vice for the women’s North American title. The matchup is Dame’s first appearance since taking the belt off Hail at New Year’s Evil.
Along with the trio of championship bouts, Tony D’Angelo will appear at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida to address his actions as of late. Why has he been attacking members of the NXT roster indiscriminately in recent weeks? We’ll find out next Tuesday.
Here’s the full lineup for next week’s show:
- M & Heather By Elegance vs. Zaria & Sol Ruca (TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships)
- Tony D’Angelo explains his actions
- Izzi Dame vs. Thea Hail vs. Lola Vice (NXT Women’s North American Championship)
- Ricky Saints vs. Sean Legacy vs. Shiloh Hill vs. Jackson Drake vs. Dion Lennox vs. Keanu Carver (Vacant NXT Championship) (Ladder Match)
