WWE NXT

The show opens with Samoa Joe in what looks to be the trainers room, or something, and William Regal is there as will, and the doctor doesn't think he can compete anytime soon due to his injuries he had faced, and then Samoa Joe seemed mad about that, and is seen walking away.


Tye Dillinger defeated Buddy Murphy


Tomasso Ciampa cut a promo about Johnny Gargano being injured backstage, but he was interrupted by The Revival. The Revival beat down Ciampa and took him to the ring and end the attack by hitting the Shatter machine.



Steve Cutler defeated Kenneth Crawford



No Way Jose defeated Angelo Dawkins



Liv Morgan defeated Aliyah



NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura came out for a promo. He said that he's still hurting from his NXT: Takeover match with Samoa Joe. He said that he respects Joe, but his era is over and now it's the Strong Style era. Nakamura stands tall on the ramp to close the show.

Who do you think will be the next challenger for the NXT Championship?



Rating: 30/30


Great show, and matches but also incredible promos.



WWE NXT: Aftershow -http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-31T18_46_43-07_00

WWE NXT

We see a recap of NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 


Tye Dillinger vs. Wesley Blake 

Tye Dillinger won 

We take a look back at Bobby Roode vs. Andrade "Cien" Almas from Takeover. There's only one word to describe Roode's entrance. Roode got the win in his NXT in-ring debut. We go backstage with for an interview after the match. Roode says Almas is good, but isn't glorious and that he will take NXT to the next level.

TM61 will take on the Authors of Pain later tonight.

Flashback to Brooklyn as we take a look at Aries vs. Jose

During a WWE.com exclusive interview, Austin Aries says he is tired of everyone interrupting his moment. First Baron Corbin, then No Way Jose, now Hideo Itami. Itami is going to learn not to stick his nose in Aries business.

Another look back to Brooklyn with an awesome video package showcasing the Bayley vs. Asuka match from start to finish with some neat backstage looks and unique camera angles. Another fun, hard hitting, and emotional match that saw the NXT Women's Champ Asuka retain.

Interview with Bayley after the match and said she thought she may have had home court advantage in Brooklyn. Said she prepared for defending the Asuka lock, but didn't end the way she wanted. Ember Moon hops in and says Bayley is the reason she's here. Bayley congratulates the debuting Moon on her win and she sees big things in her future. We then get video of Bayley's debut on RAW Monday night.

Recap of Gargano/Ciampa  vs. The Revival at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn

Backstage with Revival. Dash says they are always right and they have prove

they are the best tag team in NXT and Sports Entertainment-wide. They say there's no one left to challenge them, clink their titles, and the "top guys" are out.

We see the recap of the main event of Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.  At the end of the night, we had a NEW NXT Champion in Shinsuke Nakamura.  We will hear from the new champ next week on NXT.

TM61 vs. The Authors of Pain 

The Authors of Pain won 

Rating: 30/30

Great show and had great matches but also awesome recaps to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

WWE NXT: Aftershow- http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-24T20_31_37-07_00

NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn

No Way Jose  vs.  Austin Aries

Austin Aries won

Austin Aries is attacking Jose after the match, Hideo Itami's music hits and he makes his way to the ring. He gets in the ring and comes face to face with Aries.

Austin Aries kicks him in the gut, but Itami takes him out with a series of well placed strikes. He takes him out with the GTS, which gets the crowd on their feet.

Billie Kay vs. Ember Moon 

Ember Moon won 

Bobby Roode vs. Andrade Cien Almas 

Bobby Roode won

 Johnny Gargano and Tommaso 

Ciampa vs. The Revival for the NXT Tag Team Championship 

The Revival won

Asuka vs. Bayley (NXT Women's Championship)

Asuka won 

Asuka bends down and extends a hand to Bayley. She lifts her up and they hug as the crowd cheers for them both.

Bayley crouches down and cries as Asuka leaves with the title. After Asuka's music is done playing, the crowd chants Bayley's name and gives her a standing ovation.

Was that a stand off for Bayley? Is she is heading to the main roster?. What if she shows up at SummerSlam ? Interesting thoughts! Could she be the partner for Natalya and Alexa Bliss? I can't wait to see! 

She gives Becky, Sasha and Charlotte quick hugs as she heads to the back.

Samoa Joe vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the NXT Championship 

Shinsuke Nakamura won 

Shinsuke Nakamura Celebrates as the New NXT Champion to close the show!

This moment was pretty awesome! 

Rating 100/100

Pretty awesome matches and show as always! 

NXT TakeOver Brooklyn: After Show-  http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-20T20_01_21-07_00

SummerSlam Predictions

American Alpha, The Hype Bros & The Usos vs Breezango, The Ascension & The Vaudevillians

Winner- American Alpha, The Hype Bros & The Usos!  

Carmella, Becky Lynch, and Naomi vs. Natalya, Eva Marie and Alexa Bliss-

(Will it become a  3-on-2 handicap match or will Alexa & Natalya find a partner for this match as Eva Marie is suspended for 30 Days! What if it is Nikki Bella I mean she is cleared and it would make sense as they need a partner! I guess we'll see! 

Winner- Carmella, Becky Lynch, Naomi 

Cesaro vs. Sheamus (First match from the best of Seven Series)

Winner- Cesaro 

The Miz vs. Apollo Crews (WWE Intercontinental Championship)

Winner-The Miz! however I am rooting for Crews to pick up the win!

Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs. Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens (JeriKO)

Winner-Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens! however I have a feeling JeriKO won't last long! I mean remember AJ & Jericho which was awesome it didn't end very well!

Enzo & Cass are amazing and I am still rooting for them but Owens & Jericho have their ways!

New Day vs. The Club (WWE Tag Team Championship)

Winner: The Club! It is time for new tag team champions! The New Day have been awesome at being champions but I think it is time for a change! 

Charlotte vs Sasha Banks (WWE Women's Championship)

Winner: Sasha Banks

Roman Reigns vs. Rusev for the United States Championship

Winner: Roman Reigns! We need a new US Champion! And I can't stand Rusev! 

John Cena vs. AJ Styles

Winner: AJ Styles!

Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler (WWE Championship Match)

Winner: Dean Ambrose!

Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar

Winner: Brock Lesnar! Rooting for Randy though but Brock is so dang powerful! I have been hearing this rumor of Bill Goldberg interfering in the match causing Randy to win to build up the possibility of Bill Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 33! I feel it is possible but I have a feeling it won't happen we'll see though! 

Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor (WWE Universal Championship Match)

Oh this is hard! This match is going to be incredible!

Winner: Seth Rollins! But I just feel Finn should get it! But I am going to stick with Rollins! Either way they both will put on a match of the year moment at SummerSlam!

SummerSlam Predictions Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTQ6l_nXmS4


Let me know your SummerSlam Predictions.

WWE NXT

Hideo Itami defeated CWC competitor Mustafa Ali


Bobby Roode video package (with a hint of Andrade Almas)


Bayley/Asuka video package


Inside look of many of the matches at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. Some of them discuss how important working in NYC and their matches.


General Manager William Regal books Billie Kay to face the debuting Ember Moon this Saturday.



Carmella, Liv Morgan and Nikki Glencross defeated Daria, Mandy Rose and Alexa Bliss.



Shinsuke Nakamura & Samoa Joe sit-down interview


They discuss their match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, they have a heated interview between each other. Which causes Samoa Joe to try to jump up and wanted to get to Nakamura but the two of them was separated by security guards. The show ends with Regal appearing to be mad at how the interview ended. But it was bound to happen though.

This match is going to be insane.


Rating: 30/30


Great show and matches. but also had incredible video packages for many of the matches for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn and a great show down between Nakamura and Samoa Joe.

I look forward to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn it is going to be insane.


WWE NXT : Aftershow - http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-17T18_22_19-07_00

WWE NXT

Bobby Roode and William Regal exit a meeting. Roode seems pumped for whatever they agreed on.



William Regal is in the ring

Asuka & Bayley sign the contract for their Women’s title match in Brooklyn. They stare each other down before Asuka leaves.

The Authors of Pain defeated Adrian Nails and Rob Ryzin

The Authors of Pain tried to attack after the bell, but TM61 ran to the ring, only to get taken out. The Authors Of Pain stand tall.

Andrade “Cien” Almas defeated Angelo Dawkins

Almas was interrupted by Bobby Roode, who clapped for Almas and told him they would face each other at NXT Takeover: Back To Brooklyn.

Austin Aries came in William Regal's office frustrated that everyone had an opponent for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn  but him, and then Regal said he is right and he'll face No Way Jose at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn  whom he has been avoiding lately.



Billie Kay defeated Liv Morgan


Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa  will face The Revival for the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn


Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa defeated Tucker Knight and Patrick Clark in a quick match



Hideo Itami returns to action next week




Samoa Joe vs. Mojo Rawley


Samoa Joe won


After the match, Joe locks in the clutch again but Nakamura's music hits and he releases. Nakamura makes his way to the ring but security beats him to the punch and holds Joe back. As Joe fights security, Nakamura pinches Joe's nose and laughs. Another slap from Nakamura to the champ as we go off the air.

I look forward to watching Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn for the NXT Championship.

Rating: 40/40

Incredible show and matches as we approach NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.
What match are you looking forward to for NXT TakeOver Brooklyn?



WWE NXT: Aftershow- http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-10T19_45_21-07_00

WWE NXT

Hideo Itami defeated CWC competitor Sean Maluta



Mojo Rawley versus Chris Atkins

Samoa Joe ran down and took out both competitors, causing the no contest.

Backstage segment with Bayley. She says it's time for her to adapt and prepare for NXT Women's Champion Asuka. Bayley says she's been watching Asuka. Asuka interrupts and tells Bayley to watch first hand.

Asuka vs. Aliyah.

Asuka won

Before the match, Asuka took a chair and put it at the bottom of the ramp, then dared Bayley to come sit in it. Bayley folded the chair up and watched from ringside. Asuka applies the Asuka Lock for the win. She doesn't let the hold go, prompting Bayley to come in and break it up. Asuka taunts Bayley with the belt as she checks on Aliyah.

Bobby Roode comes out for a promo and says the wait is finally over, and he is NXT. He says Dallas showed him NXT was for him. He says the phrase "We Are NXT" applies to the fans too. Roode says he's here to take NXT and the fans to the next level and that NXT and the fans need Bobby Roode. He's the man to expand the brand and make it a global powerhouse. He will be featured on billboards, commercials, and everywhere. He will make NXT a better place. Roode says presidents, vice presidents and businessmen will soon fill the NXT Arena, not the loser fans here right now. He says he's a superstar because he looks and acts like one. Roode ends it by saying he is at the helm of the new NXT, and from here on, NXT will be glorious.

Contract signing between Asuka and Bayley for their match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn for the NXT Women's Championship will take place next week.

The Revival defeated TM61

After the match, the champions cut a promo running down who they've beat. They're interrupted by Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano, . They do comedy, including some Pokemon jokes. They want to college the NXT Tag Team Titles and say The Revival hasn't beat them. Dash and Dawson tell them to go back to their basements. A brawl breaks out, and Gargano and Ciampa hit their double team move. They cover Dash for a three count, then celebrate with the titles.



Rating: 30/30

Great show and matches as well look forward to NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn



WWE NXT: Aftershow- http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-03T18_40_19-07_00

WWE NXT

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Wesley Blake

Shinsuke Nakamura won


William Regal announces Shinsuke Nakamura vs. NXT Champion Samoa Joe for the "Takeover: Back to Brooklyn" main event


Billie Kay defeated Santana Garrett.


TM61 defeated Adrian Nails and Rob Ryzin



No Way Jose defeated Steve Cutler


After the match, Jose cuts a promo about how all he wanted to show Austin Aries was the fun he brings to NXT. Joe says Aries took advantage of him and when he showed him what he could turn his fiesta into, Aries turned into a coward. Jose says next time they meet, he will whoop Aries' ass.



WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Kota Ibushi defeated Murphy - which was a great match.



Samoa Joe comes out for a promo and says the title match with Shinsuke Nakamura at Takeover will not happen since William Regal didn't consult him. Joe calls Nakamura an undeserving contender. Regal comes out and says his decision is final. Joe says he had to jump through hoops to get the title and Regal needs to correct his disrespect towards him, and they need to discuss his opponent. Regal says if Joe doesn't accept the fight, he forfeits the title. Joe says he will hand Regal nothing and that match will happen, but this is the biggest mistake Regal has ever made. Joe says if he sees Nakamura before Takeover, Nakamura won't make it there. Nakamura interrupts and taunts Joe from the stage. Nakamura leaves while Joe stands in the ring and that ends NXT.


Rating 30/30


Great show tonight and matches. And exciting things that we will be looking forward to at NXT TakeOver Brooklyn


WWE NXT: Aftershow- http://wrestling101withkaren.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-27T20_03_40-07_00