The Official WWE / NXT Discussion Thread *May Contain Spoilers*

[Ayden]

I just heard WrestleMania isn't sold out yet and sure enough, if you head to Ticketmaster, there's still a number of seats going. If it's going to happen, maybe they should have announced Cena vs. Taker a lot earlier.

 

I'm not a Reigns hater but I'd imagine he is playing a part in that too. Not his fault, of course, but it is what it is

[Warhawk8492]

I'm not a Reigns hater but I'd imagine he is playing a part in that too. Not his fault, of course, but it is what it is

 

No doubt, people are sick of Roman Reigns.

[milamber]

<p>Wasn't sure where to post this so here it is:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>WRESTLEMANIA WEEK WRESTLING SHOW GUIDE (cards subject to change)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Thursday, 4/5</strong></p><p>

<strong>DNA 43 (Shin-Kiba 1st RING, streaming on DDT Universe)</strong></p><p>

-Rekka vs. Choun-Shiryu</p><p>

-1st Sanshiro Takagi DNA SUPER TAG TOURNAMENT – Semi-Final: MAO & Rising HAYATO vs. Naomi Yoshimura & Akiro Jo</p><p>

-1st Sanshiro Takagi DNA SUPER TAG TOURNAMENT – Semi-Final: Yuki Ueno & Koju Takeda Vs Kouki Iwasaki & Ryota Nakatsu</p><p>

-1st Sanshiro Takagi DNA SUPER TAG TOURNAMENT – Finals</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>GCW presents Matt Riddle's Bloodsport - 3 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center, streaming on Club WWN & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-All matches end with knockout or submission only</p><p>

-Matt Riddle vs. Low Ki</p><p>

-Nick Gage vs. Timothy Thatcher</p><p>

-WALTER vs. "Filthy" Tom Lawlor</p><p>

-Chris Dickinson vs. Dan Severn</p><p>

-KTB vs. Dominic Garrini</p><p>

-Eddie Kingston vs. Tracy Williams</p><p>

-Masada vs. Martin Stone</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Wildkat Sports - 6 pm (Sugar Mill)</strong></p><p>

-Wildkat Revolution Championship match: Ken Dixon vs. Jonny Flex</p><p>

-J. Spade vs. Billy Gunn vs. Bob Holly vs. Stevie Richards</p><p>

-Luke & PJ Hawx vs. Damien 666 & Bestia 666 vs. Roy Knight & Ricky Knight Jr.</p><p>

-Caleb Konley vs. Mike Dell vs. Barrett Brown</p><p>

-Shane Taylor and Ryan Davidson vs. Buku Dad and Sexy Chino</p><p>

-Steve Anthony vs. Mr. 450</p><p>

-Rachael Ellering vs. Savannah Evans</p><p>

-Matt Lancie vs. Danny Flamingo</p><p>

-Caleb Konley vs. Mike Dell vs. Barrett Brown</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Evolve 102 - 8 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center, streaming on Club WWN & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Evolve Championship match: Zack Sabre Jr. © vs. Matt Riddle</p><p>

-Daisuke Sekimoto & Munenori Sawa vs. Ringkampf (WALTER & Timothy Thatcher)</p><p>

-AR Fox vs. Will Ospreay</p><p>

-Evolve Tag Team Championship scramble match: Chris Dickinson & Jaka © vs. The End vs. James Drake & Anthony Henry vs. Tracy Williams & Dominic Garrini</p><p>

-Keith Lee vs. Darby Allin</p><p>

-Austin Theory vs. DJZ</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>WrestleCon SuperShow - 9 pm (Sugar Mill)</strong></p><p>

-Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi) vs. Chuck Taylor & TBD</p><p>

-Jeff Cobb vs. Tomohiro Ishii</p><p>

-Penta El Zero M vs. Joey Janela</p><p>

-Scheduled to appear: Fenix, Will Ospreay, Tenille Dashwood, Juventud Guerrera, Flamita</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Beyond Wrestling: Lit Up - 11:55 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center, streaming on Club WWN & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Jimmy Havoc vs. Jessicka Havock</p><p>

-Matt Riddle vs. Deonna Purrazzo</p><p>

-Janelope (Joey Janela & Penelope Ford) vs. Session Moth Martina & Orange Cassidy</p><p>

-Toni Storm vs. Timothy Thatcher</p><p>

-Joey Ryan & Laura James vs. Rumblebees (Solo Darling & Travis Huckabee)</p><p>

-Mia Yim vs. Wheeler Yuta vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. MJF</p><p>

-Chris Dickinson & Jaka vs. Twisted Sisterz (Holidead & Thunder Rosa)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Friday, 4/6</strong></p><p>

<strong>The Crash - 12 pm (Sugar Mill)</strong></p><p>

-Austin Aries vs. Penta El Zero M</p><p>

-Rey Fenix vs. Flamita vs. Rich Swann</p><p>

-Rey Horus vs. Flip Gordon vs. Laredo Kid</p><p>

-Bestia 666, Mr. 450, & Garza Jr. vs. Damian 666, LA Park, & Psicosis</p><p>

-Brian Cage vs. Sami Callihan vs. Daga vs. Willie Mac</p><p>

-Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz vs. Bandido & Black Boy vs. oVe</p><p>

-Lacey Lane & Black Danger vs. Christi Jaynes & Oraculo vs. Joey Ryan & Barbie Hayden vs. Diamante & Douglas James</p><p>

-Curt Stallion vs. Matthew Palmer vs. Amarok vs. J. Spade vs. Aeroboy vs. Draztik Boy vs. Angel Fashion vs. Jason Cade</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>PROGRESS Chapter 66: Mardi Graps - 12 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center)</strong></p><p>

-PROGRESS World Championship match: Travis Banks © vs. Shane Strickland</p><p>

-Thundebastard: Austin Theory vs. Joey Janela vs. Jeff Cobb vs. Rickey Shane Page vs. Chris Brookes vs. Darby Allin vs. MJF vs. Parrow</p><p>

-PROGRESS World Tag Team Championship match: Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson & James Drake) vs. Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven & Tyler Bate)</p><p>

-Pete Dunne vs. Flash Morgan Webster vs. Mark Andrews</p><p>

-Ringkampf (WALTER & Timothy Thatcher) vs. Sexy Starr (Jack Sexsmith & David Starr)</p><p>

-Jinny & Mercedes Martinez vs. Toni Storm & Shazza McKenzie</p><p>

-Will Ospreay vs. Mark Haskins</p><p>

-Matt Riddle vs. Jimmy Havoc</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Revolution Pro - 4 pm (Sugar Mill)</strong></p><p>

-British Heavyweight Championship match: Zack Sabre Jr. © vs. Tomohiro Ishii</p><p>

-Jeff Cobb vs. Minoru Suzuki</p><p>

-Hiroshi Tanahashi & Juice Robinson vs. Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis)</p><p>

-Flip Gordon, Kota Ibushi & Shane Strickland vs. Rocky Romero, Will Ospreay & Chuckie T</p><p>

-Martin Stone vs. David Starr</p><p>

-Adam Brooks vs. Brian Cage</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Evolve 103 - 4 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center, streaming on Club WWN & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Matt Riddle vs. Daisuke Sekimoto</p><p>

-WALTER vs. Darby Allin</p><p>

-Chis Dickinson vs. Travis Banks</p><p>

-Jaka vs. Munenori Sawa</p><p>

-Keith Lee vs. Austin Theory</p><p>

-AR Fox vs. DJZ vs. Jason Kincaid vs. Tracy Williams w/Stokely Hathaway</p><p>

-Timothy Thatcher vs. Dominic Garrini</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Knockout in NOLA - 5 pm (VFW Hall)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Knockout in NOLA - 7 pm (VFW Hall)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>WWN Supershow: Mercury Rising 2018 - 8 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center, streaming on Club WWN & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-WWN Championship match (if Lee is still champion): Keith Lee © vs. Daisuke Sekimoto</p><p>

-Evolve Championship match (if Sabre is still champion): Zack Sabre Jr. © vs. Munenori Sawa</p><p>

-Evolve Tag Team Championship match (if Doom Patrol/Catch Point is still champion): Chris Dickinson & Jaka © vs. Ringkampf</p><p>

-Matt Riddle vs. Will Ospreay</p><p>

-Shine Championship match: LuFiso © vs. Holidead</p><p>

-Darby Allin, DJZ & Trey Miquel vs. Austin Theory, Travis Banks & Zachery Wentz</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Impact Wrestling vs. Lucha Underground - 9 pm (Sugar Mill, streaming on Twitch)</strong></p><p>

-Austin Aries & Fenix vs. Alberto El Patron & Pentagon Dark</p><p>

-Impact World Tag Team Championship match: LAX (Diamante & Ortiz) © vs. Killshot & The Mack</p><p>

-DJZ, Andrew Everett & Dezmond Xavier vs. King Cuerno, Drago & Aerostar</p><p>

-"I Quit" match: Eddie Edwards vs. Jeremiah Crane</p><p>

-Impact Knockouts Championship match: Allie © vs. Taya Valkyrie</p><p>

-Scheduled to appear: Matanza, Jack Evans, Eli Drake, Moose, oVe, Trevor Lee, Scott Steiner, Brian Cage, and Rosemary</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Joey Janela's Spring Break II - 11:55 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center, streaming on Club WWN & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Joey Janela vs. The Great Sasuke</p><p>

-WALTER vs. Pierre Carl Ouelett</p><p>

-Mike Quackenbush vs. David Starr</p><p>

-Nick Gage vs. Penta El Zero M</p><p>

-Matt Riddle vs. James Ellsworth</p><p>

-Cluster**** match featuring Chris Dickinson, Session Moth Martina and more</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Saturday, 4/7</strong></p><p><strong>

AJPW Champion Carnival Day 1 (Sendai Sun Plaza Hall in Miyagi, streaming on AJPW.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Atsushi Aoki vs. Kazuki Ebina</p><p>

-Koji Iwamoto, Atsushi Maruyama, Yohei Nakajima & CarBell Ito vs. Hikaru Sato, Yusuke Okada, Josh Bodom & Aizawa #1</p><p>

-Joe Doering, Takuya Nomura, Yoshitatsu & KAI vs. Takao Omori, Ryoji Sai, The Bodyguard & Yutaka Yoshie</p><p>

-Tsuyoshi Kikuchi vs. Ultimo Dragon</p><p>

-Carnival B Block match: Jun Akiyama vs. Dylan James</p><p>

-Carnival B Block match: Suwama vs. Zeus</p><p>

-Carnival A Block match: Shuji Ishikawa vs. Yuji Hino</p><p>

-Carnival A Block match: Kento Miyahara vs. Shingo Takagi</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tokyo Joshi Pro: “LET’S GO TO OJI IN THE SPRING, TOGETHER WITH YOUR FRIENDS!” (Tokyo BASEMENT MON☆STAR, streaming on DDT Universe)</strong></p><p>

-Yuka Sakazaki & Hinano vs. Hikari & Raku</p><p>

-3 Way Match: Syoko Nakajima vs. Nodoka-oneesan vs. Maki Ito</p><p>

-Yuu Vs Miu</p><p>

-Rika Tatsumi & Maho Kurone vs. Hyper Misao & Priscilla Kelly</p><p>

-Saki-sama & Azusa Christie vs. Mizuki & Yuki Kamifuku</p><p>

-Miyu Yamashita vs. Marika Kobashi</p><p>

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Wrestling Revolver Presents Pancakes & Piledrivers - 11 am (Sugar Mill)</strong></p><p>

-AAW Heavyweight Championship match: ACH © vs. Trevor Lee</p><p>

-AAW & Revolver Tag Team Championship Ladder Match: BESTies in the World (Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. Aussie Open (Mark Davis & Kyle Fletcher)</p><p>

-Penta El Zero M & Fenix vs. Teddy Hart & Jack Evans</p><p>

-Jessicka Havok vs. Meiko Satomura vs. Kimber Lee</p><p>

-Colt Cabana & Marty DeRosa vs. Joey Ryan & Session Moth Martina</p><p>

-oVe vs. AR Fox, Joey Janela & Brian Cage</p><p>

-Scheduled to appear: Omari, Jordan Devlin, Clint Margera</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>PROGRESS Chapter 67: Bourbon Is Also A Biscuit - 12 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center)</strong></p><p>

-Number one contender's match: WALTER vs. Zack Sabre Jr.</p><p>

-Will Ospreay vs. Austin Theory</p><p>

-Chris Brookes vs. Rey Horus</p><p>

-Scheduled to appear: Travis Banks, Flash Morgan Webster, James Drake, Zack Gibson, Toni Storm, Jinny, Chris Brookes, David Starr, Jack Sexsmith, Matt Riddle, Jimmy Havoc, Mark Haskins, Shane Strickland, Rickey Shane Page, Darby Allin</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>CZW: Welcome to the Combat Zone 2018 - 3 pm (Sugar Mill)</strong></p><p>

-CZW World Heavyweight Championship match: Rickey Shane Page © vs. Ethan Page</p><p>

-Jeff Cobb vs. Joe Gacy</p><p>

-David Starr vs. Juice Robinson</p><p>

-Will Ospreay vs. Dezmond Xavier</p><p>

-Joey Ryan & Laura James vs. Joey Janela & Penelope Ford</p><p>

-Ace Romero vs. Zachary Wentz vs. Adam Brooks vs. Jason Cade</p><p>

-oVe vs. Bandido & Flamita</p><p>

-Open Scramble</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>SHIMMER 100 - 4 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center, streaming on Club WWN & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Shimmer Championship match: Nicole Savoy © vs. Mercedes Martinez</p><p>

-Heart of Shimmer Championship match: Shazza McKenzie vs. Tessa Blanchard</p><p>

-Shimmer Tag Team Championship match: Leva Bates & Delilah Doom © vs. LuFisto & Hudson Envy</p><p>

-Nicole Matthews vs. Toni Storm</p><p>

-Madison Eagles vs. Deonna Purrazzo</p><p>

-Shotzi Blackheart vs. Cheerleader Melissa</p><p>

-Britt Baker & Chelsea Green vs. Charli Evans & Jessica Troy</p><p>

-Scheduled to appear: Kimber Lee, Rhia O'Reilly, Samantha Heights, Mia Yim, Veda Scott, Kellyanne, Zoe Lucas</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>WWE/NXT TakeOver: New Orleans - 6:15 pm (Smoothie King Center, streaming on WWE Network)</strong></p><p>

-Non-sanctioned match; if Gargano wins, he gets his job back; if Ciampa wins, Gargano is banished forever: Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa</p><p>

-NXT Championship match: Andrade "Cien" Almas © w/Zelina Vega vs. Aleister Black</p><p>

-NXT Women's Championship match: Ember Moon © vs. Shayna Baszler</p><p>

-NXT Tag Team Championship match: The Undisputed Era © vs. The Authors of Pain vs. Roderick Strong & Pete Dunne</p><p>

-Ladder match for the NXT North American Championship: The Velveteen Dream vs. Adam Cole vs. EC3 vs. Killian Dain vs. Lars Sullivan vs. Ricochet</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>ROH Supercard of Honor XII - 7:30 pm (UNO Lakefront Arena, streaming on Honor Club & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Cody vs. Kenny Omega</p><p>

-ROH World Championship match: Dalton Castle © vs. Marty Scurll</p><p>

-ROH World Tag Team Championship match: The Briscoes © vs. Jay Lethal & Hiroshi Tanahashi</p><p>

-Ladder match for the ROH Six-Man Tag Team Championship: SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) © vs. Flip Gordon & The Young Bucks</p><p>

-Punishment Martinez vs. Tomohiro Ishii</p><p>

-Hangman Page vs. Kota Ibushi</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Style Battle Season 1 Finale - 8 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center, streaming on Club WWN & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Curt Matthews & Jared Wayne vs. Matt Knicks & Stevie Fierce</p><p>

Tournament Bracket A:</p><p>

-Keith Lee vs. Nick Gage</p><p>

-Matt Riddle vs. Dave Crist</p><p>

Tournament Bracket B:</p><p>

-Anthony Henry vs. Jason Kincaid</p><p>

-Darby Allin vs. Tracer X</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kaiju Big Battel - 11:55 pm (Pontchartrain Civic Center, streaming on Club WWN & Fite.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Australian Rules Front Pin match: Dusto Bunny vs. Gambling Bug</p><p>

</p><p><strong>

House of Hardcore 40 - 11:59 pm (Sugar Mill, streaming on Twitch)</strong></p><p>

-Scheduled to appear: Tommy Dreamer, Carlito, Billy Gunn, Willie Mack, Luchasaurus, Kevin Kross, Austin Aries, Super Crazy, Killer Elite Squad, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Rich Swann</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sunday, 4/8</strong></p><p><strong>

WWE WrestleMania 34 - 4:30 pm (Mercedes-Benz Superdome, streaming on WWE Network)</strong></p><p>

-Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle vs. Stephanie McMahon & Triple H</p><p>

-WWE Universal Championship match: Brock Lesnar © w/Paul Heyman vs. Roman "I'm Not Luther" Reigns</p><p>

-WWE Championship match: AJ Styles © vs. Shinsuke Nakamura</p><p>

-Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn</p><p>

-Intercontinental Championship match: The Miz © vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor</p><p>

-United States Championship match: Randy Orton © vs. Bobby Roode vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Rusev</p><p>

-SmackDown Women's Championship match: Charlotte Flair © vs. Asuka</p><p>

-Raw Women's Championship match: Alexa Bliss © vs. Nia Jax</p><p>

-Raw Tag Team Championship match: The Bar (Cesaro & Sheamus) © vs. Braun Strowman & TBD</p><p>

-SmackDown Tag Team Championship match: The Usos (Jey & Jimmy Uso) © vs. The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston and/or Xavier Woods) vs. The Bludgeon Brothers (Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)</p><p>

-WWE Cruiserweight Championship tournament final: Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander</p><p>

-Andre the Giant Battle Royal: Dash Wilder, Scott Dawson, Matt Hardy, Baron Corbin, Mojo Rawley, Tye Dillinger, Dolph Ziggler, Fandango, Tyler Breeze & TBD</p><p>

-WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal: Sasha Banks, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Naomi, Natalya, Ruby Riott, Sarah Logan, Lana & TBD</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>AJPW Champion Carnival Day 2 (streaming on AJPW.tv)</strong></p><p>

-Takao Omori, Ultimo Dragon & Josh Bodom vs. Yutaka Yoshie, Atsushi Aoki & Yusuke Okada</p><p>

-Jun Akiyama, Ryoji Sai, Koji Iwamoto & Atsushi Maruyama vs. The Bodyguard, Dylan James, Yohei Nakajima & Hikaru Sato</p><p>

-Carnival B Block Match: Suwama vs. KAI</p><p>

-Carnival B Block Match: Zeus vs. Yoshitatsu</p><p>

-Carnival A Block Match: Kento Miyahara vs. Naoya Nomura</p><p>

-Carnival A Block Match: Shuji Ishikawa vs. Joe Doering</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Monday, 4/9</strong></p><p><strong>

WWE Monday Night Raw - 6:30 pm (Smoothie King Center)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tuesday, 4/10</strong></p><p><strong>

WWE SmackDown Live - 6:45 pm (Smoothie King Center)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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Info on Fite.tv, the cheapest streaming option for multiple promotions this month -

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[Blackman]

I honestly don't get why other companies feel the need to peak their programming on Mania weekend, where the casual "Network" fan like me and millions of others simply don't have time for other shows. WM and NXT are already six hours long. I would've gladly watched SHIMMER 100 and Supercard of Honor as those cards look great but I guess it'll be highlights on youtube.

[milamber]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blackman" data-cite="Blackman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I honestly don't get why other companies feel the need to peak their programming on Mania weekend, where the casual "Network" fan like me and millions of others simply don't have time for other shows. WM and NXT are already six hours long. I would've gladly watched SHIMMER 100 and Supercard of Honor as those cards look great but I guess it'll be highlights on youtube.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> There's plenty of hardcore fans out there. Ticket sales have been pretty good for smaller events like Bloodsport and Spring Break 2, two of the most hyped shows online.</p><p> </p><p> Logistics also plays a part because with all the top wrestlers and fans flocking to NOLA, multiple promotions can get easy access to wrestlers and larger crowds. Matt Riddle and a few others are booked for 9 or more shows in 2-3 days!</p><p> </p><p> Also, with more streaming options available than ever fans can catch up on whatever shows they want when they want at a reasonable price. Although spoilers will be hard to avoid.</p>

[ThriceP86]

I get that she's not hired because of this but Ronda Rousey has at least a D- in selling.

[TakerNGN74]

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[milamber]

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<p><strong>Axxess - Day 1</strong></p><p><strong>

Thursday, 6 p.m.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WWE U.K. Championship Invitational First Round</p><p> </p><p>

Lio Rush vs. Buddy Murphy</p><p>

Dan Matha vs. Drew Gulak</p><p> </p><p>

NXT North American Invitational First Round</p><p> </p><p>

Fabian Aichner vs. <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Jason Kincaid</strong></span></p><p>

Akira Tozawa vs. Kona Reeves</p><p> </p><p>

NXT Tag Team Invitational First Round</p><p> </p><p>

Moustache Mountain vs. Tino Sabbatelli & Riddick Moss</p><p>

Street Profits vs. Cezar Bononi & Adrian Jaoude</p><p> </p><p>

NXT Women’s Invitational First Round</p><p> </p><p>

Nikki Cross vs. Aliyah</p><p>

Kairi Sane vs. Bianca Belair</p><p> </p><p>

In addition, the session will feature a WWN Championship Match between titleholder <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Keith Lee</span></strong> and NXT’s Kassius Ohno as well as action featuring 205 Live Superstars TJP, Kalisto, Gentleman Jack Gallagher and Buddy Murphy, Superstars from the Mae Young Classic, and much more!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Axxess Day 2</strong></p><p><strong>

Friday, 5 p.m.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WWE U.K. Championship Invitational First Round</p><p> </p><p>

Lince Dorado vs. Raul Mendoza</p><p>

Mark Andrews vs. <strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Zack Gibson</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

NXT North American Invitational First Round</p><p> </p><p>

Chris Dijak vs. Ariya Daivari</p><p>

Hideo Itami vs. Wolfgang</p><p> </p><p>

NXT Tag Team Invitational First Round</p><p> </p><p>

SAnitY vs. Forgotten Sons</p><p>

TM61 vs. Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch</p><p> </p><p>

NXT Women’s Invitational First Round</p><p> </p><p>

Dakota Kai vs. Lacey Evans</p><p>

Candice LeRae vs. Peyton Royce</p><p> </p><p>

In addition, the session will include matches featuring Superstars from NXT, the Mae Young Classic, PROGRESS and much more!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Axxess Day 3, Session 1</strong></p><p><strong>

Saturday, 8 a.m.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Day 3, Session 1 will include semifinal matches from the WWE U.K. Championship Invitational, the NXT North American Invitational, the NXT Tag Team Invitational and the NXT Women’s invitational.</p><p> </p><p>

In addition, the session will include matches featuring Superstars from NXT, the WWE U.K. Championship Tournament, the Mae Young Classic and much more!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Axxess Day 3, Session 2</strong></p><p><strong>

Saturday, 1 p.m.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Day 3, Session 2 will include the NXT North American Invitation Finals, the United Kingdom Championship Invitational Semifinals, an EVOLVE Tag Team Championship Match, as well as matches featuring Superstars from 205 Live, NXT, the Mae Young Classic and much more!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Axxess Day 3, Session 3</strong></p><p><strong>

Saturday, 6 p.m.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Day 3, Session 3 will include the U.K. Championship Invitational Finals, the NXT Tag Team Invitational Finals and the NXT Women’s Invitational Finals, as well as NXT’s Kassius Ohno vs. PROGRESS’ <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>WALTER</strong></span>.</p><p> </p><p>

In addition, the session will include matches featuring 205 Live’s TJP, Kalisto and Gran Metalik, Superstars from NXT and the Mae Young Classic, and much more!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Axxess Day 4</strong></p><p><strong>

Sunday, 8 a.m.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Day 4 will include the following championship matches:</p><p> </p><p>

WWE U.K. Champion Pete Dunne vs. U.K. Championship Invitational winner</p><p>

NXT North American Champion vs. NXT North American Invitational winner (First-ever title defense!)</p><p>

NXT Tag Team Champions vs. NXT Tag Team Invitational winners</p><p> </p><p>

In addition, the session will feature a WWN Championship Match, a PROGRESS Women’s Championship Match, a PROGRESS Championship Match, a PROGRESS Tag Team Championship match and much more!</p>

[Rone Rivendale]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="ThriceP86" data-cite="ThriceP86" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I get that she's not hired because of this but Ronda Rousey has at least a D- in selling.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That's funny cuz other places are praising the fact that she sold it better than everyone else. Instead of closing her eyes and pretending to be dead from one move, she looked pissed off but unable to get up right away. You know, like a REAL person would be.</p>

[CQI13]

Disappointed that the CW finals will be on the pre-show. Should be a treat for anyone watching though. Not sure what match I would put in its place though.

[milamber]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CQI13" data-cite="CQI13" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Disappointed that the CW finals will be on the pre-show. Should be a treat for anyone watching though. Not sure what match I would put in its place though.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm more hyped for the CW title match than the US title match.</p><p> </p><p> Everyone needs to watch Buddy Murphy vs Kalisto. 205 Live has been putting on killer main event matches since the revamp.</p>

[CQI13]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="milamber" data-cite="milamber" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm more hyped for the CW title match than the US title match.<p> </p><p> Everyone needs to watch Buddy Murphy vs Kalisto. 205 Live has been putting on killer main event matches since the revamp.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Seeing as it is now a 4 way match (the US Title) I would agree with the switch.</p>

[mad5226]

Am I the only one who has listened to the Lil Dicky "Freaky Friday" song a million times and thought to myself that WWE should totally run a similar angle with say, John Cena and Heath Slater? It would be awesome. Slater (Who is "Cena") would come out and try to give AA to somone but not be strong enough to get them off the ground. There's a lot of comedy they could do that would be fun for a month or so.

[milamber]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="mad5226" data-cite="mad5226" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Am I the only one who has listened to the Lil Dicky "Freaky Friday" song a million times and thought to myself that WWE should totally run a similar angle with say, John Cena and Heath Slater? It would be awesome. Slater (Who is "Cena") would come out and try to give AA to somone but not be strong enough to get them off the ground. There's a lot of comedy they could do that would be fun for a month or so.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I could see that working with Bray and Matt.</p>

[Anderz]

There’s a probably a million things to discuss or watch ahead of this weekend; but if you only watch one thing - watch the hype video for Gargano vs Ciampa. This is surely the main event on Saturday, no way anything can follow it.

 

[smurphy1014]

There’s a probably a million things to discuss or watch ahead of this weekend; but if you only watch one thing - watch the hype video for Gargano vs Ciampa. This is surely the main event on Saturday, no way anything can follow it.

 

 

This may be the best feud build up WWE/NXT has done in years. I cannot wait for this match.

[milamber]

https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2018/4/7/17209170/second-mae-young-classic-uk-king-of-the-ring-wwe-network-shows

 

The second Mae Young Classic was officially announced and a graphic on a “King of the Ring U.K. Tournment” was shown, though it wasn’t made clear when either will be filmed or broadcast.

 

Also announced in the video are the following shows getting new seasons:

 

Camp WWE

Ride Along

The Edge & Christian Show

Table for 3

Storytime

 

The following are documentaries that will air on the Network at some point in the near future:

 

WWE 365: AJ Styles

WWE 24: The Hardys: Woken

WWE 24: Raw 25

WWE 24: Ronda Rousey

 

In addition, an “Elias: Unplugged” special was annnounced and Bruce Prichard’s “Something to Wrestle” podcast is also coming to the Network.

[milamber]

My picks from the Mania Weekend Indy shows so far:

 

WrestleCon SuperShow - Intergender 10-person tag, Flamita & Bandido vs Fenix & Horus, Golden Lovers vs Chuckie T & [Flip Gordon].

 

Evolve 102 - Ospreay vs AR Fox, Keith Lee vs Darby Allin, Ringkampf vs Sekimoto & Sawa, Riddle vs ZSJ

[Questlove]

Another incredible Takeover. Gargano/Ciampa was 5 stars for me, I haven't been that invested in a match in a long time

[milamber]

NXT Takeover:

 

North American Title Ladder Match - MOTY Contender. Incredibly entertaining with an insane amount of replay-worthy spots that put everyone over. Adam Cole being a chickencrap heel makes him perfect as the NA Champ with a stacked midcard gunning for his title. *****

Ember © vs Shayna - Good match. The finish was better this time with the injury angle but it still went about 30 seconds too long. ****

Dusty Classic/Tag Title - Good match. Roddy you sumbiatch! Didn't see that coming. ROH boys gunning for all the gold. *** 3/4

Almas © vs Black - MOTY Contender. Love both guys but I marked out for Black winning. I pray Almas is treated well on the main roster. Zelina Vega is one of the all-time great valets. *****

Ciampa vs Gargano (Unsanctioned Street Fight) - MOTY Contender. Absolutely brutal. I'm surprised Gargano won. Hopefully they both end up on the main roster this year. Bryan might need Gargano's help if Shane turns on him LOL. *****

 

Verdict: Best NXT Takeover ever. 3 amazing matches. Hot crowd. Peak Mauro Ranallo. My only nitpick is that the women are lagging behind in match performance. It would help if they had more than one feud at a time to justify more Takeover matches.

[CQI13]

Only disappointment in NXT is that the champ keeps getting called up. I get that's the point, but still. I guess with Aleister whoever the new signing is will go on a massive winning streak, beat Black, and Black will get called up. The formula works, I guess.

[Jaysin]

Think that might be the first time I’ve really enjoyed the Andre since the first one.

 

Goldust was my pick with Woken Matt as my number two and I’m pretty pumped at a Woken Wyatt team up.

[The Final Countdown]

I legitimately just want Cena to sit in the crowd the entire show, with no sign of Undertaker.

[Questlove]

I legitimately just want Cena to sit in the crowd the entire show, with no sign of Undertaker.

 

That'd be hilarious

 

The women's battle royal was wretched, good lord