NXT TakeOver conference call: HHH on Kassius Ohno’s return, Kyle O’Reilly
With NXT TakeOver’s big WrestleMania weekend fast approaching, WWE’s COO Paul “HHH” Levesque did his regular conference call with the wrestling media Thursday afternoon.
A few questions/topics he went into:
– A rundown of the next TakeOver show which features NXT Champion Bobby Roode vs. Nakamura, Aleister Black vs. Andrade Almas, NXT Women’s Champion Asuka vs. Ember Moon, and more.
– Clarification on his past comments on not being “happy” with NXT
– Could NXT eventually have facilities all over the world like MMA’s American Top Team?
– What led to the exit and eventual return of Kassius Ohno (aka Chris Hero)
– Discussion on whether the UK brand is going to be Network only or whether traditional TV is a goal
– The evolution of some of the younger talents they are developing (Patrick Clark, etc)
– The status of Kyle O’Reilly coming to WWE
Subscribers can listen to the nearly 40 minute call below:
Since 2011, Josh has been a contributing editor to Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and also hosts the Punch-Out podcast. He has also written for Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, and other websites. He's a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, worked in pro sports, and once was an indie ring announcer.