Cruiserweight title match off WWE NXT, Kushida not cleared to wrestle

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One of the title matches that was scheduled for tonight’s NXT will no longer be taking place.

NXT general manager William Regal announced this afternoon that NXT Cruiserweight Champion Kushida isn’t cleared to compete on tonight’s show. Kushida was supposed to defend his title against Roderick Strong tonight. There will instead be a Diamond Mine open challenge to kick off the episode.

“Unfortunately after a medical examination, officials learned @KUSHIDA_0904 is not cleared to compete tonight,” Regal wrote. “When I informed @Malcolmvelli and @roderickstrong, they expressed Roderick’s desire to compete. Therefore, #WWENXT will begin with a #DiamondMine open challenge.”

Tonight’s episode of NXT was being billed as “Title Tuesday.” The show will feature an NXT Tag Team title match with MSK defending against Imperium’s Marcel Barthel & Fabian Aichner.

Tonight’s NXT is the go-home show for TakeOver 36. The TakeOver event is taking place this Sunday.

Here’s the updated lineup for tonight’s show:

  • NXT Tag Team Champions MSK defend against Imperium
  • NXT Breakout Tournament semifinal match: Duke Hudson vs. Carmelo Hayes
  • Face-to-face segment with NXT Champion Karrion Kross and Samoa Joe
  • Mixed tag team match: Indi Hartwell & Dexter Lumis vs. Jessi Kamea & Robert Stone
  • Interview with NXT Women’s Champion Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai
  • Prime Target special feature: Adam Cole vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  • Diamond Mine open challenge
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Joseph Currier
Joseph Currier

Joseph Currier is the lead editor of F4WOnline.com, directing daily news coverage and writing articles on professional wrestling. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, obtaining a journalism degree in 2016. Joseph joined F4W during his time at UMass and has now been writing about the industry for nearly a decade.

In addition to his work with F4W, Joseph has previously contributed to Sports Illustrated's wrestling coverage. He lives in Massachusetts and is a diehard fan of the Boston sports teams and Liverpool Football Club.