Prime Target feature, Yim vs. LeRae announced for next week’s NXT
WWE has made a couple of announcements for next week’s go-home episode of NXT.
Two title matches that are set for TakeOver: In Your House will be built up by a Prime Target special feature that’s airing on NXT next Wednesday. The Prime Target feature will focus on hyping up Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Io Shirai for the NXT Women’s Championship and Adam Cole vs. Velveteen Dream for the NXT Championship.
TakeOver: In Your House is taking place on Sunday, June 7.
Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae has also been announced for next Wednesday’s episode of NXT. Yim and Keith Lee have been involved in a feud against LeRae and Johnny Gargano. It appears that Lee will defend his NXT North American Championship against Gargano at TakeOver.
Plus, next week’s NXT will feature the finals of the interim Cruiserweight Championship tournament. Group A winner Drake Maverick is facing Group B winner El Hijo del Fantasma in the finals.
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