WWE unveiling new NXT title belts at TakeOver: Orlando
New NXT title belts will be unveiled at TakeOver: Orlando tonight.
William Regal made the announcement while appearing at WrestleMania Axxess today, saying that they’ll be presenting the winners of every championship match at TakeOver with a new title belt and thanking the fans for allowing him to be part of NXT.
Those title matches are: Bobby Roode defending the NXT Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura, Asuka putting her Women’s Championship on the line against Ember Moon, and both DIY and The Revival challenging The Authors of Pain for their tag titles in a triple threat elimination match.
TakeOver will air live on the WWE Network from the Amway Center at 8 p.m. ET. Aleister Black (formerly known as Tommy End) will also make his televised debut on the show against Andrade “Cien” Almas. And Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, No Way Jose & Ruby Riot will take on SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain & Nikki Cross) in an eight-person tag.
Video of Regal making the announcement is available below:
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