Ladies and Gentlemen, gather ’round, because history is about to be made at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this weekend! The “WWE NXT” brand is hosting its second annual Battleground premium live event, and let me tell you, it’s gonna be huge! Six matches, five of them with shiny titles on the line. Let’s dive into this spectacle of epic proportions, shall we?
First up, we have a jaw-dropper! NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez is stepping into the “prohibited portal” (spooky, right?) to defend her title against TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace. Yes, you heard that right! This clash was set on the May 28 episode of “NXT” when General Manager Ava, channeling her inner game show host, announced Grace as the challenger. It’s a one-way ticket for Grace to become a double-champion, and for Perez, it’s all or nothing, folks!
Next, the NXT brand is introducing a new shiny toy: the NXT Women’s North American Championship. Six fearless women will ascend the ladder to glory in this history-making contest. The brave souls are Jaida Parker, Fallon Henley, Lash Legend, Kelani Jordan, Sol Ruca, and Michin, who decided to moonwalk her way from the main roster to join this battle. May the best climber win!
In the land of betrayals and broken friendships, we have former allies turned foes: Lola Vice and Shayna Baszler. Vice, channeling her inner soap opera villain, turned on Baszler last month. They trained together, they laughed together, they probably shared a protein shake or two. But now? It’s Underground match time! Expect lots of fists, fury, and maybe some melodramatic shouting.
On the men’s side of the ring, NXT Champion Trick Williams is ready to rumble with former AEW star Ethan Page. Page, who popped up like an unexpected ad on the May 28 episode, has his eyes on Williams’ championship bling. General Manager Ava, clearly loving the drama, granted Page’s wish and officially welcomed him to the NXT roster. Will Trick be tricked out of his title? Only time will tell!
But wait, there’s more! Oba Femi is set to defend his NXT North American Championship against Joe Coffey and the boomerang wrestler himself, Wes Lee. Will Femi hold onto his title, or will Coffey and Lee brew up a storm?
Lastly, we have a tag team clash for the ages! Axiom and Nathan Frazer will defend their NXT Tag Team Championships against Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson of The O.C. Will Axiom and Frazer’s championship equation balance out, or will The O.C. throw a wrench in their plans?
So, buckle up, wrestling fans! WWE NXT Battleground 2024 is about to serve up drama, betrayals, and enough title changes to make your head spin. Stay tuned!