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NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III in Review: The Streak lives on

The third installment of NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn has come and gone but as always, it delivered. All eyes were on the Women’s Title between Asuka and Ember Moon to see if someone would at least be able to dethrone Asuka from her 500 plus day reign as champion. During the NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III pre-show, … Read more

Nikki Cross joins the WWE 2K Universe in latest WWE 2K18 reveal

It’s that time of the year again where we get a glimpse at this year’s WWE 2K game and find out which women made the cut. IGN has revealed 47 Superstars and new faces join series staples this year. Among them is Nikki Cross! Nikki joins series regulars Alundra Blayze, Emma, Lita, Summer Rae, Paige, Brie … Read more

NXT Redux (August 9th, 2017): No more ‘Tranquilo’

View post on imgur.com Hola NXT fans! I’m going to be filling in for Stephanie on NXT duty for the time being. Unfortunately, in the shuffle, we missed out on two highly praised episodes of NXT. We know, something like this shouldn’t have happened when we are just days away from NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, … Read more

NXT Redux (July 26th, 2017): Ember sparks the fire for Brooklyn

This week our regular NXT reviewer Steph isn’t feeling too well at the moment unfortunately, but don’t fret guys! It’s your RAW Reduxer Alex stepping into her spot this week to step into her wonderful shoes with this week’s NXT Redux! The road to Takeover: Brooklyn is being paved and it seems clear that one … Read more

NXT Redux (July 12th, 2017): Vanessa Borne makes her way to the Mae Young Classic

Welcome to this week’s NXT review. Last week we saw a dejected Billie Kay and Peyton Royce call out the rest of the locker room for not celebrating Billie’s birthday. An underwhelming birthday celebration has The #IconicDuo feeling DISRESPECTED… but it appears @AndradeCienWWE has woes of his own! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/MYK339u4B7 — WWE (@WWE) July 6, … Read more

Week Ending July 1, 2017

Each week, The Backpage will wrap up some of the smaller news stories, rumors, editorials and gossip making the rounds in women’s wrestling. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. *In an Interview with Amarillo Becky Lynch thinks WWE is a year or two away from a women’s Royal Rumble match and she … Read more

NXT Redux (June 28th, 2017): The Last Woman Standing

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome, welcome, welcome to this week’s NXT review! We have an action packed episode in store for us, with glimpses of the old NXT we know and love returning to form. I’m excited, you’re excited, let’s jump into this! Asuka and Nikki Cross‘ rivalry has been brewing in the background for … Read more

Asuka will defend the NXT Women’s Title against Nikki Cross in Last Woman Standing Match

This Wednesday on NXT Asuka faced Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot in a Triple Threat Elimination Match for the NXT Women’s Championship. However, that match went to a no contest after Nikki and Asuka took their rivalry to the next level by destroying each other throughout the building. Now WWE is reporting that Asuka will … Read more

NXT Redux (June 14th, 2017): Triple threat mayhem

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT review! We’re in for some explosive action as Asuka defends her title on a weekly episode, in what feels like ages! Before we get to the Triple Threat Elimination match, however, a video package hyping Ember Moon‘s return is showcased!: Ember faces off against Peyton Royce … Read more

NXT Redux (June 7th, 2017): Don’t count out the Iconic Duo yet

[media-credit name=”twitter.com/totaldivaseps” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT review! We’re back after a week off without any women’s action last week. Let’s dive into it. We start off with action between newcomer Sarah Logan, formally known as Crazy Mary Dobson,  and one half of the Iconic Duo, Peyton Royce! Despite absolutely no matches last … Read more

Triple Threat rematch for the NXT Women’s Championship to take place in two weeks

Asuka is unstoppable and after defeating Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot at TakeOver: Chicago there’s a question of who’s next? During last night’s NXT it was announced that Asuka will face Nikki and Ruby once again, this time in a Triple Threat Elimination match for the NXT Women’s Championship. #WWENXT #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka defends her title … Read more

NXT TakeOver: Chicago in review: Same old story

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Asuka‘s tight grip on the championship has sent a once thriving division into complete chaos. Ember Moon, Nikki Cross, and Ruby Riot were the last beacons of hope to stop Asuka’s reign of terror. However, Ember withdrew from a hotly anticipated Fatal Four Way set for TakeOver: Chicago due to injury, … Read more

TakeOver: Chicago Results: Asuka withstands Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross to retain the NXT Women’s Title

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Asuka has met every challenger with a ferocious intensity that hasn’t been seen in NXT ever. She has now met 176 wins, according to Cageside Seats, in her more than 414 day reign as NXT Women’s Champion. Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot, meanwhile, were in a war with each other that … Read more

TakeOver: Chicago Predictions: Asuka vs. Nikki Cross vs. Ruby Riot for NXT Women’s Title

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, Asuka defends the NXT Women’s Title against Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot in a triple threat match. Will a new champion be crowned? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: This used to be Asuka’s story, but now that she’s on the top, it’s become Ember‘s. … Read more

NXT Redux (May 10th, 2017): Preparing for TakeOver: Chicago

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT review! This week’s episode doesn’t feature any women’s matches but it begins to pave the road to TakeOver: Chicago by focusing the spotlight on Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot as they both vie for the title. First up is a recap of last week’s Battle Royal … Read more

NXT Redux (May 3rd, 2017): Everyone’s coming for Asuka

[media-credit name=”TotalDivasEps” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT review. This week we are treated to a Battle Royal to determine the number one contender to the NXT Women’s Championship! The match promises to showcase the division in a way we haven’t seen in quite a while. It’s easy to forget how many women are … Read more

Fatal Four Way for the NXT Women’s Title announced for TakeOver: Chicago

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] As seen on tonight’s episode of NXT, Askua will defend her NXT Women’s Championship in a Fatal 4 Way match featuring Ember Moon, Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot. A taste of the scene that #WWENXT #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka left behind… @WWEEmberMoon @RubyRiotWWE @NikkiCrossWWE pic.twitter.com/TOOhRX7suJ — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 4, 2017 During … Read more

NXT Redux (April 26th, 2017): Crazy is as crazy does

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT review! The women’s division is constantly evolving. While Asuka dominates the title scene, the rest of the competitors are carving out a niche for themselves in this rough and tumble landscape. Two women primed to collide are the highlight of this week’s episode. We start off with … Read more

NXT Redux (April 12, 2017): A fresh focus

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT review. This week’s show boasts new beginnings and right off the bat we’re greeted with a revamped theme song and an improved opening credits sequence. A new era, where have we heard and seen this before? However, we start off women’s division action with some TakeOver fallout … Read more

NXT TakeOver: Orlando in review: Do anything it takes to win

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Asuka and Ember Moon have been on a path to collision ever since Ember debuted last summer. Meanwhile, Nikki Cross and Sanity continue to destroy everyone else in NXT. Nikki stopped taking the fight to Asuka several months ago and instead stuck to fighting alongside her group, proving that she isn’t … Read more

TakeOver: Orlando Results: Sanity and Nikki Cross continue to obliterate the competition

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] For months now Sanity and Nikki Cross have been brutalizing everyone in the mid-card in their path, starting with Tye Dillinger. Nikki has especially been a thorn in his side. Dillinger has been taking the fight to Sanity, however, recruiting Roderick Strong and No Way Jose to fight by his side. … Read more

TakeOver: Orlando Predictions: Eight Person Tag Team Match

[media-credit name=”NXT” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight at, NXT TakeOver: Orlando, Ruby Riot makes her NXT in-ring debut when she teams up with Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong and No Way Jose to take on Sanity (Nikki Cross, Killian Dain, Alexander Wolfe and Eric Young). Which team will stand tall by the end of the night? The Diva Dirt … Read more

Eight person tag match featuring Nikki Cross & Ruby Riot announced

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] On the heels of Ruby Riot‘s debut last week, NXT has officially announced that she will be joining the team of Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, and No Way Jose to take on Sanity and Nikki Cross this Saturday at TakeOver: Orlando. WWE.com‘s synopsis of the feud is as follows: Has SAnitY met … Read more

NXT Redux (March 22, 2017): Ruby Riot debuts and Asuka sends a warning to Ember Moon

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT review! We’re a a little more than one week away from TakeOver and Asuka has Ember Moon in her sights. This week she’s in action against Priscilla Zuniga, also known as Angel Rose. Does Asuka make quick work of her opponent? Before we find out, we’re … Read more

NXT Redux (March 15, 2017): The road to TakeOver is littered with carnage

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! After disappearing from the title scene, Nikki Cross is featured on this week’s episode. She’s been wrapped up with her team of anarchists as they completely trash the midcard. On this week’s episode she’s sending a clear message to the women’s division that no one … Read more

NXT Redux (March 8, 2017): Ember Moon eclipses the competition

[media-credit name=”WWE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s NXT! Last week Peyton Royce fell at the hands of Asuka but the Iconic Duo weren’t having any of it. Out pops Ember Moon to even the score against the two as they went in on Asuka for a post bell beat down. This week Billie Kay … Read more