NXT News: Angel Garza & Joaquin Wilde Debut, Killian Dain Teaser, Breeze vs. Strong Set For Next Week
Big night of action for the yellow brand.
The NXT Breakout Tournament kicked off on Wednesday night with the television debuts of Angel Garza (formerly Garza Jr) and Joaquin Wilde (formerly DJZ). The bout was won by Angel Garza, putting him into the semifinals of the tournament. The NXT Breakout Tournament is designed to introduce a new crop of competitors to the brand over the next few weeks. Next week, Cameron Grimes (formerly Trevor Lee) will take on Isaiah Scott (formerly Shane Strickland) in the tournament.
.@AngelGarzaWwe picks up the win over @joaquinwilde_ in the first round of the #NXTBreakoutTourney! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/EpImXUIIZM
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 27, 2019
.@AngelGarzaWwe is the first to advance in the #NXTBreakoutTourney! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/qkw1tgncSl
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 27, 2019
Also set for next week will be a one-on-one contest that pits Tyler Breeze against Undisputed ERA member Roderick Strong.
.@MmmGorgeous goes one-on-one with @roderickstrong NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/nz2XmSTrkd
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) June 27, 2019
Finally, on tonight’s episode, a teaser for Killian Dain aired. The former NXT Tag Team Champion has not been on NXT television since April 2018.
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— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 27, 2019
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