Austin Theory And Shotzi Blackheart Make NXT Debuts
Austin Theory made his NXT television debut on Wednesday’s NXT, accepting Roderick Strong’s open challenge. Theory took on Strong for the NXT North American Championship but came up short in his efforts to win the title.
Theory signed with WWE in August and has worked the NXT live event loop in Florida. He is a former EVOLVE World Champion.
Today MUST be #Christmas because Santa Claus gave us the BIGGEST gift of all…
The #WWENXT debut of @austintheory1!!! — pic.twitter.com/Qxfx8hMUWK
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2019
Dear Santa Claus,
Thank you for gifting us with @roderickstrong vs. @austintheory1 on #WWENXT. We are very grateful and entertained.
With love and —-,
WWE pic.twitter.com/Pr0JqrX3b3— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2019
Theory wasn’t the only former EVOLVE talent to debut on Wednesday as Shotzi Blackheart made her television debut, taking on Bianca Belair. Like Theory, Shotzi was unable to pick up the victory in her debut.
Shotzi was offered a WWE contract at EVOLVE 137 and was part of the November WWE Performance Center recruitment class. She has worked a handful of NXT live events.
“WHO’S YOUR DADDY?!”
We’re obsessed with @Shotziblack, and you all should be too. #WWENXT — pic.twitter.com/IB4kilga0g
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2019
Color us ALL impressed by the FIERY @Shotziblack in her #WWENXT debut against @BiancaBelairWWE! —- pic.twitter.com/Xf9oxO33Kd
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2019
If you missed anything from Wednesday’s NXT, check out Fightful’s full report by clicking here.
