Finn Balor Goes Missing, The Dark Order Gains A New Member | Post-NXT-AEW Fight-Size Update
Here’s your post-NXT/AEW fight-size update for April 22, 2020:
NXT:
– Before NXT went on the air, Balor’s belongings were ransacked and the former Universal Champion was nowhere in sight. Balor was set to face Velveteen Dream, but NXT General Manager William Regal removed Balor from the match.
We can confirm an incident occurred earlier today in the #WWENXT locker room. @FinnBalor’s belongings were found ransacked and GM @RealKingRegal has been made aware of the situation. The incident will be addressed when #WWENXT begins at 8pm ET. pic.twitter.com/v1nKS7cMr4
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 22, 2020
– In the main event, Dream and Dexter Lumis, who replaced Keith Lee in the match, defeated the team of Adam Cole and Roderick Strong.
– Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae are done playing nice.
“It’s our way.” @JohnnyGargano & @CandiceLeRae are done playing nice and ready to rebuild #WWENXT… in their —— image. pic.twitter.com/78LmHfwoxT
— WWE (@WWE) April 23, 2020
– Charlotte Flair has a match set for next week on NXT.
– El Hijo Del Fantasma nearly was the latest in a series of kidnappings taking place on NXT recently.
What on –goes on in the #WWENXT parking lot?!? @hijodelfantasma pic.twitter.com/SqjXhqUM6E
— WWE (@WWE) April 23, 2020
– All competitors in the Interim NXT Cruiserweight Title Tournament have one match under their belt and click here to see who won, who lost and the updated standings.
– Matt Riddle shows his appreciation for Timothy Thatcher.
“You’re a beautiful man, Timothy, and every time I look at your beautiful ——– eyes, you remind me of #StallionPete.” – @SuperKingofBros
“My eyes are ———-.”
———— #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/vdWtnBIZLQ
— WWE (@WWE) April 23, 2020
– For full results of NXT, click here.
AEW:
– Tonight on Dynamite, Preston Vance joined the Dark Order. Vance has worked a couple of AEW spots in the past. He lost to Darby Allin on Dark and teamed with Shawn Spears in a losing effort against Austin & Billy Gunn in the past.
You are one of us now. pic.twitter.com/mE18zKRBQ2
— Brodie Lee (@ThisBrodieLee) April 23, 2020
“We are the lions of #AEW” – The #ExaltedOne Mr. @ThisBrodieLee.#AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/QYgafDR0pB
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) April 23, 2020
– The semifinals are set for the TNT Title Tournament.
– You can watch the latest episode of The Bubbly Bunch below.
The Bubbly Bunch Episode 2 Dance Party
In this episode – When times get tough, the only way that the #InnerCircle can support one another is through the power of dance.#AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/j96aeDQATa— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) April 23, 2020
– The Exalted One has a match against Marko Stunt next week on Dynamite.
– MJF is out of action with a “major” injury.
– Kenny Omega, Wardlow and Orange Cassidy all picked up wins in their respective singles matches tonight on Dynamite.
– Matt Hardy was a fan of tonight’s episode of Dynamite.
Tonight’s #AEWDynamite was an INCREDIBLE show.. Especially considering the immense challenges it took for everyone at @AEWrestling to create it. #ImWithAEW
— #BROKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 23, 2020
– For full results of Dynamite, click here.
