Finn Balor To Defend NXT Championship On 1/6, Says He’s Ready For Karrion Kross

Update: Karrion Kross has officially made his return.

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Karrion Kross’ return continues to be teased.

Opening tonight’s episode of NXT, current NXT Champion Finn Balor was set to cut a promo before he got interrupted by a number of NXT stars such as Damian Priest, Kyle O’Reilly and Pete Dunne. In the end, Scarlett, on Kross’ behalf, appeared to give Balor a message. Balor walked out of the stage, saying that he’s ready for when Kross returns from injury.

Balor will defend the NXT Championship at New Year’s Evil on January 6.

Something tells us @ArcherOfInfamy will regret slandering @WWEKarrionKross. #WWENXT @Lady_Scarlett13 pic.twitter.com/ND4C8WHDuc

— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2020

“I got a message for your boy. When HE’S ready, Finn’s ready.”

We’re also ready. #WWENXT @Lady_Scarlett13 @FinnBalor @WWEKarrionKross pic.twitter.com/OaHEGB9aUT

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 10, 2020

——– ——–…#NXTChampion @FinnBalor encountered @Lady_Scarlett13 on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/Wi1grCGohB

— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2020

Kross suffered a shoulder injury during a match against Keith Lee for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: XXX, which Kross won. Both Kross and WWE confirmed the injury after the event, and Kross vacated the title as a result of the injury. Triple H recently commented on Kross’ eventual return at this link.

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