During a recent engagement at Terrificon in a Q&A session, wrestling superstar Samoa Joe, who is a former AEW World Champion, shared his insights regarding his WWE NXT Championship conquest over fellow wrestler Finn Balor. This significant event took place at a non-televised house show in Lowell, Massachusetts, in April 2016.
Here are some key takeouts from Samoa Joe’s panel session:
Discussing the topic of winning the NXT title at a non-televised function, Samoa Joe stated, “I thought it was one of the most brilliant things we did. We were creating a new brand in NXT and we wanted to drive fans to our live events, which were happening nationwide.”
Pondering upon the enormity of a title change happening at a non-televised, live event, he proposed, “Imagine knowing that at any NXT live event, you could witness a world title possibly changing hands. It magnifies the excitement and fan engagement. Any given night could result in a spectacular spectacle. That thought process drove our decision and we’re delighted we did it that way.”
In a separate interview with “MuscleMan Malcolm”, WWE NXT’s rising superstar Jaida Parker expressed her thoughts about her showdown with Roxanne Perez happening at the WWE NXT: No Mercy 2024 pay-per-view event tonight.
Here are some noteworthy points from her interview:
When asked about stepping up to Perez’s level, she asserted, “It’s not about [Roxanne] stepping into the ring with me, it’s about me elevating to her level. She’s an incredible champion and I need to enhance my game to compete for that title because it’s not going to be a cakewalk.”
Talking about Perez, she admired, “I see her training each day, working hard. I anticipate she’s going to put up a robust challenge, which excites me as it will bring out a different side of me. We hope to extract the best from each other, but at the end of it all, only one of us can triumph.”
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