WWE NXT Battleground: Clash of Champions Set to Rock Las Vegas
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WWE NXT's highly anticipated premium live event, Battleground, is set to take place on Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. This exciting show will emanate from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and will feature a star-studded lineup with five title bouts, including the debut of recently signed wrestler Ethan Page and reigning TNA Knockouts champion Jordynne Grace. Fans across the United States can catch all the action live on Peacock, while international viewers can access it on WWE Network.
The NXT Championship will be on the line as current titleholder Trick Williams squares off against the formidable Ethan Page. Williams, known for his desire to be a fighting champion, had originally set his sights on a match against Noam Dar of the Meta-Four faction. However, Dar was mysteriously taken out of the equation, leading to Page opportunistically attacking the champion. Page demanded a title shot, and NXT General Manager Ava obliged. While many believe it would be too early for Williams to lose his title, some are tempted by Page's impressive skills. Ultimately, our motley crew of NXT-following Cagesiders predicts that Trick Williams will retain the NXT Championship.
In another title clash, Roxanne Perez defends the NXT Women's Championship against the recently arrived Jordynne Grace, who currently holds the TNA Knockouts Championship. Perez mistakenly thought she had cleared the division and made life difficult for General Manager Ava. In a shocking twist, Grace made her presence felt, setting up this highly anticipated matchup. While there is talk of potential collaboration between WWE and TNA, our predictions lean towards Perez retaining her title and both brands benefiting from the continued buzz surrounding Grace's NXT appearances.
The NXT North American Championship will be up for grabs in a triple threat match featuring Oba Femi, Joe Coffey, and Wes Lee. Coffey and Lee, who recently returned to action, have set their sights on Femi and his coveted title. While Coffey has his supporters, the consensus among our experts is that Femi will successfully retain his championship in this hard-fought contest.
A thrilling ladder match to crown the inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion is set to take place. Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Jaida Parker, Fallon Henley, Michin, and Kelani Jordan earned their spots in this match through qualifying matches. Each participant will battle to climb the ladder and secure the historic championship. While any of these talented wrestlers could come out on top, our predictions favor Jaida Parker emerging as the inaugural champion.
In tag team action, Nathan Frazer and Axiom will defend their NXT Tag Team Championships against Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, collectively known as The OC. Gallows and Anderson have made it clear that they are in NXT to claim gold, and they have targeted the champions with relentless determination. Despite Frazer and Axiom's lackluster title reign, our experts predict that the experienced duo of Gallows and Anderson will walk away with the Tag Team Championships.
Additionally, former MMA fighters Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice will settle their differences in an intense NXT Underground match. After a tumultuous partnership, Baszler and Vice went their separate ways, leading to a brutal brawl between the two. This match, which takes place with no ropes, can only be won by forcing your opponent to tap out or knocking them out. Our predictions align with the steady rise of Lola Vice, as we anticipate her securing a significant victory over the formidable Baszler.
As fans eagerly await the start of WWE NXT Battleground, these title clashes promise to deliver an electric evening of professional wrestling in Las Vegas. Stay tuned as our coverage unfolds and we find out who will emerge victorious in these high-stakes matchups.