Bobby Roode To Celebrate, New Gimmick Debuts On WWE NXT (Photos, Video), Curt Hawkins - NXT
- As seen on tonight's WWE NXT episode from Chicago, Aleister Black defeated WWE RAW Superstar Curt Hawkins. Above is Fallout video of Hawkins, who was left speechless after the match, but still had a fact to deliver.
- A "Glorious Celebration" with NXT Champion Bobby Roode has been announced for next Wednesday's NXT episode, which tapes tomorrow night from Full Sail University. Roode will be celebrating last Saturday's win over Hideo Itami at the "Takeover: Chicago" event.
- Former WWE Tough Enough competitor debuted his new gimmick on tonight's NXT episode, picking up a win over enhancement talent Robert Anthony. It should be noted that they did not mention Clark's real name. He is just being called The Velveteen Dream now. Clark's past on Tough Enough also was not mentioned. Below are some photos and video from the match:
The wait is over... The #VelveteenDream Experience has finally arrived on #WWENXT on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/uIP2vl99py
— WWE (@WWE) May 25, 2017
The #VelveteenDream Experience has ARRIVED! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/RvSUwxPOYX
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 25, 2017
Take a good look at #VelveteenDream... and let yourself BASK in the EXPERIENCE! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/O5V47Pf8Ir
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 25, 2017
The first-ever #VelveteenDream Experience ends on a positive note for #WWENXT's newest Superstar! pic.twitter.com/stAJZPCY06
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 25, 2017
Lesson learned: Do NOT get on #VelveteenDream's bad side! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/44bu6cON0c
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 25, 2017
A more PAINFUL side of the #VelveteenDream Experience... #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/jMk8m3CbeE
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 25, 2017