6. Samoa Joe Captures The NXT Championship At Live Event
Samoa Joe has ended Finn Balor’s record NXT Title reign at a Live Event in Lowell, Mass. Below is what WWE posted:
LOWELL, Mass. — Samoa Joe defeated Finn Bálor to capture the NXT Championship at a Live Event Thursday night in Lowell, Massachusetts, WWE.com has confirmed.
Joe’s victory put an end to Bálor’s record-breaking reign as NXT Champion. The Demon won the title on July 4, 2015, and held it for 292 days, surpassing the mark set by Neville in 2014.
Now that Samoa Joe has finally snared NXT’s top prize, what will the destroyer have in store for anyone who dares to step up and challenge him? How will Finn Bálor handle this setback? Find out by tuning into NXT, Wednesdays at 8/7 C, only on WWE Network.
Below is the video of Joe’s Title win:
Finn Balor’s Title loss has added even more speculation of him coming up to the main roster soon. Below is what Kevin Owens posted:
https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/723348272975360001
It was an honor #NXTLowell
— Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) April 22, 2016
Congratulations to the new @WWENXT champion @SamoaJoe.@wwebalor is a true warrior of the canvas wars and was an excellent champion.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) April 22, 2016
Anything can happen @WWENXT…anywhere…anytime.
Congratulations @SamoaJoe.#AndNew#WeAreNXT https://t.co/yS1NIv7Omf— Triple H (@TripleH) April 22, 2016
5. Christy Hemme Done With TNA Wrestling
Christy Hemme, who has been with TNA Wrestling since 2006, has finished up with TNA Wrestling. Below is what she tweeted:
SO THANKFUL for wrestling and @IMPACTWRESTLING especially @JohnGaburick for the inspiration toward my future #followingmyDREAM #nextchapter
— Christy (@hemmepowered) April 21, 2016
