– Belowis video of The Velveteen Dream talking to Cathy Kelley after his win over EC3 at NXT “Takeover: Brooklyn IV” tonight. Dream tells “Queen” Cathy to tune into this week’s NXT episode on the WWE Network to find out what the win means for him.
– As noted, Ricochet defeated Adam Cole to become the new NXT North American Champion at Takeover. Triple H congratulated Ricochet with the following post-match tweet from backstage at the Barclays Center:
He is the ONE and ONLY…
…@WWENXT North American Champion. #NXTTakeOverCongratulations, @KingRicochet! #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/cYtuhXGO5A
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 19, 2018
– As noted, Matt Riddle made his NXT debut in the front row at Takeover from the Barclays Center tonight. WWE announced the following on his appearance and confirmed that he has signed with the company:
Matt Riddle officially signs as an NXT Superstar
As NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV erupted inside Barclays Center tonight, the NXT Universe got a chance to see the newest addition to the black-and-yellow brand.Matt Riddle, or as he is often referred to by fans, “The King of Bros,” has been announced as the newest Superstar to wave the NXT flag. Fittingly, the news was revealed as he was ringside for tonight’s huge WWE Network special event in Brooklyn.
The former wrestling champion and UFC fighter made a name for himself in the indie circuit, capturing titles such as the EVOLVE Championship and the PROGRESS Atlas Championship.
The announcement of Riddle’s signing adds another layer of excitement and competition to the black-and-yellow brand.
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