As noted, this week’s NXT episode saw NXT Champion Keith Lee announcing he is relinquishing the NXT North American Title.
Lee’s reason is that he doesn’t want to hold anyone back, and wants to give them the same opportunities he had while he continues to defend the main title.
Regal then announced that a Ladder Match will take place at “Takeover: XXX” during SummerSlam weekend to determine the new NXT North American Champion. The participants are being decided by a series of Triple Threat qualifying matches.
The first of these matches saw Bronson Reed win a Triple Threat to qualify for the first spot in the Ladder Match at Takeover. He defeated Johnny Gargano and Roderick Strong.
Next week’s Triple Threat will feature Finn Balor, Dexter Lumis and Timothy Thatcher doing battle for the second Ladder Match spot. After that there will be two more Triple Threats, but there’s no word yet on the participants.
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) July 23, 2020
NXT TakeOver XXX will take place on Saturday, August 22 from the NXT Arena on the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.
Below is WWE’s full announcement on “Takeover: XXX” sent to us tonight, along with the logo:
NXT TakeOver XXX to take place Saturday, Aug. 22
NXT TakeOver has become one of the most exciting events in sports-entertainment, and the next one is coming your way soon.
NXT TakeOver XXX will take place Saturday, Aug. 22, and stream on the award-winning WWE Network.
The 30th installment of the black-and-gold brand’s banner event promises to be a monumental night. Already confirmed is a Ladder Match to decide the new NXT North American Champion, as announced by NXT General Manager William Regal and Keith Lee, who relinquished the title to create more opportunities for deserving Superstars.
Be sure to stay tuned to WWE’s digital platforms and NXT on USA Network each week for more details and matches as they’re announced!
Thoughts on the NXT XXX logo? The event takes will take place Saturday, Aug. 22, and stream on the WWE Network. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/gBEKjyvrCY— WrestlingINC.com (@WrestlingInc) July 23, 2020
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