Kassius Ohno is back on WWE NXT

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We heard that the former Chris Hero was returning to the WWE, but we hadn’t seen him yet on NXT TV. Sure we saw him in a fallout video after the last TakeOver and they started running the video packages for his return last week. But there was no word when he’d actually show up.

It was tonight!

Bobby Roode had successfully defeated No Way Jose in the main event, but the champion wasn’t through. He wanted to inflict more pain on Jose by hitting a chop block and locking in a single leg Boston crab. This looked like a perfect time for former champion Shinsuke Nakamura to return. Instead.... “Ohno!”

#NXTChampion @REALBobbyRoode's vicious actions against @WWENoWayJose have summoned none other than @KassiusOhno! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/r576Z8WdfD

— WWE (@WWE) February 23, 2017

Kassius Ohno was the man to make the save, running Roode off. Bobby was incensed, demanding to know who the hell he was. Kassius told Bobby that he knew very well who he is and he’s coming for that title. The champ was fine with that, suggesting they have a title match right now.



Ohno made the mistake of turning his back to the Glorious One. This allowed Bobby to go after Kassius’ leg as well. But Ohno fought back, nailed some of his signature elbows and held the ring.

Kassius Ohno is back and he’s coming for Bobby Roode!

Who else is pumped?

source: cagesideseats.com

AJ Styles vs Undertaker, Bliss injury, Hero schedule, more!

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- There were plans for AJ Styles to defend his WWE World title against the Undertaker at Royal Rumble, according to PWInsider. The shift to John Cena came around the same time the Creative team was changed up with the dismissal of Managing Writer Tom Casiello.

- The “injury” Alexa Bliss suffered during Tuesday’s Women’s title match was possible because the champ’s elbow joints are hypermobile (aka “double jointed”); she did not break or dislocate anything.

- Speaking of SmackDown injuries, Heath Slater Tweeted after the show he thought he’d been hurt in the tag title match, but later said he got a clean bill of health from the medical team.

- Chris Hero is working for Evolve on Royal Rumble weekend, including a show running at the same time as TakeOver: San Antonio, so if he is still coming to WWE, it won’t be until February.

- After working the first match in 205 Live history, the Bollywood Boys were sent back to the Performance Center, as management thought they needed more work.

source: cagesideseats.com

No Slammy Awards this year, WWE interested in TNA wrestler, Chris Hero update, more!

- WWE has no plans for a 2016 Slammy Awards show, according to PWInsider.

- Eli Drake of TNA is a name WWE is hoping to sign in the new year, says Wrestling Observer.

- Also from the Observer, Chris Hero has already passed WWE’s medical tests and his return appears to be a done deal.

- Naomi and Jey Uso’s ankle injuries will likely keep them out until the same post-Christmas Madison Square Garden show at which AJ Styles is supposed to return.

- Alexa Bliss is teasing her first WWE merchandise for a Friday release.

source: cagesideseats.com