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June 20, 2018

Six Years Ago Today, NXT Relaunched At Full Sail University

Today has marked a very special anniversary for the WWE, as it has been six years since the revamp of NXT, with episode one airing June 20, 2012. 

The relaunched focused of new stars and establishing NXT as it's own brand, instead of the reality-competition style of NXT which launched in February 2010.

The results for the show were: 

Bo Dallas defeated Rick ViktorThe Ascension (Conor O'Brian and Kenneth Cameron) defeated CJ Parker and Mike DaltonTyson Kidd defeated Michael McGillicutty

A lot has changed since then, with Viktor joining the Ascension as well as Cameron and Parker being released.

In addition, Mike Dalton has gone on to become Tyler Breeze, with Michael McGillicutty becoming Curtis Axel.

June 25, 2016

Road Warrior Animal on Why the Road Warriors Bothered Vince McMahon, Why The Ascension is Failing, Authors of Pain – Ellering in NXT, More


This week, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling were joined by one half of the greatest tag team of all time, Legion of Doom member Road Warrior Animal. The Road Warriors held tag team gold in nearly every promotion they were ever a part of and specifically are remembered as former AJPW, AWA, NWA and WWE Tag Team Champions. John and Chad explore with Animal the origins of the Road Warrior look, sound and feel as well as the impact they have had on the wrestling business. They are often imitated but never duplicated and although it was always “doomsday” for their opponents, now it’s time for the listeners to the feel the rush of the L.O.D.

Below are some interview highlights:

Paul Ellering’s surprise NXT appearance, initial impression of the Authors of Pain and the “Road Warrior” comparison:

“I talked to Paul and he doesn’t even know if it was a onetime deal or what it is. He’s only going out there with them for one TV so I don’t know if it’s going to be any permanent deal or what but what a great name right? You can’t think of anything better than Authors of Pain? That’s so close to the Powers of Pain you would think they would be able to find a different name. But Paul Ellering is a great guy, a great manager and best of luck to the guys. I hope everybody makes it in the world of pro wrestling but it’s going to be pretty hard to duplicate anything that Hawk and I have done.”

How The Ascension attempted to capitalize on the unique “Road Warrior look” and taking shots at the legendary team:

“Here’s the thing with Hawk and I. We were the Road Warriors. We were the Road Warriors in and out of the ring, we were that way before wrestling and we didn’t have to fake anything. We didn’t have to fake our interviews, didn’t have to imitate anyone because we were us. The time to try to imitate people and try to copy somebody it never works because everyone always remembers the original.

The originals are something everyone remembers and I don’t know why over the years guys if they call it a tribute because it’s almost like the kiss of death. Right away you get good fans that say ‘oh crap’ they will never be the Road Warriors and when you mention Hawk and I’s name in an interview that even kills you off further because now you get people saying that if Hawk were here even though Animal can kill you by himself if Hawk were here they both would kill you.”

April 20, 2016

Viktor Joins The Social Outcasts


It looks like Viktor of The Ascension is replacing Adam Rose on the current WWE European tour. Viktor came out with Curtis Axel at today's WWE live event in Belfast and was wearing a "Social Outcasts" t-shirt. Axel lost to Goldust and the two beat him down after the match until R-Truth made the save.

As noted, Rose and Viktor's partner Konnor have been suspended for 60 days after their second violation of the WWE Wellness Policy. Fellow "Outcasts" Bo Dallas and Heath Slater are working the other part of the tour.

April 16, 2016

WWE Suspends Two Talents for Wellness Policy Violations


WWE has announced the following:

WWE suspends Raymond Leppan and Ryan Parmeter

STAMFORD, Conn. – In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Raymond Leppan (Adam Rose) and Ryan Parmeter (Konnor) each for 60 days effective immediately for a second violation of the company’s policy

April 11, 2016

WWE Tag Team Tournament Announced, Winners To Face The New Day


Shane McMahon announced on tonight's WWE RAW that there will be an eight-team tag team tournament to crown new #1 contenders for WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day.

The participants are The Ascension, Goldust and R-Truth, Curtis Axel and Heath Slater, The Lucha Dragons, The Dudley Boyz, The Vaudevillains, Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady and The Usos.

The first match took place tonight and saw The Dudley Boyz defeat Sin Cara and WWE United States Champion Kalisto.

April 3, 2015

Lucha Dragons and Neville Debut on Raw


December 30, 2014

The Ascension Debuts On RAW


Former NXT Tag Team Champions The Ascension made their RAW debuts on tonight's show from Washington, DC. Konnor and Viktor defeated The Miz and Damien Sandow, who lost the WWE Tag Team Titles to The Usos earlier in the night.

December 11, 2014

WWE NXT TakeOver: R Evolution Results

September 12, 2014

Video: KENTA debuts on WWE NXT, reveals his new name


WWE NXT General Manager William Regal officially introduced former Pro Wrestling NOAH star KENTA on Thursday night at the 9/11 TakeOver event on the WWE Network. KENTA announced he would now be going by the name Hideo Itami.

April 10, 2014

Rumor Mill - More NXT Stars Getting Called Up


After Bo Dallas and Adam Rose come up to WWE's main roster, the next NXT stars in line to come up are Sami Zayn and NXT Tag Team Champions The Ascension.

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