The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE held another athletic combine for its NXT talent this past week.
Odyssey had the best bench press, with 405 for three reps. Marina Shafir and Emily Andzulis had three reps at 150, the best for the women. The best box squat was Desmond Troy (Denzel Dejournette) with three at 585. Raquel Gonzalez had the most for women with three at 295. The best vertical jump was Wes Lee (Dezmond Xavier) at 34 inches, Jacob Kasper (a former college wrestling star Gerald Brisco was behind) at 33.5 inches and Alex Zayne at 33 inches. For women, Indi Hartwell had the best vertical jump with 29.3 inches, followed by Jessi Kamea at 29.
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According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE held another athletic combine for the NXT brand this past week. Here are some highlights:
Odyssey bench pressed 405 for three reps, marking the best for the men. );
Marina Shafir and Emily Andzulis had three bench press reps at 150, the best for the women.
Desmond Troy (Denzel Dejournette) had the best box squat with three at 585. ); );
Wes Lee (Dezmond Xavier) had the best best vertical jump at 34 inches. Jacob Kasper had 33.5 inches and Alex Zayne had one at 33 inches.
Indi Hartwell had the best vertical jump for the women at 29.3 inches. Jessi Kamea had one at 29.
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– WWE previously announced Jake Atlas vs. August Grey for tonight’s WWE 205 Live episode, which was to be the first singles match between the two. That match has been changed to a Triple Threat with Atlas vs. Grey vs. Ariya Daivari.
As seen in the backstage video below, Daivari interrupted Josiah Williams’ interview with Atlas and Grey. Daivari knocked them for wanting to have the best match and said the only thing that matters in WWE is making money. Atlas and Grey then challenged Daivari to join the match, making it a Triple Threat.
The only other match announced for 205 Live as of this writing is Ember Moon and Shotzi Blackheart vs. Marina Shafir and Zoey Stark (Lacey Ryan) in a WWE NXT Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic first round bout.
Footage from Wednesday’s
NXT is played, showing updates on who advanced in the first-round of the Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Tonight, Shotzi Blackheart and Ember Moon will take on Marina Shafir and Zoey Stark. Whoever wins will conclude the first-round matches!
Vic Joseph and Nigel McGuinness welcome us to another edition of
205 Live. We head to the ring for triple threat action!
Jake Atlas vs. August Grey vs. Ariya Daivari
All three men test their strength with a Greco-Roman lockup. Ariya Daivari breaks it up with a midsection kick towards Jake Atlas. August Grey throws Daivari to the outside. Grey dives through the ropes taking Daivari off his feet. Grey rolls back in to tango with Atlas. Atlas gains wrist control and twists Grey’s arm up in an uncomfortable position. Daivari misses a splash off the top rope. Atlas and Grey look on, unimpressed. Daivari finds himself in a rollup…he gets his shoulders up at two. Grey smashes Atlas with a big boot in the c
The 205 Live Universe will have to wait a little longer to see the first-ever singles clash between Jake Atlas and August Grey, as Ariya Daivari provoked each of his fellow Cruiserweights during an interview and got the bout transformed into a Triple Threat Match. Daivari Dinero hasn’t exactly been shy about revealing his disdain toward 205 Live newcomers, and he’ll have a chance to back up his claims of superiority now that he has forced his way into a bout against the up-and-coming Atlas and Grey.
It looks like @AriyaDaivariWWE might have bitten off more than he can chew! It looks like tonight on #205Live, it’ll now be a Triple Threat match featuring Ariya Daivari, @JakeAtlas & @AugustGreyWWE! Don’t miss it immediately following #SmackDown on the @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/DNnwfPpYAr 205 Live (@WWE205Live) January 29, 2021