Two Major Injuries, Nikki On Dancing With The Stars, Lio Rush Signs With WWE
Big Cass and Asuka Out Injured
RAW’s Big Cass and NXT’s Asuka have both suffered injuries that will take them out of the ring. The NXT Women’s Champion broke her collarbone during her successful title defense against Ember Moon at “Takeover: Brooklyn” on Saturday night. She will need at least 6 to 8 weeks to recover.
"like the Terminator, I'll be back" #Undefeated #TheStreak
Asuka suffers collarbone injury at NXT TakeOver https://t.co/pMamBtu7fn @wwe— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) August 21, 2017
Meanwhile Big Cass visibly injured his knee during the Brooklyn Street Fight against Enzo Amore on RAW. He will undergo an MRI scan today to see exactly what damage has been done.
EXCLUSIVE: @BigCassWWE was forced to walk on crutches following an injury during his match against @real1 on #RAW… pic.twitter.com/FaT9Cnexg6
— WWE (@WWE) August 22, 2017
The fate of Asuka’s Championship has yet to be determined.
Nikki Bella Joins Reality Show
WWE’s Nikki Bella has signed to take part in the new season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Interestingly, the show premieres on Monday, Sept. 18, in direct competition with RAW.
Bella follows in the footsteps of former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler and Chris Jericho, who danced in previous seasons of the reality contest.
ROH Star Reports To Performance Center
Ring of Honor star Lio Rush has officially signed with WWE and will spend some time at the Performance Center before joining the NXT brand.
The 22 year old is a two-time All-American and three-time state qualifier in high school wrestling.