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WWE NXT Preview (6/16): Women’s Speed Tournament Opens, North American Title Contender’s Match Set

Tonight’s WWE NXT airs live at 8 PM ET on The CW from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, with a Women’s Speed Championship tournament opening round and a North American Championship contender’s match headlining the card.

The Women’s Speed Championship tournament begins with Layla Diggs vs. Arianna Grace and Izzi Dame vs. Thea Hail. Tavion Heights faces Jackson Drake for the right to challenge Myles Borne for the NXT North American Championship. Natalya faces Jaida Parker. Tony D’Angelo and NARAKU meet face-to-face ahead of their NXT Championship match at the Great American Bash on June 28.

The confirmed card:

  • Women’s Speed Championship tournament first round: Layla Diggs vs. Arianna Grace
  • Women’s Speed Championship tournament first round: Izzi Dame vs. Thea Hail
  • NXT North American Championship number one contender’s match: Tavion Heights vs. Jackson Drake
  • Natalya vs. Jaida Parker
  • Tony D’Angelo and NARAKU face-to-face
Andrew Ravens

Andrew Ravens is a reporter for WrestlingNews.co, where he covers the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his main focus is reporting on day-to-day wrestling news, with a special emphasis on covering WWE and AEW. Having covered the industry since 2013, Andrew has developed an extensive knowledge of pro wrestling. His work involves more than just standard news updates; he also serves as a beat writer, providing in-depth and ongoing coverage of wrestling companies and its storylines. His skill set includes providing detailed play-by-play coverage for major events, ensuring fans who can't watch live still get a feel for the action. He also handles transcription, accurately converting interviews and media scrums for readers. As a dedicated reporter, Andrew frequently attends major wrestling events to cover them live, including WWE's Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, as well as AEW Dynamite. You can get in touch with Andrew for news tips or correspondence by emailing him at ravenstarmedia21@gmail.com.

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