Leon Ruff's next NXT North American title defense is set.
During a segment involving Ruff, Johnny Gargano, Damian Priest and Kevin Owens, NXT GM William Regal announced that Ruff will defend his title at TakeOver: WarGames. Ruff will defend his title against both Gargano and Priest in a triple threat match.
"Is this a prank show? Is @aplusk going to pop out of one of these pods?" - @JohnnyGargano
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 26, 2020
"Very timely reference." - @FightOwensFight
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NOW HOLD ON A MINUTE, PLAYA!#WWENXT GM @RealKingRegal just made a match on the #KOShow!
— WWE (@WWE) November 26, 2020
At #NXTTakeOver: WarGames, @LEONRUFF_ will go one-on-one..nope, actually, it will be a TRIPLE THREAT MATCH for the @WWENXT North American Championship with @JohnnyGargano & @ArcherOfInfamy! pic.twitter.com/PU1pIH2Xru
IT'S OFFICIAL: @LEONRUFF_ will defend his #NXTNATitle against @JohnnyGargano & @ArcherOfInfamy at #NXTTakeOver: WarGames! #KOShow #WWENXT @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/Gm7Y79U49k
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 26, 2020
Ruff won the title against Gargano weeks ago on NXT and retained the title a week later after Priest attacked Ruff, causing the champion to keep his title via DQ loss.
It was also later announced that Cameron Grimes and Dexter Lumis will face each other in a strap match at TakeOver.
When you learn you have to face @DexterLumis in a #StrapMatch at #NXTTakeOver: WarGames. #WWENXT @CGrimesWWE @RealKingRegal pic.twitter.com/erogWO6NJa
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 26, 2020
NXT TakeOver: WarGames takes place on December 6 and Fightful will have live coverage of the show.
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