Matches originally scheduled for NXT TakeOver: Tampa will take place on weekly television.
According to Justin Barrasso at Sports Illustrated, WWE will air NXT TakeOver matches on its weekly Wednesday show beginning on Apr. 1. Triple H, who has been announced for this Wednesday's NXT, will reportedly make the announcement as part of a segment involving Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa.
WWE confirmed the news on social media.
-- BREAKING NEWS --
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 24, 2020
As first reported by @SInow:
- @TripleH will appear on tomorrow's #WWENXT.
- The matches originally scheduled for #NXTTakeOver: Tampa Bay will now take place on #NXTonUSA, starting 4/1!https://t.co/prKzBXERuk
The only match made official for NXT TakeOver: Tampa is a ladder match to crown the number one contender for the NXT Women's Championship. Chelsea Green, Mia Yim, and Tegan Nox won qualifying matches to earn their spot in the match with more competitors set to be announced.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, WWE was forced to change plans for WrestleMania week. WrestleMania 36 was moved from Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Apr. 5 to a two-night event that will be taped across multiple locations. At the time of the announcement, it was revealed that NXT TakeOver: Tampa, originally scheduled for Apr. 4, would not take place as scheduled.
NXT airs every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network. Fightful provides live coverage of the show each week.
