Seth Rollins Accepts Bron Breakker's Challenge, World Heavyweight Title Bout Set For 6/20 NXT

Seth Rollins is going back to where it all started.

At the conclusion of the June 6 episode of NXT, Bron Breakker explained that he was going to start holding everyone in WWE accountable. He then challenged Seth Rollins to come to NXT and face him in a World Heavyweight Championship match.

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During the June 13 episode of NXT, Seth Rollins made an appearance via video during Bron Breakker's promo. He said that he understands what Bron is trying to do and admits it's not all that dissimilar from what he's done. Rollins then said that it would be fun to come back to where it all began and accepted Breakker's challenge. The two men will battle for the World Heavyweight Title on the June 20 episode of NXT.

Rollins, who was the first NXT Champion, is also set to defend his title next Monday on Raw in an open challenge. He is also scheduled to face Finn Balor in a Heavyweight Championship match at Money in The Bank on July 1.

The updated lineup for the June 20 edition of NXT can be seen below.

NXT (6/20)

  • World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Bron Breakker

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