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As seen on tonight’s episode of NXT, Askua will defend her NXT Women’s Championship in a Fatal 4 Way match featuring Ember Moon, Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot.
A taste of the scene that #WWENXT #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka left behind… @WWEEmberMoon @RubyRiotWWE @NikkiCrossWWE pic.twitter.com/TOOhRX7suJ
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 4, 2017
During tonight’s number one contender Battle Royal match, Asuka made a run-in attack when it came down to final competitors Ember Moon, Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot, leaving the match to end with no official winner.
As per #WWENXT GM @RealKingRegal, @WWEAsuka will defend her title against @WWEEmberMoon, @RubyRiotWWE & @NikkiCrossWWE at #NXTTakeOver! pic.twitter.com/xgiZ9q96QD
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 4, 2017
Despite Asuka’s effort to avoid future competition, NXT General Manager William Regal appeared in the aftermath of Asuka’s attack to announce that she would defend her title against the three women she attacked.
Watch William Regal break the news to Asuka that her next title defense will involve three competitors:
EXCLUSIVE: As per #WWENXT GM @RealKingRegal, #NXTWomensChampion @WWEAsuka has a daunting task ahead of her at #NXTTakeOver: Chicago! pic.twitter.com/SIdegbyL2K
— WWE (@WWE) May 4, 2017
NXT TakeOver: Chicago will take place Saturday May 20th and will air live on the WWE Network at 8 PM ET.
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