Big NXT TakeOver Match Off + Two Superstars Re-Sign With WWE

Planned NXT TakeOver: WarGames Match Now Off

Initial plans for NXT TakeOver: WarGames was to have the returning Finn Balor take on Johnny Gargano.

TakeOver: WarGames is still being planed even though NXT will have a key face on WWE Survivor Series the same weekend in Chicago.

According to several reports, Gargano is dealing with a neck injury and will not be cleared or ready to compete next weekend vs. Balor. The decision has been made to keep Gargano off live events until he is fully ready to go.

Full honesty.. I’m really proud of our team but sitting back and watching the NXT crew represent on RAW and Smackdown from the sidelines has been hard.

My silver lining was the hope I had that I’d be able to make it back for TakeOver.. but that’s not the case.

I’m heartbroken. https://t.co/CF7hgv3xw1

— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) November 13, 2019

No surgery is needed for Gargano, but there also is not timetable for his possible return.

I’m sorry to everyone that bought tickets to meet me this weekend. It truly breaks my heart not to be able to make it but I’m fortunate I have people willing to put my health first in this crappy situation..

Please check out these @WWNEVOLVE shows and support the guys. https://t.co/tUHpcIcSna

— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) November 6, 2019

So far, the NXT TakeOver: WarGames lineup features two WarGames matches. First, Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Tegan Nox and Mia Yim will face NXT women’s champion Shayna Baszler, Lo Shirai, Bianca Belair and Kay Lee Ray. With The Undisputed Era of Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong meeting Tommaso Ciampa, Keith Lee, Dominik Dijakovic and one other wrestler.

The Miz, Paige Sign Multi-Year WWE Extensions

On a recent edition of WWE Backstage, along with CM Punk making a surprise appearance, new contracts for two wrestlers was announced.

Both The Miz and Paige have signed new multi-year deals with the WWE.

BREAKING:
As reported by @ryansatin on #WWEBackstage:
– @JohnnyGargano ruled out of #SurvivorSeries weekend
– @mikethemiz agrees to multi-year deal with @WWE
– @RealPaigeWWE agrees to new multi-year with @WWE pic.twitter.com/Mxxja2xJPJ

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) November 13, 2019

Paige, a former women’s champion who is a host on WWE Backstage, has been with the WWE since 2011. The 27-year-old was forced to retire due to an in-ring injury.

During her career, Paige won the NXT women’s title once, the Divas belt twice and was the 2013 NXT Women’s Championship Tournament winner.

Going live in a few minutes. You’re not gonna wanna miss this show!!! @WWEonFOX

— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) November 13, 2019

The Miz, a former reality star, joined the WWE in 2004 on Tough Enough. He joined the main roster in 2006 and is a former WWE champion, two-time U.S. champion and eight-time Intercontinental champion.

BREAKING NEWS dropped by @ryansatin on @FS1 #WWEBackstage: I just signed a new multi year deal w/ @wwe. @wwe has been my home for 15 years & it’ll continue to be for years to come. I promise to work harder than ever to continue to give you MUST SEE TV. IT WILL BE AWESOME!

— The Miz (@mikethemiz) November 13, 2019