A rematch from NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV is set.
NXT announced that former North American Champions Adam Cole and Ricochet will battle on next week's edition of the show. Cole and Ricochet previously met at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV where Ricochet defeated Cole to become the new NXT North American Champion. Ricochet recently lost the title to Johnny Gargano at TakeOver: Phoenix. Both men are trying to work their way back into title contention.
Two former NXT #NorthAmericanChampions will be in action NEXT WEEK when @KingRicochet & @AdamColePro battle on #WWENXT! -- pic.twitter.com/GV18SVjX3Z
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) February 7, 2019
I beat Cole for the North American Title, so if anybody is in the back of the line.......it’s that chump.
— The One And Only! (@KingRicochet) February 7, 2019
So next week he can go one on one with the #OneAndOnly and I’ll show him why he belongs in the back of the line. https://t.co/7nL0lxvZ53
Did someone say @KingRicochet vs. @AdamColePro?
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 7, 2019
Sign us up, please and thank you. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/GRcSokN75w
Also announced on this week's episode was an NXT North American Title match between Johnny Gargano and Velveteen Dream. The bout is set to take place in two weeks.
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