Will the third time be the charm for Kassius Ohno?
NXT announced that Kassius Ohno will once against square off with Matt Riddle at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix. Riddle first defeated Ohno at TakeOver: WarGames II in six seconds in an impromptu bout. The two rematched on the Jan. 2 episode of NXT with Riddle once again picking up the victory. Following the bout, a frustrated Ohno viciously assaulted the King of Bros. This past Wednesday, Ohno faced Riddle's friend Keith Lee. Ohno finally gained some momentum, picking up a victory over Lee with the Rolling Elbow.
After the bout, Riddle tried to attack Ohno, but was held back by officials as he is not medically cleared.
NXT TakeOver: Phoenix is scheduled for Jan. 26 from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Here is a look at the updated card:
NXT Championship
Tommaso Ciampa (c) vs. Aleister Black
NXT Women's Championship
Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Bianca Belair
NXT Tag Team Championships
Undisputed ERA (c) vs. War Raiders
NXT North American Championship
Ricochet (c) vs. Johnny Gargano
Kassius Ohno vs. Matt Riddle