Kick-Off Match Added To NXT TakeOver 36

NXT TakeOver 36 will get started early with a kick-off bout.

WWE announced that Ridge Holland will take on Trey Baxter in a kick-off match at NXT TakeOver 36. The kick-off show will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Since returning to NXT, Ridge Holland has been on a mission to smash everything that stands in his way and Trey Baxter has now found himself in the crosshairs for the NXT TakeOver 36 Pre-Show.

Baxter showed off his grit and determination in the NXT Breakout Tournament and took to social media to call out Holland to put those skills to the test once again. The bludgeoning Superstar from Yorkshire was quick to accept the challenge and put in motion the TakeOver showdown.

Don’t miss the clash this Sunday, Aug. 22, on the NXT TakeOver 36 Pre-Show at 7:30 PT/4:30 ET on Peacock in the United States, WWE Network everywhere else and across all WWE social platforms.

You can view the updated lineup for NXT TakeOver 36 by clicking here.

Fightful will have live coverage of NXT TakeOver 36 beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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