Trey specifically singled out Alex Shelley, who was someone he wanted to work with and looked up to and who he now considers a big brother because Shelley helped him out with more than just wrestling. re: Alex Shelley to make NXT Debut Next Week I saw people wanting Shelley to be his partner as they use to be a team. The WWE logo hangs on a wall at a media conference announcing the all-star lineup of WWE WrestleMania XIX at ESPN Zone in Times Square in New York City, March 18, 2003. Who is Alex Shelley? He is picking and choosing the matches he wants to do, and one that is on his mind is in NXT against some familiar opponents. According to SuperLuchas.net (h/t prowrestling.net), WWE has agreed to terms on a contract with former TNA wrestler Alex Shelley. The high I experienced this weekend was immeasurable. Bet.”. Shelley will be teaming with KUSHIDA in the Dusty Rhodes Tag-Team Classic. Mauro Ranallo announced during tonight’s show that Alex Shelley … Meet Kushida’s partner for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic The NXT Universe was in for a true surprise this week, when it was revealed that Kushida would be joined by his longtime friend and former tag team partner, Alex Shelley, in this year’s Dusty Rhodes … He then joined the BCW Can-Am Wrestling School and began training under Scott D'Amore and Joe E. Legend. First, Alex Shelley isn’t signed, and it would make sense to put WWE/NXT talent over. After competing in the ring for 16 years straight, Shelley … According to Fightful Select, Impact Wrestling has offered Purrazzo a full-time contract, and while the contract has yet to be officially signed, the details of the deal are a minimum two-year deal with financial incentives as the contract continues with the company. Six months into his career, he was hospitalized with … Pic credit: NJPW. Alex Shelley 4 of 5 Independent wrestling icon Alex Shelley's recent run in WWE NXT has led to much speculation among fans regarding his status with the promotion. Shelley began his career in the mid-2000s, wrestling for Ring of Honor and other independent promotions before going to the TNA Wrestling. According to a report from the Super Luchas Magazine based out of Mexico, former TNA Tag Team Champion and former TNA X-Division Champion Alex Shelley has signed a contract with the WWE.. Alex Shelley is only 31 years old, why isn't he in WWE/NXT? Alex Shelley is a much beloved alumni from promotions such as Ring of Honor, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and IMPACT Wrestling. As a warmup, the … Alex Shelley made his … Not even mad. Kushida is set to team with MSK (Wes Lee & Nash Carter) this Tuesday on NXT and he is excited to fulfill his promise to his longtime friend. While in TNA, he would become best known as part of the team The Motor City Machine Guns alongside Chris Sabin. Martin initially trained under Bobo Brown, then trained with Breyer Wellington. 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But so have you. WWE. “In short, I am the most punk rock wrestler currently active. Pretty cool to see Shelley making his NXT debut. Martinez began her career in 2000, training under wrestler Jason Knight. Since his debut, Shelley commented on Twitter about his mindset and getting to wrestle in NXT. Rhea Ripley’s next challenger for the NXT Women’s Title will be determined in a Number One Contender Women’s Battle Royal. WWE reportedly is currently planning to hold this year’s Fastlane event on March 21st, according to PWInsider. While Alex Shelley is currently part of Impact Wrestling, we actually saw him in NXT just last year to team with Kushida during the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. It was announced earlier this week that Shelley would be reuniting with KUSHIDA in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic next week, but WWE surprised fans this weekend by having them appear at live events. I didn’t think that NXT UK would eat two losses in one night. The WWE logo hangs on a wall at a media conference announcing the all-star lineup of WWE WrestleMania XIX at ESPN Zone in Times Square in New York City, March 18, 2003. Alex Shelley made his debut for WWE NXT this weekend at a live event, and he reflected on that moment on social media after the match. And he asked me to take good care of them. Thank you, NXT, Kushi, everyone. Taking to Twitter, Kushida revealed that his longtime friend and former tag team partner Alex Shelley told him of MSK as they signed with WWE and were coming to NXT. Alex Shelley made his in-ring debut for at an NXT live event in Pittsburgh. WWE kicked off 2020 by signing a 20-year veteran of the independent wrestling scene, announcing the NXT debut of a former TNA Wrestling standout and reportedly also is interested in one of New Japan’s biggest stars. Shelley teamed up with KUSHIDA to reunite The Time Splitters and defeat The Forgotten Sons. White began his career training in 2013 around the United Kingdom before moving on to the New Japan Dojo’s young lion program. Thank you, NXT, Kushi, everyone. Alex Shelley is rejoining Kushida in WWE NXT. Following the signings of KENTA, Devitt and Steen, it makes me wonder why one of the most talented guys on the indy scene, Alex Shelley… Alex Shelley is set to reunite with Kushida in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic next week on WWE NXT. Martin initially started training in the early 2002 under Breyer Wellington and Truth Martini. She would become a staple of women’s wrestling, most notably as a mainstay of the all-women independent promotion Shimmer. She most recently appeared on AEW TV, as part of the women’s battle royale at All Out and wrestling on AEW’s YouTube show, AEW Dark. In short, I am the most punk rock wrestler currently active. I have had to do a lot of hard things in life, especially the last few years. Alex Shelley is embracing his role as a free agent in wrestling. Published on Jan 14, 2020 Cesaro, Johnny Gargano, Roderick Strong, Kassius Ohno, Nigel McGuinness and more let the NXT Universe know what they … No word yet on if Shelley has signed a full-time contract with WWE. Alex Shelley Says He Achieved A Dream After Making WWE NXT Debut By Joshua Gagnon | January 12, 2020 Two nights ago at an NXT live event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Alex Shelley … The duo will face off against Grizzled Continue Reading » “Broke down on the highway post @WWENXT in Warren, OH, studying for my CSCS exam, looking up chords to @TogetherPangea songs, reading Scott Pilgrim books. AEW. Steve C. Jan 17, 2021. WWE announced during tonight’s NXT broadcast on the USA Network that former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Alex Shelley will be making his debut on the brand next week, reuniting the Time Splitters tag team with KUSHIDA as part of the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images. Alex Shelley In WWE NXT This comes days before Shelley reunites Kushida on next Wednesday’s episode of NXT on the USA Network Winter Park, Florida at Full Sail University to face The Grizzled Young Veterans. When MSK arrived to NXT, they made an immediate impression on me. Shelley will team up with KUSHIDA against The Grizzled Young Veterans on next week’s NXT in a Dusty Rhodes Classic first round match. “I’ve more to say, but wrestling for @WWE and @WWENXT specifically has been a dream of mine for awhile. But so have you. He said they have a lot of potential. No gimmick. He did work as a Guest Coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando last October. He returned to New Japan in 2017 under the persona of “Switchblade” Jay White. Two nights ago at an NXT live event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Alex Shelley made his in-ring debut for the promotion. Mercedes Martinez officially signed a deal with WWE and is to report to the Performance Center in Orlando in the near-future. If a single person can draw some inspiration and strength from this? Thanks. Second, I was about 90% sure the Bro-serweights would go over Webster & Andrews. If a single person can draw some inspiration and strength from this? Shelley teamed up with KUSHIDA to reunite The Time Splitters and defeat The Forgotten Sons. Sabin has shown his ability to perform at a high level, whether it is in a tag team or a singles competitor. The Time Splitters are reuniting in NXT for the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic! Thanks. Weekend Roundup: Fastlane 2021, NXT & USA Network, Jericho Update, Nyla Rose, AEW & Miami, Jay White, Alex Shelley, Indies. After leaving TNA, he went to Japan to wrestle in New Japan Pro-Wrestling as part of the junior heavyweight division. Shelley teamed with Dusty Classic partner Kushida to pick up a win over the Forgotten Sons. WWE also said former TNA Wrestling star Alex Shelley would be making his NXT TV debut on the Jan. 15 episode. Alex Shelley then talked about intentionally not signing a contract with any promotion and the reason being is that he wants to be able to wrestle everywhere whether IMPACT, whether that’s NJPW, whether that’s ROH, or whether that’s NXT or AEW. I still get to wrestle more than anyone at NXT. When I hear … I’ve more to say, but wrestling for @WWE and @WWENXT specifically has been a dream of mine for awhile. The Motor City Machine Guns are one of the best and most loved teams of the past decade as he and Alex Shelley continuously put on dazzling matches together. Martin debuted in 2002 as "Alex Shelley", a name he created by combining the forename of Alex DeLarge, the protagonist … He first challenged New Japan mainstay Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom 12 for the IWGP intercontinental championship. Shelley and Kushida began teaming in New Japan, forming The Time Splitters and became IWGP junior heavyweight tag team champions. The high I experienced this weekend was immeasurable. He then joined the Border City Wrestling's Can-Am Wrestling School, and began training under Joe E. Legend and Scott D'Amore. I have had to do a lot of hard things in life, especially the last few years. 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White would go on to join the faction Chaos, defeat Kenny Omega for the IWGP U.S. title, jump to Bullet Club and eventual win the IWGP heavyweight title from Tanahashi in 2019. There will likely be bidding wars for Tessa Blanchard and Jay White, but the same thing could happen with Rush, as the… The last name reportedly on WWE’s radar for the start of 2020 is former IWGP heavyweight champion Jay White. Alex Shelley has shared his thoughts on making his WWE NXT debut this weekend at a house show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Not even mad. Shelley will team up with KUSHIDA against The Grizzled Young Veterans on next week’s NXT in a Dusty Rhodes Classic first round match. All Rights Reserved. WWE’s first major signing of 2020 was revealed by California pro-wrestling website, SoCalUncensored, and later confirmed by the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer. “He told me that a great new tag team was coming to NXT. Broke down on the highway post @WWENXT in Warren, OH, studying for my CSCS exam, looking up chords to @TogetherPangea songs, reading Scott Pilgrim books. Win. – As noted, this week’s WWE NXT episode saw the final first round matches in the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Plus, The Time Splitters Kushida and Alex Shelley reunite as the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continues tonight on NXT live on USA Network as Mauro Ranallo, Nigel McGuiness and Beth Phoenix will have the call from Full Sail University. Indie / Misc. Win. He trained in Japan until going on tour in 2016, working in New Japan-affiliates Ring of Honor in the U.S., CMLL in Mexico, RevPro in England and other independent promotions. I train whenever I want," he said. Kushida writes, “About a half year ago, my longtime friend, Alex Shelley, sent me a text message,” Kushida wrote. She had previously appeared on WWE programming, taking part in the first two Mae Young Classic tournaments and making a handful of appearances on NXT. Alongside NXT, he has appeared for Ring Of Honor, and is set to debut for Game Changer Wrestling over Wrestlemania weekend. – Alex Shelley says he fulfilled a dream with his NXT debut on Friday. 2 As noted over the weekend here on eWn, Alex Shelley made his WWE NXT live event debut on Friday night in Pittsburgh, PA. On Saturday, Shelley took to Twitter to react to “fulfilling his dream” of being in WWE. Shelley would be teaming with Kushida as part of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic to face the team of James Drake and Zack Gibson. This is what Alex Shelley said: In case you missed it, Alex Shelley was announced as Kushida’s partner in the Dusty Classic for next week’s episode of NXT. No gimmick. In a post on Twitter, Alex Shelley revealed that while he is working for Impact Wrestling, he’s actually a free agent. 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