NXT TakeOver: New Orleans will be WWE’s prelude to WrestleMania 34, so here’s a look at how to watch it online.
On Saturday, one night before WrestleMania 34 takes over New Orleans, the superstars of WWE’s developmental system get to showcase their skills at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. It will take place at the Smoothie King Center.
TakeOver: New Orleans will present five matches, four of which for championships. Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Aleister Black for the NXT Championship headlines this group.
The night’s most anticipated match might be the non-title bout: Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa in an unsanctioned contest. One year in the making, these bitter rivals will finally settle their differences in the ring. A Ciampa leg injury stalled their feud for nine months, until the former Ring of Honor star returned to attack Gargano at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia.
There’s also the six-man ladder match for the inaugural NXT North American Championship. Adam Cole, EC3, Ricochet, Killian Dain, Lars Sullivan and Velveteen Dream will all battle for it. It’s almost hard to believe a WWE match will contain the likes of Cole, EC3 and Ricochet, three of professional wrestling’s most decorated performers of the past five years, so this should be a treat for the fans.
For the women, Ember Moon and Shayna Baszler will have a rematch for the NXT Women’s Championship. Moon edged out a win against Baszler at TakeOver: Philadelphia — one that she did not seem positioned to win. So, will the Four Horsewomen member complete the second go-around with a victory?
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Details on how to watch NXT TakeOver: New Orleans are below. This includes the start time, TV info, live stream and more:
Date: Saturday, April 7
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: New Orleans, LA
Venue: Smoothie King Center
Live Stream: WWE Network
Can TakeOver: New Orleans provide a worthy prelude to WrestleMania 34? Which superstar will shine the brightest?