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07-17-2015, 05:15 AM
WWE and NXT just sent out a “breaking news” tweet announcing international wrestling legend Jushin “Thunder” Liger will be at the NXT Takeover special, and he will compete in a singles match against Tyler Breeze.
The report states NXT General Manager William Regal made the announcement tonight at the NXT television tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.
Liger has made a career appearing in several companies including WCW, Pro Wrestling Syndicate, CMLL, Ring Of Honor and many others. He most recently appeared on Ring Of Honor’s television show in a taped match against Dalton Castle.
WWE NXT Takeover will take place in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, August 22nd.
*UPDATE* More Details on Japanese Legend Appearing at NXT Takeover Brooklyn
WWE.com has posted an article profiling Liger, and below is an excerpt:
A legend in his home country of Japan, Liger is an innovator of the high-flying, hard-hitting style that defined cruiserweight wrestling. A true aerial artist, he is not only credited with the invention of the Shooting Star Press, but is also a dangerous striker, known for his devastating shotei palm strikes.
He brought that style to America in the early 1990s with WCW, where he captured their Light Heavyweight Championship from Brian Pillman on Christmas 1991. Liger and Pillman went on to have a classic battle at SuperBrawl II that is regarded as one of the best cruiserweight matches ever. Liger returned to Japan for several years before coming back to WCW for the debut episode of Monday Nitro in 1995, again squaring off with Pillman in a thrilling affair.
A decorated champion in Japan, Mexico and the United States, Jushin “Thunder” Liger will appear in WWE for the first time ever at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Don’t miss your chance to see a rare appearance in the United States from one of the most revered highfliers of all time! Tickets for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn will be available this Saturday at 12 p.m. ET!
The report states NXT General Manager William Regal made the announcement tonight at the NXT television tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.
Liger has made a career appearing in several companies including WCW, Pro Wrestling Syndicate, CMLL, Ring Of Honor and many others. He most recently appeared on Ring Of Honor’s television show in a taped match against Dalton Castle.
WWE NXT Takeover will take place in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, August 22nd.
*UPDATE* More Details on Japanese Legend Appearing at NXT Takeover Brooklyn
WWE.com has posted an article profiling Liger, and below is an excerpt:
A legend in his home country of Japan, Liger is an innovator of the high-flying, hard-hitting style that defined cruiserweight wrestling. A true aerial artist, he is not only credited with the invention of the Shooting Star Press, but is also a dangerous striker, known for his devastating shotei palm strikes.
He brought that style to America in the early 1990s with WCW, where he captured their Light Heavyweight Championship from Brian Pillman on Christmas 1991. Liger and Pillman went on to have a classic battle at SuperBrawl II that is regarded as one of the best cruiserweight matches ever. Liger returned to Japan for several years before coming back to WCW for the debut episode of Monday Nitro in 1995, again squaring off with Pillman in a thrilling affair.
A decorated champion in Japan, Mexico and the United States, Jushin “Thunder” Liger will appear in WWE for the first time ever at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Don’t miss your chance to see a rare appearance in the United States from one of the most revered highfliers of all time! Tickets for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn will be available this Saturday at 12 p.m. ET!