Right now, that includes Johnny Gargano, Finn Bálor, and Ridge Holland.
Dexter Lumis was recently removed from the NXT TakeOver: XXX card. There will be a triple threat next week to fill one spot - Kushida, Cameron Grimes, and a mystery opponent. The show returned from the break and Tom Phillips noted on commentary that Lumis had suffered an ankle injury before the break. WWE NXT Superstar Dexter Lumis is reportedly suffering from a legitimate ankle injury.. Lumis last competed on the July 29 NXT episode, where …
"WWE Digital has learned that the severity of the ankle injury suffered by Dexter Lumis is worse than previously reported. Update On Dexter Lumis’ Ankle Injury. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Unfortunately, a week later, Lumis is out of that match. Stay tuned for status updates on Lumis. Rumor Roundup: Heyman’s Raw, Triple H/Stephanie, AJ’s bodyguard, more! The spot was highly talked of given the excellent agility shown by Lumis and also because WWE somewhat messed up the spot on TV, due to a poor camera angle. Bryan Alvarez recently noted on the F4Wonline.com message board that the injury to Lumis is legitimate. The match continued and eventually went to the first commercial break. The winners of these singles matches will eventually join the likes of Bronson Reed and Damian Priest, who have already secured their spot in the North American Championship Ladder Match at the upcoming NXT TakeOver event. Dexter Lumis was recently removed from the NXT TakeOver: XXX card. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. IMG Credit: WWE. @DexterLumis continues to amaze, and confuse, us.
He ran the ropes and flew out, sticking the landing between the two competitors.
It was then announced on Tuesday, August 4 that Lumis' injury was worse than previously reported. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Regal also let us know how the last two spots were going to be filled. Plus, all those who didn’t get pinned in their matches will compete in two singles matches to fill the last two spots. All Rights Reserved.
On WWE Digital, it was revealed that the former Samuel Shaw had suffered an osteochondral lesion to the ankle during his match against Balor and Thatcher. Hopefully he’s back creepin’ soon.
You can find the results from NXT at the live blog here. It’s a definite shame for Lumis as he’s been doing some strong work as of late. BY Thomas Hall – ON August 10, 2020 IN News, NXT. In the aftermath of Keith Lee vacating the NXT North American Championship, NXT Superstar, Dexter Lumis was in contention of becoming the new champion, as he was one of the first entrants for the North American Championship Ladder Match at NXT TakeOver: XXX. Another Triple Threat bout will provide the fourth competitor for the two singles match, which will be taking place. Report: Formal complaints issued about anti-maskers in WWE, NXT and AEW strike out against the World Series, Brock Lesnar is coming home to UFC (kind of), Charly Caruso says WWE ‘randomly stopped’ her romance with Garza, John Cena accidentally gave Eric Andre a concussion, EC3 accuses WWE of stealing Raw Underground from him. Lumis last competed on the July 29 NXT episode, where he defeated Finn Balor and Timothy Thatcher in the Triple Threat qualifier main event for "Takeover: XXX" and the Ladder Match for the vacant NXT North American Title.
However, with Lumis out of the match, the likes of Johnny Gargano, Finn Balor, and Ridge Holland will now get another opportunity to qualify. . You never know when you might see a wrestler get injured. The injury that saw WWE NXT's Dexter Lumis pulled from TakeOver XXX's North American Title ladder match is legitimate. William Regal reported tonight that Dexter sustained an ankle injury (who that had landed him on last week’s injury report) in that bout and will not be cleared to compete in the ladder match. Last week, Dexter Lumis defeated Finn Bálor and Timothy Thatcher to qualify for the TakeOver: XXX ladder match for the vacant North American title. Lumis continued working and ended up winning the match by making Thatcher pass out in the Silence submission. ?#WWENXT #TripleThreat @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/mA8oYC7sDK, John Cena Injures Actor During Stunt Gone Wrong (Video), Exclusive: Several Former WWE Stars Work This Week's MLW Tapings, Backstage Notes On Chris Jericho And MJF's Musical Segment On AEW Dynamite, AEW Dynamite And WWE NXT Viewership Down This Week, Backstage Notes On Florida Strike Team Investigating WWE Locations As Possible COVID Hotspots, Backstage News On Matt Hardy Vs. 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Cageside Seats, for Pro Wrestling and MMA fans, Dexter Lumis out of TakeOver due to an ankle injury. As of now, it still remains to be seen how long Dexter Lumis will be sidelined for. According to Bryan Alvarez of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dexter Lumis apparently injured his ankle while pulling-off the flip over the top rope spot during the Triple Threat Match. That would explain a few things. They noted then that he would be undergoing further testing. Right now, we do know that’s some tough news for Dexter Lumis. And while it was questioned whether the injury was legitimate or not, reports eventually confirmed that Dexter Lumis would not be competing on the August 22nd card. You can see the flip below: . The latest rumors, including a new report on how Paul Heyman booked Monday nights, why Vince’s daughter & son-in-law didn’t get that job, a scouting report on Styles’ new friend, and more! In a triple threat match with Finn Balor and Timothy Thatcher, Lumis would suffer from a ‘Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus.’ Or in layman’s terms, an ankle injury. Former WWE personality and booker Jim Cornette recently commented on the Dexter Lumis injury from a recent episode of NXT. On the July 29th episode of WWE NXT, Dexter Lumis defeated both Finn Balor and Timothy Thatcher in a Triple Threat Match to advance to the North American Championship Ladder Match. There is no word yet on when Lumis will be back in action, or if he will need surgery. @DexterLumis continues to amaze, and confuse, us. WWE then announced in the July 31 NXT Injury Report that Lumis suffered an osteochondral lesion of the talus in that match, or an ankle injury. Lumis suffered an ankle injury during his qualifying Triple Threat Match. Considered to be one of NXT's top Superstars right now, Lumis was definitely one of the favorites to walk out of NXT TakeOver: XXX as the newly crowned North American Champion. What's worse is Lumis reportedly suffered the ankle injury doing the flip to the outside of the ring, which was heavily edited for the broadcast. We hoping that there’s more to the reveal at the end of this week’s episode of NXT. However, it wasn't too long until disaster struck, as Lumis was ruled out of the Ladder Match due to an injury. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. #WWENXT #TripleThreat @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/mA8oYC7sDK, #WWENXT @DexterLumis pic.twitter.com/pG4OUOHpFT. The next night on the weekly NXT show it was announced that Lumis had been pulled from the Ladder Match at Takeover, due to the injury. Unfortunately, a week later, Lumis is out of that match. WWE NXT Superstar Dexter Lumis is reportedly suffering from a legitimate ankle injury. As seen below, the flip spot came early in the match after Lumis interrupted an exchange between Thatcher and Balor, sending them to the floor. ????? We’ll know more after next week.