Roode vs Strong
WWE.com posted the following, confirming Bobby Roode will defend the NXT Championship on the July 5th episode of NXT:
NXT Champion Bobby Roode will defend his title in a huge head-to-head showdown against Roderick Strong on the July 5 episode of NXT.
The Glorious One’s rivalry with Strong has intensified rapidly, with tensions reaching their boiling point on June 21 when a photo shoot erupted into a brawl between Roode and Strong.
This came after the titleholder and Strong had a war of words two weeks prior on NXT. Strong bared his soul to the NXT Universe, opening up about his journey into fatherhood and his desire to become NXT Champion, only to be met with ridicule and disrespect from Roode, who verbally tore down Strong’s title aspirations.
Following their backstage photoshoot throw down, the heated foes will now settle their differences inside the squared circle with NXT’s most prized possession on the line. Don’t miss this epic NXT Title contest on Wednesday, July 5, at 8/7 C, on the award-winning WWE Network.
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The following videos include highlights from tonight’s episode of NXT, including footage of the reported fight between Bobby Roode and Roderick Strong at a photoshoot. Match highlights include Ember Moon versus Peyton Royce, Sonya Deville versus Rachel Ellering, and Kassius Ohno versus Aleister Black:
Related: NXT Results (6/21) Ember Moon Returns, Aleister Black Battles Kassius Ohno!
