NXT Takeover was full of surprises, and the two stand out matches of the night involved Kushida against Velveteen Dream, and Kyle O’Reilly against Fin Balor for the NXT Championship.
During the Kushida match, Velveteen Dream got attacked after the match by a disgruntled Kushida. Kushida ended up appearing to “break” Dreams wrist. Later on that night, Kyle O’Reilly lost to Fin Balor in a gruelling match. Following the outcome, newcomer Ridge Holland appeared with a broken Adam Cole on his shoulder.
WWE released a statement on the two incidents,
Adam Cole and Velveteen Dream are both listed as injured following the events of NXT TakeOver 31, WWE.com has learned.
Cole suffered broken ribs and contusions due to an apparent attack suffered at the hands of powerful newcomer Ridge Holland. Holland dropped Cole’s limp body at ringside following the conclusion of the NXT Championship main event between Finn Bálor and Kyle O’Reilly, prompting his fellow Undisputed ERA members to call for immediate medical attention.
Velveteen Dream, meanwhile, suffered a fractured wrist after facing Kushida at TakeOver 31. Kushida forced Dream to submit to the Hoverboard Lock and then continued the onslaught after the bell, armbarring Dream until officials interjected. Despite the injury, Dream is medically cleared as tolerated.
These injuries are on top of the previously reported injuries incurred by Bálor and O’Reilly during their intense and acclaimed title bout. Get updates on both Superstars’ condition this Wednesday on NXT on USA.
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