September is a huge month for the stars of NXT, as the black and yellow brand is set to go live on USA Network on Wednesday, September 18. Ahead of the brand’s big debut on USA Network, it’s been announced that Velveteen Dream will defend his NXT North American Championship against Roderick Strong on the premiere episode.
IT'S OFFICIAL.@roderickstrong will battle @VelveteenWWE for the NXT North American Title on September 18 when #WWENXT debuts LIVE on @USA_Network!https://t.co/jKbvtTQHx6
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 5, 2019
Io Shirai, Mia Yim and Bianca Belair are also set to face off in a triple threat match on the premiere episode of NXT on USA Network.
The winner of the match will earn a shot at Shayna Baszler’s NXT Women’s Championship.
Stay tuned for more updates regarding matches and segments that are set to air on the premiere episode of NXT on USA on Wednesday, September 18.