Roderick Strong Signs With WWE NXT – Video, Tripe H Reacts

Oct 14, 2016

UPDATE x 2: As noted, Roderick Strong made his NXT debut at Thursday’s NXT TV tapings. Triple H took to Twitter to comment on Strong’s NXT debut”

UPDATE: As noted, Roderick Strong made his NXT debut at Thursday’s NXT TV tapings. Strong was interviewed after his match at the tapings and you can watch it here:

ORIGINAL: WWE issued the following:

Roderick Strong debuts in NXT

ORLANDO, Fla. — Roderick Strong has arrived in NXT, and he’s ready to break some backs.

The independent wrestling scene standout and former world champion, known as “The Messiah of the Backbreaker,” made his debut between the yellow ropes Thursday at a taping of the WWE Network show at Full Sail University.

Strong’s surprise arrival continues to show that NXT is the premier destination for the hottest free agents in sports-entertainment.

For more on Strong’s debut in NXT, stick with WWE.com and tune into WWE NXT every Wednesday at 8/7 C on WWE Network.

When you get the call….answer it. Pleased to have @roderickstrong debut in @WWENXT. pic.twitter.com/otCCi2eKyK

— Triple H (@TripleH) October 13, 2016