German Wrestler Makes WWE NXT Live Event Debut (Photos), Tough Drill at WWE Tryouts (Video)
– Below is a look at WWE Performance Center Coach Matt Bloom leading the tryout drill that turns prospects into putty – the “Baldo bag” drill.
– German wrestler Axel Dieter Jr. of PROGRESS and WXW fame made his WWE NXT in-ring debut at this past Thursday’s live event in Cocoa, Florida. Using his real name, Marcel Barthel, he lost to Roderick Strong. Below are photos from the match:
#NXTCocoa Welcome to NXT @AxelDieterJr pic.twitter.com/fQmTwT9Fxi
— JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) June 23, 2017
It's the debut of @AxelDieterJr!! #NXTCocoa pic.twitter.com/6IEB8Do3pU
— Will Henderson (@willh94) June 23, 2017
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