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NXT going on the road might become more of a regular occurrence.
Earlier this week. PWInsider.com reported WWE was planning an NXT TV taping at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden on March 11. This is also the night after RAW takes place inside the main arena at MSG. Fightful (via Fightful Select) is reporting that date is internally scheduled, but also revealed another date NXT is planning to go on the road.
Currently, NXT is planning to go the road for its Tuesday, April 22 episode. While the date was reported, a location/venue is still to be determined. WWE will be at the T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for SmackDown, WrestleMania 41 and RAW from April 18-21.
Next month, NXT Vengeance Day will be in Washington, D.C. on February 15. NXT also announced a “special edition” of its show will take place in Cincinnati on February 25.
Ethan Page on the benefits of NXT roads
Ethan Page spoke with WrestleZone about NXT going on the road. The former NXT Champion highlighted the benefits of getting outside of the WWE Performance Center.
“I think the run that we’re on now and the talent we have going and the engagement with the fans, these venues are perfect. It’s the right amount of people coming to make the right amount of noise, the right atmosphere.”
Page wants to entertain everyone that he can, but getting to see his friends around the country is a perk too. Page said that seeing more of the NXT Universe is a bonus because the roster gets to see crowds that aren’t used to seeing them live every week like the ones in Orlando.
“And I’m happy we’re on the road because I want to see what people feel from watching the show. Doing the show in Orlando every single week, you almost become familiar with the faces you see in the audience. So it’s great to hit the road and get the reactions of people that have just been watching on television for however long they’ve been watching. It’s awesome to get their response and for them to let out what they’ve been feeling after watching our show.”
