Karmen Petrovic removed from WWE NXT Gauntlet Match |
In the August 20 episode of WWE NXTSix of the brand’s most promising female talents collided in a Gauntlet Elimination Game. The stakes were high because the winner would the chance to challenge Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship at the upcoming No Mercy Premium Live Event on September 1, 2024. The match was hard fought, with Jaida Parker ultimately emerging victorious after outlasting her opponents – Sol Ruca, Wren Sinclair, Kendal Grey, Adriana Rizzo and Brinley Reece. However, one notable name was missing from the lineup – Karmen Petrovic.
Originally, the fight plan called for Petrovic to take part in the fight. But when the time came, she was replaced by Brinley Reecewithout any official explanation being given for the last-minute change. This sudden switch sparked curiosity among fans and insiders alike. In response, Fightful Select reached out to their sources within NXT to find out the reason for Petrovic’s removal. According to these sources, the 28-year-old Petrovic has no injury issues. Instead, her absence from the fight was due to a storyline decision that is set to be announced in the near future. NXT sources assured that this development is part of a larger story that “will be paid out at a later date.”
Petrovic’s last television appearance was during the first week of The Great American Bash TV special, where she teamed with Sol Ruca and Lola Vice. Unfortunately, the trio was unsuccessful in their bout against Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx. Despite this setback, Petrovic has remained active in the ring. She recently competed in an NXT live event in St. Petersburg, Florida, which further eased any concerns about her health or injury status. In addition, Fightful Select confirmed that Petrovic was involved in the taping of the episode immediately after it aired on August 20. At that taping, she competed in a one-on-one match against Izzi Dame, which is scheduled to air on August 27, 2024.
What remains unclear, however, is whether the storyline explanation for her exclusion from the Gauntlet Eliminator Match will be addressed on the August 27 episode. Fans can only speculate how this plot point will play out, and many are eagerly awaiting how Petrovic’s character arc will unfold in the coming weeks.
Originally, the fight plan called for Petrovic to take part in the fight. But when the time came, she was replaced by Brinley Reecewithout any official explanation being given for the last-minute change. This sudden switch sparked curiosity among fans and insiders alike. In response, Fightful Select reached out to their sources within NXT to find out the reason for Petrovic’s removal. According to these sources, the 28-year-old Petrovic has no injury issues. Instead, her absence from the fight was due to a storyline decision that is set to be announced in the near future. NXT sources assured that this development is part of a larger story that “will be paid out at a later date.”
Petrovic’s last television appearance was during the first week of The Great American Bash TV special, where she teamed with Sol Ruca and Lola Vice. Unfortunately, the trio was unsuccessful in their bout against Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx. Despite this setback, Petrovic has remained active in the ring. She recently competed in an NXT live event in St. Petersburg, Florida, which further eased any concerns about her health or injury status. In addition, Fightful Select confirmed that Petrovic was involved in the taping of the episode immediately after it aired on August 20. At that taping, she competed in a one-on-one match against Izzi Dame, which is scheduled to air on August 27, 2024.
What remains unclear, however, is whether the storyline explanation for her exclusion from the Gauntlet Eliminator Match will be addressed on the August 27 episode. Fans can only speculate how this plot point will play out, and many are eagerly awaiting how Petrovic’s character arc will unfold in the coming weeks.
WWE NXT No Mercy 2024 match card
All NXT Highlights: NXT Highlights, August 20, 2024
- WWE NXT Championship Match: Ethan Page (c) against Joe Hendry
- WWE NXT Women’s Championship Match: Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Jaida Parker
- WWE NXT North American Championship Match: Oba Femi (c) against Tony D’Angelo
- WWE NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Chase U (Andre Chase & Ridge Holland) (c) vs Nathan Frazer & Axiom
