WWE had to make changes to its plans due to Ivar being sidelined with an injury.
A week ago, Ivar was sidelined with an injury and pulled from planned matches. He was originally slated to face Tyler Bate on WWE Speed this Wednesday and a triple-threat match on WWE NXT on Tuesday.
Ivar is working with Andrew Sports Medicine to overcome a spinal injury. He has yet to have surgery.
NXT General Manager Ava announced that Ivar will be replaced by Joe Coffey in a triple threat match on this week’s show alongside Josh Briggs and Wes Lee, where the winner will get a shot at the NXT North American Championship. The winner of that bout will earn the chance to challenge Oba Femi for the NXT North American Title at a later date.
Brinley Reece vs. Jaida Parker and Fallon Henley vs. Thea Hail in qualifiers for an NXT Women’s North American Title Ladder Match will take place on the show. Also confirmed is Natalya & Karmen Petrovic vs. Shayna Baszler & Lola Vice.
um no you actually do listen to me. this is different nxt than when you left months ago 🙄
and with that said, because briggs and wes wanna kick your ass, i've decided to add you to the triple threat 😇 good luck!! #wwenxt https://t.co/Htu6W6b06l
— A V A (@avawwe_) May 20, 2024
