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NXT® Battleground Set for Lowell, Massachusetts on May 28
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WWE has announced that NXT Battleground will be held live at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 28. This event marks the first NXT premium live event in Massachusetts and the second stand-alone event outside Florida since February 2020. The show will feature popular NXT Superstars, including champions Bron Breakker, Wes Lee, and Roxanne Perez. Tickets go on sale on April 1 at 10 a.m. ET. NXT Battleground will be streamed live on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network internationally. Further details will be provided in the upcoming weeks.
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First NXT premium live event in Massachusetts expands market reach.
Includes major NXT Superstars, potentially increasing viewer interest.
Live streaming on Peacock and WWE Network enhances accessibility.
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STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that NXT Battleground will take place live at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass. on Sunday, May 28. Tickets for the premium live event go on sale Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. ET via http://www.tsongascenter.com/.
This marks the first time that an NXT premium live event has taken place in Massachusetts and the second time since February 2020 that a stand-alone NXT premium live event has taken place outside of the state of Florida. NXT Vengeance Day emanated from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte this past February.
NXT Battleground will feature the biggest Superstars from NXT in action, including NXT Champion Bron Breakker, North American Champion Wes Lee, NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez, Carmelo Hayes, Tiffany Stratton and more.
“We look forward to returning NXT to the road and delivering an incredible night of action to the passionate fans of Massachusetts and those watching at home,” said WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels.
NXT Battleground will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. Additional information on the event will be announced in the coming weeks.
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