Undertaker Returns to Chokeslam TNA Champion; Fans Left Fuming
Undertaker confronted Trick Williams following the latter's critical take on The Deadman's LFG team before going on to slam the champion.
Legendary wrestler The Undertaker shocked the world as he levelled TNA World Champion Trick Williams on NXT on Tuesday in a massive surprise.
Undertaker confronted Williams following the latter's critical take on The Deadman's LFG team before going on to slam the champion.
Williams called out The Undertaker, before expressing that he has been doing more than the legendary wrestler ever did for the sport as TNA Champion. The Dead Man gave the wrestler a piece of his mind before going on to plant him on the canvas with a deadly chokeslam just when Williams was about to whack the icon.
WWE and TNA have announced a multi-year partnership allowing talent crossover between NXT and TNA programming. This agreement permits NXT Superstars and TNA Wrestling Stars to appear on each other's shows, including weekly flagship shows such as NXT and TNA iMPACT!, as well as select WWE Premium Live Events and TNA pay-per-views.
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