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Hideo Itami Discusses His Favorite WrestleMania Moment

In an interview with Sports Matters TV, WWE 205 Live superstar Hideo Itami discussed his favorite WrestleMania moment and gave a special thank you to his fans in Ireland.

Triple H Comments On Hideo Itami’s WWE RAW Debut

WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative, Triple H took to his official Twitter account following last night’s edition of Monday Night RAW on the USA Network to congratulate former WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami on his WWE RAW debut. Itami will debut as part of the 205 Live roster tonight. It’s been  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Bids Farewell To WWE NXT

WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami, who will make his main roster debut as part of the 205 Live roster this Tuesday, commented on working his final match as part of the NXT roster at a live event in Largo, Florida, bidding farewell to his time as part of that brand. Thank you for your RESPECT  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami To Join WWE 205 Live Roster

WWE announced during last night’s edition of 205 Live on the WWE Network that NXT superstar Hideo Itami will be coming to the main roster as part of the brand. This also means that Itami will be part of the Monday Night RAW brand. #205Live Show Me RESPECT. pic.twitter.com/m0T9IcmPuR — Hideo Itami / ???? (@HideoItami)  Continue Reading »

WWE NXT Tag Team Teasing Return To The Ring?

In a post on his official Twitter account, Nick Miller of the TM-61 tag team posted a photo of the team alongside Hideo Itami from their days in Pro Wrestling NOAH. This has led to speculation that the duo could be returning on WWE NXT television soon alongside Itami. The duo have been inactive for  Continue Reading »

New Match Added To WWE NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III; Updated Card

WWE have announced that Aleister Black vs. Hideo Itami has been added to the NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III live special on August 19th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The updated card for the event is below: WWE NXT Championship Match Bobby Roode (c) vs. Drew McIntyre. WWE NXT Women’s Championship Match Asuka  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Addresses Reports That He Will Be Leaving NXT

WWE released the following video featuring NXT superstar Hideo Itami addressing reports that he will be returning to Japan when his contract expires with the company at the end of the year.

Hideo Itami Returns At WWE NXT Live Event

WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami made his return at last night’s NXT live event at the Engelwood Neighborhood Center in Orlando, Florida taking out Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli just moments after Sabbatelli lost to Buddy Murphy. BREAKING NEWS out of Orlando, #HideoItami returns and delivers a #GTS to @riddickmoss! #NXTOrlando #Payback A post shared  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Injury Update

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami provided an update on his injury, noting that he is ready to make his in-ring return. It will be interesting to see if the company slot Hideo in for a return at the WWE NXT Takeover: San Antonio live special or whether he will  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Injury Update

In an update on WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami being pulled from the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament, where he was scheduled to team with Kota Ibushi, due to a neck injury that he suffered several weeks ago, the internal feeling is that Itami will be out of action for just over two months.  Continue Reading »

Kota Ibushi’s New Tag Team Partner Confirmed For Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic

WWE announced on their official website earlier this evening that with Hideo Itami being removed from the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic due to injury that Kota Ibushi will team with WWE Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins in the tournament. A video from WWE NXT General Manager William Regal regarding the announcement is available at this  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Out Of Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Due To Injury

WWE announced on their official website today that WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami is currently injured and as a result, is out of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, where he was scheduled to team with Kota Ibushi. The article notes that Ibushi’s new partner is not yet known and that Itami admitted that he  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Reportedly Injured

WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami is reported to have suffered an injury at a recent live event that will keep him out of action for several months, according to a report from Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet. The report notes that Itami’s injury occurred while taking a powerslam went wrong during a tag match  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Discusses His Shoulder Injury, The Rise Of NXT & More

In an interview with WWE’s official website, WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami discussed being sidelined with his shoulder injury, the rise of NXT when he was inactive and more. Highlights of the interview are below: For those who were unfamiliar with your shoulder injury, what exactly happened?: “I suffered a dislocated shoulder, which was a very  Continue Reading »

New Names Confirmed For WWE 2K17

IGN’s official website have confirmed more names for the upcoming WWE 2K17 video game, which is scheduled to be released on October 11th, 2016 in North America and on October 14th, 2016 worldwide on the XBOX One, XBOX 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The new names confirmed this week are: Alicia Fox, Andre The  Continue Reading »

WWE NXT Superstar Teases In-Ring Return

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami made a subtle tease regarding the WWE NXT live event in Winter Haven on June 30th. Itami has reportedly been cleared to make his in-ring return for several weeks after a lengthy shoulder injury and further surgery ruled him out of action for over  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Update

In an update on WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami’s injury recovery, Itami is scheduled to return to NXT television in the next few weeks according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Itami has been out of action for over a year after undergoing two shoulder surgeries and recovery going slower than expected due  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Injury Update

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami provided an update on his injury status. Itami has been out of action since May 2015 due to a shoulder injury and underwent surgery, with his original timetable to return set at between 6-8 months, however Itami reportedly suffered complications with his shoulder in  Continue Reading »

Hideo Itami Injury Update

WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami has had complications after his shoulder surgery and apparently is nowhere close to being able to return to the ring according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Itami has been out of action since April 30th, 2015.

Daniel Bryan & Hideo Itami Comment On New Japan Stars Potentially Joining WWE

Speaking through their respective Instagram and Twitter accounts, WWE superstar Daniel Bryan and WWE NXT superstar Hideo Itami commented on the potential of AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows joining the WWE. Can @WWE clear me already?!!! Article courtesy of WWE.com A photo posted by Bryan Danielson (@bryanldanielson) on Jan 7, 2016  Continue Reading »