Karmen Petrovic Removed from WWE NXT Gauntlet Match |
On the August 20 episode of WWE NXT, six of the brand’s most promising female talents clashed in a gauntlet eliminator match. The stakes were high, as the winner would earn the opportunity 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 fiercely contested, with Jaida Parker ultimately emerging victorious after outlasting her competitors – Sol Ruca, Wren Sinclair, Kendal Grey, Adriana Rizzo, and Brinley Reece.However, one notable name was missing from the lineup – Karmen Petrovic.
Initially, Petrovic was scheduled to be part of the bout, as per the match listing. But when the time came, she was replaced by Brinley Reece, with no official explanation provided for the last-minute change. This sudden switch sparked curiosity among fans and insiders alike. In response to this, Fightful Select reached out to their sources within NXT to uncover the reason behind Petrovic’s removal. According to those sources, the 28-year-old Petrovic is not dealing with any injury issues. Instead, her absence from the match was due to a storyline decision that is expected to unfold in the near future. NXT sources assured that this development is part of a larger narrative that will be “paid off at a later date.”
Petrovic’s last appearance on television was during the first week of The Great American Bash TV special, where she teamed up with Sol Ruca and Lola Vice. Unfortunately, the trio was unsuccessful in their match against Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx. Despite this setback, Petrovic has remained active in the ring. She recently competed at an NXT live event in St. Petersburg, Florida, further dispelling any concerns about her health or injury status. Additionally, Fightful Select confirmed that Petrovic was involved in the taping of the episode immediately following the August 20 broadcast. In this taping, she faced off against Izzi Dame in a one-on-one match, which is scheduled to air on August 27, 2024.
What remains unclear, however, is whether the storyline explanation for her removal from the gauntlet eliminator match will be addressed in the August 27 episode. Fans are left to speculate on how this plot point will unfold, with many eagerly anticipating how Petrovic’s character arc will develop in the coming weeks.
Initially, Petrovic was scheduled to be part of the bout, as per the match listing. But when the time came, she was replaced by Brinley Reece, with no official explanation provided for the last-minute change. This sudden switch sparked curiosity among fans and insiders alike. In response to this, Fightful Select reached out to their sources within NXT to uncover the reason behind Petrovic’s removal. According to those sources, the 28-year-old Petrovic is not dealing with any injury issues. Instead, her absence from the match was due to a storyline decision that is expected to unfold in the near future. NXT sources assured that this development is part of a larger narrative that will be “paid off at a later date.”
Petrovic’s last appearance on television was during the first week of The Great American Bash TV special, where she teamed up with Sol Ruca and Lola Vice. Unfortunately, the trio was unsuccessful in their match against Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx. Despite this setback, Petrovic has remained active in the ring. She recently competed at an NXT live event in St. Petersburg, Florida, further dispelling any concerns about her health or injury status. Additionally, Fightful Select confirmed that Petrovic was involved in the taping of the episode immediately following the August 20 broadcast. In this taping, she faced off against Izzi Dame in a one-on-one match, which is scheduled to air on August 27, 2024.
What remains unclear, however, is whether the storyline explanation for her removal from the gauntlet eliminator match will be addressed in the August 27 episode. Fans are left to speculate on how this plot point will unfold, with many eagerly anticipating how Petrovic’s character arc will develop in the coming weeks.
WWE NXT No Mercy 2024 Match Card
Full NXT Highlights: NXT highlights, Aug. 20, 2024
- WWE NXT Championship Match: Ethan Page (c) vs. Joe Hendry
- WWE NXT Women’s Championship Match: Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Jaida Parker
- WWE NXT North American Championship Match: Oba Femi (c) vs. Tony D’Angelo
- WWE NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Chase U (Andre Chase & Ridge Holland) (c) vs. Nathan Frazer & Axiom
