Emerging NXT star Bron Breakker is set to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins for the title on NXT Gold Rush. Rollins, the inaugural NXT Champion, accepted Breakker's challenge, creating a clash between NXT's past and present. Breakker, a two-time NXT Champion, recently lost his title to Carmelo Hayes after a dominant 362-day reign. He now aims to capture the World Heavyweight Championship on Rollins' home turf.
In a recent interview, Breakker acknowledged Rollins' legacy in NXT but emphasized his own dominance since joining the brand. He expressed his desire for a greater challenge and his determination to become the new World Heavyweight Champion. Breakker admitted he was uncertain if Rollins would accept his challenge but felt confident in his abilities. He described himself as the most dominant NXT Champion ever and expressed his eagerness to test himself against Rollins.
Breakker emphasized his intense focus for this match, recognizing the significant challenge Rollins presents. He acknowledged Rollins' decade-long reign at the top of the wrestling world but expressed his hunger and readiness for the battle. He vowed to hold the entire WWE roster accountable, regardless of brand affiliation, and hinted at evaluating his options after the match, including a potential confrontation with Ilja Dragunov.
Breakker is a key figure in NXT's rise as a prominent third brand within WWE, alongside stars like Hayes, Dragunov, Wes Lee, Tiffany Stratton, Gigi Dolan, and Jacy Jayne. NXT's ratings have seen significant growth, which could play a role in ongoing negotiations for WWE's broadcast rights. Breakker expressed pride in NXT's progress and its current momentum.
NXT Gold Rush is a two-week event, with the first night airing on USA Network. The card features several other exciting matches, including Wes Lee defending the NXT North American Championship against Tyler Bate, a triple threat tag team match to determine the No. 1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championship, and singles matches featuring Dana Brooke vs. Cora Jade and The Meta-Four vs. Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon.
