At tonight's NXT taping, following last night's angle that ended with Karrion Kross laying out William Regal, Samoa Joe announced he is giving up his storyline management position and has signed a wrestler contract. He will face Kross at the 8/22 Takeover event SummerSlam weekend.
Also, Ridge Holland returned to the brand. He has been out of action since last fall when he suffered an ankle injury catching Oney Lorcan on a dive while he was standing on the floor.
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