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NXT TakeOver, WrestleMania 33 and Top WWE News from Week of April 1

The Doctor Chris MuellerApr 1, 2017

WrestleMania weekend is always filled with memorable moments, and this year's is already shaping up to be a great time.

Friday's Hall of Fame ceremony was another night of memorable speeches and emotional spectacles, and the action will get underway Saturday when NXT invades Orlando, Florida.

Let's take a look at what's going on in WWE.

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NXT Superstar in Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

WWE broke the news Friday through its Instagram account that Tian Bing, WWE's first recruit from China, will compete in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

This is a big deal for Bing, as he has only appeared on NXT once—back in October in a losing effort during the first round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Unless WWE plans on promoting Bing to the main roster right away, there is little chance of him winning the Battle Royal, but it's still cool to see young wrestlers being given these kinds of opportunities.

Bing will compete with 29 other Superstars in Sunday's match. With any luck, he will become a regular in NXT following WrestleMania.

Jim Ross Returning to Call WrestleMania Match

Mike Johnson of PWInsider is reporting that Jim Ross has signed a new deal with WWE and will call Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 33.

Johnson noted Ross' new agreement is similar to a legends contract. Ross will do appearances for WWE while returning to call the occasional match.

Ross recently lost his wife, Jan, following a car accident, and he received a massive outpouring of support from colleagues and fans on social media.

It will be great to hear Ross' voice in the background again, especially during such a big contest. It will be interesting to see the person WWE pairs him up with at the commentary desk.

Updated Card for NXT TakeOver: Orlando

Before the main roster takes to the ring for the biggest show of the year on Sunday, the men and women of NXT will take part in TakeOver: Orlando. Here is a look at the final card, according to WWE.com:

ParticipantsStipulation
Bobby Roode vs. Shinsuke NakamuraNXT Championship
Asuka vs. Ember MoonNXT Women's Championship
The Authors of Pain vs. The Revival vs. DIYNXT Tag Team Championships
Aleister Black vs. Andrade "Cien" AlmasSingles Match
Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, No Way Jose and Ruby Riot vs. SanityEight-Person Tag Team Match

Updated Card for WrestleMania 33

The card for WrestleMania 33 has changed a few times, but it looks like it is finally locked in. Here is a look at the Sunday's card, according to WWE.com:

ParticipantsStipulation
Goldberg vs. Brock LesnarUniversal Championship
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy OrtonWWE Championship
The Undertaker vs. Roman ReignsSingles Match
John Cena and Nikki Bella vs. The Miz and MaryseMixed Tag Team Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin OwensUnited States Championship
Dean Ambrose vs. Baron CorbinIntercontinental Championship
The Club vs. Enzo and Cass vs. Cesaro and SheamusRaw Tag Team Championships
Bayley vs. Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks vs. Nia JaxRaw Women's Championship
Alexa Bliss vs. SmackDown Women's RosterSmackDown Women's Championships
Neville vs. Austin AriesCruiserweight Championship
Seth Rollins vs. Triple HUnsanctioned Match
Participants TBDAndre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Shane McMahon vs. AJ StylesSingles Match
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