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Trish Stratus Originally Sought For NXT Takeover: Toronto

October 20, 2016 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas

– According to the WON, the original plan for Asuka’s opponent at NXT Takeover: Toronto was Trish Stratus. The site reports that the plan was to have Asuka end up the heel due to Toronto being Stratus’ home. After Stratus became pregnant, that plan was thrown out for obvious reasons. This led to WWE reaching out to Mickie James.

WWE wanted James at the NXT tapings last week for the announcement but she was in Europe with Nick “Magnus” Aldis, her husband. As of now she’s only scheduled for the match at Takeover.