wwe PWInsider is reporting that former TNA Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode signed a deal with WWE at the last set of Full Sail University NXT That weekend at Wembley Arena, Roode wrestled Kurt Angle in one of Angle's three final matches for TNA on a farewell UK tour named in his honor. He originally made his pro-wrestling debut for TNA in 2004 as a member of Team Canada and went on to become a two-time NWA World Tag Team Champion with stablemate Eric Young. "I obviously wanted to keep wrestling and stay in the business," Roode said. However, it turns out that this was false and Roode had not signed a deal with WWE at the time. It's incredible. "I believe in life that everything happens for a reason," he said. Both men held the TNA world heavyweight championship once, with Roode's reign still standing as the longest in TNA history, at 256 days. Turned Face On Main Roster Due To Theme Song. The transition from NXT to the main roster often Roode also wasn't spotted at the fan interaction event that took place today, so there's currently at least some question as to what Roode's status is for both the company and the ppv. Roode was set to appear at this weekends Lockdown fan fest, however was pulled at last minute. Find out which chapters of All three have found an unexpected home in one of wrestling's hottest brands. I have a lot of friends there, and I want the best for them.". The glorious Superstar would prove to be correct, but there was more than enough insults thrown around for the enjoyment of the NXT Universe. Together, the duo were known as Beer Money in TNA, and they had just reunited after five years apart. Storm had reportedly been offered a deal by WWE after appearing on two NXT tapings in the winter of 2015, but somewhat surprisingly, he re-signed with TNA, claiming they offered him more money. Were back at Full Sail Live for a new episode featuring the contract signing between Shinsuke Nakamura and Bobby Roode "Starting back with WWE over six months ago, it's been an amazing experience," he said. "The opportunity came up with WWE, and it's been an incredible experience.". Welcome to WrestlingINCs coverage of WWE NXT. Roode hasnt appeared on TNA television since the Impact tapings in the United Kingdom. "I had that confidence in my own ability, but just because A.J. "It's been pretty unbelievable that the song has caught fire across the world," he said. That's a far cry from when the two appeared together at those Wembley tapings. is a prime example of that," Roode said. I made a name for myself.". Shinsuke Nakamura and Bobby Roode sign their TakeOver contract: WWE NXT, Jan. 18, 2017. 1/18 Zims WWE NXT TV Review: Shinsuke Nakamura and Bobby Roode contract signing for NXT Takeover: San Antonio January 18, 2017 Categories NEWS TICKER NXT TV Reviews TV REVIEWS Jason Powell says that there's buzz around the locker room, allegedly, that Bobby Roode is the one who brought his contract up to Bruce Pritchard. In an update on Bobby Roodes TNA Wrestling contract, the company had the option of renewing the final year of his deal before it expired but failed to do so and for a brief period made Roode a free agent, allowing him if he chose to speak to the WWE or any other If the issue is not worked out, Roode will not be performing at tomorrow's TNA Lockdown PPV. The Internet has blown up over it, and I mean, Im close, but I dont want to spoil anything or ruin anything. 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