Drake Maverick On Not Being ‘Big Enough’, Jeff Hardy Throws Out First Pitch, Belair vs Purrazzo NXT Match (Videos)

WWE has released the above video, featuring Bianca Belair’s return to NXT tonight against Deonna Purrazzo.

Bianca Belair returns from injury to defend her undefeated streak against NXT newcomer and 2018 Mae Young Classic competitor Deonna Purrazzo. Video courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.

Drake Maverick On Not Being ‘Big Enough’

WWE 205 Live GM Drake Maverick Tweeted the following:

This was me at 22 yrs old.

Asking for advice from anyone my senior that would give it to me (much like I still do today).

I was told many times that I was “too small” and that I was “wasting my time” because “I wasn’t big enough.” #WWE #205Live #Cruiserweight #DMtheGM pic.twitter.com/3FXUZb1oKM

— Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) August 22, 2018

Jeff Hardy Throws Out First Pitch

As noted, WWE stars Jeff Hardy, Curt Hawkins and Mickie James attended WWE Night at the New York Mets game tonight, and Hardy threw out the first pitch before the game:

.@MickieJames, @JEFFHARDYBRAND, and @TheCurtHawkins were in the house for #WWENight at @CitiField with the @Mets! pic.twitter.com/OwE4BTLBKd

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— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2018

thank you @MickieJames. you’re the best, i’m on cloud nine right now 💖 pic.twitter.com/3LYPY8iiUx

— kris TODAY (@alexisIaree) August 22, 2018

It was crazy! @MickieJames defeated Mrs. Met and became the new @Mets Champion! I know I no longer have a say but this should’ve headlined SummerSlam. pic.twitter.com/J61CG6zHgW

— Brian Gewirtz (@bfg728) August 22, 2018

.@JEFFHARDYBRAND @TheCurtHawkins & @MickieJames in hand tonight @CitiField for @WWE @Mets night pic.twitter.com/3lzGf7vur6

— WWE Public Relations (@WWEPR) August 22, 2018