ESPN’s Ariel Helwani to join Takeover: WarGames kickoff show

ESPN’s Ariel Helwani will be joining the NXT Takeover: WarGames kickoff show this Sunday, airing on the WWE Network and WWE’s digital properties.

Helwani, who is one of the most respected MMA journalists, is also a huge wrestling fan and had interviewed many in the industry, including the likes of Paul Heyman, CM Punk, The Undertaker, and many others. This will be his first appearance on a WWE show.

Wade Barrett will be hosting the kickoff show along with Sam Roberts and Helwani. The show starts at 6:30PM ET.