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Interesting pairing that was originally planned for NXT jumping to cable in 2019

Added 2022-11-04 22:00:32 +0000 UTC

If you want 2019 NXT scoops, tonight's the night for you.

Fightful has learned of some original plans that were intended before Karrion Kross came aboard -- the first time around in NXT.

Scarlett is now with real life husband Karrion Kross on screen after both were brought back following their WWE releases. However, when NXT jumped to cable in 2019, there were some other pitches for her. Sources have indicated to Fightful that originally Scarlett was set to manage Damian Priest, as far back as September 2019. However, Priest didn't think the fit was good for him and passed on the spot. There were some within NXT that actually thought the act was going to make TV up until the week it was nixed, which we're told was within the first few weeks of the brand airing on the USA Network.

After Priest passed on the idea, Scarlett's character was put on the back burner until it became clear that Karrion Kross was coming into the company. Those that we spoke to said in retrospect it worked out better for all involved.