As noted, several NXT Superstars recently underwent name changes. Among them was former IMPACT Wrestling and Global Force Wrestling (GFW) performer Robbie E.
Robbie E. signed with WWE back in March and immediately reported to the WWE Performance Center training facility in Orlando, Florida with the latest class of developmental recruits.
On March 21st, he made his official NXT debut as a manager named Robert Strauss, which is actually Robbie E.’s real name.
Strauss debuted as the heel manager / mouthpiece for the tag-team of Rinku Singh and Saurav Gurjar at the NXT live event in Sanford, Florida.
He cut a promo before Gurjar took on Jermaine Haley (Jonah Rock) in one-on-one competition. Strauss noted that he was not a manager, but instead a “brand.”
On Saturday night at the aforementioned NXT live event in Cocoa, FL., Strauss’ “brand” changed once again.
Strauss appeared at the NXT Cocoa show last night as the repackaged “Robert Stone” manager character.
This time, Stone is serving as the heel manager for the tag-team of Dan Matha (Dorian Mak) and Riddick Moss. The duo is collectively known as “The Outliers.”
It is lucrative. It is a brand. It is happening this weekend. The #Outliers are headed South. EVERYTHING is bigger in Texas. @Dorian_Mak @RobertStrauss @riddickMoss pic.twitter.com/tiieDtfa4S
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 20, 2019
The NXT manager has updated his official Twitter page from @RobertStrauss to @RobertStoneWWE, and has been posting a number of tweets this weekend.
Check out some of the social media action from Robert Stone this weekend below.
Former @IMPACTWRESTLING star Robbie E gets ANOTHER #WWE name / character change for his new #NXT gig
Check out #RobertStone (aka #RobertStrauss) w/ #TheOutliers at #NXTCocoa
FULL STORY (w/ VIDEOS & PHOTOS): https://t.co/ptcDX03CYm#WWENXT @ewrestlingcom @MattBoone1984 pic.twitter.com/TKYP4xhSAL
— Matt Boone (@MattBoone1984) July 21, 2019
Have ya not met the #Outliers yet? @WWENXT may not be able to handle us… pic.twitter.com/k5pOhsLN72
— Robert Strauss (@RobertStoneWWE) July 21, 2019
Does @EddieOrengoWWE even have the power to do this??? pic.twitter.com/bKwwMTsSe0
— Robert Strauss (@RobertStoneWWE) July 21, 2019
I feel like this has kind of been an unfair weekend. pic.twitter.com/MgfSA0bt0M
— Robert Strauss (@RobertStoneWWE) July 21, 2019
Pics, stares, handshakes, shoes, etc. Ya get it all when the #Outliers come to town. On one of our yachts now, but we’ll be to #NXTCocoa eventually. Jane is handling our time schedule. pic.twitter.com/p1jsXkKFGI
— Robert Strauss (@RobertStoneWWE) July 20, 2019
This was uncalled for… @WWENXT has to right this wrong… pic.twitter.com/wMIjjGjGPv
— Robert Strauss (@RobertStoneWWE) July 19, 2019
I’m innocent. pic.twitter.com/t8tYVERpHY
— Robert Strauss (@RobertStoneWWE) July 19, 2019
People live for our social media posts. #Outliers pic.twitter.com/Y7StbjRrhi
— Robert Strauss (@RobertStoneWWE) July 19, 2019
We just finished (they just finished) a workout sesh) @WWEPC … now it’s time to pick our outfits for #NXTLakeland tonight. Cause we’re not just guys…We’re BRANDS. #Outliers pic.twitter.com/ga5oeVK9up
— Robert Strauss (@RobertStoneWWE) July 18, 2019
Additionally, several fans shared videos and photos of Robert Stone and The Outliers match / segment from the NXT Cocoa live event last night.
Check out those pictures and video clips below.
NAME CHANGE
Robert Strauss is now @RobertStoneWWE pic.twitter.com/6qn9kHggGn
— Kyle (@FLWrestlingFan) July 21, 2019
Dorian Mak
&@riddickmoss
LOUD, OVER THE TOP in UR FACE, MOST CHARISMATIC ENTERTAINERS on ANY SHOW WE CHOOSE TO PERFORMEVERY TICKET WILL BE SOLD OUT &
ALL WILL BE ON THEIR FEETWE WILL BE PUTTING ON A SHOW FOR THE AGES LADIES&GENTLEMEN#Outliers#BigSuave#Wwe#NxtCocoa pic.twitter.com/H9oJnkwWT1
— Dorian Mak (@Dorian_Mak) July 20, 2019
The outliers and their troll of a manager#NXTCocoa pic.twitter.com/owt8bamk1U
— Eric DeRiggi (@defconprime28) July 21, 2019
When @RobertStoneWWE is the best part of the team…#NXTCocoa pic.twitter.com/r0dM56yhsg
— Heather Da Silva (@deel_heather) July 21, 2019
I only like the Outliers for @RobertStoneWWE shoes! @riddickMoss @Dorian_Mak #NXTCocoa pic.twitter.com/Ne3mTkKvnd
— Mia Simmons (@Poohbaby925) July 21, 2019
WHERE ARE YOUR SOCKS?? #NXTCocoa pic.twitter.com/GpGt9HkY2m
— RJ Boston (@WWE_Boston) July 21, 2019
Robert Stone up to his antics at NXT Live Cocoa. #nxtcocoa #nxtlivecocoa pic.twitter.com/jSjCTVpM3V
— John Murphy (@wallymurph25) July 21, 2019
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