14 Facts About Percy Watson

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Percy Watson is best known for his time with WWE as a commentator on the NXT brand, 205 Live, and WWE Main Event.

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Percy Watson was a three time All-Southern Conference selection at left defensive end for the Catamounts.

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Percy Watson finished his collegiate career tied for fourth all-time on the WCU tackles-for-loss list with 45.

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Percy Watson finished sixth on the WCU all-time sack list with 18.5.

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Percy Watson made his FCW debut in September 2009 under his real name Nick McNeil, however shortly after that he tweaked his name to Chris McNeil.

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Watson made his debut on the June 8,2010 episode of NXT with the nickname "Showtime" Percy Watson, teaming with MVP and defeating Husky Harris and Cody Rhodes.

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However, in order to make a statement, Percy Watson tried to set up MVP to receive an attack from the other Rookies, but the other Pros came to MVP's aid.

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Percy Watson then redebuted on the fifth season of NXT not as a Rookie, but as Titus O'Neil's friend and tag team partner.

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Percy Watson would compete as a singles competitor on NXT, earning wins against the likes of Tyler Reks and Heath Slater.

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When Percy Watson refused, O'Neil shoved him and a match between the two was booked, leading to O'Neil defeating Percy Watson.

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Percy Watson then formed an occasional team with Yoshi Tatsu, but they could find no success either; losing to the Ascension on the November 14,2012 episode of NXT.

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On May 17,2013, Percy Watson was released; his final televised match was a loss in a six-man tag match against The Shield.

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On November 30,2016, at the NXT taping, Percy Watson returned as the third man in the broadcast booth, joining Tom Phillips and Corey Graves.

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Percy Watson was replaced on 205 Live by Aiden English as of January 22,2019 and moved to NXT.