By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

-- March 8: Former WWE/New Japan star Jason Albert (Tensai/Prince Albert/Giant Bernard) is the new NXT head trainer, replacing Bill DeMott.

Albert took over starting with this weekend's big NXT tour in Ohio, including the Arnold Festival in Columbus, Ohio.

"So proud of the men and women of @WWENXT. They are representing here at #NXTColombus. What a team to be part of!" Albert tweeted Thursday (March 6).

Albert followed with a tweet Saturday: "Again the men and women of @WWENXT have delivered. They took the Arnold Classic over with a vengeance. The future is bright! #wweexpierence."

-- March 6: WWE NXT head trainer Bill DeMott announced his decision to leave the position.

"I deny the recent allegations made about me," DeMott tweeted Friday. "However, to avoid any embarrassment or damage to the WWE, I've decided to step down from my role effective immediately."

From time to time over the past few years, DeMott has been accused by former NXT wrestlers of crossing the line in his training methods with insensitive remarks, intimidation tactics, and humiliation.

WWE issued a statement to Prowrestling.net earlier this week following the latest allegations: "WWE took the accusations made two years ago by Austin Matelson very seriously, conducted a full investigation and was unable to validate the claims. Regardless, WWE continues to reinforce policies and procedures to ensure a positive training environment."

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