In a twist as unexpected as a surprise heel turn, WWE NXT Battleground host and rapper Sexyy Red’s recent brush with the law hasn’t dampened her future with the company. Despite her arrest in New Jersey just before the premium live event, sources within NXT and WWE assure fans that Sexyy Red will continue to appear on WWE programming. According to Fightful Select, the rapper’s future appearances on NXT are still on the books, with no cancellations in sight.
The arrest, which caught WWE officials off guard, occurred at Liberty International Airport. TMZ provided surveillance footage showing Red caught up in what appeared to be a massive brawl. While the video shows she didn’t engage physically and was eventually pulled away, Red was arrested for disorderly conduct—a minor offense. Ever the social media maven, Red took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to declare her innocence, stating it wasn’t her involved in the altercation.
Sexyy Red’s WWE journey began not just as the Battleground host but also saw her electrifying presence on the May 28 episode of NXT. She was in the ring to close out the show on Sunday, standing alongside NXT Champion Trick Williams after his successful title defense against Ethan Page.
As the dust settles on this airport drama, it seems Sexyy Red’s star power will continue to shine brightly on WWE NXT, proving that not even a minor legal hiccup can derail her momentum.