Well folks, buckle up, because the NXT train is heading toward some massive changes faster than a Kevin Owens cannonball! With the brand’s move to The CW looming, things are getting shaken up harder than an earthquake at the Performance Center. According to the wrestling sleuths over at Fightful Select, an NXT taping scheduled for November 5 at the Performance Center has been canceled, and no one’s exactly sure why—yet!
Now, don’t worry—NXT isn’t taking an extended vacation. This isn’t a case of too much beach time in Florida. Word on the street is that they might be doing a double taping the week before to avoid any clashes with WWE’s annual premium event, Crown Jewel, in Riyadh. After all, nobody wants to interrupt a royal spectacle with the future of wrestling throwing down in Orlando.
On top of that, NXT Level Up—the launchpad for WWE’s up-and-coming superstars—has been the subject of some swirling rumors. Some were whispering it might be cut, but hold onto your kick pads, because Fightful’s sources are saying that’s absolutely false! Apparently, they’ve got “stacked” matches planned, and trust me, if you haven’t been watching, you’re missing out. It’s like skipping the first season of Breaking Bad—you gotta see the origins!
And speaking of can’t-miss events, the debut of NXT on The CW is about to be a big deal. The October 2 episode will see Roxanne Perez defending her NXT Women’s Championship against Japanese megastar Giulia, and if that’s not enough to make you tune in, Ethan Page will be squaring off with Trick Williams for the NXT Championship with none other than CM Punk as the guest referee! You know what that means—fireworks.
If you’re still standing after all that excitement, don’t forget to mark October 8 on your calendar. That’s when Randy Orton, St. Louis’ own wrestling legend, returns to NXT to face rising star Je’Von Evans. Throw in a performance from rapper Sexyy Red, and this event’s hotter than a mid-summer barbecue in the Gateway City!
So, what’s next for NXT? Stay tuned, because as always, anything can happen in WWE. But one thing’s for sure—when they go big, they go massive.