Fightful Select has released several backstage notes from Tuesday night’s WWE NXT TV tapings.
The report suggests that WWE refrained from drafting Superstars to the NXT roster this year due to the fear that some of them might perceive it as a demotion, along with issues related to the differences between the main roster and NXT contracts.
As a result, Superstars were only drafted from NXT to the main roster this year for the 2024 WWE Draft.
Also, main roster talents will continue appearing in NXT in the coming months. The NXT talents who didn’t get drafted this year were reportedly relieved that they were not thrown into the deep end of the main roster just yet.
Wes Lee, who returned from injury during Tuesday’s NXT Spring Breakin’ (Night Two) event, received a warm reception from other wrestlers, production, and higher-ups backstage ahead of his TV appearance.
Similarly, Wendy Choo reportedly received a big ovation for her in-ring return during the NXT Level Up TV tapings. She appeared to be visibly overwhelmed with emotion for her return matchup.
The report also mentions that WWE used “Alundra Blayze” as an internal placeholder for Michin ahead of her NXT appearance. In contrast, “Mae Young” was used as a placeholder in internal rundowns for Chelsea Green.
Green has reportedly been requested for NXT for quite some time. Following Von Wagner’s release, there have been pitches to pair Green with Robert Stone again on the main roster.
Finally, you can check out the producers for Tuesday night’s NXT Level Up TV tapings below:
* Norman Smiley and Robert Stone produced the Wendy Choo vs. Wren Sinclair match.
* Robbie Brookside produced the Josh Briggs vs. Cutler James match.
* AJ Winkler produced the Stacks and Luca Crusifino vs. Dante Chen and Dion Lennox match.
* Lastly, Corey Weston produced the Je’Von Evans vs. Riley Osborne match.
