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Recent NXT stories and updates.
Summary Paul Heyman had high praise for Oba Femi while discussing the powerhouse's WrestleMania 42 showdown with Brock Lesnar. Speaking with Stephen A. Smith ahead of WrestleMania
Summary John Cena believes Oba Femi brings something almost no Brock Lesnar opponent has ever had, a true physical and athletic answer to Lesnar's usual edge. Speaking with Denise
Summary Former WWE trainer Sarah Stock publicly objected after NXT talent Kendal Grey shared a photo of herself hugging Shawn Michaels ahead of WrestleMania 42. Stock said the imag
Summary Shawn Michaels had strong praise for Oba Femi while discussing the NXT standout's development, calling attention to how Femi handled the learning curve behind the scenes. M
Summary Je'Von Evans says two of the matches he wants most involve the people closest to his own wrestling journey, Jackson Drake and LaBron Kozone. While discussing dream opponent
Summary Je'Von Evans believes he and Leon Slater have the kind of upside that could eventually carry the biggest stage in wrestling. With Evans set to compete in the WWE Interconti
Summary Joe Hendry believes Kendal Grey has taken to pro wrestling at a rare pace, comparing her early progress to the rapid start Kurt Angle showed when he first entered the busin
Summary Nick Khan said WWE's leadership began looking harder at the company's next generation immediately after WrestleMania 41, with the age of several top male stars forcing a di
Summary The April 14 episode of NXT averaged 584,000 viewers on CW, down from the 605,000 viewers the show drew on April 7. In the 18 to 49 demographic, NXT posted a 0.09 rating. T
Summary Shawn Michaels says he pushed for Trick Williams to spend more time in NXT because he felt Williams still needed work before making the full jump to WWE's main roster. Duri
Summary WWE World is set to feature live matches on April 16, 2026, with talent from WWE, NXT and AAA competing as part of the WrestleMania week fan experience. The available sourc
Summary Joe Hendry says not getting a match with John Cena around Cena's final run ended up motivating him more than discouraging him. Hendry reflected on being part of Saturday Ni
Summary Wendy Choo won the WWE EVOLVE Women's Championship by surviving an eliminator gauntlet match. The field also included Karmen Petrovic, Tyra Mae Steele, Kali Armstrong, PJ V
Summary Ethan Page says he wants to stay in wrestling for the rest of his life, and he hopes that future remains with WWE. Page said he has grown far beyond just being an in-ring t
Summary Ethan Page said one of his first lessons in NXT came when he was handed a script with more than 1,000 words on either his first or second day with the brand. Page, who debu
Summary Oba Femi made it clear he does not see himself as a long-term project as WrestleMania 42 approaches. With his singles match against Brock Lesnar set to open night two, Femi
Summary Shawn Michaels said Bret Hart would have plenty to offer if he ever wanted to spend time at the WWE Performance Center as a guest coach or seminar leader. Michaels, who hel
Summary WWE has announced four live matches for WWE World during WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas, including two bouts with championship stakes. The April 20 lineup will feature A
Summary Rusev sees some of his own early run in Oba Femi. While making the media rounds ahead of WrestleMania 42, Rusev was asked about Femi and said the NXT powerhouse reminds him
Summary Rayne Leverkusen has revealed Lizzy Rain as her WWE ring name. Leverkusen changed her Instagram name to Lizzy Rain, confirming the name WWE moved to protect earlier this ye