AEW has recently seen several stars depart the promotion, including Matt Hardy, Stu Grayson, Jake Hager, and Parker Boudreaux. However, a recent development in WWE NXT has sparked some intrigue.
Cody Rhodes made a surprise appearance on NXT, announcing that Trick Williams’ next challenger will be determined by a 25-man battle royal next week. However, he fueled speculation with a cryptic tease. Rhodes mentioned that some participants might come from different locker rooms. This has fans buzzing about the possibility of wrestlers from AEW, TNA, or the independent scene potentially appearing on NXT next week.
Amidst these speculations, former AEW star Matt Hardy has made a bold claim. Hardy, who recently left AEW, returned to TNA on April 20, 2024, at Rebellion. He brought back his “broken” gimmick and attacked Moose, the TNA World Champion. Now, with Cody Rhodes hinting at participants from outside NXT, Hardy has capitalized on the news. He declared that after winning the TNA World Title, he might enter next week’s NXT battle royal and become the new NXT Champion.
Thus, it is safe to say that next week’s NXT promises to be a game-changer. Will Matt Hardy truly return to WWE after his bold claim? Or could fans witness an even bigger surprise with former AEW stars like Stu Grayson, Jake Hager, or Parker Boudreaux stepping into the NXT ring? Only time will tell.
Former AEW stars reunite backstage at WWE NXT
With former AEW star Matt Hardy teasing an appearance on NXT next week, fans this week witnessed the AEW stars reuniting backstage. Cody Rhodes, who made a surprise appearance on the show, met with familiar faces. Following Rhodes’ segment with Trick Williams, Rhodes announced that Williams’ next title challenger would be determined by a 25-man battle royal.
At the backstage, Cody Rhodes also bumped into Shawn Spears, who declared his intention to win the upcoming battle royal. Before Rhodes could respond, Ethan Page barged in, confidently stating he would be the victor. Their exchange was interrupted by Lexis King, who proclaimed himself the future winner. Cody Rhodes simply told them they all seemed to be in a good place.
