There will be some changes to WWE NXT’s presentation on The CW Network.
NXT makes its move to The CW starting with next Tuesday’s premiere. While speaking with the Chicago Tribune in advance of the episode, Shawn Michaels confirmed that — from a look and physical standpoint — WWE has some changes in store for NXT.
“Certainly we want to make a big splash on the CW Network,” Michaels said. “We’ll have some big changes, but I think more of that will be from a look and physical standpoint. We will still be what NXT is, which is bringing some of the most talented, young, diverse athletes in all of the nation, and developing them into the WWE superstars of tomorrow… The hunger, the passion that’s always been the core value of NXT is always going to be there. But certainly we’ll try to put on some pretty cool bells and whistles for the CW launch.”
The Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois is hosting NXT’s CW premiere next Tuesday (October 1). An appearance by hometown hero CM Punk is set for the show, with Punk serving as special guest referee for the NXT Championship match between Ethan Page and Trick Williams.
“We have numerous fantastic legends and coaches here on NXT, but it is always fantastic when you have a current main roster WWE and global superstar like CM Punk come visit,” Michaels told the Chicago Tribune. “He has come down here on various occasions. He’s been very supportive of NXT, the talent and the system that we have here.”
NXT is moving to The CW in a new five-year TV deal. The show had aired on USA Network since 2019.
Michaels oversees NXT with the job title of Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative.