On a thrilling episode of NXT aired on July 15th, former WWE stars made a surprising comeback to the program. The show, which aired on the CW Network, featured a significant crossover with TNA, positioning itself to build towards TNA’s upcoming Slami Barry pay-per-view.
In a pivotal match, NXT’s Trick Williams prepared to defend the TNA World Championships at Slamiburley against Joe Hendry and Mike Santana. During the episode, the three rivals attempted to work together in a six-person tag match that included members of the DarkState group. However, rising tensions in the ring led to chaos and an injury during the bout.
The excitement intensified with the arrival of additional TNA stars, including Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers (also known as Curt Hawkins), and JDC, formerly Fandango. This marked Myers’ first appearance in WWE programming in several years, after previously being with the company from 2006 to 2014 and again from 2016 to 2020. The episode concluded with a riveting 5-on-5 showdown featuring System, Hendry, and Santana.
In other developments, TNA Knockouts champion Masha Slamovich joined forces with Sol Ruca and Zaria in the main event, heightening anticipation for Slami Barry, where Slamovich is set to compete against NXT Women’s Champion Jacee Jayne in a title-for-title match.
Fan Take: This crossover event is significant for NXT fans as it merges top talent from both brands, creating fresh rivalries and intriguing storylines. The return of former WWE stars could invigorate the competition in the ring, making for an exciting season ahead in professional wrestling.
