NXT is continuing to broaden its collaborations with external brands. Booker T’s wrestling promotion, Reality, recently announced that the current NXT Tag Team Champions, Tank Leisure and Hank Walker, will be returning to compete. The NXT stars are set to perform on Saturday, June 14th at the Low Showset event held at the Walker Texas Attorney Arena in Texas City, Texas.
The event, named Row Power Shift, will feature the titleholders defending their WWE Tag Team Championship against the team of Big Luther and Tempo. Booker T, who also serves as an announcer for NXT, often facilitates the presence of NXT talent in Hall of Fame promotions.
Last year, notable NXT wrestlers like Lexis King and Roxanne Perez appeared at Row Shows, with Perez advancing to the main WWE roster while King remains in NXT. This upcoming appearance will not be the first time Hank and Tank have worked in the indie circuit; they have frequently participated in such promotions and have held the Row Tag Team titles since December.
NXT titles being defended at independent shows is uncommon, but Tank and Hank secured the championship by defeating Fraxiom during NXT events and showcased their talents during WrestleMania 41 weekend.
Fan Take: This announcement is exciting for WWE fans because it highlights NXT’s growing influence beyond WWE’s main shows, increasing exposure for emerging talent. It also suggests a promising future for the sport, as cross-promotional events help build stronger connections within the wrestling community.
