NXT's latest show at the ECW Arena was a nostalgic tribute to the House of Extreme, featuring appearances from wrestling legends like Rhyno and RVD, while focusing on the present and future of its women's division. The main event highlighted new talents like Zaria, who pinned champion Roxanne Perez, setting up future rivalries. The show also included NXT's first women's hardcore match between Jaida Parker and Lola Vice, and a storyline involving Wes Lee and Je'Von Evans. Overall, it was a fun tribute with key story developments.
Several WWE NXT stars will be absent from the November 6th show in Philadelphia, which will feature appearances by ECW legends Rob Van Dam and Francine. Despite the absences, the ECW-themed episode is expected to be memorable, with matches including a Hardcore Match and a 10-Woman Tag Team Match. The event will be broadcast live on The CW.
WWE's NXT moved to Wednesday for a special episode from Philadelphia's 2300 Arena, known as the former ECW Arena, to compete with election coverage and other wrestling shows. The event features ECW legends like Rob Van Dam and Bully Ray, with matches including Trick Williams & Bubba Ray Dudley vs. Ethan Page & Ridge Holland, and a Hardcore match with Dawn Marie as referee. The show also teases appearances by Little Guido and possibly Paul Heyman, with a nostalgic opening featuring the classic ECW theme song.
Paul Heyman has been announced as the first inductee into the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame class, with the induction set to take place at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, the city synonymous with ECW. WWE CCO Triple H warned that Heyman would have a live microphone in Philly. Roman Reigns and former ECW stars congratulated Heyman on the announcement, with Tommy Dreamer stating that Heyman changed the industry and Lance Storm suggesting that Heyman should be the only inductee this year.
