WWE: Update on WWE’s Touring Plans for NXT on The CW, Bobby Lashley Injury Update, Another TNA Talent Name Being Discussed for NXT Appearances

Update on WWE’s Touring Plans for NXT on The CW

As noted before, WWE announced that the first two NXT shows on The CW will be held outside of their Performance Center with the October 1st debut show taking place in Chicago, Illinois and the October 8th show taking place in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dave Meltzer reported in a special preview edition of this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter that his sources stated that WWE’s recent announcement does not mean that WWE will be holding NXT shows in major arenas on a weekly basis.

Meltzer reported that WWE officials current plans are for NXT shows on The CW to still mainly take place at their Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. WWE officials reportedly felt that kicking off their NXT shows on The CW by running in major arenas made sense for their brand.

One person spoken to reportedly stated that WWE currently only has the first two weeks of shows to be held outside of Orlando. Meltzer reported that no decision has been made final yet regarding other shows taking place elsewhere and this would entirely be based on ticket demand and other factors.

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Bobby Lashley Arm Injury Update

As noted before, Bobby Lashley has been out of action for WWE due to an undisclosed injury. Bobby Lashley’s contract with WWE is currently set to soon and he is expected to be leaving the company.

Lashley recently provided an update on Instagram posting a video of him training at the gym and stating that his arm has been getting better.

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Josh Alexander Reportedly Being Planned for Potential NXT Appearance for WWE & TNA Talent Crossover

WWE reportedly currently has plans for more TNA Wrestling talents making appearances on their NXT shows within the near future, according to Fightful Select.

It was reported that their sources stated that WWE officials have recently held talks regarding Josh Alexander making an appearance for their NXT brand. It was reported that those backstage had Alexander could appear as early as Tuesday’s NXT Great American Bash 2024 Week 2 show, which did not happen in the end.

WWE’s current talent crossover partnership with TNA has seen TNA talents Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry, Frankie Kazarian, The Rascalz, and Ash By Elegance making appearances on NXT shows while NXT talents Tatum Paxley, No Quarter Catch Crew, Wolfgang, and Izzi Dame have made appearances on TNA shows.