BREAKING: Mustafa Ali has made a stunning return to WWE NXT, thrilling fans and shaking up the wrestling world just hours ago. This unexpected comeback was announced during the opening segment of NXT, where General Manager Ava revealed team captains for an upcoming cross-promotional event with TNA.
In a major twist, NXT Champion Ricky Saints and Jacy Jane will lead the NXT team, while TNA’s Knockouts Champion Kelani Jordan and Mike Santana will represent TNA. The event, initially named “Invasion,” is now set for October 7, 2023, and is being touted as a “Showdown” following criticism of the original title.
Fans were left buzzing when Mustafa Ali, who was released from WWE in 2024, made a surprise appearance. His last match in WWE was against Dragon Lee in September 2023. Now, he is set to challenge for the NXT North American Championship, currently held by Dominik Mysterio, after confronting Ethan Page to officially secure the title match.
“I think a lot of people were surprised about the release with WWE because I was working directly with Shawn Michaels on NXT,” Ali stated in an interview with The Takedown on SI. “He told me he was surprised. At the end of the day, I was a main roster guy making main roster money and there were no plans for me on the main roster.”
After his release, Ali transitioned to TNA, where he captured the X-Division Championship but eventually lost it to “Speedball” Mike Bailey. Following a brief absence from the ring, he resurfaced in January 2023, signing a TNA contract around the same time WWE and TNA announced their partnership.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming showdown, as this collaboration marks a significant moment in wrestling history. With Ali’s return, the stakes are higher than ever, and anticipation is growing for how this dynamic will unfold.
Stay tuned for live updates and more developments as this story progresses. The wrestling world is buzzing, and you won’t want to miss a moment of this thrilling return!