AJ Francis makes a comeback to WWE NXT, joined by KC Navarro on a Tuesday evening, with a planned competition with Trick Williams scheduled for June 10.
In a backstage incident, Francis and Navarro came face to face with Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura, following a confrontation instigated by TNA wrestler Elijah who was disgruntled over his missed opportunity at the TNA Wrestling World Championship due to the interference of First Class.
Subsequently, it was announced that Elijah would form a team with Briggs and Inamura to go head-to-head against First Class and Trick Williams on June 17.
The popular tweet shared by Fightful Wrestling, read “Trick Williams and First Class will face Josh Briggs, Inamura, and Elijah next week! #WWENXT” circulating on June 11, 2025, confirmed this exciting match-up.