As we previously reported here on eWn, Shawn Spears made his return to WWE on this week’s episode of NXT, as he attacked Ridge Holland.
According to a report from Fightful Select, Spears’ return was kept quiet and very few people in the company knew he’d be returning. It is to be noted that Spears was not listed in the internal documents when the show went live at 8:00 PM EST.
Additionally, it was noted that Holland’s promo only had “quote man” listed as being part of it. WWE Hall of Famer and head of WWE NXT creative Shawn Michaels filled Spears’ role in rehearsals earlier in the day.
It is said that Spears was signed to a deal sometime before the first vignette aired for him at Vengeance Day. He was hidden backstage prior to his appearance and his return was received well backstage.
The former Tye Dillinger will be using the name of Shawn Spears going forward.
Shawn Spears Makes Surprising Return to WWE NXT
In a surprising turn of events, Shawn Spears made his return to WWE on this week’s episode of NXT. The former Tye Dillinger, who had been absent from the wrestling scene for some time, attacked Ridge Holland in a shocking twist that left fans and fellow wrestlers stunned.
What made Spears’ return even more remarkable was the fact that it was kept under wraps, with very few people within the company knowing about it. According to a report from Fightful Select, Spears’ name was not listed in the internal documents when the show went live at 8:00 PM EST. This level of secrecy is a rarity in the wrestling industry, where rumors and leaks often circulate before major events.
Furthermore, it was revealed that Holland’s promo for the night only had “quote man” listed as being part of it. To fill in for Spears during rehearsals earlier in the day, WWE Hall of Famer and head of WWE NXT creative Shawn Michaels stepped in. This further emphasizes the clandestine nature of Spears’ return and the lengths WWE went to keep it a surprise.
It has been reported that Spears had actually signed a deal with WWE sometime before his first vignette aired at Vengeance Day. This suggests that his return had been planned for quite some time, with WWE carefully orchestrating his comeback. Spears was hidden backstage prior to his appearance, adding to the element of surprise when he finally emerged.
The reaction to Spears’ return has been overwhelmingly positive backstage, with his fellow wrestlers and WWE personnel welcoming him back with open arms. This is a testament to Spears’ talent and the impact he has made in the industry throughout his career.
Moving forward, Spears will be using the name Shawn Spears, dropping his former moniker Tye Dillinger. This rebranding signifies a fresh start for the wrestler and opens up new opportunities for him within WWE.
As fans eagerly await the next chapter of Shawn Spears’ career, his return to WWE NXT has undoubtedly injected a new level of excitement and unpredictability into the show. With his surprise attack on Ridge Holland, Spears has made a statement that he is back and ready to make an impact once again.