Report: Multiple NXT Backstage At WWE SmackDown Tonight
Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown is being billed as a “super” edition of the show, and this special night isn’t limited to what fans will see on TV.
According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, WWE NXT stars Austin Theory, Odyssey Jones and Bronson Rechsteiner (the son of Rick Steiner) are backstage at the show. Theory and Jones have been backstage multiple times for dark matches, and they faced off in a taped match for WWE Main Eventlast month, but Rechsteiner’s attendance is a new development.
In a tweet, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightul noted that Rechsteiner’s first name has been changed to “Rex”
Jones is gaining prominence on WWE NXT, but Theory hasn’t been seen on the brand for several months. Rechsteiner hasn’t made his official debut yet.
WrestleZone will provide more details as they become available.