BREAKING: Mustafa Ali has officially returned to WWE NXT, a stunning development that has fans buzzing! The announcement came during the opening segment of tonight’s NXT, where general manager Ava revealed the roster for the upcoming cross-promotional event with TNA.
In a dramatic twist, NXT Champion Ricky Saints and Jacy Jane will lead the NXT team, while Santino Marella, representing TNA, confirmed that Knockouts Champion Kelani Jordan and Mike Santana will represent their side. But the real shocker? Mustafa Ali, who was let go by WWE in 2024, is set to step back into the ring!
Ali’s final WWE match took place in September 2023 against Dragon Lee, leaving fans questioning his future in the wrestling world. After his release, Ali moved to TNA, where he captured the X-Division Championship but faced setbacks, including losing the title to “Speedball” Mike Bailey and a TNA World Title match to Nic Nemeth.
Now, Ali is poised for a chance at the NXT North American Championship currently held by Dominik Mysterio. He confronted Ethan Page during tonight’s broadcast, making the championship match official.
“I think a lot of people were surprised about the release with WWE because I was working directly with Shawn Michaels on NXT,” Ali shared in an exclusive 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.”
This return aligns with the newly announced partnership between NXT and TNA, creating a buzz among wrestling fans worldwide. The highly anticipated event, now titled “Showdown,” is scheduled for October 7, 2024. The previous title “Invasion” was reportedly changed due to concerns about insensitivity, as cited in various reports.
As the NXT and TNA partnership unfolds, all eyes will be on Mustafa Ali’s journey back to WWE. Will he reclaim his spot and secure the NXT North American Championship? Fans are eager to see how this captivating storyline develops, and the excitement is palpable.
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