WWE NXT Talent Left in the Dark Regarding Surprise Head-to-Head Battle with AEW Dynamite

WWE NXT has seen a ton of growth and changes over the course of a year, once it returned back to its black and gold roots. They are set for a huge battle with AEW Dynamite tonight and it appears NXT talent were kept in the dark about the head-to-head clash.

WWE has been promoting NXT’s October 10th episode in a major way and fans are gearing up for an exciting night of professional wrestling. The company has loaded up the show with appearances from Paul Heyman, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Asuka and a possible appearance from The Undertaker.

While speaking on Busted Open Radio, Carmelo Hayes was asked if there was any pressure about the head-to-head battle tonight. Hayes revealed that NXT talent were kept in the dark about the battle until just recently.

“Not necessarily. This just came up within the week. I didn’t know, we didn’t know. ‘Oh, okay, we’re doing this.’ The task is still the task. Let’s get these new eyes and keep these new eyes, regardless of who is running on what day or what’s going on. Let’s take this opportunity to utilize these big names being here and helping our product. Let’s build this further and further; regardless of who is running, it doesn’t matter, we’re going to do what we do.”

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Paul Heyman also stated that NXT’s roster can rival in pro wrestling history. WWE is already calling this week’s episode of NXT the biggest in the history of the brand. We will have to wait and see whether NXT will end up defeating AEW Dynamite tonight.

What’s your opinion on what Carmelo Hayes said? Do you believe NXT will defeat AEW Dynamite tonight? Share your thoughts in the comments below!