Internal Reaction to Mustafa Ali’s WWE NXT Promo Revealed

Mustafa Ali’s promo on NXT didn’t just fire up fans—it caught the attention of people inside both WWE and TNA Wrestling.

After 749 days away, Ali returned to confront Ethan Page and demand the North American Championship match he never got. And the way he delivered that message hit hard backstage.

Ali reminded everyone that he had earned a shot at the NXT North American Title before being released from WWE. But instead of whining about it, he made it clear he wasn’t there to beg—he was going to play the game and get what he deserved. That line about “politicking” for the match landed, and now he’s booked to face Ethan Page at the NXT x TNA ShowDown special on October 7.

Internally, Ali’s promo was seen as a home run. People within both NXT and TNA reacted strongly to it, seeing it as a return to form for someone who’s always had the tools but rarely got the spotlight. Shawn Michaels was said to be strongly against Ali’s release at the time, and he had creative plans in motion for Ali to win the North American Title. Ali had even gone as far as getting custom gear made for that run.

Now, that path may finally be back on track. Ali’s delivery, presence, and message resonated with wrestlers and producers alike—and he may have just reignited a push that was nearly lost for good.

Do you think Mustafa Ali should finally get the North American Championship? Or is this his last shot to prove he belongs at the top? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.