Opening for September 16 Episode of WWE NXT Revealed

The September 16 episode of WWE NXT is the special Homecoming edition of the show and now the opening for the show has been revealed.

According to Cory Hays of BodySlam.net, Triple H and Shawn Michaels are set to open this week’s episode of NXT Homecoming and set the tone for the entire night, as the show is expected to be a memorable one.

NXT will be taking place at Full Sail University and WWE has confirmed several names for the show, including Bobby Roode, Bianca Belair, Sami Zayn, Finn Balor and William Regal.

This week’s episode of NXT is headlined by Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes teaming up to square off against Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano. Apart from that, Tyler Breeze will challenge Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship.

The presence of Triple H and Shawn Michaels, along with the return of fan-favorite stars and major matches, shows that NXT Homecoming is set to honor the brand’s history while moving it into the future. Whether you loved the black-and-gold era or are a new viewer, it’s pretty clear you shouldn’t miss this week’s episode of NXT.

WWE NXT Lineup for September 16, 2025:

• #DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) vs. Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes
• NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. Tyler Breeze
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Tatum Paxley & Izzi Dame
• Stephanie Vaquer, Lyra Valkyria & Rhea Ripley vs. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx)
• The Grayson Waller Effect w/ guests Oba Femi & Ricky Saints
• Bianca Belair Appearance
• Bobby Roode Returns
• Sami Zayn Appears
• William Regal’s Return
• Finn Balor Also Returns

Which part of NXT Homecoming are you most excited for—the big returns, the stacked main event, or seeing Triple H and Shawn Michaels back in the NXT ring? Sound off in the comments.