Several Returns Confirmed for WWE NXT September 16 Homecoming Special

WWE is going all out for the September 16 episode of WWE NXT since it’s the Homecoming special edition of the show. Unsurprisingly, WWE has now confirmed some huge returns for the episode as well.

WWE NXT’s official Twitter account took to the social media platform and announced that both Bobby Roode and Bianca Belair will be making their return to the development brand this week. On top of that, even Sami Zayn, Finn Balor and William Regal will return to the show as well.

“💪 THE EST 💪 @BiancaBelairWWE returns to #WWENXT TONIGHT for #NXTHomecoming!

GLORIOUS! 🙌 Bobby Roode will be at #NXTHomecoming TONIGHT at Full Sail!”

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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.

Bobby Roode’s “Glorious” era was a key part of NXT’s golden years, and Bianca Belair rose as one of its biggest homegrown stars before taking over on the main roster. Sami Zayn was also a big name during his time in NXT. Their appearance at Homecoming celebrates NXT’s proud past and shows how it continues to build WWE’s future.

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 return excites you more—Bobby Roode’s glorious comeback, Bianca Belair’s EST-level homecoming or Sami Zayn’s return? What match are you most looking forward to on this special NXT episode? Share your thoughts and predictions below!