WWE NXT had a few things happen before the October 27, 2026 episode went on the air. Fans in attendance got to see two dark matches and an in-ring segment that weren’t shown on television.
One of the biggest moments was Elio LeFleur returning to action after undergoing surgery for a torn labrum. He faced Tristan Angels in his first match back and picked up the win with a neckscissor slam.
Ame Marie Barnett also appeared before the show, introducing herself as “The Duchess” alongside Adam Brazier. The two cut a promo before Harley Riggins interrupted them. Things got physical when Brazier laid out Riggins and sent him out of the ring.
Thea Hail was also in action against WWE EVOLVE Women’s Champion Nikkita Lyons. Hail picked up the win after making Lyons tap out to a Kimura Lock in a non-title match. Both women wore Halloween-themed gear for the match, with Lyons dressing as Margot Robbie’s version of Harley Quinn.
While none of these moments aired on television, fans attending NXT got to see LeFleur’s return, a new character introduction, and a champion losing before the show officially started.
Which of these unaired WWE NXT moments would you have liked to see on television? Let us know in the comments.
