Former AEW star Shawn Spears made a surprising comeback to WWE on the latest episode of WWE NXT. The in-ring segment with Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley took an unexpected twist as Ridge Holland interrupted. Holland seized control of the spotlight, and this interruption led to an unforeseen revelation.
After weeks of mysterious vignettes on WWE NXT, the mystery finally came to an end when Ridge Holland was in the ring. As Ridge Holland was in the ring, the lights dimmed, and screens flashed with cryptic messages. Suddenly, a cloaked figure emerged with a steel chair and targeted Holland. The cloaked figure was none other than Shawn Spears, marking his return to the WWE. He was formerly known as Tye Dillinger during his tenure in WWE.
It’s also important to note that the commentary repeatedly referred to him as Shawn Spears, the name he used in AEW, rather than his former WWE name, Tye Dillinger. Spears’ return adds yet another layer of intrigue to the WWE landscape, aligning him with the likes of CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, who have also made their returns to WWE after their stints in AEW.
Spears was previously known as Tye Dillinger in NXT before he departed from WWE in 2019. He spent four years in AEW before leaving the company at the end of 2023.
Shawn Spears addresses Ridge Holland attack and his WWE NXT return
In WWE NXT, while Ridge Holland was delivering a promo in the ring, the lights suddenly went off. When they flickered back on, a mysterious figure attacked him from behind with a steel chair. The figure then revealed himself to be former AEW star Shawn Spears.
Following his shocking return to WWE, Spears didn’t shy away from addressing his actions. He boldly labeled Holland a liar and warned that the truth would inevitably bring about his downfall. Moreover, Spears announced their imminent showdown at NXT Roadblock next week. With tensions escalating, it remains to be seen if this confrontation will indeed culminate in a match on WWE NXT Roadblock. Fans eagerly anticipate the unfolding drama as the stage is set for a potentially explosive encounter between Spears and Holland.
