Just when you thought Shawn Spears had hung up his wrestling boots for good, he’s back in the WWE NXT ring faster than you can say “comeback”! The former Tye Dillinger, who’s kept his AEW swagger, made quite the entrance in February by introducing Ridge Holland to his chair in a not-so-welcoming re-debut. But, folks, hold onto your hats because there’s more to this tale than just flying chairs and wrestling flair.
According to the wrestling insiders at Fightful Select, Spears isn’t just here to toss folks around the ring; he’s also dipping his toes into the deep end of producing. As of last night’s episode, he’s been shadowing the revered “NXT” producer Johnny Moss. And get this—he’s already had a hand in orchestrating the ballet of brawls that were the women’s matches: Sol Ruca vs. Lola Vice and Thea Hail vs. Tatum Paxley.
Now, Spears had whispered to Fightful before that he wasn’t just returning to the ring for the kicks and punches. He hinted at some behind-the-scenes action, though he kept the details closer than a secret strategy at a state caucus. But now, the cat’s out of the bag!
Joining the ranks of NXT’s behind-the-scenes maestros like Wesley Blake, Matt Bloom, and Oney Lorcan, Spears is learning from one of the best. Johnny Moss, a seasoned pro from the English wrestling circuit, is as liked as a cold lemonade on a hot Delaware day. He’s coaching Spears not just on the how-tos of producing but setting him up for a slam dunk in possibly a full-time gig down the line.
Meanwhile, back in the squared circle, Spears’s dance card isn’t empty yet. He’s still got some unfinished business with Ridge Holland, who, after his victory over Joaquin Wilde, gave Spears a shoulder bump that could start a new Declaration of Independence. It looks like this rivalry isn’t going anywhere but up.
So, whether it’s behind the scenes or in the heat of the spotlight, Shawn Spears is proving he can juggle more than just opponents. Stay tuned, because this is one political wrestling maneuver you won’t want to miss!