Folks, it looks like WWE NXT is packing its bags and hitting the road—at least part-time! Since making its debut on The CW last October, the brand has occasionally left the cozy confines of the Performance Center to tape shows in cities like Chicago, St. Louis, and Atlanta. But don’t worry, the Performance Center will still serve as home base—because what’s an NXT episode without at least one wild crowd member screaming incoherently?
According to Fightful Select, NXT is expected to run two road tapings per month, with the rest staying in Orlando. Will this be the permanent schedule? Who knows! WWE is treating it like a high school relationship—just seeing where it goes.
One trend is clear: NXT tapings often follow WWE Raw in the same city, making it easier for the crew to slap an “NXT” logo on things and pretend they didn’t just use that arena the night before. Cities like Los Angeles and Boston have already gotten a taste, and rumor has it more stops are on the horizon.
Meanwhile, the Performance Center remains crucial for filming additional content like WWE LFG (whatever that is) and the possible return of NXT: Evolve, because nothing says “developmental” like creating even more developmental programming.
Next stop? Cincinnati, Ohio next month before Elimination Chamber. And with WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, don’t be shocked if NXT takes over Sin City for some high-stakes action. Just keep an eye on your wallet—Vegas has taken bigger things than just a weekend’s worth of paychecks.