Numerous WWE main roster stars make special appearances on the “Homecoming” edition of NXT

The September 16th 2025 edition of WWE NXT was a “Homecoming” special at Full Sail University. The following wrestlers/personalities made special appearances on the show…

Triple H & Shawn Michaels – opened the broadcast with an in-ring promo.

William Regal – Said his trademark “War Games!” line.

Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss – worked the show as defending WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.

Tyler Breeze – challenged Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship.

Grayson Waller – Hosted Grayson Waller Effect segment.

Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa (DIY) – wrestled Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes.

The Miz – interfered in DIY vs. Trick/Hayes, costing Gargano & Ciampa the match.

Shayna Baszler – backstage cameo.

Sami Zayn – backstage interview segment.

Damian Priest – backstage cameo hyping up Tavion Heights.

Bobby Roode – backstage “NXT Spotlight” cameo, doing his “Glorious” pose.

Joe Hendry – cameo in the same backstage skit.

Finn Balor – surprise in-ring cameo, attacking Lexis King.

Bianca Belair – shown in the crowd watching ringside.

Rhea Ripley, Lyra Valkyria, & Stephanie Vaquer – teamed up in main event.