Nic Nemeth, previously known as Dolph Ziggler in WWE, has discussed whether or not he plans to make a future surprise appearance on NXT.
Previously a part of WWE for 2 decades, the former World Champion was one of many named released from their contract back in September 2023. Following a brief run in New Japan that included a reign with the Global Heavyweight Championship, Nemeth made a shock appearance at the TNA Hard To Kill pay-per-view in January by attacking World Champion Moose.
Fast forward to the present day and multiple TNA stars such as Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry have made shock appearances on NXT TV as part of the recent collaborative efforts between both sides. Not just limited to homegrown talent, Ash By Elegance [FKA as WWE star Dana Brooke] has also been seen on NXT and the Prohibited Portal surprises are still showing no signs of slowing down.
With this in mind, does the former NXT Champion see a scenario where he could steal the show on Tuesday nights once more? Speaking with Liam Crowley of ComicBookto promote Slammiversary, Nemeth stated that the option to go to NXT is more for the rising stars in the wrestling world and not as much for the established stars. However, if a main roster appearance was presented he may consider it:
“I feel like that’s more for some up-and-comers and some people with some unfinished business. I think after 19 years, there’s no unfinished business there at NXT for me. Now, if Randy Orton calls me out on Raw, okay, let’s talk. But at the moment, that NXT back and forth and getting people to jump and not know who’s going to be there, I love that there’s a possibility that I could show up and everyone would go, what the hell? And I also wonder what music do we play and what name do we call me? But that’s fine.
But most importantly, I think it is for making our long-term talent, whether they’re homegrown or not, getting their faces there and not only helping them with their numbers, but also getting more exposure for us when they come back to us. So I don’t think I would be a priority even as the TNA world champion, but I would like to see some other people do some things.
I was already NXT champion. If I show up there, what am I going to do? Not be champion. I’m like, oh, cool. I did something that I didn’t already do. It’s less like, so there can be a special moment and there really can be a moment for me to show up there. That would be awesome.
At the moment, I think Joe Hendry, Jordynne Grace, even Moose. That’s awesome. I love that. Who knows who’s going to show up? And I like when you don’t know. Oh, yeah. Because there’s so few surprises in wrestling and when they’re big, they’re extra special when you don’t know they’re going to happen.
The Jordynne Grace of it all. I was shocked. It was one of the few episodes of NXT I was able to catch live because I had cable in my hotel, which I don’t have at home. I was like, what is going on right now? You heard the sirens. It was crazy. Isn’t that great, though? Like, what the hell? What? Like, that’s one of the best parts of wrestling.
And now we know that any Tuesday or any Thursday, it could be one of those people showing up at our place or showing up at theirs. You don’t know. I really like that aspect of it because it makes me want to watch like a cliffhanger. You got to watch next week to see what’s happening. And I really hope what a special time right now in the business, when everybody’s kind of crushing it, every company independence are selling out arenas. Like I love that stuff.
If you’re a wrestling fan, it’s the perfect time. Like you don’t need to waste your time arguing about your side. Much like politics, just holy crap, enjoy what’s happening and just know that there’s 500 awesome wrestlers out there. They’re all being featured at the moment. Like that’s unheard of.”
Nic Nemeth will be one of 5 names challenging Moose for the World Championship in a six-way elimination match at Slammiversary.
On the go-home episode of Impact, Nic Nemeth confirmed that he is dealing with an injury.
Nic Nemeth Looks Back On WWE Career
While Nemeth was a former World Champion and achieved many accolades during his time in WWE, more often than not The Showoff would be looking up at the lights when all was said and done. Speaking in a previous interview, Nic Nemeth explained the bizarre reason why he ended up losing so many matches in WWE.
In recent news, Nic Nemeth discussed who he thinks has the potential to be the next Randy Orton in WWE.
H/t to Fightful.