Tyler Bate will return to NXT next week.
WWE has announced that former NXT UK Champion Tyler Bate will return to NXT on the January 17 episode. Bate has not been on TV since September 20 when he lost a contender’s match to JD McDonagh, Before that, Bate lost the NXT UK title in a unification match to Bron Breakker at NXT Worlds Collide.
"Next week the Big Strong Boi returns to NXT, and this time I'M STAYING."#WWENXT #NewYearsEvil pic.twitter.com/JPAorCZHM1
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 11, 2023
Additionally, two tag team matches have been announced. Apollo Crews and Axiom will team up to take on common enemies Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. Plus, Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen seek retribution when they take on Wolfgang and Mark Coffey of Gallus.
Below is the updated lineup for January 17:
- Tyler Bate returns
- Apollo Crews & Axiom vs. Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams
- Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen vs. Gallus
WrestleZone will have complete coverage of the show as it airs.