NXT Backstage Notes From Last Night's Show (Patreon)

Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following backstage notes from the June 4th edition of NXT.

- Shawn Michaels stepped in for Jacy Jayne during rehearsals. For those questioning why Shawn only steps in for surprises, we are asking.

- Jayne’s injury return came ahead of schedule, even potential timetables that included the protective mask that fans saw on NXT.

- No rundowns were distributed for this week’s show, with several production staff receiving blank sheets just before doors.

- No surprise, but Ethan Page’s promo work in the main event segment received praise from those we spoke to.

- While the UFC Octagon was pitched for use this weekend, we were told this would cause logistical issues by those we spoke to in production, and unlikely to occur due to these issues.

- Those we spoke to in NXT at this week’s show expect a heavy UFC presence at the Apex this weekend.

- As reported last night, no TNA talent outside Jordynne Grace were present at last night’s taping. 

- Vic Joseph received praise for his role in selling Brooks Jensen’s angle on the show, which does remain an angle. We have not heard of any plans for Jensen to crossover to TNA as he mentioned in a social media video after his appearance.