Myles Turner says his first WWE experience was “dope”. NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers appeared on the September 17 episode of NXT, and several of his teammates were shown in the crowd.

Last night on "WWE NXT," CM Punk made a surprise appearance during the contract signing between Ethan Page and Trick Williams for the NXT Championship, and announced that he will be the special guest referee for their match October 1 on The CW.

NXT's surging popularity was highlighted as the show moved to the USA network. Now, NXT seems poised to push the boundaries of what's possible again on the CW Network, as Shawn Michaels prioritizes the goal of making the brand the ideal place for veterans who want to give back and developmental prospects with big main roster dreams.