On the CW Network debut of "WWE NXT," CM Punk will serve as the special guest referee for the NXT Championship match between Trick Williams and Ethan Page. Ahead of this title match, Page, the defending champion in this case,

CM Punk made an appearance on the final episode of WWE NXT, sending a message to Ethan Page and Trick Williams. Next week, NXT will begin its new era on The CW network. WWE has already booked matches and appearances for the show.

CM Punk has made multiple trips to the WWE Performance Center and NXT since he returned to WWE at Survivor Series 2023, whether it's been to rehab from injury or appear on television. Punk is set to serve as the special guest referee for the NXT Title bout between Trick Williams and Ethan Page on the October 1st episode of NXT.

Following Tuesday's episode, "NXT" commentator Booker T revealed on his "Hall of Fame" podcast that he had a spirited conversation with Punk backstage, and squashed any rumors about them having prior animosity towards each other.

NXT finished third on the prime time cable charts, and ninth overall on television, with a 0.19 rating in the 18-49 demo. That’s down 9.5 percent from last week but ties the sec

After being a part of the USA Network from 2019 to 2024, NXT will finally be leaving the network. Last night was NXT’s final episode on the USA Network. The show will be moving to the CW Network starting October 1.