We got to chat with NXT star Trick Williams on Zoom, and he shared some big news! Starting Tuesday, October 1st, NXT will air on The CW at 8/7C. This is a big moment for NXT, as it brings the exciting world of WWE's rising stars to a whole new group of fans.

Trick Williams is excited about CM Punk‘s involvement with NXT. Punk will be the special referee for the NXT Championship match between Trick Williams and Ethan Page on the October 1 episode of WWE NXT.

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.

Williams would eventually become the most popular star in NXT. Crowds gravitated to Williams and his signature slogan, whoop that trick. Williams would eventually reach the pinnacle in NXT, defeating Ilja Dragunov to become NXT champion.

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.

The Champion and Challenger are both on this episode to discuss their upcoming match on the debut of NXT on CW October 1st. Page came into NXT and quickly shot to the top winning the title. But the fans are behind Williams,

Trick Williams will challenge Ethan Page for the NXT Championship on Tuesday, October 1, on WWE NXT’s premiere episode on The CW.

Over the past couple of years, there have been several wrestlers from the WWE main roster who have made an appearance on NXT. Stars such as John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker have all appeared on the White and Gold Brand.