WWE announces that John Cena and Cody Rhodes will appear on a special Wednesday, November 4 episode of NXT. The shows will bring high-profile WWE talent to the NXT brand ahead of upcoming major matches and related events.
Context varies slightly across outlets. Times of India says Cena’s return follows a scheduled appearance on Monday Night RAW on November 2, and it specifies Rhodes will present the Dusty Cup during the final match between Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno versus Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. NDTV also notes Rhodes’ role on NXT and adds that the episode timing overlaps with AEW Blood & Guts, while saying Rhodes is preparing for his Crown Jewel match against Randy Orton. Yahoo Sports similarly reports the planned Nov. 4 appearances and frames it as the two stars getting a look at the “future of WWE.”