• WWE’s New Plan For NXT In 2026
Changes could be coming to how WWE NXT is presented, with internal discussions pointing toward a more aggressive road schedule beginning in 2026. The idea isn’t about reinventing the brand – it’s about giving talent more real-world experience in front of varied crowds.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE has been exploring the possibility of taking NXT television to different cities more frequently. The belief is that increased travel would help performers grow faster by exposing them to new environments and audiences beyond the familiar home base.
That concept reportedly has strong backing from The CW Network, which airs NXT. Network officials are said to view a broader touring footprint as a positive move that could elevate the show’s presentation and energy.
At the same time, this wouldn’t mean cutting ties with NXT’s roots. Sean Ross Sapp has clarified that there are no plans to completely move NXT away from the WWE Performance Center. The venue would continue to play a central role, especially for training and certain tapings.
Currently, NXT largely operates from the Performance Center, where many of the same fans attend week after week. While that environment offers consistency, WWE appears to be weighing the benefits of shaking things up to better prepare its roster for life on the main roster.
• Big Update On WWE Backlash
WWE’s international premium live event plans for 2026 may include a familiar and successful destination. Puerto Rico is once again in the mix to host one of the company’s major post-WrestleMania shows.
According to Post Wrestling, WWE has penciled in Backlash 2026 for San Juan, Puerto Rico. While WWE has not publicly confirmed the location or date, the source noted that the company’s internal scheduling currently lists the event for Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The timing of the event would also place it shortly after WrestleMania 42, which is scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2026, in Las Vegas.
If the plan holds, it would mark WWE’s first return to Puerto Rico since 2023 – a trip that proved wildly successful. That year’s Backlash PLE, also held in San Juan, was highlighted by Bad Bunny competing in a San Juan Street Fight, where he defeated Damian Priest in front of a raucous hometown crowd. Later in the main event, Cody Rhodes defeated Brock Lesnar in a bloody first-time-ever encounter.
Bad Bunny remains connected to WWE and has publicly expressed interest in wrestling again. A lifelong fan, he was recently spotted attending a CMLL event in disguise, fueling speculation about future in-ring appearances.
