• WWE Upgrades Newly Signed Wrestler to a Higher-Tier Contract
WWE has promoted Nebraska track star Meghan Walker from a NIL (Next In Line) deal to an NXT contract, according to PWInsider.
The 21-year-old’s signing was first announced in June, and she is now officially under an NXT/Performance Center contract.
She was in the same NIL class as Jacob Henry (Mark Henry’s son), TJ Bullard (Titus O’Neil’s son) and Brock Rechsteiner (Scott Steiner’s son and Bron Breakker’s cousin).
• Update On Joe Hendry’s WWE NXT Salary
Former TNA World Champion Joe Hendry has officially signed with WWE and is part of the NXT brand.
According to Fightful Select, Hendry is reportedly coming in on a main-roster-level deal, earning above the usual minimum main roster salary, which indicates WWE views him as more than a standard NXT developmental signing.
The expectation is that his arrival could lead to movement within NXT, with names like Ricky Saints or Ethan Page potentially being called up. In that scenario, Hendry would slide into the next top spot on the brand as someone already familiar to fans.
There’s also a belief that Hendry won’t be limited strictly to NXT. Instead, he may appear across different shows when needed, similar to how certain unique personalities are used in various places rather than being tied to one roster full-time.
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• Backstage News On Adam Cole’s Potential Retirement
Adam Cole’s AEW run has been repeatedly disrupted by major injuries, and his most recent setback may be the worst of his career. He was forced to vacate the TNT Championship at All In: Texas in July after suffering a concussion, an injury that reportedly brought him very close to retirement at the time.
Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, AEW President Tony Khan spoke with uncertainty about Cole’s status, admitting that his health situation remains delicate.
Khan noted that Cole’s well-being comes first and made it clear that the company will not rush him. He said that AEW would love to keep Cole involved in any capacity he is comfortable with, but emphasized that a return to the ring would only be possible if the circumstances were absolutely safe.
According to Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer, many people within AEW believe Cole may never wrestle again. There is a strong belief behind the scenes that his in-ring career could be over, though nothing is official.
The 36-year-old has not wrestled since July, and AEW has not announced a timetable for his return.
