Shawn Michaels: Discussions Have Taken Place About NXT Japan And NXT Mexico

Shawn Michaels has commented on the future expansion of the NXT brand, noting that the next step for WWE's developmental league is to move beyond the state of Florida and hopefully run premium live events outside of the company's Performance Centre. 

Speaking on the post-Halloween Havoc media call, WWE's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative said: 

"From an NXT standpoint, we've been getting out live events here in Florida and we certainly look forward to getting out of Orlando in 2023. From an NXT standpoint, getting out for our Premium Live Events. Hopefully, that means getting out for live events as well outside of Florida. Those are decisions that come from people above me. We certainly want to do it, and we're excited to do it, but we're going to start with Premium Live Events and see how that goes first".

Talking further about NXT's worldwide presence and plans moving forward, Michaels said: 

"When it comes to NXT expanding outside of the US, NXT Europe is going to be coming in 2023 and I know there have been talks of NXT Japan and NXT Mexico. 

"Those are probably farther down the road but it's my understanding that those are some announcements that could be coming not too far down the road in 2023. The one thing everyone is excited about is, this company never sleeps and we are constantly trying to grow and expand. I have no doubt, I can't tell you how I know, but I know a guy that is pretty interested in NXT and its expansion. I'm sure those things are not far down the road at all".

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