Randy Orton is set to return to WWE NXT on October 8, where he will face Je'Von Evans in St. Louis, marking his first appearance since 2013 and following the signing of a new five-year contract with WWE. Meanwhile, CM Punk made an appearance on the September 17 episode of NXT, where he was interrupted by NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez, who expressed a shift in her allegiance from Punk to Drew McIntyre ahead of their upcoming Hell in a Cell match on October 5. Perez criticized Punk and implied that he was seeking one last moment of glory, while McIntyre responded positively to her comments, expressing pride in her. Punk is also set to officiate the NXT Championship match during the show's premiere on the CW Network on October 1, which further intensifies the ongoing feud between him and McIntyre. These events highlight the growing rivalries and storylines as WWE gears up for significant matches in the coming weeks.