The latest episode of WWE NXT featured significant moments, including the return of Lyra Valkyria, who came to the aid of Tatum Paxley during an attack by Wendy Choo and Rosemary. This reunion was emotional for Paxley, who idolized Valkyria during her previous tenure in NXT, and now they may team up against their common foes. Meanwhile, Ilja Dragunov, a former NXT Champion, reflected on his successful run in NXT and his relationship with Shawn Michaels after being called up to WWE Raw. Dragunov has been challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship in live events, despite not appearing on TV recently. Additionally, Shawn Michaels has extended an invitation to TNA star Joe Hendry to return to NXT following a strong performance at the No Mercy pay-per-view, highlighting the ongoing talent exchange between WWE and TNA. Hendry expressed optimism for future opportunities in WWE despite his recent loss, indicating a potential return to NXT.