This week’s episode of NXT is set to air live tonight on the CW, and it’s shaping up to be a big show. It’s been confirmed that a new number one contender for the NXT Women’s Championship will be decided via a 20 woman battle royal, and two Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic matches have also been confirmed for this week’s episode.
Ahead of the show Shawn Michaels took to social media to announce that “Shabang” by Drake will be the new theme song for NXT moving forward when he posted the following:
“Nobody does it quite like this crew.
New music. Same show-stealing Superstars. “Shabang” by @Drake is the new opening theme for #WWENXT. Turn it up!! 🔊🤠
See you TONIGHT at 8/7c on @TheCW and the @espn Unlimited app.”
Nobody does it quite like this crew.
New music. Same show-stealing Superstars. “Shabang” by @Drake is the new opening theme for #WWENXT. Turn it up!! 🔊🤠
See you TONIGHT at 8/7c on @TheCW and the @espn Unlimited app. https://t.co/4c6mNmOs0U
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) October 6, 2026
WWE is currently advertising the following for this week’s episode of NXT:
– NXT Women’s Championship No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal
– Zilla Fatu battles Lexis King
– Shiloh Hill goes one-on-one against Naraku
– Hank & Tank battle Shido Ash & Viktor Zanov in Dusty Classic
– Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux battle Tokyo Bad Boys in Dusty Classic
Stay tuned for updates.