It’s being reported by PWInsider that James Storm was indeed backstage at NXT Takeover: Respect. Also according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, James Storm is currently talking to WWE about taking on a player-coach role in NXT.
James Storm was spotted at Full Sail University with Billy Gunn on Wednesday prior to NXT Takeover: Respect. Many fans were hoping to see The Cowboy make a surprise debut at the event but he didn’t appear on camera. What’s interesting however is that Storm started promoting WWE’s #RiseAboveCancer campaign shortly before NXT Takeover: Respect started. Storm also changed his profile picture to support Susan G. Komen and sport a WWE logo.
#RiseAboveCancer with @WWE & @SusanGKomen – update your profile picture at: http://t.co/gS9wrknCWK
— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) October 7, 2015
Storm also referenced the WWE Network price point.
$9.99 #SorryAboutYourDamnLuck
— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) October 7, 2015
It’s also worth noting that James Storm was quite enthusiastic on social media throughout the day.
Rise and grind. Time to hit the gym. Today is going to be a good one. Thank you God.
— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) October 7, 2015
Life is Good!
— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) October 7, 2015