NXT’s Strategic Planning for Year-End Episodes
Summary
– WWE NXT is set to hold a double taping event in December to wrap up the year’s episodes.
– The December 12 live episode will be followed by taping the next two weeks’ shows on December 13.
– This scheduling allows a break for the NXT brand during the holiday season.
WWE NXT is preparing for an eventful end to the year, including the “Deadline” event on December 9. As 2023 draws to a close, NXT is making strategic moves to ensure a smooth transition into the new year. The brand, set to move to The CW in October 2024, is gearing up for a double taping event in December.
The headlining match at “Deadline” will feature WWE NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov facing Baron Corbin. Additionally, both the men’s and women’s Iron Survivor Challenges are set to be highlights of the event. The men’s challenge includes Dijak, Trick Williams, Josh Briggs, Bron Breakker, and a yet-to-be-determined opponent, while the women’s challenge features Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Blair Davenport, Kelani Jordan, and another pending participant.
After the “Deadline” event, NXT will have a live episode on December 12, followed by a double taping on December 13 for the shows airing on December 21 and December 28. This scheduling allows the NXT brand to take a break during Christmas and not have another live episode for the rest of 2023. The next taping is scheduled for January 5, 2024.
The December 5 episode of WWE NXT will serve as the go-home episode leading up to “Deadline,” featuring two last-chance qualifiers for the Iron Survivor Challenge. This event is crucial for setting the stage for the year-end episodes and shaping the NXT landscape as it moves into 2024.
