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Cody Rhodes Sees WWE NXT’s Evolution Beyond Developmental

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NXT’s Growth Under Shawn Michaels and Matt Bloom


Summary

– Cody Rhodes believes that NXT has grown far beyond a developmental brand, becoming a competitive platform under Shawn Michaels and Matt Bloom.

– He praised the transition of NXT to the CW Network, calling its content “special.”

– Rhodes emphasized the impact of Michaels’ training in shaping the next generation of WWE stars.

Cody Rhodes recently reflected on how WWE NXT has transformed, shedding its old label as a developmental territory. Rhodes credited Shawn Michaels and Matt Bloom for turning NXT into a place where the next wave of WWE superstars can thrive. According to Rhodes, “NXT, particularly with Baldo [Matt Bloom] and Shawn Michaels… isn’t really a developmental brand anymore.”

He highlighted how the training by Michaels has prepared NXT talent to make a real impact when they move up to the main roster. Rhodes shared that the move to the CW Network is proof of NXT’s shift in stature, calling the programming “really special” and a significant step forward.

NXT is now producing stars capable of changing WWE’s future landscape. With major matches like the Devil’s Playground bout between Ethan Page and Trick Williams, the brand has positioned itself as a central part of WWE’s future.

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