More live environments planned while keeping Performance Center base
Summary
– WWE is considering increasing NXT television road dates in 2026
– The Performance Center will remain NXT’s primary home base
– The move is designed to give developing talent more live reps
WWE is reportedly looking at expanding NXT’s television schedule beyond its usual home in Florida, signaling a potential shift in how the brand presents itself in 2026. The change would mark a notable increase in road-based episodes while maintaining the Performance Center as the core venue.
According to Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select, the focus behind the move is to provide NXT talent with more experience performing in different environments. Additional road dates enable wrestlers to adapt to varied crowds and settings, thereby better preparing them for the expectations of the main roster.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful added that there are no plans to relocate NXT entirely from the Performance Center. The facility is still expected to serve as the brand’s home, with road episodes functioning as supplemental opportunities rather than a full relocation.
Bryan Alvarez has reported that the expanded travel concept has been in place for some time and is reportedly written into NXT’s current agreement with the CW Network. This suggests the strategy is part of a long-term plan rather than a short-term experiment.
NXT executive Shawn Michaels previously addressed the importance of live events, noting that television, house shows, and premium events all require different performance approaches. He emphasized that regular exposure to new crowds is something many NXT performers have not consistently experienced.
While ticket listings currently show NXT events across several states, only one televised show away from the Performance Center is confirmed so far. That event is scheduled for February 24 at Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, leaving room for additional announcements in the months ahead.
