Shayna Baszler Makes Surprise Return To WWE At NXT Homecoming

Former two-time NXT Women’s Champion and former three-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Shayna Baszler made a surprise return to WWE on last night’s NXT Homecoming.

Baszler shocked fans as she confronted Zaria and Sol Ruca in a backstage segment last night, as Zaria and Ruca were arguing about losing their Triple Threat number one contender’s match for a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title on last week’s episode of NXT.

Lainey Reid interrupted the team’s discussion first, followed by Candice LeRae, then Baszler entered the frame, and both Reid and LeRae quickly exited. Baszler then reminded the duo of Ruca and Zaria of her own history in NXT and told them that they needed to resolve their issues.

To find out what else happened on NXT Homecoming, read Niz’s review of the show here!

When Was Shayna Baszler Last In WWE?

Shayna Baszler last competed on the April 11 episode of SmackDown, where she lost a Tag Team Gauntlet match. Her last singles match occurred on the April 7 episode of Main Event, where she defeated Maxxine Dupri.

Baszler was released on May 2 as part of many talent releases that included the likes of Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Katana Chance, Kayden Carter, Cora Jade, Gigi Dolin, Eddy Thorpe, Riley Osborne, Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, and Wolfgang.

What do you think about Baszler’s on-screen return? Will this lead to more appearances? And if so, will she be back in the ring, or will she continue to appear as more of a mentor character for other stars?

Let us know your thoughts down below!