Shawn Michaels Can't Spoil What CM Punk Will Do On 10/1 WWE NXT, Says 'Other Surprises' Are In Store

Shawn Michaels will not let th✱e cat out of the bag regarding CM Punk's involvem👍ent in the upcoming WWE NXT episode from Chicago.

recently interviewed Shawn Michaels for . HBK was hyping the upcoming episode of WWE NXT from Chicago's Allstate Arena on October 1. Not only will this episode kick off a new generation of WWE NXT as the series move⛦s from the USA Network to the CW, but Chicago's favorite son, CM Punk, will return home as a special guest for the week.

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Shawn Michaels said he wouldn't dare spoil what they planned for CM Punk this October. However, HBK did tease other surprises for NXT viewers and anyone attending the show 💧in Chicago.

"Can't let the cat out of the bag on that right now. So, he's going to be there. He's going to be playing a major role, obviously, for us, and again, as I said. Certainly, other surprises are sure to come."

Sha﷽wn Michaels also stated that, while the NXT team loves their Orlando, Florida, home base, everyone is excited to get out on the road and perform in front of the traditionally electric Chicago crowd.

"The NXT Universe, as they say, are very excited to be coming to Chicago. Here in Orlando, our talent, we absolutely love our home base here and our arena, but getting out on the road is a really big event for us and for our talent, so they're excited to come. Perform in front of, again, not just saying that, one of the greatest crowds that everybody around the world knows about, that's Chicago there at the Allstate Arena. Absolutely one of the best crowds to perform in front of, and our NXT Superstars are extremely excited about getting to do just that."

Randy Orton will follow CM Punk and be the special guest for NXT the following week in St. Louis. That episode will go head-to-head with AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday. Learn more here.

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