Eric Young Debuts in NXT During Tonight’s Tapings

Last month, it was reported that both Bobby Roode and Eric Young had been granted their release by TNA and were now free agents in the wrestling world.

Shortly after, it was revealed that WWE was speaking and most likely negotiating with both men. While Roode was featured at NXT Takeover: Dallas as an audience member and the rumors have been swirling about him, the news was quiet on Eric Young until tonight.

During tonight’s NXT tapings for the next few weeks, Eric Young made his surprise debut in NXT. WWE.com had posted the following statement about Young’s debut:

“ORLANDO, Fla. — NXT is quickly becoming the place to be for the hottest free agents in sports-entertainment. That was proven once again on Thursday night, when Eric Young made his surprise debut at NXT’s WWE Network taping.

Young, an 18-year veteran of the mat game and former heavyweight champion, shocked the Full Sail University crowd when he entered the arena, which will air on NXT in the coming weeks, only on WWE Network.

Cathy Kelley broke the news of Young’s debut on Facebook Live, and she will interview him in a WWE.com exclusive that will be available at 10 p.m. The official WWE Twitter account captured this footage of Young’s entrance:

httpss://twitter.com/WWE/status/725818254825000960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Young’s arrival is the latest in a line of big-name free agents hoping to ply their craft in NXT, going to show that you never know who will appear next between the yellow ropes.”

Do you think Eric Young will be successful in NXT?