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Nic Nemeth’s Surprise WWE Return Comes Without a New Deal

He remains a TNA-contracted performer, with new details on how WWE kept the appearance secret.

Overview

  • Nemeth appeared at Madison Square Garden on November 17 as Solo Sikoa’s mystery opponent in John Cena’s “Last Time Is Now” tournament, losing the match.
  • Fightful, as cited by Newsweek, reports he has not signed a full-time WWE contract and is continuing his TNA and independent commitments.
  • On Off The Ropes, Nemeth said WWE initially planned to reveal tournament brackets that would have announced his participation, but the plan was dropped.
  • He recounted taking a hard "Bret Hart buckle" into the turnbuckle during the match, prompting backstage check-ins about his condition.
  • Newsweek reported that WWE officials were pleased with his in-ring showing despite the first-round exit.