Fans Left Puzzled as WWE Skips Regular NXT Level Up Taping After NXT Heatwave

WWE’s regular programming took an unexpected turn this week. Traditionally, the company tapes their NXT Level Up show every Tuesday following the NXT event. However, after this week’s NXT Heatwave, the taping for the Friday night show needed to be more conspicuously present.

Instead of the usual NXT Level Up tapings, the live audience was treated to three dark matches. The first saw Thea Hail and Brianna Covington face off, with Hail emerging victorious via a kimura submission. Tyler Bate then squared off against Jonah Neisenbaum, securing a win with a rebound lariat. The final dark match featured Axiom and Joe Coffey, with Axiom clinching the win through the golden ratio.

While the live crowd seemed to appreciate these matches, they were different from the anticipated NXT Level Up bouts. This deviation from the norm has led to speculation and questions among fans. The last episode of NXT Level Up aired on August 18th, featuring Oro Mensah defeating Ikemen Jiro in the main event. With no tapings this week, the fate of the upcoming episode remains uncertain.

It’s worth noting that viewership numbers for NXT Level Up are not publicly available, as they’re hidden behind streaming services. However, it’s speculated that the show’s viewership is less than what NXT garners on Tuesday nights.