WWE NXT viewership increased on7. Wrestlenomics (via Programming Insider) reports that NXT drew 677,000 viewers on Tuesday and a 0.21 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. These numbers are up from last week,

Last night on "WWE NXT," CM Punk made a surprise appearance during the contract signing between Ethan Page and Trick Williams for the NXT Championship, and announced that he will be the special guest referee for their match October 1 on The CW.

CM Punk has been frequently teased in WWE, especially by Drew McIntyre and now by NXT Champion Ethan Page. Page humorously referenced Punk's recent Instagram post about fan encounters, adding to the ongoing banter.

WWE is loading up the card for the September 24 episode of WWE NXT. After Wren Sinclair slapped Kelani Jordan backstage, WWE announced that Jordan will defend the NXT Women’s North American Championship against Sinclair on September 24.