Michin, having endeavored to reassemble the OC faction featuring members like AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson, had her eyes set on revitalizing the group’s dynamic. Despite this, the faction faced challenges and was unable to achieve the desired synergy, prompting Michin to pursue a solo career in wrestling. In a surprising twist, Michin recently resurfaced on WWE NXT, and it has been disclosed that measures were taken by WWE to ensure the secrecy of her return.
The spotlight was on Michin during the April 30th broadcast of WWE NXT. Her unexpected appearance was linked to a major announcement by Ava concerning the NXT Women’s North American Championship, stating that the title would be up for grabs in a Ladder Match at the upcoming NXT Battleground event.
Behind-the-scenes intel from Sean Ross Sapp at Fightful (protected by a paywall) suggests that WWE went to great lengths to keep Michin’s appearance under wraps, to the extent of referring to her under the pseudonym “Alundra Blayze” in the internal NXT production documents.
“Michin was cloaked in secrecy and was referred to as ‘Alundra Blayze’ in NXT production plans, according to Corey Brennan.”
Subsequent to her appearance on NXT, Michin expressed a desire to make history. The wrestling community is waiting with bated breath to see if she will clinch the title and become the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Champion, a victory that would certainly delight her fans.
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FAQ
- Why was Michin’s return to WWE NXT kept secret?
WWE wanted to create a surprise element for the audience, hence the details about Michin’s appearance was kept highly confidential. - How was Michin’s appearance kept a secret?
WWE listed Michin internally as “Alundra Blayze” in the NXT production plans to keep the appearance under wraps from the public and possibly even from the crew and talent to ensure a surprise. - What announcement was Michin involved in during her WWE NXT return?
Michin appeared on WWE NXT to highlight the announcement that the first NXT Women’s North American Champion would be determined in a Ladder Match at NXT Battleground. - Will Michin be competing for the NXT Women’s North American Championship?
Michin has expressed an intention to make history, indicating she may compete for the championship, but no official confirmation is available as of now. - What did Michin do before returning to WWE NXT?
Michin had been focusing on her singles career after the OC faction she tried to revitalize faced challenges to really come together.
Conclusion
Michin’s surprise appearance on WWE NXT has sparked excitement and speculation among wrestling fans. As WWE managed to keep this appearance a closely guarded secret that paid homage to the industry’s age-old tradition of mesmerizing the crowd with unexpected twists, her promise to make history has set the stage for what could be a defining moment in her wrestling career. Should Michin step into the ring to vie for the newly announced NXT Women’s North American Championship, it would indeed be a historic event for both Michin and the WWE universe.