November 7th 2024.
Dawn Marie, a beloved former WWE star, hasn't graced our TV screens since 2005. However, this week's episode of NXT brought back a wave of nostalgia as she made her return to the ring. In a special show that paid tribute to the past, Dawn and several other wrestling legends gathered at the infamous 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, the original home of Extreme Championship Wrestling.
Fans were ecstatic to see Dawn back in the ring, wearing her own branded NXT referee shirt. At 54 years old, she still looks as stunning as ever and her appearance sparked a huge reaction from viewers who couldn't believe that she hasn't aged a day since her last WWE appearance almost two decades ago.
As the special guest referee for a Hardcore match between Lola Vice and Jaida Parker, Dawn called the action down the middle and didn't let her personal feelings or past storylines interfere. This garnered praise from fans and some even called for her to make a return to the ring in the upcoming 2025 Royal Rumble.
But Dawn wasn't the only blast from the past on the show. Rob Van Dam, who was also part of the ECW era, made an appearance during rising star Je'Von Evans' match with Wes Lee. RVD got some revenge on Lee, who had attacked him earlier in the night, by costing him the win and allowing Evans to pick up the victory with RVD's signature Five Star Frog Splash.
Another familiar face, Bubba Ray Dudley, returned to a WWE ring for the first time in over eight years. He teamed up with Trick Williams, but unfortunately, they came up short against Ethan Page and Ridge Holland. However, they got some sweet revenge after the match by sending Page crashing through a table.
The night also saw the return of Rhyno, who delivered a huge Gore on Robert Stone. And in a perfect casting decision, Full Blooded Italians' Nunzio made his comeback to face Tony D'Angelo, giving the former Little Guido a fun moment in front of the crowd.
But the highlight of the night was the main event, where current and future stars of NXT faced off in a blockbuster match. And in a twist of fate, it was one of the newer stars, Zaria, who emerged victorious with a powerful F-5, setting her up for a potential title shot in the near future.
It was a night filled with nostalgia and excitement as the stars of the past and present came together to put on an unforgettable show. And for fans in the UK, they'll soon be able to catch all the action on Netflix starting January 2025.
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