Shotzi’s NXT Run Temporary, Main Roster Return Imminent

One Big Thing

Shotzi, who returned to NXT in December after a knee injury, is set to make her way back to WWE’s main roster soon, despite missing out on the 2024 Royal Rumble match.

Key Details

• Shotzi spent 10 months sidelined with a knee injury sustained in February 2023
• She made her return to NXT in December 2023, helping Tatum Paxley and Gigi Dolin
• Her NXT stint serves as a transitional period to regain in-ring conditioning
• She remains under a main roster contract

Royal Rumble Development

Shotzi was originally planned for the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match but was replaced when WWE secured Alexa Bliss’s return.

Why It Matters

• Shotzi’s return strengthens WWE’s main roster women’s division
• Her NXT appearances show WWE’s strategy of using the brand for injury rehabilitation
• The move indicates WWE’s continued focus on developing established talent

By The Numbers

• 10 months: Duration of Shotzi’s injury absence
• 1 month: Length of her current NXT run since December 2023

What are your thoughts on Shotzi’s upcoming return to the main roster, and which brand do you think she should join? Share your opinions in the comments below.