Former AEW wrestler Shawn Spears made waves with his surprise return to WWE on the latest episode of NXT, prompting him to share a message on social media reflecting on the momentous occasion.
Prior to joining the Tony Khan-led company in 2019, Spears had a notable stint in the Stamford-based promotion under the moniker Tye Dillinger. During his time in AEW, he embraced a heel persona and earned the nickname “The Chairman” following a notorious steel chair attack on Cody Rhodes.
In a surprising turn of events, Spears resurfaced on NXT this past Tuesday, making a statement by assaulting Ridge Holland. Responding to WWE’s tweet about his return, Spears took to Twitter to share his thoughts, conveying a cryptic yet impactful message:
“Sometimes, the Truth hurts. But if it comes from me… It always will,” he wrote.
The wrestling community, including notable figures like Tay Melo, Sammy Guevara, Cassie Lee, and Matt Cardona, took to Twitter to react to Spears’ WWE comeback. Among them was Cody Rhodes, a close associate of Shawn Spears, who simply tweeted the number 10 in acknowledgment of his friend’s return.
Sometimes, the Truth hurts.
But if it comes from me…
It always will. @WWENXT @WWE 🪑 https://t.co/5Ym4muYyWq
— Shawn Spears™️ (@ShawnSpears) February 29, 2024
With Cody Rhodes gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, having a reliable ally like Shawn Spears could prove invaluable.
The looming threat of interference from The Bloodline, comprising Jimmy Uso, The Rock, Paul Heyman, and Solo Sikoa, adds complexity to the championship bout.
Rhodes’s chances of dethroning The Tribal Chief hinge on assembling adequate support to counter potential disruptions.
As Rhodes braces himself for what could be his final opportunity to conclude the narrative against Reigns, he must leverage every resource at his disposal to emerge triumphant at The Show of Shows.
Do you believe Rhodes has what it takes to overcome Reigns?
