Tonight's episode of NXT for January 3, 2018 consisted of a recap of some of the best moments of the year for the developmental brand. Here is a breakdown of the segments chosen as highlights:
- Bobby Roode vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Orlando
- Drew McIntyre's return to WWE and ascension to becoming NXT champion, including his match with Adam Cole with special guest referee Shawn Michaels
- #DIY vs. The Authors of Pain for the NXT Tag Team Championship at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio
- The Undisputed Era's emergence in NXT and a quick look at the other tag teams who could make an impact in 2018 like The Street Profits, TM-61, and Heavy Machinery
- Aleister Black vs. The Velveteen Dream from NXT TakeOver: WarGames
- Johnny Gargano spoked about his trials and tribulations of 2017 and how he'll be starting off 2018 in the right direction with his match for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia against Andrade "Cien" Almas.
- The categories for the 2017 NXT Year-End Awards are announced and voting is now open on WWE.com
- A video package is running down Ember Moon's history
WWE will be recording the next set of tapings for future episodes of NXT tomorrow evening. What we currently know is advertised for next week includes:
- TM61 return to action
- SAnitY will get their rematch against The Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championship
Stay tuned to The Ring Report for more information on those spoilers and tell us what you thought of this week's episode in the comments section below!