By Andrew Ravens
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Just four months after being released from her WWE contract, Shayna Baszler has made her on-screen return to the NXT brand. “The Queen of Spades” appeared in a backstage segment at the “NXT Homecoming” special on Tuesday, September 16.The return comes after Baszler was reportedly working in a backstage producer role for the brand in July. Her on-screen appearance now opens the door for a potential in-ring comeback.A Backstage ConfrontationDuring the “Homecoming” show, which took place at NXT’s original home of Full Sail University, Baszler appeared in a backstage segment with two of the brand’s rising stars, Sol Ruca and Zaria. After a recent miscommunication in a tag team match, the two were arguing when Baszler stepped in to confront them.”The Queen of Spades” reminded them of her own decorated past as a two-time NXT Women’s Champion and a WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, telling them to get their act together. The segment positioned Baszler as a veteran leader and a potential mentor or antagonist for the younger talent.A Dominant But Abrupt WWE RunShayna Baszler’s release from WWE in May was a surprise to many, especially after she revealed in a recent interview that she had three years remaining on her contract at the time. A pioneer of women’s mixed martial arts, she brought a unique level of legitimate credibility to the WWE women’s division.Her run in NXT was one of the most dominant in the brand’s history. As a two-time NXT Women’s Champion, she held the title for a combined 549 days, establishing herself as a feared and respected final boss.More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement MatchWhile she went on to become a multi-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion on the main roster, many fans felt her intimidating aura was never fully utilized on “Raw” or “SmackDown.” Her return to the brand where she had her greatest success is a noteworthy development.More WWE News:
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