Mason Rook Returns On NXT, Ambush Grayson Waller
The November 10 episode of WWE NXT on The CW opened with CM Punk's theme music playing. NXT Champion Grayson Waller then made his entrance after retaining the title on the November 4 episode by defeating Punk following a distraction from Kevin Owens.
Waller announced he was seeking his next opponent which brought out Shiloh Hill. After hearing Hill's fiery words Waller told him he was not ready for a title shot. As Waller attempted to exit the ring he was ambushed by the returning Mason Rook.
Rook had been sidelined from in-ring competition since late September when he had been scheduled to challenge Waller for the NXT Championship.
Story timeline · 6 reports
- Comeback Watch: Mason Rook Returns To WWE NXT, Immediately Goes After NXT Champion Grayson WallerMason Rook is back in action, and he has his sights set on Grayson Waller’s NXT Championship.
- Mason Rook Returns On WWE NXT Attacking Grayson WallerMason Rook made his return to WWE NXT television on Tuesday's episode by attacking NXT Champion Grayson Waller during the opening segment.
- Rook Returns on WWE NXTDuring the opening segment of NXT, Grayson Waller turned down Shiloh Hill's request for an NXT Championship match.
- Comeback Watch: Mason Rook RETURNS to attack Grayson Waller: NXT highlights, Nov. 10, 2026New details are emerging on this story from Official: WWE.com: Mason Rook RETURNS to attack Grayson Waller.
- NXT highlights, Nov. 10, 2026 — Grayson Waller mocks CM PunkNew details are emerging on this story from Official: WWE.com: Grayson Waller mocks CM Punk.
Sources: Fightful · NY Fights · 411MANIA · Wrestling Observer · Official: WWE.com