Grayson Waller made his long awaited return to WWE NXT on the July 28 edition of the show, ending months away from television with a promo that immediately sparked controversy. Austin Theory, The New Day, and new NXT arrival Cruz Montana, formerly known as Mike Santana, all found themselves in Waller's firing line. At this stage, WWE has not confirmed what direction Waller's return to NXT will take creatively. One of the most talked about moments from Waller's promo came when he mocked TNA Wrestling while discussing Cruz Montana's arrival in NXT. Following the show, Waller acknowledged his return with a simple message on social media:"I'm back."