A former TNA World Champion has returned to WWE in a backstage role.

Since April, WWE has bid farewell to dozens of wrestlers. Among them, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods (the New Day) joined AEW after their stunning departures in May. Former WWE Champion Sheamus left the company after turning down a restructured contract offer.

Other notable names to leave WWE this year include Apollo Crews, the Motor City Machine Guns, Aleister Black, the Wyatt Sicks and Zelina Vega. Additionally, Brock Lesnar retired after losing his rubber match to Oba Femi at SummerSlam 2026.

Amid the giant wave of roster cuts, one veteran wrestler and former TNA World Champion recently returned to WWE.

According to Mike Johnson of PWinsider.com, Young has been working backstage for WWE as a producer on the NXT brand since July. However, it’s unclear if the 46-year-old will wrestle for the company.

Fightful Select also reports that Triple H and Young “have long maintained a great relationship.…