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Elijah, formerly known as Elias, made a surprise return to NXT during the #1 Contender's Battle Royal for the NXT Championship.

Full Elias NXT performance with the crowd chanting WELCOME HOME 😭❤️ #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/lmp41opvgO

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The ring transformed into complete disorder when bodies started flying whileiances broke during the crazy bout of the main event until the sudden entrance of music disrupted the madness.

Deception struck the crowd before they recognized the return of their familiar figure. It was him. Elias once known as Elijah made an outstanding comeback to NXT. When fans rose as one to cheer the stadium vibrated with their united chants reaching the upper reaches of the arena. The familiar swagger carried him down the ramp while he carried his guitar across his shoulder to receive each decibel of the overwhelming audience cheers.

The WWE world had wondered for months where Elijah was until many people believed he would never return to the squared circle again. Elijah's return to WWE rings brought him back to his original home at NXT which served as the launching pad for his WWE career. Every competitor present faced a complete surprise. Everything shifted when he entered the ring through the ropes.

Elijah made his way through the competition one at a time to show everyone his true character and might. The crispness of his punches served to match his unmatched charisma and dominating presence. Multiple superstars who dedicated weeks of training ended up defeated by a legendary comeback competitor who had a strong message to deliver.

His arrival brought more than unexpected return. It was a statement.

Elijah declared that his days of playing background music were finished. He’s here to headline. To fight. To reclaim his legacy. From this evening forward every NXT wrestler who wants championship glory needs to pass through the new and hardened obstacle of the drifter. The drifter has brought his march toward NXT championship gold back to NXT.

By Wrestle Mera