PWInsider.com reports that former WWE star TJP has returned to the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, for a guest coaching role. According to the report, TJP is at the Performance Center to mentor NXT’s developmental talent as part of WWE’s ongoing guest coach program. This initiative brings in experienced veterans regularly to help shape the next generation of superstars through hands-on training and in-ring workshops.

The report also mentions that TJP’s appearance coincides with several other stars returning as guest coaches. Alongside TJP, the Performance Center has recently welcomed former Women’s Champion Jazz and TNA producer Ace Steel. Their combined expertise supports the company’s mission to expose NXT talent to diverse wrestling styles and philosophies.

This marks TJP’s first official involvement with WWE since his release in 2019. He is known for winning the 2016 Cruiserweight Classic, where he defeated Gran Metalik in the finals to become the first-ever WWE Cruiserweight Champion on 205 Live.

Since leaving WWE, TJP has built an impressive résumé on the global wrestling scene. He became a standout in NJPW, joining Will Ospreay’s United Empire and capturing multiple titles, including the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. TJP’s coaching role highlights WWE’s continued investment in nurturing its future stars by bringing seasoned professionals back to inspire and elevate the next wave of in-ring performers.

TJ Perkins is at the WWE Performance Center this week, working as a guest coach

Jazz was at the PC last week, also as a guest coach

Ace Steel has been at the PC lately as well

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