Well, it is now official.

Wade Barrett is back in WWE.

WWE.com released the following after this week’s episode of WWE NXT to formally announce the return of Wade Barrett as the newest addition to the commentary team for the WWE black-and-gold brand.

Wade Barrett officially signs with NXT to remain on commentary team

Wade Barrett has officially signed with NXT as part of the commentary team.

The former Intercontinental Champion has been part of the announce team in recent weeks alongside Vic Joseph and Beth Phoenix.

As first reported by Sports Illustrated, Barrett will now remain an official member of the announce team. The former King of the Ring returned as a color analyst for the black-and-gold brand after several years away from WWE.

“I am as passionate, as motivated, and as excited to be in the NXT broadcast booth as I ever was to be in the ring,” Barrett told SI. “I can’t wait for the next few months and the next few years. I am thrilled to share the stories of the stars of NXT, and I am very grateful for the chance to entertain people every week. I am so excited for this new role.”

Don’t miss Barrett and all the black-and-gold action tonight on NXT at 8/7 C on the USA Network.

BREAKING NEWS: #WadeBarrett officially signs with #WWENXT as part of commentary teamhttps://t.co/Jf3otasx2q

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 16, 2020

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