— The latest episode of NXT – the last on the USA Network – had an unusually long overrun that went longer than expected. In fact, the show went so far past its allotted time that it was only seconds away from being pulled off air by USA.

— CM Punk’s footage on NXT was actually taped the week before and he was not physically present at the NXT or backstage.

— Mike Rome returned this week after the birth of his child. Also in attendance were potential tryout talent who were situated in the audience.