— During today’s NXT No Mercy rehearsals, there was a segment involving the winner of the NXT Women’s Championship match involved in a surprise confrontation. WWE used stock music for the segment and a producer stood in for whichever talent is scheduled to be the surprise. Fightfulselect.com reported that the identity of the wrestler is being kept close to the vest but that sources indicated that the preparation that the company went through for it “felt big.”

— The men’s NXT championship match is scheduled as the main event and to close out the show.

— Giulia has arrived in North America and her official debut with NXT is described as “imminent” but it’s unclear if she will be appearing on TV tonight during No Mercy.

— TNA star Trey Miguel of The Rascalz is backstage at the show. His partner, Zachary Wentz, is going up against Wes Lee tonight at No Mercy.