Backstage Update On Finn Balor's WWE Return

The Demon King's six-month absence is almost over.

by Andy H Murray
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Finn Balor returned to a WWE ring during Wednesday night's NXT TV tapings. Saving Shinsuke Nakamura from a two-on-one beatdown, the Irishman attacked both Andrade "Cien" Almas and NXT Champion Bobby Roode, before cutting a quick promo stating that he'd soon be back to reclaim what's his.

It was a dark segment and won't air on NXT TV, but Balor's amiguity led to speculation on which brand he'd join after receiving medical clearance to return. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer has now cleared this up, stating that Balor will definitely return to WWE's main roster, not NXT, after recovering.

Balor is currently being advertised for a handful of Raw live events in March, along with WWE's European tour in May. Meltzer added that he has always been scheduled to appear at WrestleMania 33 on April 2nd, but there's no word on what his role will be.

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Balor has been out of action since being crowned WWE's first Universal Champion at SummerSlam 2016. Wednesday's tapings were the first time he has engaged in a physical confrontation in a WWE ring since then, and with Meltzer stating that Balor could return "within the next two weeks," his recovery is almost over.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.