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Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton Make Surprise Return to WWE NXT

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 10:54 PM ET

WWE Raw superstar Rhea Ripley and WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton surprised fans by returning to WWE NXT on Tuesday, along with Stephanie Vaquer, to interrupt and challenge Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx of Fatal Influence.

TIFFANY STRATTON, RHEA RIPLEY & STEPHANIE VAQUER vs. FATAL INFLUENCE?!?

NXT HOMECOMING IS GOING TO BE INSANE!! pic.twitter.com/000fFAgdmS
— WWE (@WWE) September 10, 2025

The trio of main roster stars will compete against Fatal Influence next Tuesday at NXT Homecoming, which will emanate from the former home of NXT, Full Sail University. The match joins an already stacked show.

A night we will never forget...

NXT heads to Full Sail NEXT WEEK for NXT Homecoming! pic.twitter.com/Sydgv3PU2L
— WWE (@WWE) September 10, 2025

Full Card:

Ethan Page (c) vs. Tyler Breeze for the NXT North American Championship
Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Tatum Paxley and Izzi Dame for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships
TNA World Champion Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa)
WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton, Rhea Ripley, and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Fatal Influence
The Grayson Waller Effect with Oba Femi and Ricky Saints