Michaels first began working as a coach with WWE’s developmental system in Orlando, Florida back in 2016, meaning he missed out on working with a number of high-profile graduates who are now stars on the main roster. By the time Michaels was involved with “NXT”, the likes of Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins, and Becky Lynch had all moved onto bigger and better things but there was one man who “The Showstopper” got a chance to work with when he returned to the brand.

“I was very happy to be able … to work with Finn Balor here in his second run in ‘NXT’ because I sort of missed out on it the first time,” Michaels said.

“I happened to have a great deal of respect and admiration for Finn and everything he’s brought to ‘NXT.'”

Balor returned to the black and gold brand in 2019 for a two-year stint and worked a series of programs with the likes of Johnny Gargano and Adam Cole, winning the “NXT” Championship for a second time before returning to the main roster in 2021. The strong relationship between Michaels and Balor has continued in recent weeks, with the member of The Judgment Day making cameos on Tuesday nights to work with current champion Carmelo Hayes, helping to boost the ratings for the show and delivering stellar performances in the process.

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