On the eve of WWE NXT's debut on the CW Network, superstar CM Punk reflected on the professional wrestling industry's past, present, and future.

Page looks to continue his monumental run as NXT moves from USA Network to The CW on October 1. During the loaded premiere, the champ will defend against former title holder Trick Williams with CM Punk serving as special referee. Here the brand’s current top star opens up about his WWE journey so far and what he hopes to accomplish.

NXT makes its move to The CW starting with next Tuesday’s premiere. While speaking with the Chicago Tribune in advance of the episode, Shawn Michaels confirmed that — from a look and physical standpoint — WWE has some changes in store for NXT.

Before attaining fame in professional wrestling, CM Punk grew up in southwest suburban Homer Glen and graduated from Lockport Township High School in 1996. On the eve of WWE NXT’s debut on the CW Network Tuesday,

The highly anticipated event will showcase the next generation of WWE superstars, marking a new era for NXT as it transitions to its new television home.

Changes are reportedly coming to the NXT set as the show prepares to enter a new era. WWE has been taping NXT at the WWE Performance Center since 2020. The company has been using the same NXT set since the NXT 2.