Before the show airs, it is announced by Byron Saxton that a tournament will begin tonight to determine the first-ever WWE NXT Tag Team Champions.

Also he hypes the appearance of WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels for later and introduces Ricardo Rodriguez. Ricardo announces that the next taping, scheduled for January 31st, will feature an appearance from World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio.

Not sure if the above one will appear on TV or wether it was just for the people at the taping..

For all the dirtsheets who are saying that Byron has been released because his profile has been removed from NXTWrestling.com website, he hasn’t been released. His official profile has been taken down and hes been given a promotion to NXT’s Creative Assistant, below is his new profile bio.

Byron Saxton, Creative Assistant
Byron Saxton is a man of many hats. A veteran of NXT, Saxton has served as an in-ring performer, manager, commentator, interviewer and most recently, NXT Ring Announcer. The former ECW broadcaster prides himself on having the ability to adapt to any role at any time.

Today, Saxton is just as busy behind the camera as he is in front of it. Utilizing his unique blend of charisma and experience, Saxton works hard to ensure the success of NXT for years to come.

Byron Saxton was involved in last nights WWE NXT Taping.. To find out how click below.

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We are live on tape from Winter Park, Florida and your announcers are Byron Saxton and William Regal.

Jim Ross has joined Byron and William for the main event.

We are back and Byron Saxton is in the ring and he says that we are a week away from the finals of the Gold Rush Tournament to determine the first NXT Champion. Byron brings out Seth Rollins first. Out next is Jinder Mahal.

Byron asks Seth what it means to him to have the opportunity to become NXT Champion. Seth says that his entire life, all he has wanted is to hold a championship in WWE. The opportunity to become the first NXT Champion means everything to him. Growing up isn’t always easy. It is hard to find yourself and what you stand for. He was like that until he found wrestling and the WWE. That gave him purpose, direction, and a dream. Now here he stands on the brink of achieving that dream. There is no way he is leaving this building without becoming the first NXT Champion.

Byron asks Jinder for his comments about the opportunity to become NXT Champion.

Jinder tells Seth that was a very touching story, but to him, he sounded like everyone else in here, a born loser. Jinder says that he was born into greatness. Becoming the first NXT Champion is his birthright. He is the supreme superstar. As for Seth’s dream, it will remain a dream. The reality is that the first NXT Champion will be Jinder Mahal.