As we previously reported here on eWn, Shawn Spears made his return to WWE on this week’s episode of NXT, as he attacked Ridge Holland.

According to a report from Fightful Select, Spears’ return was kept quiet and very few people in the company knew he’d be returning. It is to be noted that Spears was not listed in the internal documents when the show went live at 8:00 PM EST.

Additionally, it was noted that Holland’s promo only had “quote man” listed as being part of it. WWE Hall of Famer and head of WWE NXT creative Shawn Michaels filled Spears’ role in rehearsals earlier in the day.

It is said that Spears was signed to a deal sometime before the first vignette aired for him at Vengeance Day. He was hidden backstage prior to his appearance and his return was received well backstage.

The former Tye Dillinger will be using the name of Shawn Spears going forward.