The January 21 episode of WWE NXT on The CW saw a major return to the silver brand as Andre Chase was a part of the show’s broadcast. Chase made his long-awaited comeback after being absent since his stable, Chase U, was dismantled. Ridge Holland brought an end to Chase U during the November 19, episode, a move that also saw Holland become number one contender for the NXT Championship. After two months away, Chase resurfaced this week with a sad piece of advice for one of NXT’s most popular tag-teams.
During the second hour of this week’s show, Chase appeared backstage looking noticeably depressed and disheveled. As an old Chase U clip played on a television behind him, Chase made his return and delivered a sobering message to Hank and Tank, telling them to split up now because “all tag teams just end in heartbreak.” It was an uncharacteristically somber statement from the former leader of Chase U who had been a force of positivity during his Chase U days.
Chase didn’t say much more before walking off. While his future remains uncertain, it’s clear that his journey in NXT is far from over. Whether Chase U will reunite remains to be seen, but right now, Chase wants no part of any group, and is warning others against teaming up.