WWE NXT is expanding its presence on The CW Network with a new interview series titled NXT Beyond The Bell.

Vic Joseph announced that he and Blake Howard will serve as hosts of the upcoming program, which is designed to spotlight more in-depth stories involving WWE NXT talent. While the project has been confirmed for The CW Network, no premiere date, release schedule, episode length, or guest lineup has been announced at this time.

Joseph shared the news with a message that framed the series as an opportunity for viewers to learn more about the personalities behind NXT’s on-screen competition.

“Excited to be part of a brand NEW show bringing you in-depth stories about your favorite #WWENXT superstars! Join @blakehowardwwe and me on Beyond the Bell coming soon to the @thecw – who do you want to learn more about???”

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The announcement gives NXT a new platform beyond its weekly Tuesday night television broadcast. NXT currently airs on Tuesdays on The CW Network, with Joseph serving as the brand’s lead play-by-play announcer alongside color commentator Booker T. Beyond The Bell will place Joseph in a different role, one centered on sit-down discussions and feature-style conversations rather than calling matches from ringside.

Vic Joseph and Blake Howard Lead the New Series

Joseph is already one of the most recognizable voices associated with WWE NXT. As the lead play-by-play commentator, he has been responsible for guiding viewers through the weekly action and providing context around the rivalries, matches, and title pursuits that shape the brand. The new series will allow him to engage NXT performers in a more personal format.

Blake Howard will join Joseph as co-host. The announcement specifically identifies the pair as the hosts of NXT Beyond The Bell, establishing a two-person presentation for the interview series. No further details have been revealed regarding how hosting duties will be divided or whether the program will include additional recurring contributors.

For an NXT roster that regularly introduces new names, evolving characters, and developing rivalries, a dedicated interview series could offer added context around performers’ journeys and motivations. Joseph’s description of the show emphasizes “in-depth stories,” though WWE has not yet detailed the precise editorial structure of the episodes.

That distinction is important. At present, NXT Beyond The Bell has been announced as an interview series coming to The CW, but its full format remains unconfirmed. There has been no announcement on whether episodes will be studio-based, filmed at the WWE Performance Center, built around archival footage, connected to weekly NXT storylines, or released as standalone specials.

Shiloh Hill Appears in the Initial Preview Image

Alongside his announcement, Joseph shared a photo showing him conducting a sit-down interview with Shiloh Hill. The image provides the first indication of the type of one-on-one setting viewers may see when the show launches.

However, the photo should not be read as confirmation that Hill will appear in the premiere episode. WWE has not announced a first guest, an episode order, or the sequence in which any interviews will air. The image confirms that Joseph and Hill were pictured in an interview setting connected to the promotion of the new program, while the broader guest list remains unknown.

Hill’s presence in the promotional image is nevertheless notable because it reflects the stated focus on NXT Superstars and their stories. NXT has long balanced established television personalities with rising talent working to define themselves in front of a broader audience. An interview-driven series can provide a space for those stories to be told away from the time constraints of an in-ring segment or a live weekly broadcast.

At the same time, the announcement does not establish whether every episode will focus on a single wrestler, whether multiple guests will be featured in one installment, or whether the show will occasionally include coaches, commentators, or other NXT figures. Those are among the details still to come.

An Additional NXT Offering on The CW

The upcoming show further connects NXT programming to The CW Network. The weekly NXT broadcast already airs on Tuesdays, and Beyond The Bell is set to join that network as an additional NXT-related offering.

No timeslot has been disclosed. It has not been announced whether the series will air before or after NXT television, on a different day, as a digital-adjacent network offering, or in another arrangement. There is also no confirmation on whether the program will be a regularly scheduled weekly series, a limited run, or a collection of occasional interview specials.

Those unanswered questions will likely shape how the new show fits into the wider NXT presentation. A regularly scheduled companion program could provide extra space to explore featured talent, while occasional specials could focus on individual stories at select points in the calendar. For now, WWE has only confirmed the core elements: the title, the hosts, the interview focus, and its eventual arrival on The CW.

The timing of the announcement also puts attention on NXT’s ability to tell stories across multiple formats. The Tuesday program remains the place for matches and ongoing television developments, while an interview series has the potential to explore the people behind those developments in greater detail. Joseph’s wording makes clear that the intended appeal is a closer look at favorite NXT Superstars rather than a replacement for the weekly wrestling show.

What Has and Has Not Been Confirmed

As anticipation begins to build, viewers should separate the confirmed announcement from the information that has not yet been provided. WWE NXT has announced that NXT Beyond The Bell is coming to The CW Network and that Vic Joseph and Blake Howard will host. Joseph’s promotional image also includes Shiloh Hill in a sit-down interview setting.

Beyond that, important details are still pending. There is no confirmed premiere date. There is no announced airtime. There is no published guest roster, no confirmed number of episodes, and no formal description of how the series will be scheduled in relation to NXT’s Tuesday night broadcast.

  • Confirmed: NXT Beyond The Bell is a new NXT interview series for The CW Network.
  • Confirmed: Vic Joseph and Blake Howard will host the series.
  • Confirmed: The program will feature in-depth stories involving WWE NXT Superstars.
  • Confirmed: Joseph shared an interview image featuring Shiloh Hill.
  • Not yet announced: A premiere date, broadcast schedule, first guest, episode count, and full format.

Joseph’s involvement is a natural fit given his position at the center of NXT’s weekly commentary team. His work alongside Booker T has made him a consistent guide through the brand’s television presentation, and Beyond The Bell will offer a new setting in which to connect with performers directly. Howard’s addition creates a co-hosted format that may give the show a conversational approach, though viewers will have to wait for the debut to see exactly how the two hosts work together on screen.

Until further information is released, the central takeaway is straightforward: NXT is adding a new interview-based program to The CW lineup, and it will be led by Vic Joseph and Blake Howard. With no launch date currently attached to the announcement, the next update will be especially significant in establishing when viewers can expect to see NXT Beyond The Bell and which NXT Superstar will be featured first.

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