5 Reasons why WWE NXT is not a part of Survivor Series 2020

#4 COVID-related concerns could have forced WWE NXT out of Survivor Series

I’m old enough remember the first #SurvivorSeries. I’m old enough to remember the very first #WrestleMania. Survivor Series 2019 is the best @WWE PPV I’ve seen in a very long time. I’ve said it once tonight, but I’ll say it again; thank you @VinceMcMahon and thank you @TripleH. pic.twitter.com/wwkAM67dL7

— Mr. Fixx (@Fixxed4Life) November 25, 2019

WWE has been very cautious in their approach during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they have not shied away from giving top Superstars such as Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, Daniel Bryan, and others time to stay away from the ring to not risk their health. This could be a reason why the company has kept NXT out of the Survivor Series this year.

Last month, it was reported that there was a COVID outbreak in NXT that was taken very seriously by the company. Earlier this month, several Performance Center recruits and NXT talent reportedly approached the management to lodge their complaints regarding COVID protocols that were not being followed.

These concerns may have played out in the decision to take out NXT from Survivor Series this year as Superstars of RAW and SmackDown may not have been comfortable competing alongside NXT Superstars at this point.

Other than that, WWE will not be able to plan huge invasion angles like they did last year simply for the safety of the Superstars involved. NXT had some great invasion angles last year, but they won’t be able to do the same this time around.

I love how NXT made survivor series 2019 watchable 💛🖤 #TeamNXT pic.twitter.com/8Gz267MFWe

— Ashley✨💫 |#WeWantMelina| (@MelinasQueendom) July 26, 2020

Therefore, keeping them out of the mix could end up being a smart move and a way to keep their Superstars protected from additional health risks.