Enzo Amore backstage at WWE NXT after Maxxine Dupri's rejection

Enzo Amore was backstage at the November 4 episode of WWE NXT.

He was not alone.

TNA Wrestling star Joe Alonzo was with him.

The two were spotted at the WWE Performance Center on Wednesday, according to Fightful Select.

They were visiting before the show aired on The CW.

Fightful could not confirm that Amore had signed a contract with WWE.

The report stated that Amore and Alonzo were merely visiting.

But his presence at the tapings sends a strong signal.

This is not the first time Amore has been linked to a WWE return in 2026.

Earlier this year, he was seen at the WWE Performance Center.

At that time, a return did not materialize.

Then recent reports suggested he would be coming back after all.

Those reports indicated he would be part of the NXT brand, not the main roster.

That surprised some fans who remember his tag team with Big Cass.

Big Cass — now known as W. Morrissey — returned to WWE from AEW earlier this year.

He is currently wrestling on Raw as an ally to Intercontinental Champion Ethan Page.

Amore has not appeared on American wrestling television at all in 2026.

But he has stayed in the news.

AEW sources told Fightful that Amore had tested the waters there earlier this year.

It is unclear whether AEW had any interest in signing him.

It is also unclear if the two sides had any significant talks.

Amore raised eyebrows earlier this year when a video surfaced featuring him and Maven Huffman.

In that video, Amore was highly critical of AEW.

It was later revealed that the video had been filmed a year before it was posted.

Amore later praised AEW for their handling of the death of his friend PAC.

Now the focus is back on WWE.

Fightful Select reported that Amore and Alonzo were both at the Performance Center for the November 4 NXT taping.

The episode moved from its usual Tuesday slot because of midterm election coverage.

Amore is a former WWE Cruiserweight Champion.

He is also known for his run as one half of the tag team Enzo and Cass.

His loud, fast-talking promo style made him a polarizing figure.

Some fans loved the energy.

Others found the act repetitive.

His WWE career ended in 2018 after he was released following allegations of sexual assault.

Those allegations were later dropped.

Since then, Amore has wrestled on the independent circuit.

He has also worked with smaller promotions.

Now, nearly eight years later, the door appears open again.

WWE has not commented on the visit.

No official announcement has been made.

But backstage visits often lead to something bigger.

Amore is 39 years old.

Joe Alonzo is a TNA star who has also worked on the independent scene.

It is not clear why Alonzo was with Amore.

He may have been there as a guest or as part of a potential tryout.

Fightful did not specify whether Alonzo was there for his own reasons.

What is clear is that Amore was in the building.

And that alone is enough to fuel speculation.

WWE has brought back several familiar faces in recent years.

The NXT brand has been a landing spot for some of those returns.

NXT General Manager Shawn Michaels has been open to mixing veterans with newer talent.

Amore would fit that mold.

He can talk on the mic.

He has name recognition.

He has a history with the company.

But he also comes with baggage.

WWE has been cautious about bringing back talent with controversial pasts.

Amore's release in 2018 was abrupt and public.

Since then, he has kept a lower profile.

He has not burned bridges publicly.