TJ Perkins is officially back in WWEbut this time, hes stepping into a mentor role instead of lacing up his boots.
According to PWInsider, the former Cruiserweight Champion and current NJPW Strong star is at the WWE Performance Center this week working as a Guest Coach. Perkins, who first made his mark in WWE as the winner of the 2016 Cruiserweight Classic, is bringing his decades of experience to the next generation of talent.
Perkins has a long history with the company. After appearing as a teenager in the early 2000s, he went on to shock the wrestling world by defeating Kota Ibushi in the finals of the Cruiserweight Classic, becoming the first man to hold the revived Cruiserweight Championship. His run on RAW and 205 Live cemented him as one of the cornerstones of WWEs cruiserweight division until his departure in 2019.
Since then, he has wrestled across the globe for promotions like NJPW, MLW, AAA, and Impact Wrestling, building a resume that makes him an asset in WWEs developmental system. His return to Orlando signals WWEs continued strategy of tapping respected veterans to guide future stars.
Perkins isnt the only notable figure lending his expertise at the Performance Center lately. Jazz returned last week to coach, while Ace Steel has also been spotted working with talent. In addition, Hornswoggle and Jerry Lawler were recently at WWE headquarters filming content, showing WWEs focus on blending experience with its evolving roster.
This update makes it clear WWE is leaning into a mix of legends and seasoned performers to build a strong foundation for the companys future.
Do you think TJ Perkins is the right fit to mentor the next generation of WWE Superstars? Or should WWE bring in other veterans to shape its future talent? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
