Dolph Zigglers surprise return to WWE on the November 17th episode of RAW at Madison Square Garden was one of the nights biggest momentsbut now hes revealing just how far WWE went to keep it under wraps.
Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Zigglernow performing on the indies as Nic Nemethspoke openly about the extreme lengths taken to keep his involvement in the Last Time Is Now tournament secret. He faced Solo Sikoa in a one-on-one match, ultimately taking the loss, but the return itself stole the spotlight. Ziggler detailed the cloak-and-dagger effort WWE used to sneak him into MSG without tipping off fans or crew.
He went on to describe how special the moment felt, especially in such an iconic venue with real history behind the matchup.
But even with all that buildup, Ziggler admitted to some nerves before the music hit.
Ziggler hadnt appeared on WWE television for years following his 2023 release. Since then, hes been making waves in TNA Wrestling and popping up in WWEs crossover angles on NXT. His RAW return wasnt part of a long-term dealjust another twist in the ongoing Cena farewell tournament.
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