WWE announces judges for Mr. NXT pageant

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WWE has announced the list of judges for their upcoming Mr. NXT pageant.

WWE NXT General Manager Robert Stone recently announced on social media the list of judges for the Mr. NXT pageant.

The June 9, 2026, episode of WWE NXT will host a pageant contest between Shiloh Hill and Tristan Angels. The event will now be judged by EVOLVE Champion Aaron Rourke, Kit Wilson, and comedian Matt Mathews.

The three judges for the event will mark the competitors in three categories: attire, talent, and public speaking.

Apart from the Mr. NXT pageant, the upcoming NXT episode will also feature a WWE Women’s North American Championship match.

WWE NXT updated lineup | June 9, 2026

  • Mr. NXT Pageant: Shiloh Hill vs. Tristan Angels
  • Mason Rook vs. NARAKU – Number one contender match for the NXT Championship
  • Kelani Jordan vs. Kendal Grey – Number one contender match for the NXT Women’s Championship
  • Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Zaria for the NXT Women’s North American Championship
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