Percy Watson is rumored to have recently quit his commentary job in NXT and is leaving WWE to pursue a career in acting outside of wrestling, according to Casey Michael of Squared Circle Sirens.
Micheal also reported that Watson made the decision to leave NXT prior to this month’s set of television tapings and that last month’s tapings appear to be his last for the company.
As noted before, Beth Phoenix was introduced as the newest member of NXT’s commentary team at the recent set of NXT television tapings earlier this month. At the time, it was not known if Phoenix was only filling in for Percy Watson, who was not at the tapings, or if this was a permanent change for NXT’s booth.

Myron Reed vs. “The Jet” Kevin Knight for TNT Title, Hikaru Shida vs. Zayda Steel in Vacant TBS Title Survival of the Fittest Qualifier, and More Matches Set for 6/13 AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster 2026 Show
Warrior Wrestling, Create-A-Pro, and WrestlePro Joins MyAEW
Viewership for WWE RAW Show on Netflix – June 8, 2026 – Total Global Views Up, Total Global Hours Viewed Down




