New Theme Song Announced for WWE NXT

WWE NXT is getting a new theme song, as announced by Shawn Michaels ahead of tonight’s episode. The WWE NXT head announced Tuesday afternoon in a post on Twitter that the Tuesday night brand will now have Drake’s track “Shabang” as its opening theme song. Michaels wrote:

“Nobody does it quite like this crew.

New music. Same show-stealing Superstars. “Shabang” by @Drake is the new opening theme for #WWENXT. Turn it up!!

See you TONIGHT at 8/7c on @TheCW and the @espn Unlimited app.”

The previous theme song, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz’s “Millions From Now,” had been the them since 2024. “Shabang” is off Drake’s 2026 album ICEMAN, which was one of three albums released by the rapper on May 15th of this year.

The lineup for tonight’s WWE NXT is as follows:

* NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contenders Battle Royal: Arianna Grace, Layla Diggs, Indi Hartwell, Xia Brookside, M by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, Ivy Nile, Kiana James, Adelicious, Lady Shani, Lizzy Rain, Thea Hail, Skylar Raye, Zaria, Izzi Dame, Kali Armstrong, Reina Volcan, Nikkita Lyons, Chantel Monroe, and La Catalina.
* Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic First Round Match: Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux vs Tokyo Bad Boys.
* Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic First Round Match: Shido Ash & Viktor Zanov vs Hank & Tank.
* Naraku vs. Shiloh Hill.
* Zilla Fatu goes after Lexis King.

Nobody does it quite like this crew.

New music. Same show-stealing Superstars. “Shabang” by @Drake is the new opening theme for #WWENXT. Turn it up!! 🔊🤠

See you TONIGHT at 8/7c on @TheCW and the @espn Unlimited app. pic.twitter.com/4c6mNmOs0U

— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) October 6, 2026