In an update on Alex Riley’s status with the WWE, Triple H noted during his WWE NXT TakeOver: Rival conference call that Riley, at his own request, will be getting some different opportunities going forward.

Riley has been pushing to return to action as an in-ring wrestler for some time, while the company had wanted him to remain as an announcer. It will be interesting to see if Riley works the WWE NXT TakeOver: Rival special or the WWE NXT TV tapings this week.