Upcoming WWE NXT Episode Moved to Performance Center

Permitting issues force relocation from Atlanta's Center Stage Theater

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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An upcoming taping of the WWE's NXT developmental brand, originally scheduled to take place at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Georgia on February 24, has been moved back to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida due to a local permitting issue that impacted the use of production trucks and staging in the Atlanta venue's parking lot.

Why it matters

The NXT brand is an important part of WWE's talent pipeline, serving as a proving ground for up-and-coming wrestlers before they potentially get called up to the main WWE roster. Disruptions to the NXT production schedule can impact the development and exposure of these future WWE superstars.

The details

According to PWInsider, the permitting issue centered around the use of the parking lot next to the Center Stage Theater, which had been sold, making it more difficult and requiring additional permits for WWE's broadcast production setup. As a result, the February 24 NXT taping is being moved back to the company's usual home base at the Performance Center in Orlando.

  • The NXT taping was originally scheduled for February 24 in Atlanta.
  • The event has now been moved to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.

The players

WWE NXT

WWE's developmental brand that serves as a proving ground for up-and-coming wrestlers.

Center Stage Theater

An event venue in Atlanta, Georgia where the NXT taping was originally scheduled to take place.

WWE Performance Center

The Orlando, Florida facility that serves as the primary production location for WWE's NXT brand.

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What’s next

The official announcement from WWE regarding the venue change is expected in the coming days.

The takeaway

The relocation of the NXT taping highlights the logistical challenges WWE faces in taking its developmental brand on the road, underscoring the importance of the Performance Center as the reliable home base for NXT programming.