Former TNA Star Eric Young who was spotted backstage at tonight's NXT television tapings from Full Sail University has officially made his debut during one of the show tapings.

WWE.com posted the following:

ORLANDO, Fla. , NXT is quickly becoming the place to be for the hottest free agents in sports-entertainment. That was proven once again on Thursday night, when Eric Young made his surprise debut at NXT’s WWE Network taping.

Young, an 18-year veteran of the mat game and former heavyweight champion, shocked the Full Sail University crowd when he entered the arena, which will air on NXT in the coming weeks, only on WWE Network.

The new era of @WWENXT... @TheEricYoung @SamoaJoe #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/BA3KM7kvAA

, Triple H (@TripleH) April 28, 2016

BREAKING NEWS: @TheEricYoung has arrived to @WWENXT!!! pic.twitter.com/F0Y5bL3Icg

, WWE (@WWE) April 28, 2016

#EricYoung has finally arrived to #NXT He Challenge #SamoaJoe for #NXT Championship pic.twitter.com/qXhZSkjVWk

, Sakib Arain (@Sakibarain) April 28, 2016

Eric Young is a one of a kind talent. I can't wait to see him flourish under the #NXT banner! pic.twitter.com/iJwxejjwrk

, Glenn (@MorrisMethod) April 28, 2016

#ericyoung has arrived! @JonMEMRadio #WWE #NXT @TheEricYoung #woooo pic.twitter.com/fndwifDbH4

, Alfonso Marimon (@AlMeMadness) April 28, 2016

Tough Enough winner Bronson Mathews and Patrick Clark are also backstage.