WWE NXT: Sami Zayn return from injury CONFIRMED with Finn Balor title challenge in Newcastle

Sami Zayn will make his return to WWE action tomorrow after six months on the bench, headlining the first night of NXT's tour of the UK.

The Canadian star, 31 - out since having surgery on his shoulder in May - is billed to challenge NXT champion Finn Balor for the title he held at the start of the year.

He is also scheduled to face Finn and Baron Corbin in a three-way encounter at Saturday's show in Sheffield. 

Zayn’s potential further bookings for for NXT’s seven-date trip - including next Wednesday’s TakeOver special from Wembley Arena and airing live on the WWE Network - have yet to be confirmed.

It is believed he resumed light training at the Performance Center within the last couple of months and a few weeks ago, pal Balor posted a snap on social media of himself, Bull Dempsey and Zayn larking about at WWE’s developmental facility in Florida.

Other bouts pencilled in for the opening show in Newcastle include hometown hero Neville taking on Corbin and NXT Women’s champ Bayley defending her title against Aussie star Emma. Neville is also advertised to appear in Glasgow at the SSE Hydro Arena.

Apollo Crews - who commands a groundswell of support in the UK from his highly-acclaimed appearances with independent promotions like Preston City Wrestling, Revolution Pro Wrestling and IPW:UK - is slated to tackle Samoa Joe, who headlines against Balor at Wembley.

Also listed for the cards outside of London, subject to late changes, are Enzo Amore, Colin Cassady and Asuka.