UPDATED: Chris Hero Reportedly Headed Back to NXT – Will Use Original Gimmick

UPDATED: Maybe not… Chris Hero posted the following on Twitter, possibly denying reports that he’s returning to WWE…

I can't help but to be disappointed by irresponsible journalism.

— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) December 12, 2016

ORIGINAL: Chris Hero appears to be returning to WWE. The Wrestling Observer has confirmed with a source in the company that Hero is on his way back to the company. There’s no word yet as to whether he’s heading to NXT or the main roster, and no timeframe.

Hero previously worked in NXT and its predecessor FCW as Kassius Ohno before being released in November of 2013. At the time, there were reports that it had to do with his physique. After his release, Hero went back to the indies and has been active ever since including three shows this weekend via EVOLVE and Beyond Wrestling.

WWE has been signing several big indy names as of late, with the latest being the likes of Roderick Strong, Tommy End and Big Damo. The Observer’s confirmation comes after readers had noticed he had a lack of bookings in 2017.