Last night in what was the final episode of NXT before World's Collide, former NXT and NXT UK stars such as Rhea Ripley, Finn Balor, and many others made surprise appearances on the show.Earlier this month, WWE announced that it will be ending its UK version of NXT to create a new European alternative to the show, and therefore both the British and American-based titles are set to be unified this Sunday.One main roster star who is set to compete at Worlds Collide this weekend is the former NXT North American Champion, Ricochet, after he confronted current title holder Carmelo Hayes last night.WWE NXT@WWENXT.@KingRicochet surprised @Carmelo_WWE with a challenge for #NXTWorldsCollide! #WWENXT Full results ms.spr.ly/6011jYMKW62179.@KingRicochet surprised @Carmelo_WWE with a challenge for #NXTWorldsCollide! #WWENXT Full results 👉 ms.spr.ly/6011jYMKW https://t.co/UJ7lKJ3jfKLike Ricochet, many other NXT UK and NXT greats appeared, including former Women's Champion Rhea Ripley, as well as Men's Champions such as Finn Balor, Ciampa and Gunther, including other former NXT stars. Following last night's huge episode, the WWE fanbase shared their reactions on social media.в α ~ 🧸🎈@B7oy_Look Who's Back in NXT @RheaRipley_WWE #RheaRipley#WWENXT112Look Who's Back in NXT 😢😩@RheaRipley_WWE #RheaRipley#WWENXT https://t.co/jLHR5L0NpUGeneral Booty 🇨🇲@big_hero_chrisThis is Rock vs Austin for lightskin people #wwenxt2843248This is Rock vs Austin for lightskin people #wwenxt https://t.co/zStMioZsvVAsh🇮🇳@twtyashNow this is how you do a Legends night, Triple H Style. Bring back the. NXT wrestlers who made both USA and UK versions great while elevate the current roster.#wwenxt #NXTWorldsCollide5Now this is how you do a Legends night, Triple H Style. Bring back the. NXT wrestlers who made both USA and UK versions great while elevate the current roster.#wwenxt #NXTWorldsCollide https://t.co/RfAYxjMv2tGareth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿@WWEGarethNXT wasn't playing around tonight!!#WWENXT39730NXT wasn't playing around tonight!!#WWENXTW R E S T L E B U Z Z🐝@WrestleBuzzzIt’s #WorldsCollide Season! #WWENXT263It’s #WorldsCollide Season! #WWENXT https://t.co/zAnio7wMMGńöáhh || fan account@qos_shinykiwi@WWENXT @KingRicochet @Carmelo_WWE can't wait for this match...121@WWENXT @KingRicochet @Carmelo_WWE can't wait for this match... https://t.co/BptdMo6DN5Whilst many portions of the WWE Universe were concerned when NXT rebranded itself as NXT 2.0 last year, however, last night's episode undoubtedly reminded us why WWE's third brand can still be considered as one of the best wrestling shows out there.Rhea Ripley shares her thoughts on NXT UK endingThe Australian star signed with WWE in 2017 where she immediately started performing on the British version of NXT.During her time there, she became the first ever NXT UK Women's Champion, as she held onto the belt for an impressive 139 days.With the announcement that the show will soon be evolving into NXT: Europe, the Nightmare took to social media to thank the UK-based show for all that it did for her career."NXT UK will ALWAYS be my home. Thank you for giving someone like me the platform to grow and excel! My NXT UK Fam, I love you all!" H/T TwitterRheaRipley_WWE@RheaRipley_WWENXT UK will ALWAYS be my home. Thank you for giving someone like me the platform to grow and excel! My NXT UK Fam, I love you all! 🖤14695885NXT UK will ALWAYS be my home. Thank you for giving someone like me the platform to grow and excel! My NXT UK Fam, I love you all! 🖤💛 https://t.co/9wVmBkuMkoSince her days in NXT UK, Rhea Ripley has gone on to become one of the biggest stars on WWE's main roster, from featuring in marquee WrestleMania matches to her having multiple championship wins.Do you think WWE was right to cancel NXT UK? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below.Also, check out: Rhea Ripley on The Undertaker's legacy in WWE, Becky Lynch & more: