WWE NXT aired a special Wednesday night episode from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The show focused on the fallout from Halloween Havoc.
Grayson Waller defended the NXT Championship against CM Punk. John Cena also announced more invitees for the John Cena Classic. Kelani Jordan put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against a mystery opponent.
The show also featured the Dusty Classic final, where Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno faced Hank and Tank. Chad Gable teamed up with Dragon Lee and Rey Fenix to take on the Vanity Project in a six-man tag team match. Meanwhile, Cruz Montana faced Dion Lennox in an unsanctioned match.
WWE NXT Highlights
Vanity Project vs Chad Gable, Rey Fenix & Dragon Lee
Chad Gable, Rey Fenix and Dragon Lee defeated Vanity Project in a six-man tag team match. Vanity Project isolated Fenix early and later kept Gable grounded with several attacks. Gable fought back with a double underhook belly-to-belly suplex, while Fenix and Lee also created openings for their team. The match broke down near the end, with Gable locking Jackson Drake in an Ankle Lock, Lee hitting a Sidewalk Slam on Brad Baylor, and Fenix trapping Ricky Smokes in a Torture Rack. Lee then covered Smokes to secure the victory for his team.
Kelani Jordan (c) vs Paige for the NXT Women’s Championship
Kelani Jordan defeated Paige by pinfall to retain the NXT Women’s Championship. Paige took control early with headbutts, knees and a cannonball off the ring apron. She continued attacking Jordan after the break, hitting a double underhook suplex and a Paige-Turner. However, Jordan kicked out of the cover and fought back with a crossface. She later attempted a split-legged moonsault, but Paige got her knees up and prepared for the Ram-Paige. Jordan countered the move into a roll-up and secured the three-count to retain her title.
Romeo Moreno & Noam Dar vs Hank Walker & Tank Ledger in the Finals of the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic
Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar defeated Hank Walker and Tank Ledger to win the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Walker and Ledger fought back after Dar and Moreno briefly trapped them in submission holds. They later hit a double neckbreaker, followed by a clothesline and spinning kick combination. Moreno then pinned Ledger to secure the tournament victory. After the match, Cody Rhodes announced that Dar and Moreno would challenge Vanity Project for the NXT Tag Team Championships next Tuesday.
Cruz Montana vs Dion Lennox in an Unsanctioned Match
Cruz Montana defeated Dion Lennox in an Unsanctioned Match after help from the 946. Lennox initially took control by throwing Montana into the ring post and steps before dumping him onto chairs. Montana fought back and sent Lennox through part of the NXT set. Later, Cutler James and Osiris Griffin arrived to help Lennox attack Montana. The lights then went out, and Jaida Parker appeared at ringside. The rest of the 946 joined the fight and overwhelmed DarkState. Lucien Price put James through the announce desk, while Montana powerbombed Lennox through a table before hitting Spin The Block for the victory.
John Cena Names Zilla Fatu as Next John Cena Classic Invitee on NXT
John Cena praised NXT for its passion, creativity and potential before announcing Zilla Fatu as the next invitee for the John Cena Classic. Fatu joined Cena in the ring, where the 17-time world champion paid tribute to his father, Umaga, and praised his family. Cena called it an honor to give Fatu the opportunity to debut in the tournament. An emotional Fatu thanked Cena and spoke about their relationship and his family’s connection with him. The two embraced in the ring.
Backstage, Kam Hendrix questioned Cena about not receiving an invitation. Cena told him to focus on his match against EK Prosper next week.
Grayson Waller (c) vs CM Punk for the NXT Men’s Championship
Grayson Waller defeated CM Punk by pinfall to retain the NXT Championship after Kevin Owens interfered. Punk controlled the early action with arm drags and a right hand on the outside, but Waller later sent him into the ring post and targeted his head. Punk fought back with a dive to the outside and a crossbody before preparing for the GTS. However, Owens appeared at ringside, forcing security to intervene. The distraction allowed Waller to roll Punk up for the three-count. Owens then fled, while Punk was left furious and Waller celebrated his victory.
FAQs
Q. Which team won the six-man tag team match against Vanity Project?
A. Chad Gable, Rey Fenix and Dragon Lee won the match.
Q. Did Kelani Jordan retain the NXT Women’s Championship?
A. Yes, Jordan defeated Paige by pinfall to retain her title.
Q. Who won the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic?
A. Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar won the tournament.
Q. How did Cruz Montana defeat Dion Lennox?
A. Montana powerbombed Lennox through a table before hitting Spin The Block.
Q. Why did CM Punk lose his match against Grayson Waller?
A. Kevin Owens distracted Punk, allowing Waller to score a roll-up victory.
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