NXT still has plenty of scares in store!

Halloween Havoc was a wild night, but that spooky spirit still lingers! The Heritage Cup, the tag titles, Tatum VS Wendy in a Casket Match, AND the in-ring debut of ZARIA!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Casket Match: Tatum Paxley VS Wendy Choo; Tatum wins.
• NXT Heritage Cup Championship: Charlie Dempsey w/ No Quarter Catch Crew VS Lexis King w/ William Regal; Dempsey wins and retains the cup.
• Zaria VS Brinley Reece; Zaria wins.
• Kelani Jordan VS Nikkita Lyons; Kelani wins.
• NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Je’Von Evans & Cedric Alexander; Frazer & Axiom win and retain the titles.

PLAY BY PLAY

Tatum Paxley speaks.

“You’ll find out later what happened at Halloween Havoc, because right now, Wendy Choo takes her final ride.” Twisted Tatum is all dressed up as Alice Lidell, will she make sure the madness returns? Or will the Sleepy Psycho turned Sally the ragdoll put this one to bed once and for all?

Casket Match: Tatum Paxley VS Wendy Choo!

The bell rings and Wendy swings her body pillow! Tatum dodges, and fires haymakers on Wendy! Tatum whips, Wendy reveres but Tatum DROPKICKS! Wendy flounders close to the casket, but she ELBOWS and LARIATS back! But Tatum kips up! Tatum ENZIGIRIS and Wendy flounders. Tatum drags Wendy up, TOSSES her, but Wendy stays on the apron. Wendy RAMS into Tatum, shovels her up and out, but Tatum waistlocks Wendy! Wendy holds onto ropes, then ELBOWS Tatum again. Wendy gets some space, but Tatum blocks a kick to THROW Wendy down! Wendy flops to the floor, Tatum CANNONBALLS onto her!

The fans fire up for Tatum and she lines up another shot. Tatum runs up, Wendy BOOTS her back! Wendy finds a trash can! But Tatum RAMS her low! Tatum takes that can, puts it around Wendy, and she wags her finger. Tatum brings out a broom! Time to get wicked as she SMACKS away on the can! The fans cheer, Tatum SMACKS Wendy again and now fans want tables. Tatum puts Wendy in the ring, throws the trash can into the ring, and the fans rally up again. Tatum wedges the can into a corner, then runs up on Wendy. Tatum CROSSBODIES, then hauls Wendy up! Torture rack SLAM! Wendy flounders to the trash can corner!

Tatum runs up, but Wendy ducks! Tatum’s crossbody hits trash can! Wendy grabs the can, turns it around, and she scoops Tatum. Wendy dumps Tatum into the trash, it’s a modified Tree of Woe! Wendy goes corner to corner and back again, to DROPKICK the can! Tatum flops out of the Tree while the fans fire up, and NXT goes to break.

NXT returns and Tatum’s dollhouse is in a corner. Wendy whips but Tatum stops her short. Tatum mule kicks Wendy, whips her in, but Wendy stops herself. Tatum runs up, but Wendy HIP TOSSES her into the dollhouse! The fans go nuts as Tatum flops back, and then (what’s left of) the dollhouse falls onto her! Wendy drags Tatum over, shoves her into the casket, but Tatum uses the pillow to wedge the door open! Wendy is furious, she and Tatum tug-o-war over the pillow! They get in the ring as they fight over the pillow, and Wendy kicks low. Wendy SAMCKS Tatum with the pillow, and then she opens up the pillowcase!

Wendy reveals that pillow is stuffed full of LEGOS! And if you think stepping on one is bad… BUBBA- NO, Tatum fights to pump handle! Wendy fights out, Tatum avoids one elbow but not the other! Wendy has Tatum again, FULL NELSON SLAM on the Legos!! The fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” while both women are down. A quick picture in picture shows William Regal helping Lexis King prepare for the Heritage Cup Championship match. Back in the ring, “This is Awesome!” as Wendy TOSSES Tatum into the casket! But Tatum uses her powerful legs to block the lid! Tatum BOOTS the casket back open, but Wendy KICKS her back down!

Wendy roars, runs, SLEEPY ELBOW DROP into the casket! Direct hit, but then the lid shuts?! The refs discuss it, it can NOT be a draw! There has to be a definitive winner! Wendy rises like the Deadman himself, but so does Tatum! The fans cheer, Wendy ELBOWS Tatum, but Tatum ELBOWS back! They brawl inside the casket, but then Wendy SMACKS Tatum with the lid! Tatum staggers into the ring, the fans hope these two “FIGHT FOREVER! Wendy gets Tatum in the SLEEPER HOLD! NIGHT-NIGHT CLUTCH!! But Tatum HOTSHOTS Wendy off ropes! Wendy wobbles as she stands on top of the casket.

Tatum BLASTS Wendy with a fire extinguisher! Wendy falls down through her bedframe!! The fans lose their minds all over again, but Tatum hurries to drag Wendy up. Tatum fireman’s carries, then she dumps Wendy into the casket! Tatum slams the lid shut and wins!

Winner: Tatum Paxley

Tatum has the last laugh on wicked Wendy, and makes history as the first woman to win a casket match! Will she soon be “playing” with even better “toys,” such as a championship?

Trick Williams is here!

The fans fire up as he is STILL Tricky Two-Time Two-Time, and he gets the mic to copy Booker T. “What? Huh? Yeah! I like it!” Trick says straight to business, they went to Halloween Havoc on Sunday, he walked through The Devil’s Playground, washed his hands with holy water, then beat the Hell outta Ethan Page to retain the title! But he ain’t gonna lie, he is in pain right now. Ethan Page told everybody that he was gonna put Trick through pain he never felt before, and he felt that. But what Ethan didn’t tell him was that Ridge Holland would come out to jump him after the match. Let’s talk about it.

There’s one reason why Trick isn’t in the hospital right now. HBK invited the man out tonight, so Trick needs to talk to the WWE Hall of Famer himself. Please welcome to NXT, Bubba Ray Dudley! The fans fire up as Bubba makes his way to the ring! Bubba says he really has done it all now. Bubba joins Trick in the ring, and Trick says before Bubba gets started, Trick has to say thank you for having his back. Trick appreciates that. Bubba says Trick doesn’t have to thank him. Bubba was doing the right thing. It wasn’t even so much about Trick as it was about Ridge. It was about Ridge Holland and the disrespect that he showed towards Bubba, to Dave LaGreca, and to Busted Open Radio.

Ridge was disrespectful on the preshow, on the main show, and Bubba has to say, there is one thing he noticed. He watched Trick’s match life, defending his championship on The Devil’s Playground, and getting his hand raised. Bubba hears the people in Hershey cheering for Trick, “Whoop Dat Trick.” The fans chant it here now. Bubba says as Trick gets beat down, Bubba looks to the ramp. Where’s the help for Trick Williams? Where are his friends? A cameraman! Anyone! Not one man came to Trick’s aid, and does Trick know why? The reason why is because of the NXT Championship itself.

The reason no one helped Trick is because Trick IS NXT Champion. He is what the others aspire to be. That is a target on his back. So Bubba’s advice to Trick is to have eyes on the back of his head. Trick says he hears that loud and clear. While he’s working on getting eyes on the back of his head, he wants revenge. Revenge on Ethan, revenge on Ridge, and Trick knows Bubba wants it, too. And while Trick’s been on Busted Open, he hasn’t gotten to be face to face with Bubba until now. So all that said, Trick has a question. Trick wants revenge, in a tag match! So hear Trick out.

Ethan & Ridge VS Trick Williams and one half of the D-D-D-DUDLEY BOYS~! IN THE ECW ARENA!! The fans are thunderous for that idea! Bubba hears the “E C DUB!” chants and Bubba says he’s known Trick for only three minutes, and yet Trick’s got his juices flowing! Somehow, Trick got Bubba thinking about South Philadelphia, about the energy in the 2300 Arena, about lacing his boots up one more time, and about taking it to the extreme! Bubba’s even thinking he can wear the camo and tie dye. Maybe Bubba should bust out… THE GLASSES! He puts them on! Bubba says maybe they can have a moment where Bubba pushes Trick and shouts… “TRICK! GET THE TABLES!”

The fans fire up for that! Bubba takes a breath, paces a bit, and the fans chant “DO IT! DO IT!” Bubba tells Trick that it isn’t about him, though. It is about Trick. It is about Trick and every other wrestler in the NXT locker room who do it better than anybody else in the world. Every man and woman in NXT, Bubba cannot take their spot. He appreciates the offer, but he has to say no. The fans are disappointed, and Trick is a bit surprised, but Bubba leaves the ring. Fans chant “You Still Got It!”

Cut to Ava Raine backstage watching this, and even she says Trick & Bubba would’ve been a great duo. He has history with Bubba, doesn’t he? ROB VAN DAM is here! And RVD says yeah, they do. So many bloody memories from being in the ring with Bubba. And Bubba may not wanna be part of NXT 2300, but RVD knows someone who does. Rob Van Dam. Ava says they’d be happy to have him. What will RVD do? Leave that to Ava. RVD heads out, Wes overhears all that and is annoyed. Wes leaves, Kelani walks in, and she wants to talk with Ava. Ava knows, but the spinner landed on what it was, there’s no changing that now.

Kelani says she’s not upset about that, it was a Gauntlet match and she lost. So she just wants her 1v1 rematch with Fallon. But Nikkita Lyons walks in and says hey, she knows Kelani wants the title back, but Kelani lost. And she’s not the only one wanting a title opportunity. So sorry not sorry, Lyons wants to take her own opportunity. Fallon needs a challenger, so- Kelani says we’ll see about that. Kelani will handle Lyons, and then get back to Fallon. The Standout heads out, but the Lyoness says she won’t get very far. Which huntress makes it through the other to go after the Fatal Influence?

Shawn Spears & Brooks Jensen talk.

They spy on The Don, and The Chair Man says Tony retained. That just means he’ll need a new challenger. No more sling, so that means Spears is the guy. Then what’s the plan? They walk right over to Tony, right as Adriana Rizzo says she’s got business to attend to. He tells her to be careful, then she heads out. But before Spears can address Tony properly, Luca Crusifino & Stacks walk in. Luca says there’s a voicemail Tony needs to listen to urgently. Tony takes the phone, and asks for some space. Spears says sure. They’ll talk later. Spears & Jensen head out, and Tony goes to the message.

Someone on the other side lets Tony know that he knows they’re coming to Philly next week. Why’s he gotta hear this all secondhand? Is Tony’s phone broken or something? That’s not how family handles business. This is blatant disrespect! That North American Championship looks good on Tony, so he better bring it with him. See you on Wednesday. Wait, is that…? Tony says yeah. And they’ll handle him next week. But who is it that thinks Tony owes him something?

NXT Heritage Cup Championship: Charlie Dempsey w/ No Quarter Catch Crew VS Lexis King w/ William Regal!

While the Son of the Gentleman Villain doesn’t think The Drama King, who is in the middle of changing his ways, can handle this match type, THE Gentleman Villain thinks otherwise. Did Mr. Regal’s crash course help prepare Lexis for this moment? Or will Charlie be proven right in the end?

NXT returns and The NQCC is in the ring. The introductions are made, the cup is raised, and we see if the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree!

The bell rings on round one, and the two tie up. Dempsey backdrops to an armlock, but Lexis headscissors. Dempsey kicks, kicks, but Lexis holds tight. Dempsey rolls Lexis, rolls back, and headlocks. Lexis fights up and powers out, but Dempsey RAMS him! Neither falls, so Dempsey runs and FLYING BODY SCISSORS! Dempsey has Lexis down, then has a HEEL HOOK! Lexis kicks at Dempsey but Dempsey stands for a toehold. Lexis moves, rolls, but Dempsey cartwheels through. Things keep moving, Lexis hurdles, but Dempsey drops for a takedown. Lexis sits on it for a cover, ONE as Dempsey sunset flips! TWO as Lexis escapes!

Lexis comes back to jackknife bridge! TWO as Dempsey bridges up! They spin and spin, but it is Lexis that backslides! TWO and the fans fire up. The two go again. Lexis arm-drags and has the wristlock! Dempsey endures, fights around, and kips up. Dempsey scuffs Lexis but Lexis whips. Dempsey reverses, Lexis goes up and over, and Lexis tries to bait Dempsey into going for a leg. Dempsey UPPERCUTS instead! Dempsey taunts Lexis, then fires knees into him! Lexis goes to a corner, Dempsey whips corner to corner. Lexis reverses, Dempsey goes up but Lexis DROPKICKS him down! The fans fire up as we hit one minute!

Lexis doges up and up to CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Lexis hurries to body scissor and O’CONNER, TWO! Dempsey escapes, Lexis hurries, but Dempsey throat chops! Then BUTTERFLY PLEX! Bridging cover, Dempsey scores!

Dempsey: 1; Lexis: 0

With 35 seconds to spare, Dempsey snatches that one> Regal is frustrated for Lexis, but also coaches on what to change up. Lexis has time to turn it around, but can he?

The bell rings for round two, and Dempsey UPPERCUTS! Dempsey fires knees, then cravats for more knees! Speaking of changing tactics, he is going fast ‘n’ furious! CRAVAT PLEX! Cover, ONE as Lexis gets an arm up. Dempsey still hast he cravat, but Lexis scoops! Only for Dempsey to drag him down! The fans rally, Lexis fights up, but Dempsey CLUBS him! And KNEES him down! Dempsey clamps onto a top wristlock, Regal coaches Lexis how to get up and out. But Dempsey wrenches to STRAIGHT ARM-DRAG! Dempsey has knuckle locks for the cover, TWO as Lexis gets an arm up! Dempsey tries again, TWO as Lexis bridges!

Dempsey hops on to bring Lexis down, TWO! Lexis then monkey flips Dempsey away! The fans fire up and Lexis runs in, MONKEY FLIP again! Dempsey flounders, Lexis runs in, but Dempsey puts him on the apron! Lexis slips down, and clutches a leg! A minute and 20 but is Lexis out of this with a knee injury? The ring count climbs, but then the ref has to check Lexis. Dempsey waits, Lexis stands at one minute, but he falls right over! IS the knee that bad? Lexis says no, he can’t lose like this, but NXT has to go to break.

NXT returns and this match is still going! Vic Joseph lets us know, the ref chose to pause time for the medical check, and as replay shows us, Lexis refused to let them stop him. He pulled the knee brace off and stormed back down the ramp! In present, Lexis dodges Dempsey to send him into ropes! Then he JAWBREAKERS! Lexis CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS again! Lexis UPPERCUTS, then whips to BACKDROP Dempsey! Lexis gets moving to rally with LARIT after LARIAT! Ten seconds, but Lexi shits a BIG back suplex! The bad leg slows Lexis down, but he still SUPERKICKS! And the bell rings!

Dempsey: 1; Lexis: 0

Regal helps Lexis to the corner, the bad leg still a problem. Regal coaches him, the bell rings for round three! Dempsey runs up, into a KNEE! Lexis covers, TWO! Lexis hobbles, Dempsey KICKS the bad leg! And SMACKS Lexis! DRAGON SCREW on the leg! Dempsey drags Lexis around, brings him up, then puts him in a corner. Dempsey UPPERCUTS again and again, then GUT WRENCH PLEXES! Dempsey ROCKS Lexis again, for another GUT WRENCH PLEX! Dempsey hauls Lexis up, FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Not quite perfect but Dempsey stays on that bad leg! HALF CRAB!

Lexis endures, Regal coaches him, but there’s still two minutes in the round! Lexis powers up, crawls, and Regal even pushes the rope closer. But Dempsey drags Lexis away! Lexis turns over, kicks away with the good leg, and he gets free! The fans fire up, Dempsey comes back, and Dempsey CHOPS! Lexis fires a forearm! They go shot for shot back and forth, and Dempsey UPPERCUTS! Dempsey kicks the leg, but Lexis ducks a shot to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP! Lexis fires off in a corner, then whips corner to corner,. Dempsey reverses to ARM-DRAG! Lexis’ leg bothers him again, and Dempsey storms up.

We’re under a minute as Dempsey hits a SHIN BREAKER! But Lexis stands to ENZIGIRI! Both men are down and Regal says tough it out. We have 30 seconds, and Regal slips Lexis the brass knuckles!? The fans rally, Lexis says no, not that way! Lexis is NOT his father! But Dempsey CHOP BLOCKS Lexis! TEN seconds, and Dempsey hits a GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, DEMPSEY WINS!

Winner: Charlie Dempsey, by pinfall (still NXT Heritage Cup Champion)

It was a 2-0 clean sweep, and Regal says he is sorry for causing that internal conflict. Lexis may have lost, but he lost doing things cleanly. Will he just have to fight that much harder to earn another shot?

Lola Vice speaks.

“Next Wednesday, I finally get what I want: Jaida Parker. One on one, and the bad news for you, mama, it’s a hardcore match, and I’m no stranger to that. I fought in a cage, and now I get to release my full arsenal of MMA strikes and submissions on you? I get to beat dat ass with no regulations? Da le, let’s see if you can handle the heat. Dawn Marie, you won’t even have to count to uno-dos-tres, because Lola Vice is gonna knock out Miss Parker.” It all goes down for NXT 2300, will Lola prove she can go to the extreme?

Zaria VS Brinley Reece!

The Agent of Change made her presence known last Tuesday, and twice on Sunday, literally! Will she make everyone see there is no stopping the inevitable?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Zaria powers Brin to the ropes, but Brin gets around. Brin wrenches, but Zaria blocks the whip. Zaria whips, and she runs Brin over! Brin flounders, Zaria drags her up, but Brin fires a forearm! Zaria just grins. And LARIATS! Zaria looms over Brin, drags her up, knuckle locks, and twists Brin’s arm! Brin flails, her elbow is going the wrong way! Zaria hits a straight arm lever and SLAM! Brin writhes in pain, the ref checks, that elbow is still going the wrong way! But Zaria drags Brin up to CLUB the arm back into the place! Then she RAMS Brin in the corner! And again, and again, and again!

Zaria whips corner to corner, SPLASHES Brin, then scoops her for a BACKBREAKER! Brin writhes but Zaria won’t stop. She looms over Brin, drags her up, and smiles before she SMACKS Brin off the mat! Brin goes to a corner, but fires body shots in return. The fans rally but Zaria bumps Brin off buckles. Brin BOOTS Zaria, rolls her up, TWO! Zaria swings, Brin dodges and ROCKS Zaria! And ROCKS her again! Brin fires up, runs corner to corner to handspring, but Zaria gets around! GERMAN SUPLEX! And then SPEAR!! The fans are fired up and Zaria fireman’s carries! F5!! Cover, Zaria wins!

Winner: Zaria, by pinfall

No mercy from the powerhouse from down under! But then Fatal Influence taunts Zaria from up in the stands. She stole their moment on Sunday, so they’re returning the favor. They don’t care that Zaria is new here. But she will learn that she does not mess with Fatal Influence. But then Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade walk out. Roxie says hi to Fallon, and congratulates her on being the NEW NXT Women’s North American Champion. Not to step on toes, but Roxie & Cora thought it’d be nice if the two of them joined the three Influencers in “welcoming” Zaria to the NXT Women’s Division. These five surround Zaria, but then in slides Kelani!

The Standout stands by Zaria, and the others laugh. It’s still 5v2. But wait! Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer join in! 5v4 and Roxie says that’s still good. WAIT! Who is this now?! JORDYNNE GRACE?! The Juggernaut is back in NXT! And now we have 5v5! The brawl is on and the fans are thunderous! Fallon and Jordynne, Kelani and Jazmyn, Vaquer and Roxie, Zaria and Jacy, Giulia and Cora! The fans are loving it! Vaquer HEADBUTTS away on Roxie! Jordynne CLOBBERS Fallon! “This is Awesome!” but Jazmyn gets loose of Kelani to swing on Jordynne! Jordynne ducks the shot to shove Jazmyn into Kelani’s BOOT!

Kelani hits an X-FACTOR on Jazmyn, Giulia & Vaquer hit STEREO METEORAS on Cora & Roxie! Jacy ROCKS Zaria, but then Zaria fireman’s carries Jacy! F5!! Giulia feeds Roxie to Jordynne & Zaria! They both lift little Roxie with ease, to TOSS her onto the toxic pile! The fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” as the Mean Girls got treated like trash! Will the champions of this NXT Women’s Division only be champions for a little longer?

Kelani Jordan VS Nikkita Lyons!

As if things weren’t already wild, The Standout shifts gears to take on The Lyoness. They both want to go after Fallon and the Women’s North American Championship, but who proves they’re ready for that opportunity?

The bell rings, Kelani is Spider-Gwen while Lyons is either a pirate or a Founding Father. The two tie up, Lyons powers Kelani back but Kelani turns things around to arm-drag! Kelani has the armlock but Lyons fights up to arm-drag back! Kelani fights up, but Lyons whips. Kelani slides, returns, slingshot, but no arm-drag! Lyons whips Kelani but Kelani SHOTGUNS her down! Lyons goes to a corner, Kelani floor routine handsprings for the ELBOW! Kelani snapmares Lyons, keeps moving, and SPLASHES down! Cover, TWO! Lyons is tougher than that but Kelani wrenches an arm. Lyons kicks free, Kelani ducks a kick, btu Lyons blocks one!

Lyons makes Kelani do the splits, but then Kelani blocks a kick! Kelani makes Lyons do the splits! The fans cheer as these two show off a bit, and then reset. They run up, Lyons RAMS Kelani into a corner! Lyons RAMS her again and again, then whips. Kelani goes up and up to leap, but Lyons catches her out of the air! Lyons CATAPULTS Kelani across the ring! Kelani writhes, Lyons storms up and brings her around. Lyons puts Kelani under ropes, to ROPE GUILLOTINE! The ref reprimands and Kelani sputters, but Lyons fireman’s carries. SAMOAN DROP! Kelani flounders away but Lyons storms upon her.

Lyons COBRA CLUTCH SUPLEXES! Cover, TWO! Kelani survives but Lyons clamps on another COBRA CLUTCH! The fans rally as Kelani endures. Kelani fights up, fires body shots, but Lyons holds on tight. Kelani throws more hands, so Lyons BOOTS her down! The fans duel, Lyons has leges again and YANKS Kelani up! Kelani lands out, ELBOWS, then runs. Kelani ROCKS Lyons, then FLYING FOREARMS! Kelani whips, Lyons reverses but Kelani reverses back., Lyons ducks one kick but not the CALF KICK! Both women are down, but then Kelani kips up! Lyons bails out, Kelani pursues, and she puts Lyons back in.

Kelani hurries after Lyons, but into a SUPERKICK! Lyons goes up a corner, takes aim, but then we see RIZZO! Is Lyons the attacker!? The earrings come off and Lyons sighs. VADER BOMB FLOPS and Kelani goes up! ONE OF A KIND! Cover, Kelani wins!

Winner: Kelani Jordan, by pinfall

And now Rizzo pounces on Lyons! The fans fire up as Big Rizz TACKLES Lyons! Kelani wants Rizzo to hold on but Rizzo explains that Lyons did it! Did it?! Yeah, the backstage attack! Well in that case, Kelani gives Rizzo a boost so she can DIVE onto Lyons! The fans fire up as Rizzo gets after Lyons with more hands! Refs and security rush out but Rizzo SLAPS Lyons! They scrap to the back, what will it take for Rizzo to get even with Lyons? Why did Lyons even attack Rizzo in the first place?

Ethan Page is here!

NXT returns to All Ego in the ring and the fans booing him. He has the mic to say, “Ladies and gentlemen, if you think All Ego Ethan Page is finished with the NXT Championship, you are sadly mistaken!” But then here comes Ridge Holland! The fans boo him, too, but he tells Ethan that he’ll just hold him up for a second. Everyone is sick and tired of Ethan. The fans applaud that! Ridge knows Ethan won the title his first time at it, but he has had shot after shot, opportunity after opportunity. Unfortunately, Trick survived Halloween Havoc. But let Ridge assure Ethan, Trick won’t hold onto the title much longer.

Ridge will be the man that knocks Trick off his throne and take the title. Trick knows it, too! That’s why he had “Bully Ray” do his dirty work. But thankfully, Bully came to his senses and made the smartest decision of his life by rejecting the offer. Wait! Bubba comes right back out! He goes right back to the ring and the fans fire up! Bubba tells Ridge it is time that they had a little talk. The fans cheer, and Bubba says before Halloween Havoc, he didn’t know much about Ridge. Now, just the past 48 hours, Bubba’s learned a lot about Ridge. Bubba says Ridge has commanded the conversation on Busted Open Radio.

No matter where Bubba turns, people are talking about Ridge Holland. The fans boo, and Bubba says what he knows now is that Ridge is one hell of a rugby player, tough, fast, agile, on and on. A lot of people have smartened Bubba up about Ridge, too. Ridge shattered both of his legs, came back after only eight MONTHS, and hey, Bubba respects that. The fans applaud, but then Bubba says that’s where it ends. The fans cheer that! Bubba says Ridge disrespected him, Dave, their show, and every freakin’ fan here! Bubba doesn’t deal well with disrespect, so he has one question for Ridge: “Do you know who I am?”

Bubba is one half of the greatest mother truckin’ tag team to ever walk God’s green earth! The fans cheer for “E C DUB! E C DUB!” Bubba has held more championships than Ridge has had opportunities. And as far as Ridge getting his shot at the NXT Championship, whether or not he deserves it, debatable. As far as Ethan goes, he deserves absolutely nothing! The fans cheer that! Bubba pushes past Ethan to get in Ridge’s face. “The NXT Universe is gonna have to see a hell of a lot more from you, Ridge, if you’re ever to get a chance at a shot at the NXT Championship.” Ridge tells Bubba that no one cares what he thinks anymore.

Bubba’s not even an active competitor, he’s a radio host. And a popular one, sure, but all Bubba does is sit behind a mic. He doesn’t live in Dudleyville anymore, he is a nostalgic act. So go watch some old ECW, revel in your prime, because it wasn’t extreme, it was overrated. The fans boo, but Ridge says Bubba should go back to his studio and complain about what’s wrong with the current generation. Because if he doesn’t, Dave will need a new cohost while Bubba’s in the hospital. Bubba DECKS Ridge! But Ethan CLUBS Bubba! The fans boo as Ethan and Ridge mug Bubba! But here comes Trick!

The fans fire up as Trick slides in, and he LARIATS Ridge! And LARIATS Ethan! Repeat! The fans fire up as Trick fires hands on Ridge, and Bubba TRUCKS Ethan! Bubba even LARIATS Trick up and out! Trick TOSSES Ridge, and then Bubba grabs a mic. “Hey, Trick! You still wanna tag team partner for next Wednesday!?” The fans love where this is going! Bubba says next Wednesday night, NXT 2300 live from the ECW Arena, it is Ethan & Ridge VS Trick Williams & Bubba Ray Dudley!! “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” The fans are all fired up for that! Will Bubba & Trick bring down All Ego & Yorkshire Grit in Philly?

Giulia, Vaquer, Kelani, Zaria & Jordynne regroup in the locker room.

They’re all feeling pumped, and Vaquer says next Wednesday, in their newly announced TEN WOMAN TAG, she wants Roxie. Jordynne is good with that. Giulia says she isn’t done with Cora, either. Zaria says any of Fatal Influence is hers, but Jordynne says she can help with that. Kelani says yeah, good, but leave her some of Fallon. The others say that’s fair. But in steps RHEA RIPLEY! Mami is happy to see Zaria. This is pretty wild even for her. She heard about that Ten Woman Tag, she just had to see this for herself. They ready? Hell yeah! Good. But knowing who their opponents are, it will be amazing.

Next Wednesday, NXT 2300 in the ECW Arena, Rhea hopes their blow the roof off the place. Oh yeah! Will this all-star team do Rhea proud and show some brutality to Roxie, Cora & The Fatal Influence?

Jaida Parker speaks.

“Lola Vice. Baby, I don’t think you understand what you’re getting yourself into net Wednesday. Because your idea of a hardcore match is a lot different than mine. You can use your little MMA skills, but baby, I can use any weapon I can get my hands on. And what I got in mind is way better for the ECW Arena. Oh, and Dawn Marie. Baby, I ain’t ever met you before, I don’t even know you, but if you get in my way, you are gonna learn what Lola Vice is going to find out: Jaida Parker don’t play.” Will Miss Parker leave Lola behind as she heads for bigger and better?

NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Je’Von Evans & Cedric Alexander!

While Fraxiom is all about #NeverSlowDown, there was a bit too much haste in how they got into this match with The Young OG & “Uncle Ceddy.” We see Ava, Stevie Turner & Robert Stone watching the entrances backstage, and Stone says this is exciting. They’re about to see who walks into ECW Arena as the tag team champions. And remember Stevie, it is Wednesday next week, not Tuesday. She knows that, you idiot. Wait, is he going? Of course! Aw c’mon…! But then Eddy Thorpe walks in, hoping to get a word with Ava. But then refs rush past them all, something just went down! Wait, Raquel & Liv!? They just mugged Rhea in the parking lot!!

The refs sit Rhea up and she is bloodied and half conscious! Will Ava have to call Pearce about this? What consequences will be awaiting Liv & Raquel next Monday?

NXT returns, Je’Von & Cedric have made their entrances, and now we get the introductions. The belts are raised, and we see which team leaves the other in the rearview mirror!

The teams sort out, Axiom and Cedric start. They tie up, Cedric waistlocks, but Axiom fights the lift. Cedric drops, wrangles Axiom to a leglock, but Axiom kicks him away. Axiom rolls to have a leglock back, but Cedric kicks Axiom away. Cedric wrenches an arm, YANKS it, then arm-drags! Cedric has the cording hold and the fans applaud. Axiom fights up, rolls, wrenches through and wrangles Cedric. The fans rally and duel, Cedric fights up to roll, handspring and trip Axiom. Things speed up, but Cedric stops short of the dropdown. Cedric flips Axiom, but Axiom kips up to arm-drag! Axiom ducks ‘n’ dodges, jumps over, then catches the hurdle to a FLAPJACK!

Axiom has the legs, ties them up, BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Cedric pops free to a cover, TWO! The two have a standoff and the fans cheer. Frazer tags himself in, and he calls out Je’Von! The fans rally up but Axiom isn’t so sure about this. Je’Von tags in, steps to Frazer, and the fans rally up. Frazer then takes off, redirects, and again. Je’Von ducks under, he gets moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Frazer dodges back. Frazer goes up and over, ducks ‘n’ dodges again, then RANAS! But Je’Von handsprings through! Each man avoids a kick, and the fans are thunderous as Je’Von shows he CAN keep up! Axiom has Frazer cool off, but the fans rally for “YOUNG OG!”

Frazer storms up to SLAP Je’Von! Je’Von says okay, and he trips Frazer up for ground ‘n’ pound! The fans fire up, Frazer gest free, but Je’Von SLAPS! Je’Von whips, Frazer whips, but Cedric sneaks a tack. Je’Von dodges then sweeps the legs! Cedric basement dropkicks! Cover, TWO! Cedric says okay, let’s all cool down. Cedric then DECKS Frazer, covers, TWO! Cedric clamps onto Frazer, Frazer fights up but Cedric puts him in the corner. Cedric CHOPS, then he tags Je’Von. They handoff Frazer for Je’Von to wrench and whip. Je’Von runs up, but into an ELBOW! Frazer goes out, goes up, but Je’Von ducks under the leap.

Frazer comes back to ELBOW Je’Von! Axiom says okay, time to switch. Frazer rejects the tag! Frazer stomps Je’Von, digs his boot in, but the ref counts. Axiom tags in at 4, and he gets in Frazer’s face! Things are getting heated, but Je’Von SUPERKICKS Frazer! So Axiom UPPERCUTS Je’Von! Axiom CHOPS, whips, but Je’Von goes up and BOUNCY~ RANA! And then a DROPKICK! Je’Von tags Cedric as Axiom bails out. Je’Von BOOTS Frazer, and Cedric FLIES! Down goes Axiom and the fans fire up! PRIMED Alexander still has it, and he flexes alongside Je’Von while NXT goes to break.

NXT returns again and the fans rally for Cedric as he endures a chinlock. Cedric fights up, wrenches free, and he CHOPS Axiom! And CHOPS, but Axiom blocks! Axiom wrangles, wrenches, and SUPERKICKS! Cedric sputters as he sits up, and Axiom KICKS hm! And KICKS him! Axiom lines up a shot, but Cedric ducks the buzzsaw! Cedric fireman’s carries, for a DETONATION KICK! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Cedric and Axiom crawl, hot tags to Frazer and Je’Von! The fans fire up as Je’Von rallies on Frazer! Je’Von whips, Frazer reverses, but Je’Von SPIN KICKS! Then he builds speed to DIVE onto Axiom!

The fans are thunderous, Je’Von springboards to FLYING LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Frazer survives and the fans can’t believe it! Je’Von calls to Cedric but he’s still out of it. Je’Von sees Axiom is back, so he runs up, dodges a punch, and rebounds to SPIN KICK, into an ANKLE LOCK! Axiom twists the foot, but Je’Von rolls to send Axiom INTO Frazer! SUPERKICK DDT COMBO!! The fans fire up as Je’Von covers Frazer, TWO!! Frazer survives again and Je’Von is growing frustrated. Je’Von calls to Cedric, “This is Awesome!” as Je’Von goes back to Frazer. Je’Von YANKS Frazer up but Frazer lands on his feet to PELE!

Tag to Axiom and then Frazer goes over Je’Von. Axiom GAMANGIRIS Je’Von and Frazer has him. Axiom goes up, MISSILE DROPKICK LEG SWEEP COMBO! Cover, TWO!! Je’Von survives and the fans fire up! The fans chant for “NXT! NXT!” for making this main event. Axiom goes up, aims, but Je’Von avoids the splash! Cedric tags, Axiom runs up, and Axiom blocks a boot. Je’Von ENZIGIRIS Axiom down! Je’Von goes up and over, reels Axiom in, and hits a POWERBOMB! Cedric flips Axiom over to POWERBOMB, too! Cover, Frazer MISSILE DROPKICKS Je’Von onto it! The fans fire up while all four men are down!

Frazer crawls to Axiom while Cedric crawls to the corner. Hot tag to Je’Von, and he ROUNDHOUSES Frazer away! But Frazer comes back! Je’Von goes up and around Frazer to springboard OG CUTTER for Axiom!! The fans are thunderous, Cedric drags Frazer out while Je’Von covers, TWO!!! Je’Von is beside himself, but he tears off wrist tape. Tag back to Cedric, and they storm up on Axiom. Cedric drags Axiom up to feed Je’Von, but Axiom hits a DESTROYER!! Axiom ROCKS Cedric, but Cedric CHOPS Axiom! Axiom goes up, Cedric puts him back in the corner to CHOP! CHOP! And CHOP!

Cedric fires CHOP after CHOP after CHOP but stops as the ref counts. Cedric goes corner to corner but Axiom goes up and over. Cedric BOOTS Axiom, then KICKS him! Axiom falls back, Cedric goes up, but Axiom returns! GAMANGIRI! Axiom positions Cedric just right, then tags Frazer. They both climb, SPANISH FLY for the Power! PHOENIX SPLASH for the Glory! Cover, but Je’Von stomps it apart and leaps to CUTTER on Axiom!! All four men are down and the fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” Wait, is that Wes Lee? And he has a chair! So Je’Von DIVES onto him first! Je’Von fires hands on Wes, but he’s letting Wes distract him!

Frazer goes back up, PHOENIX- NO, Frazer has to land out as Cedric moves! Cedric BOOTS Frazer, but Axiom leaps in! Into a LUMBAR CHECK!! And a MICHINOKU DRIVER for Frazer! Cover, TWO!?!? Cedric hurries up top, but Frazer gets him! Axiom tags in! SUPERPLEX, roll through, CHASING THE DRAGON!! Cover, Fraxiom wins!!

Winners: Nathan Frazer & Axiom, by pinfall (still NXT Tag Team Champions)

Je’Von let his youthful fire get the better of him, and he left Unc high and dry! Will any team be able to hold it together like Fraxiom has? And speaking of Je’Von, he and Wes are brawling all the way to the backstage area! Refs try to stop this but easier said than done! Ava storms in and shouts at them to stop this! They are not doing this here! If they want a fight then- RVD steps in! And RVD says hey, he has an idea! He knows what he wants to do next week. Yeah, see you guys in Philly. RVD steps away, but Wes gets a cheap shot in! The refs have to stop Je’Von from going after him, but just what is RVD’s idea?

My Thoughts:

A great NXT here as not just the aftermath to Halloween Havoc but also the go-home to NXT 2300. I loved them interrupting the recap package for Tatum wheeling out that big casket for her match with Wendy. Great match from them at that, loved the use of unique items like Tatum’s dollhouse and a bedframe that was of course a replacement for a table spot. Great win for Tatum, but she’ll still be in a holding pattern for titles given the big 10 Woman Tag they just built. Zaria of course got a good debut win, and I really liked how they played the “double jointed as dislocated” card to then have Zaria attack the arm back into place.

They did a great segue from Zaria’s match to Kelani’s match with the big ten woman brawl. This will be like Survivor Series come early, and nice appearance by Rhea to welcome fellow Aussie, Zaria, to NXT. And then wow, I didn’t think they’d have Dom & Liv attack Rhea in the parking lot but that helps revitalize this Liv VS Rhea feud just a touch. I feel like that should be reason enough to keep Rhea from interfering at Crown Jewel, but you can bet it will add heat to whatever Rhea VS Raquel match happens next. As for the 10 Woman Tag, you can bet the Faces win, and it’ll be a non-champion like Jacy or Jazmyn taking the pin.

Turns out I was right, Lyons was whodunnit, and now Rizzo is after her. That was some good stuff with Kelani helping Rizzo once she knew what’s up. As for the D’Angelo Family, it sounds like we’re getting interaction between them and the FBI: Full Blooded Italians. Spears wanting to step up and be the next challenger to the North American Championship might be a sign Oba Femi is moving on. In fact, Oba might be moving on from NXT, there was talk of him saying some thanks and goodbyes Sunday night after the show. Oba being called up to, say, SmackDown to get in on the US Championship story would be pretty good.

The Heritage Cup Championship match was really good stuff, mostly on story. Lexis playing up the bad leg was good, but I’m really surprised he lost in just two rounds. I do also appreciate Lexis told Regal no on the brass knuckles, it shows he is determined to make it a true Face turn. Just not sure where we go from here. Eddy Thorpe showing up again is an interesting detail, too. Could Eddy actually be the one seeing Lexis is genuine and want to be an ally? Maybe a tag team is brewing so that Lexis at least has something going for him. That tag team championship main event was awesome stuff, but I should’ve known Wes Lee would get involved.

Clearly Wes was mad that other people are doing cool stuff and he’s left out, so he had to go and ruin things for Je’Von. They’re going to have a great match next week, but is RVD really going to be a special guest ref? Are we really doing more of these, and two on the same night? Jaida and Lola had very good promos to call each other out, but they’ve got Dawn Marie as a special guest ref, so I feel like we’re also going to get “special guest ref puts Heel in their place” in both of those matches and it’s just confusing as to why we’re doing so many of these in such a short span of time.

At least with Bubba Ray getting involved in story, he’s part of the story. Ridge got in Bubba’s face first so he kinda brought this upon himself. Very good promos from Trick and Bubba, then Bubba with Ridge and Ethan, and then the brawl that helped give us the tag match is good stuff. I have a feeling that Bubba is here also just to take the pin, probably even from Ridge, so that Ridge does have that “something” to make him a contender to Trick in time for Deadline. Then I bet Ethan Page goes to the Iron Survivor match to really show his stuff in an attempt to get back to the title in time for New Year’s Evil 2025.

My Score: 8.8/10

It is time to see whose era this really is!

To settle things between Trick Williams and Ethan Page, they battle for the NXT Championship on THE DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND! Who will be the scariest of them all?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• NXT North American Championship Tables, Ladders & Scares: Tony D’Angelo VS Oba Femi; Tony wins and retains the title.
• Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade VS Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer; Giulia & Vaquer win.
• Ambulance Match: Andre Chase VS Ridge Holland; Ridge wins.
• NXT Women’s North American Championship Spinner’s Choice – Gauntlet Match: Kelani Jordan VS The Fatal Influence; Fallon Henley wins and becomes the new NXT Women’s North American Champion.
• NXT Championship Devil’s Playground Match: Trick Williams VS Ethan Page; Trick wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

It’s the Halloween Havoc Countdown Show!

Join Megan Morant & Sam Roberts in discussing, analyzing and predicting all the action on this hauntingly historic night!

Backstage interview with Oba Femi.

Sarah Schreiber is with The Ruler, and notes how Oba tied Tony D’Angelo to the ropes to make him watch as Oba then viciously took out Luca Crusifino & Channing Lorenzo. Oba says Tony got what he had coming. Oba said Tony’s family would not be by his side tonight, and he delivered on his promise, didn’t he? Now look at the so-called Don of NXT, reduced to a helpless man. That is exactly what Tony will be tonight. You thought Oba was dangerous before, but now see how dangerous he will be with tables, ladders and chairs! Luca & Stacks got a taste of it, and Oba isn’t worried about them. Oba is not worried about The family, or about breaking Tony.

The only thing Oba is worried about is winning back the North American championship that was “stolen” from him! And there is not a damn thing The Don can do about it! The Ruler heads out, will he take back the throne? Or will Tony show how dangerous he can be with everything at his disposal?

Sit-down interview with Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer.

The NXT reporter says that while they both have had decorated careers before WWE, this is their first Premium Live Event. What makes this moment different? Giulia says in Japanese, then in English, that this is a dream come true, it is what they’ve worked so hard for. Vaquer adds in Spanish that this has been years in the making. Giulia says the wrestling culture in Japan is very different. But when you see the bright lights and marquees in WWE, you wonder, “How can I make a name there? What’s it going to take?” Vaquer says it’d take “conquering the world,” and that’s what they did.

In Chile, wrestling isn’t professional like in the US. So she left everything she knew for a chance at this. And now they’re both here in NXT, and on Halloween Havoc. Giulia says she’s not here without her match against Stephanie. They bring out the best in each other, whether as opponents or as teammates. They will show everyone that.

The reporter than asks that with the goal being the NXT Women’s Championship, how does Giulia plan on getting through Roxanne & Cora tonight? Giulia admits, Roxie & Cora built this new era of NXT. They are the flagbearers, the frontrunners, the two you think about when talking about the NXT Women’s Division today. When Giulia was watching NXT from Japan, Giulia knew Roxie was gonna be her greatest challenge. And now with Cora backing her up, Roxie’s an even bigger threat. But those two have only gotten a small taste of the Beautiful Madness. And Giulia can tell, “they don’t like the flavor.”

Cora & Roxie wanna tear down the reputation Giulia dedicated her life to building, in Japan and around the world. But Giulia will not stop, she will only grow stronger. That is why this match is important to her. The reporter also asks Vaquer about her NXT Women’s Championship aspirations. After all, Vaquer did say that she was gonna face whoever won between Giulia and Roxie at No Mercy. Vaquer says she has held many titles, but that NXT Women’s Championship means you are the best woman in the best women’s division in the world. That is what Vaquer wants, it is what she will get, and she’ll smash Cora, Roxie, or anyone else, to get there.

Now, Vaquer knows what everyone is thinking. What does that mean for the team? Giulia & Vaquer have been opponents before, there is respect here. That is why tonight, they stand side by side. Will they fight each other again? More than likely. But first is Halloween Havoc, and first up are their common enemies in Roxie & Cora. Once Giulia & Vaquer win tonight, it will be every woman for herself to get that NXT Women’s Championship. Giulia then tells Cora & Roxie, “See you at Halloween Havoc. Arrivederci.” These international superstars are ready for their dream match, but will clashing championship dreams turn things into a nightmare?

Dave LaGreca & Bubba Ray Dudley are in the crowd!

They admire pictures Dave got with Mr. & Mrs. Hershey, but then Bubba points out they’re live. Dave welcomes us to the Busted Open- NO, this isn’t their show, Busted Open Radio. They’re live at Halloween Havoc! The fans are fired up, too, and Dave wants to get into it. Who does Bubba have winning? Oba VS Tony, Tony got over his fears to be North American Champion, but now all bets are off. Tables, Ladders & Scares, OH MY~! Bubba gets the fans to chant that, and he says that just like he said for BOR, Oba VS Tony at No Mercy tore the house down! Tony is the NEW North American Champion, so he and Oba are gonna take it next level!

The fans are fired up for that, and Bully says Tony has the edge because he’s been in matches like this before. Dave isn’t sure about a back-to-back win over Oba, but we’ll see. Then to the women’s tag match. Roxie is practically the Face that Runs the Place, and Cora is back, they’re besties again, taking on Giulia & Vaquer. Bubba says these four kinda remind him of the NXT Four Horsewomen. Boo this all you want, but that’s how he feels. These four get it done, he cannot wait to see what Giulia & Vaquer have in store for Roxie & Cora. Dave agrees, and he sends it back to Sam & Meg in Stanford Studios.

Sam can’t believe how happy Bubba is to be at a distance from Tables, Ladders & Chairs. He’s done those enough, surely. Meg likes the bold comparison of the Four Horsewomen. Sam says hey, Bubba has the stats to back up bold claims, and he’s not far off on this one. Will we see Roxie, Cora, Giulia & Vaquer establish themselves as the new pillars of NXT?

Ava Raine is with Kelani Jordan and The Fatal Influence.

The NXT General Manager is with the NXT Women’s Champion, as well as Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx. Ava says Kelani will defend her title against one of the Influencers, so it is time to reveal who it is and what their stipulation for tonight will be. Because it happened Tuesday night that the Influence spun the wheel, and it landed on Spinner’s Choice. Jazmyn says yeah, but Zaria ruined their moment! The Fatal Influence deserves- Kelani speaks up to demand who she is facing and what they’re doing. Jacy says, “Excuse me, champ! I know you’re nervous, but you can cut the attitude.”

Kelani says Jacy can keep talking, and Kelani will drop her right now. Fallon steps up to say SHE is challenging Kelani. Ava says good, so then what is her stipulation? Fallon plays around, saying, “Let’s see, let’s see… Well, I don’t see it up here, but we did land on Spinner’s Choice, which means we can do whatever we want, right?” Ava says yeah, sure. Then the Influence has decided it will be… a GAUNTLET match! The fans are torn, but Fallon says that means if Kelani can get past Jazmyn, she’ll face Jacy. And if she gets past Jacy, she faces Fallon. See you out there, champ! Kelani now has three opponents instead of one, but she’s game.

Will the Standout prove no one does it like Lani when she takes down the entire Fatal Influence in one night? Or is this the one time it’s not good to be one of a kind?

Sit-down interview with Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade.

Sarah Schreiber sits down with the reunited bully besties and says they have had a long history. They were best friends as tag team champions, until Cora turn- Cora & Roxie stop her there. Why does she even have to bring that up? This is Sarah’s problem. This is everyone’s problem! They all want to live in the past when they should focus on the now. Roxie & Cora are two completely different people since their friendship first broke up. Which is a very big problem for Stephanie & Giulia. Cora isn’t focused on the title, but on reminding everyone why you never count Cora out. And Roxie says she has every intention of helping Cora do that.

Then with them on the same page now, a lot of people are saying Giulia & Vaquer are a dream team. Is this a dream match for Roxie & Cora? Roxie & Cora laugh, and Cora says she gets it. She’s not an idiot. Stephanie, Giulia, they’ve been all over the world. Japan, Mexico, everywhere! But Cora & Roxie have been here, helping build the strongest women’s division in the world. And for some reason, everyone forgets that Stephanie beat Giulia for Stephanie’s previous title. So it’s funny everyone is so concerned about Cora & Roxie as a team, when they should worry about the two women who came to NXT for the same reason: the NXT Women’s Championship.

Then let’s speak about the championship. Roxie stands as the currently longest reigning champion in WWE at 200+ days. But would she still be champion if not for Cora attacking Giulia? Roxie & Cora sigh again. Sarah, say that again. Go ahead. Well, Roxie is the currently longest reigning champion in WWE at 200 days, but- Exactly! She IS the longest reigning champion. No question marks, no doubt. She is champion because she deserves to be. Yeah, Giulia is on another level, but she’s not on Roxie’s level. And maybe, maybe Giulia had Roxie for a second, but no one cares. Giulia didn’t win. Why? Because Roxie didn’t know it then, but she can always count on Cora.

Now everyone loves to bring it up, so they’ll talk about it. They have had their ups and downs, but no one knows each other better than Roxie & Cora. You wanna talk dream teams? Roxie & Cora is the dream team! And tonight, they show everyone that you can travel the whole wild world of wrestling, and it is still too small in comparison to stepping into a ring with Roxie & Cora. Cora says she’s done with Sarah, she will be addressing Stephanie & Giulia now. Cora tells Stephanie & Giulia to enjoy their 15 minutes of fame on their first WWE PLE. Because Cora & Roxie are going to show why an entire era was built around them.

The champ and her bestie are confident, apparently having learned how to forgive and forget. But will this be a night they never forget when they fail to stop The Beautiful Madness & Dark Angel?

NXT checks back in on Dave & Bubba Ray.

Dave says he’s got “Bully,” but nah, it truly is Bubba Ray Dudley back in Pennsylvania! He even puts on the glasses and asks, “WAZZAP~?!” They talk the NXT Championship, Trick Williams VS Ethan Page, Devil’s Playground. They talked with HBK on BOR, an interesting take on it all. Ethan Page has put Trick’s feet to the fire with this match. Talking about the copper in the blood, your own blood, getting in your own mouth. That is something Ethan has been through before, and Trick has not. It is going to be one hell of a fight! Dave brings up Ethan asking Trick if he’s ever been busted open before, a position Trick’s never faced.

The fans chant “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” and Dave says clearly, Trick has Hershey behind him. But Trick’s never been put in a fight like this before. Bubba asks if Ethan has what it takes to become the NEW NXT Champion. Dave feels he does, and Dave really likes Trick. It’s just that Trick isn’t taking Ethan seriously here. Ethan has never beaten Trick 1v1, never pinned him. That is a good point there, but moving on to the Ambulance Match. Ridge Holland VS Andre Chase, the “Road to Redemption” for Ridge. But Dave has to say, Ridge is a bad man, maybe even a piece of garbage! Bubba says normally, he is never at a loss for words, but he agrees here.

Everything Dave just said about Ridge is- OH SNAP, Ridge interrupts! He hears them on that, he does. The fans boo, and Ridge ignores that to say these two are having a good time running him down. Big Chase U fans, right? Everyone is. But no one has a clue who Ridge really is. Bubba says no, he gets it. Tonight is a big night, Ridge wants to step in to make even more of a name for himself than he already has. Bubba appreciates it, he just doesn’t agree with it. Ridge tells Bubba to not play the saint here. Bubba did whatever he had to in order to get by in his career. Bubba pushed the envelope, all the way to being a WWE Hall of Famer.

Ridge is going to use that same energy tonight to put Chase U down, for good. The fans boo but Ridge leaves. Dave has Bubba cool down, because this is a huge show, one hell of a show, and they can’t wait to see it! Will Yorkshire Grit regret stepping to Bubba? Will he regret bringing down the wrath of Chase U?

Gigi Dolin is here!

“It’s the countdown to Halloween, my favorite time of the year. The season where we all embrace a different side of ourselves. A creepier side, a scarier side. That is what tonight is all about: Embracing the madness, the chaos, the mayhem! So, NXT Universe, are you ready to embrace the havoc?! The battle for the North American Championship has been decided by fate. What monstrous deeds await The Don and The Ruler when they clash in Tables, Ladders & Scares? Could the end be near for Chase University? Whose lights will go out: Andre Chase or Ridge Holland?

“The curse of a champion is a target they must wear, so it is important to have a friend who is always watching your back. Cora, Roxanne, there’s nowhere to run, there’s nowhere to hide. They’re coming for you. The Wheel has spoken, Who will channel their inner demon and come out as NXT Champion from The Devil’s Playground? Tonight, Halloween arrives early as NXT unleashes an event so shocking, so gruesome, you won’t wanna look away. Welcome to Halloween Havoc!”

NXT North American Championship Tables, Ladders & Scares: Tony D’Angelo VS Oba Femi!

This match may be a terrifying take on a TLC match, but you can bet both men are coming away from this with more than goosebumps. Bumps, bruises, possibly broken bones and broken spirits, but no need for climbing in this one! Pinfall or submission ends this storied rivalry, who writes the more frightening finale?

The introductions are made, but Tony has Mike Rome skip it. “We know the rest.” And then Tony throws hands with Oba! The ref rings the bell and Hershey fires up for the brawl! Tony dodges, then SPEARS! Cover, ONE! Oba is up but Tony LARIATS Oba up and out! Tony runs up but Oba KNEES low! Oba UPPERCUTS Tony, whips him, but Tony reverses to POST Oba! Tony then runs up to SPEAR Oba through barriers!! The fans are going nuts as this one gets scary in a hurry! Tony storms around, then he brings out a ladder! The fans cheer as Tony puts that in the ring, then brings out a second ladder!

Tony clears off the desk and the fans chant, “We Want Tables!” Tony’s second ladder is big, and it makes for a good bridge between ring and desk. But then Oba SMACKS Tony on the back with a chair! If you count the desk as a table, then the trifecta is complete. Tony writhes, Oba puts his chair aside, to bring out more chairs! Oba puts those in the ring, then drags Tony up. Oba steps up to the apron, the fans still want tables, but Tony CHUCKS a chair at Oba! Oba falls back, Tony storms over, but Oba SMACKS him with a chair again! Oba slides in, choke grip, CHOKE SLAM on a chair! Cover, TWO!! Tony survives and the fans rally.

Oba snarls and grabs the ladder from earlier. He props it up in a corner, then grabs a chair to SMACK Tony again! Even the fans wince from that one. Oba stands over Tony, and JAMS Tony in the gut with a chair! And then JAMS him again! Tony endures as Oba pushes the chair in, and Tony bench presses the chair away! But Oba stomps Tony in the gut! Tony goes to a corner, Oba whips him corner to corner, and Tony hits the ladder hard! Tony falls over, then the ladder does, narrowly missing Tony’s legs. Oba grins and the fans already cheer on “NXT! NXT!” Oba stands Tony up to UPPERCUT him to the corner.

Oba traps Tony by putting the ladder through ropes. Oba then SMACKS Tony off the rungs again and again! Tony sputters, Oba ROCKS him with a right. Tony slumps down, Oba repositions the ladder, but Tony UPKICKS it into him! Oba staggers, comes back, and Tony UPKICKS the ladder into him again! The fans rally as Tony flops out of the ring. Oba pursues, picks Tony up, and hits an APRON SPINEBUSTER! Oba puts Tony in the ring, the fans hoot, and Oba KNEES Tony in the side. Oba shifts the ladder around to be a ramp, and he scoops Tony to SLAM him on the ladder! The ladder doesn’t break but maybe Tony’s back just did!

The fans rally, they still want tables, so Oba goes looking under the ring. And yes, he finds a TABLE! The fans are fired up now, and Oba slides the table into the ring. Oba sets the table up in another of the corners, then goes back to Tony. Oba scoops Tony, takes aim, but Tony slips free! Tony fires haymakers on Oba! Tony runs, comes back, but Oba hurdles! Tony stops from hitting the table, but Oba UPPERCUTS Tony through the table!! The fans lose their minds all over again! Oba drags Tony to a cover, TWO!! Tony survives that human version of a car crash, and Hershey declares, “This is Awesome!”

Tony writhes, Oba paces, and Tony crawls to the apron. Wait, Oba pulls a crowbar out from a corner post? Tony reaches around behind the steel steps, he has no crowbar! Did Oba anticipate Tony’s ace in the hole and take it for his own? Oba grins, but Tony grabs a chair! The chair is a shield against the crowbar! Tony ducks, but then Oba BOOTS him! Oba CLOBBERS Tony with the bar, then GRINDS it into Tony’s face! It’s a cast iron crossface, but Tony still endures! The fans rally up as Tony fights, and he manages to turn into the twist. Tony stands, but Oba BLINDSIDE LARIATS Tony down! Cover, TWO!

Oba grows frustrated with Tony’s tenacity, and he stomps away on The Don! Oba CHOKES Tony with a foot on his throat! Oba CLUBS Tony with the crowbar again, then goes back to that crowbar crossface! The fans rally as Tony endures again. Tony fights up, and he RAMS Oba into buckles! Oba holds onto Tony’s head! Tony RAMS Oba back in, but Oba BLINDSIDE LARIATS again! Oba reels Tony in, but Tony powers up! Tony BACKDROPS Oba away! Both men are down and the fans rally for “Tony! Tony!” Oba and Tony rise, and Tony has a chair. Tony JAMS Oba, SMACKS Oba, and repeat! Then Tony clinches, BELLY2BELLY onto the chair!

The fans fire up with Tony, and he clinches Oba for a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Oba survives and now Tony grows a bit frustrated. Tony rolls out of the ring, looks under it, and he brings out a new TABLE! The fans fire up as Tony puts that in the ring, and he sets it up on its own two (four?) legs. But then Oba fireman’s carries Tony, to F5! Tony writhes, clutching his knee, but Oba can’t make a cover from how beat up he’s feeling. Oba stands, hobbles to the ropes, then goes outside the ring to look underneath. He finds ZIP TIES! Oba drags Tony over by his suspenders, and he uses the zip ties to bind Tony to the bottom buckle!

The fans are torn as Oba is making Tony relive Tuesday night! But wait, The D’Angelo Family IS here! Oba said they wouldn’t, and that he wouldn’t sweat them, but now he has to BOOT Stacks, and TOSS Luca! Rizzo slips past him to go to Tony’s side! Oba POSTS Stacks but Rizzo works on freeing Tony! The fans are torn, and then Oba sees Rizzo in the ring. Oba tells her to mind her business, and he steps into the ring. Rizzo backs away in fear, and Tony tells Oba to leave Rizzo alone! Tony is Oba’s opponent! But Oba looks at the table Tony set up…! Oba grins as he steps closer to Rizzo. Rizzo hurries out of the ring, but Oba keeps stalking her!

Oba is like a lion with a rabbit, but this rabbit’s got a crowbar!! Only for Oba to SNATCH it from her! Wait, Tony BREAKS the zip ties! And he runs to SPEAR Oba off the apron and down through the ladder bridge!!! The fans lose their minds all over again as Don and Ruler are writhing in the wreckage! Tony drags Oba up and into the ring, and he gets moving again, only for Oba to LARIAT!! Oba still has power to spare! FALL FROM GRACE!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Tony survives and Oba is beside himself! Rizzo cheers on Tony but Oba rises again. Oba stands Tony up, so Rizzo slips in to CROWBAR Oba down!

Luca & Stacks use chairs to SMACK Oba, and then FULL METAL SHATTER MACHINE!! Tony picks Oba up to SPINEBUSTER through the table!! Cover, Tony wins!!

Winner: Tony D’Angelo, by pinfall (still WWE NXT North American Champion)

Oba’s arrogance and disrespect were his downfall! He tried to destroy The Family, and he only made The Family stronger for it! If Oba cannot be North American Champion, what is he to rule now? As for The Don, will he and his family move on to even bigger and better?

Backstage interview with Lexis King.

Sarah Schreiber is with the Drama King and says he has his Heritage Cup Championship match on Tuesday, but she has to ask: Has Lexis found a cornerman yet? Lexis says he’s found everything but. He has been finding himself in the ring, his conditioning is on point, and credit to Charlie Dempsey, he is a heck of a competitor from a great wrestling family. Lexis is on his game right now, but he won’t lie, he is struggling to find a cornerman. It has been days of constant rejection, ghosted texts and unanswered voicemails. It is so hard to change everyone’s perception. He gets it, people look at him and they see his dad.

Lexis understands, but he’s also trying to be his own man. But rejection sure sucks. “I’ll be your cornerman.” Wait, William Regal?! Regal says he knew Lexis’ father very well, and if five decades in this business has taught Regal anything, it’s that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, especially with second generation wrestlers. But Regal appreciates that Lexis is trying to be his own man. So Regal will be in his corner. Lexis can’t thank Regal enough. Oh, there will be time. They shake hands, and is the Gentleman Villain really going to help Lexis get one over on his son?

Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade VS Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer!

The Prodigy and her prodigal bestie have not just reunited, they’re united in holding down everyone else in the division. Will these punk rock mean girls bully around the new girls, in matching outfits even? Or will they succumb to the Beautiful Madness and the Dark Angel on her side?

The teams sort out, and Vaquer starts against Cora. They circle, feel things out, and knuckle lock. Vaquer then stands on Cora’s hand, twists the other, and turns Cora around to a motorcycle stretch. Cora turns things back around, but Vaqer powers up to whip Cora into the corner. Tag to Giulia already, and Giulia climbs. Vaquer wrenches, Giulia AX HANDLES the arm! Giulia wrenches, YANKS, and repeat, to then CLUB Cora’s arm. Giulia hammerlocks before she RAMS Cora into the corner! Tag to Vaquer and she BOOTS Cora down! Cora scrambles away, tag to Roxie! The fans rally as Roxie and Vaquer circle now.

The two tie up, Roxie pulls hair and puts Vaquer on ropes, but the ref counts. Roxie stops at 4 to shove Vaquer. Vaquer SHOVES Roxie down! Roxie runs up, but into a headlock. Vaquer grinds Roxie, spins her around, then waistlocks to SLAM her! Vaquer flips Roxie over but Roxie kips up to arm-drag Vaquer away! Vaquer stands, Roxie sweeps to cover, ONE! Roxie clamps onto an arm, wrenches, and YANKS the arm! Roxie wristlocks, Cora taunts Vaquer, but Vaquer slips around, body scissors, JAPANESE BRIDGE! TWO, and Roxie body scissors to ghost pin! TWO, Vaquer covers, TWO!

Roxie steps over, LA MAGISTROL, then O’CONNER BRIDGE! TWO, and Vaquer has a headscissor squeeze! Vaquer turns over to DRILL Roxie into the mat again and again! Vaquer then scuffs Roxie, covers, ONE!! Roxie toughs it out, but Vaquer keeps her from Cora. Tag to Giulia, and the Stardom alumni double whip. Giulia drops, Vaquer bypasses, then Vaquer hurdles for Giulia to drop toehold! Roxie is on ropes, Vaquer hits a 619! Giulia BLINDSIDE KNEES Roxie! Cora runs in, Giulia dodges, Vaquer SUPERKICKS! Then they shake hands to DOUBLE ELBOW DROP Cora! Cora bails out, the fans fire up, and Giulia drags Roxie up.

Roxie SLAPS Gulia! And SOBATS, but Giulia wheelbarrows! Roxie victory rolls, flips Giulia over, CROSSFACE! Giulia rolls to a cover, TWO! Roxie swings, into a leg takedown, STF! Cora storms in, Vaquer intercepts with a flying body scissors! Vaquer wrangles Cora into an STF! Well, Roxie & Cora are twinsies so now they’re enduring the same hold! The fans fire up as Roxie & Cora crawl, ROPEBREAKS! The ref counts, Giulia & Vaquer let go, and the mean girls bail out together. Giulia eggs them on, the fans rally up, and Roxie storms up to the apron. Roxie runs up, Giulia dodges, and Giulia SLAPS Roxie back!

Giuila whips, Roxie reverses, but Giulia goes up and out. Giulia swings, Roxie dodges, but then Giulia dodges the shoulder tackle! Giulia BOOTS Roxie, goes up, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Roxie tumbles, Giulia covers, TWO! Roxie is tougher than that but Giulia smirks. Giulia brings Roxie up, Roxie shoves her away, but Giulia BOOTS again! Giulia whips, Roxie reverses, and Cora trips Giulia up! Roxie CLOBBERS Giulia! Vaquer protests, the ref stops her, but then the twinsies mug Giulia! Roxie drags Giulia up to whip, then she UPPERCUTS! Tag to Cora, they mug Giulia in the ropes! Roxie runs to SHOTGUN Giulia down! Cora covers, TWO!

Cora talks trash on Giulia, whips her to ropes, then ROCKS her with a forearm! And repeat the other way! The fans rally, Cora puts Giulia on ropes to run and BACK ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Cora keeps on Giulia with a chinlock and she squeezes tight! Giulia endures and the fans rally up. Vaquer coaches Giulia, and Giulia fights up. Giulia flails, arm-drags free, and then slips around to roll Cora up! TWO, and Cora scrambles to her feet. Cora LARIATS Giulia down! The fans continue to rally, and Cora drags Giulia over. Tag to Roxie, and the twinsies double whip Giulia into the corner. Roxie runs up, into a BOOT!

Cora runs up, SHIING- NO, Giulia DUMPS her! Roxie drags Giulia up but Giulia ROCKS Roxie first! And again! Giulia whips, Roxie reverses to take a swing, but Giulia ducks! Giulia swings, Roxie ducks! Then they both SLAP the other down! The fans fire up while Roxie and Giulia both stir. Roxie sees Cora is still down, so she hurries to anchor Guilia. Giulia BOOTS Roxie away, and hot tag to Vaquer! Vaquer springboards to CROSSBODY! A heavy impact but Vaquer keeps going. She dodges Roxie, and feeds her SOLE FOOD! Cora runs up, Vaquer puts her in a corner! Vaquer fires HEAEDBUTTS on Cora!

Vaquer runs corner to corner, BOOT for Roxie! METEORA for Cora! Roxie ELBOWS Vaquer, but Vaquer is just mad! Vaquer gets Roxie’s leg, DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Cover, TWO!! Roxie is showing championship grit but Vaquer tucks her in! But Cora makes the save! Giulia runs up, Cora dodges! Cora takes a swing, Giulia dodges! Giulia & Vaquer have Cora & Roxie by the hair! And so they fire off HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT! The fans fire up, Giulia & Vaquer high-ten, then they run. But the twinsies dodge, and DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Vaquer & Giulia tumble out, and Roxie runs to DIVE! Down goes Giulia & Vaquer!

Cora climbs up, waits for Giulia & Vaquer to stand, and she SUPER TRUST FALLS! Down goes Giulia & Vaquer again! Roxie hurries to put Vaquer in the ring, and she runs to tilt-o-whirl, LA MYSTICA! CROSSFACE!! The fans fire up, Vaquer endures, and Vaquer kicks around to roll Roxie up! TWO, and Roxie ROCKS Vaquer! Roxie talks smack before she whips, but Vaquer reverses. Roxie goes up and over, hops on, but Vaquer pops Roxie away. Vaquer mule kicks, then goes up, but Roxie GAMANGIRIS! And GAMANGIRIS again! Roxie climbs up after Vaquer, to SUPER STEINER!! Roxie hurries to tag Cora, and Cora climbs!

Cora blows a kiss, before she SWANTON BOMBS! Cover, but Giulia breaks it! Roxie ROCKIS Giulia, wrenches, but Giulia wrenches back! Hammerlock, scoop, and a GLORIOUS DRIVER!! But then Cora lifts Giulia for a GUT WRENCH PLEX! Vaquer storms up but Cora ROCKS her first! And ROCKS her again! And ROCKS her again! Cora keeps on Vaquer, then whips, but Vaquer reverses, wrenches, and reels Cora in to BACKDROP! Both women are down and the fans rally up again! Cora and Vaquer crawl as fans chant “NXT! NXT!” Hot tag to Giuila, and she G-TRIGGERS Cora! Cover, TWO!

Giulia scoops Cora, but Cora slips free! Cora shoves Giulia, runs up, SHINING WIZARD! Tag to Roxie and the twinsies coordinate. Cora Electric Chair Lifts Giulia, but Giulia slips free! Cora is sent into Roxie, and then Giulia hits a SAIDO! Tag to Vaquer, and both women climb! Giulia has Roxie up top, for a SUPER BUTTFLY PELX! Vaquer hits a SKY TWISTER!!! Cover, Giulia & Vaquer win!!

Winners: Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer, by pinfall

Their own take on Power & Glory brings the Stardom alumni the victory! But the detail to highlight is that Vaquer pinned the NXT Women’s Champion. Will- Wait, the lights go out! And we see that ZARIA is here! She made her presence known last Tuesday, and we see her up in the skybox! The NXT Women’s Division continues to be the best in the world, but who will be the best of the best?

Cedric Alexander talks with Je’Von Evans backstage.

“Uncle Ceddy” wants the Young OG to understand, #Fraxiom has been here longer, so they have more experience. But Je’Von seems to be spacing out. Cedric asks if he’s okay, and Je’Von says yeah, he’s fine. But… Does Cedric think Je’Von was wrong to slap Nathan Frazer last week? Like, he doesn’t feel bad about it, but at the same time, the kid in these pictures wouldn’t be popping off just for someone mouthing off. Is he talking crazy or…? No, Cedric gets it. He personally wouldn’t have, but he sees what Je’Von’s feeling. Guys are gonna try and test Je’Von, and come at him from different angles every chance they get.

The key to success is to stay cool, but not be a pushover. That said, Cedric’s actually glad Je’Von slapped Frazer, because otherwise, Cedric & Je’Von wouldn’t be getting a title match with Fraxiom. That’s why Cedric’s in NXT: championship gold! Who knows? It might be alright to do some bad things to get ahead. Every once in awhile. Well, no, let’s not go there. Je’Von likes Cedric the way he is, so lets get the titles! Will PRIMED Alexander & The Young OG be feeling sweet while they make Frazer & Axiom all salty?

Dave & Bubba check in again.

It’s already been quite the show, and what a foundation shaking finish as Vaquer pins the NXT Women’s Champion! Bubba says the only three words that come to mind are, “This is Awesome!” That tag match, for a tag team specialist like him, that was one hell of a match! And how about the sudden appearance of you-know-who. Yes, Dave agrees, this is a new era! How about the way this show started? Tony D not only defending the title, but his family coming together to do it. Bubba says Tables, Ladders & Scares! As one of the four founders of TLC, Bubba can tell you, that was a hell of a match!

Tony and Oba laid it all on the line, it was physical, and brutal, and yeah, #AndStill North American Champion, Tony D’Angelo. Dave says if we’re talking brutal, what’s up next in the Ambulance Match, with Ridge talking to Bubba, this will be a hell of a match. Bubba says again, Ridge is making a name for himself, we all know who he is now. Will Yorkshire Grit come through on destroying Chase University once and for all? Or should he have just learned how to accept their help so he could avoid this Chase University sized ass whooping?

Ambulance Match: Andre Chase VS Ridge Holland!

The ambulance used for this match is really more the ECTO1 from Ghostbusters. And while Chase is still the professor, he’s got the Freddie Kreuger sweater. The bell rings and Chase BOOTS Ridge! Ridge hits back, the haymakers fly, and then Chase fires off a combo! Ridge shoves Chase, Chase dodges the lariat and he BOOTS again! The fans fire up, Chase runs up, and he LARIATS Ridge up and out! Chase aims, but he has to stop the plancha as Ridge moves. Ridge goes for legs but Chase hops over to then mule kick! Chase then runs up to CANNONBALL to the floor! The fans fire up with Chase “U~!”

Chase storms back up on Ridge, but Ridge HEADBUTTS him! Ridge SMACKS Chase off the apron, then choke grips to SHOVE him over barriers! The fans fire up, Ridge gloats, and Chase rises up! Chase LEAPS from the barriers to take Ridge down! Chase rains down fists, but Ridge pushes him away. Ridge flounders up the ramp but Chase jumps on him! Chase puts Ridge against barriers to CHOP! And CHOP! Chase brings Ridge to the stage where the ambulance awaits! Ridge ELBOWS Chase, then fireman’s carries! LAWN DART into the side of the ECTO1! And Ridge brings the stretcher out. It’s even hydraulic, that’s cool.

Ridge brings Chase up and he throws Chase into the back of the ECTO! But Chase uses his legs to keep the door open! He KICKS and KICKS and KICKS Ridge away! Ridge goes back to the stretcher, but Chase BLASTS him with the fire extinguisher! And again! And again! Then he CLOBBERS Ridge with the canister! Chase drags Ridge up, SMACKS him off the backboard, and the stretcher falls over! The fans fire up for Chase but Ridge clinches! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Chase hits ramp and then tumbles down! Ridge brings the stretcher around, and he runs it into Chase! The fans boo but Ridge keeps going, only for Chase to dodge!

The stretcher hits the apron, the LED screen glitches out for a second, and then Chase uses the stretcher as a launching pad to FLYING TACKLE Ridge! Both men land hard on the ramp, but Chase brings Ridge up. Ridge scoops Chase, and he hits SNAKE EYES off the stretcher! Ridge puts Chase in the ring, watches him go to a corner, and runs up to SPLASH! Then OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY again! Ridge dares Chase to get up, and then he runs in again, SPLASH! Ridge suplexes, and he holds Chase up, before the POWERSLAM! The fans rally while Ridge goes out to look under the ring. Ridge brings out a chair, a broom, and kendo sticks!

Ridge storms into the ring to SMACK Chase! The fans fire up, and Ridge says time to go. But Chase fires body shots! So Ridge SMACKS him again! Ridge goes out, grabs the second kendo stick, and fans chant for pumpkins…? Ridge has a chair, to SMACK Chase on the back! The fans boo, but Ridge sits the chair up. Ridge drags Chase up, but Chase fires body shots! Ridge short arm LARIATS Chase! Ridge hauls Chase up, makes him take a seat, and he rains down fists! The fans boo but Ridge eggs them on. Ridge tells Chase this is what he wanted. Ridge SLAPS Chase, runs, but Chase drop toeholds Ridge into the chair!

The fans fire up, and both men flounder. They both grab kendo sticks! The fans fire up as Chase and Ridge clash swords, and then Chase dodges to SMACK low! And SMACK Ridge on the back! KENDO STICK RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! The fans fire up and they spell it out, “C! H! A! S! E! U!” Chase then goes up a corner and the fans cheer. Ridge stands, into the CROSSBODY! Chase then grabs that chair, brings it around, and he winds up to SMACK Ridge on the back! Ridge tumbles out of the ring and the fans chant for “PUMPKINS! PUMPKINS!” Chase goes after Ridge, but Ridge scoops to SLAM him on the floor!

The fans boo, but Ridge snarls. Ridge rips up floor mats! The fans boo because they don’t like where this is going. Ridge drags Chase up, reels him in, but Chase BACKDROPS Ridge onto exposed floor! The fans fire up, and they chant “GET THE PUMPKINS!” Chase brings the stretcher around, and he RAMS it into Ridge! Ridge flounders, but Chase RAMS him again! Ridge tumbles around, Chase tells him get up! And then Chase RAMS Ridge back down! The fans fire up as Chase points to the desk! The fans will take a table wherever they can get it, and Chase clears the desk! Chase drags Ridge up, but Ridge CHOKES Chase!

Ridge lifts Chase up, APRON SLAM! Then Ridge puts Chase on the desk! Ridge hops up to join Chase, and he soaks up the heat. Ridge brings Chase up, but Chase fights free! Kick and IMPALER on the desk! The table does not budge but Chase grins. The fans want that “ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME!” Chase gladly obliges, and he drags Ridge up. Ridge is deadweight, and that’s a lot of weight. So Chase gets the stretcher and brings it over. Chase drags Ridge onto the stretcher, and he starts wheeling it towards the ramp! But Ridge slumps off the side! The fans boo, but Chase drags Ridge up again.

But Ridge whips Chase into steel steps! Chase falls, the fans boo, but Ridge storms over. Ridge drags Chase up, puts him on the stretcher, and now Ridge brings Chase up the ramp. The fans boo but Ridge has Chase by the ambulance! Ridge drags Chase off the stretcher, shoves him at the ECTO, but Chase slumps down. Ridge rains down fists on Chase! Chase crawls, but Ridge gives in and grabs a pumpkin! The fans fire up, but Chase SMACKS Ridge with the backboard! And then the PUMPKIN! Talk about a gourd buster! And then Chase goes up onto the ECTO1? “U~” and CANNONBALL! The fans fire up for Chase as he rises up!

Chase opens the ECTO1, drags Ridge up and pushes him in! Chase has the door but Ridge powers up! Chase throws hands, but Ridge still fights the door! Ridge CLAWS at Chase’s face!! Ridge gets free of the ambulance, and he SMACKS Chase with the door! Ridge has Chase under the door, to CATAPULT GUILLOTINE!! Chase hits door, door closes, and the fans boo more. Ridge drags Chase up, for the REDEEMER on the ramp!! The fans boo as hard as they can, but Ridge opens the ECTO1. Ridge drags Chase up and into the back, to SLAM the door shut! Ridge wins!

Winner: Ridge Holland

Ridge completes his utter domination of Chase U, from teacher to student body and back again. Ridge says Chase U is dead, but does that really mean this will be a new, better chapter in Ridge’s life?

Axiom finds Nathan Frazer going hard in his training.

The Undeniable Truth wants the Jersey Island Rocket to slow down, but Frazer says sorry, did he really just say that? Well, save something for Tuesday. Frazer apologizes for Tuesday. It’s just that, the slap from Je’Von really got Frazer heated. Axiom says no worries. If anything, he’s used to it by now. What? Well, Frazer gets hot, backs the team against a wall, but Axiom gets them out of it. It’s kinda what they do. “What they do?” Frazer isn’t doing this on purpose, mate. Axiom thinks he does, though. What? Uh, The Viper himself said it was okay to be a hothead, and Frazer loved it! But that doesn’t mean he can use it as an endorsement.

But hey, it’s okay. Axiom accepts Frazer for who he is. Wait, is he mad at him or what? No, not mad. And of course they’re going to train, they have to stay sharp for Je’Von, for Cedric, and for whatever else Frazer’s mouth gets them into. Hey, amigo, could you be any more condescending? Yes, actually. But then he’d be Frazer. A bit of a burn on Frazer there, but will the tag team champions be able to stay cool and stay golden this Tuesday?

Backstage interview with Ava Raine.

Sarah is now with the NXT GM and says it has been a busy weekend for her. She was on SmackDown just last Friday, talking with the other General Managers, and it is official: A WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4 Way for Crown Jewel! And tonight has already been a thriller, but we did just hear that intense exchange between the NXT Tag Team Champions ahead of their title match on Tuesday. Ava says yeah, that is certainly unexpected, so it’ll be interesting to see how things go Tuesday.

Speaking of, William Regal of all people will be in Lexis King’s corner for the Heritage Cup Championship. Ava says she just met with those two in the hall, and obviously Regal has a wealth of knowledge on both Heritage Cup matches and Charlie Dempsey, so she’s intrigued to see how that goes down. And that brings Sarah to November 6th, NXT 2300, they’re going to be in the classic ECW Arena! Ava is very excited for that, it is one of the most iconic venues in wrestling history. She’s still finalizing the card, but a guaranteed match is Lola Vice VS Jaida Parker, and it will be a special guest referee: ECW Alumni, Dawn Marie, AND it will be a Hardcore match!

Big moves from Ava for a big Tuesday in Philadelphia! Will things truly get extreme in the home of Extreme Championship Wrestling?

NXT Women’s North American Championship Spinner’s Choice – Gauntlet Match: Kelani Jordan VS The Fatal Influence!

Going into this match, The Standout was preparing for all three members of Fatal Influence, from Fallon to Jacy to Jazmyn, because she didn’t know how it’d be stepping up. But now, she’ll have to beat all three if she wants to leave a champion! Will Kelani’s time as the inaugural champion come to an end? Or can she prove that not even three Influencers do it like Lani?

As agreed upon in the preshow, the devilish Nyx starts off for The Fatal Influence. The bell rings and Kelani circles with Jazmyn. They tie up, Jazmyn hits low, then talks trash. Kelani wrenches, YANKS, and repeat. Kelani wristlocks. Jazmyn arm-drags and has the wristlock in return. Kelani handsprings, rolls, and handsprings again to wrench and WRING Jazmyn! Kelani rolls, wrangles Jazmyn, and she has the wristlock. The fans rally, but Nyx kicks free, but Kelani ROUNDHOUSES! Then she slingshot ARM-DRAGS, and DROPKICKS! Jazmyn tumbles out, Kelani goes to the apron. ASAI MOONSAULT! Down goes Jazmyn and the fans fire up!

Kelani also fires up, and she puts Jazmyn in the ring. Kelani keeps moving, and she SPLASHES DOWN! Cover, TWO! Kelani keeps on Jazmyn, brings her up, but Jazmyn fights the back suplex! Jazmyn pulls hair, but Kelani ROCKS her! Jazmyn kicks, Kelani BOOTS! Jazmyn falls to a corner, but she YANKS Kelani into buckles! Then she SWEEPS the legs! Jazmyn runs to BULLDOG Kelani, and PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Jazmyn drags Kelani up but Kelani fires body shots. Jazmyn kicks low, but Kelani dodges the lariat. Jazmyn comes back to CAL FKICK! Jazmyn kips up, fans boo, but she reels Kelani in.

Jazmyn hooks an arm, FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Jazmyn isn’t quite perfect, but she hooks the leg again. Kelani fights the suplex to cradle! TWO!! Jazmyn escapes, but Kelani jumps the sweep! Jazmyn runs back in, but Kelani avoids kick to roll Jazmyn up! TWO, and Kelani wrenches Jazmyn to an ANGLE SLAM! Kelani puts Jazmyn in a drop zone, goes up top, and she 450 SPLASHES! Cover, Kelani ELIMINATES Jazmyn! But that just means time for round two!

Kelani Jordan VS Jacy Jayne!

The Toxic Rockstar runs out, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then RANAS! Jacy runs up, but Kelani DUMPS her out! Kelani aims to TORNILLO PLANCHA! Down goes Jacy and the fans fire up! Kelani puts Jacy into the ring, storms up to the corner, and she climbs. Kelani leaps, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Jacy stays in this, but Kelani stays focused. Kelani kicks, reels Jacy in, but Jacy sips free! Jacy mule kicks, then whips, but Kelani reverses. Jacy ducks a kick, but not the CALF KICK! Kelani takes Jacy down again, and she hurries up the corner! Up, up, and- NO, Jacy shoves her into the post! Jacy then puts Kelani in a Tree of Woe!

Jacy SMACKS Kelani off buckles, stomps a mudhole, but the fans boo. The ref counts, Jacy backs off, but then CANNONBALLS! Kelani falls out of the Tree, and Jacy runs to SENTON! Cover, TWO! Jacy grows frustrated with Kelani, and she rains down fists! Jacy kneels on Kelani to trap her arms, then throws more hands. And then she sits Kelani up for a SUPERKICK! Jacy soaks up the heat, then runs in at Kelani, but Kelani drop toeholds her into rope! Kelani fires forearms, but Jacy bucks the O’Conner! KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! Kelani survives and Jacy is shocked! Jacy thinks on what she has to do, and she drags Kelani up.

The fans rally but Jacy ELBOWS Kelani in the shoulder! Jacy clamps on a chinlock, and she thrashes Kelani around while leaning on her. The fans rally again and Kelani fights up. Kelani backs Jacy down but Jacy puts her in a corner! Jacy stomps Kelani, then soaks up more heat. Jacy goes back but Kelani ELBOWS her away! And BOOTS her! Kelani runs up to CLOBBER Jacy! And CLOBBER her again! Handspring, but Jacy waistlocks! Kelani arm-drags free, but Jacy slips around to roll her, high stack! TWO!! Kelani escapes, but Jacy hits a NECKBREAKER DROP! The fans rally, Jacy runs, but Kelani ducks the elbow to O’Conner BRIDGE! KELANI ELMINATES JACY!

The fans fire up and Kelani has made it through two thirds. But then Jacy CLOBBERS Kelani! And that sets Fallon up perfectly!

Kelani Jordan VS Fallon Henley!

Fallon runs in and covers, TWO!! Fallon is furious but the count was fair. Fallon SMACKS Kelani off buckles again and again, from top to bottom! The erf reprimands, Fallon runs Kelani to a corner, but Kelani blocks! Kelani ELBOWS Fallon, whips, but Fallon reverses! Kelani hits buckles, and Fallon goes up top. “YEEHAW!” TORNADO SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Kelani survives but Fallon is right on her. Fallon SMACKS Kelani off the mat, and does it again! And again! Fallon drags Kelani up again, whips her, but Kelani reverses! Fallon whips again, then ROCKS Kelani! Fallon laughs, but Kelani shives her back

Fallon ROCKS Kelani! And COHPS! And grins as she soaks up heat. Fallon wrenches, wrangles, and runs, to SLIDING FOREARM! Cover, TWO! Kelani stays in this and that pisses Fallon off. Fallon runs at the corner, but Kelani sends her into buckle! Fallon still ELBOWS Kelani, then goes up again. TORNADO SUPLEX, but Kelani slips through! Kelani dragon sleepers for the LEG DROP DDT! Cover, TWO!! Fallon survives but Kelani keeps cool. The fans rally for “NXT! NXT!” as Kelani brings Fallon up. But Fallon throat chops! Fallon whips, Kelani BOOTS back! Fallon wobbles, Kelani fireman’s carries!

Fallon CLAWS eyes to get free! Kelani goes to ropes, Fallon goes up and up, but Kelani dodges the flying kick! Kelani wrenches, Fallon wrenches, and DOUBLE LARIATS take both women down! The fans fire up, “This is Awesome!” as Fallon and Kelani glare. They go forehead to forehead, then they fire forearm for forearm! The fans cheer Kelani and boo Fallon. Kelani fires off a flurry, then she whips Fallon to CLOBBER her! And CLOBBER her again! Handspring BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up as Kelani kips up! And she SUPERKICKS Fallon down! Kelani drags Fallon around, stomps away, and then snarls. Kelani runs, handsprings, but Fallon hits the FACEBUSTER!

Fallon storms up to a corner, goes up and up, FLYING BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Fallon is beside herself, but she drags Kelani up to a fireman’s carry. Kelani slips free, waistlocks, but Fallon elbows free. Fallon wrenches, back suplex, but Kelani lands out! Kelani kicks low, reels Fallon in, X FACTOR! Kelani hurries to put Fallon in the drop zone, and she goes up, up, and ONE OF A KIND! But Jazmyn is back!? The ref stops her, but Kelani DECKS her! Kelani hurries to cover, TWO!! Fallon survives thanks to her minion, and Kelani is furious. Kelani hurries up top, but now Jacy is back! Kelani BOOTS Jacy for it!

Kelani hurries to 450 SPLASH, but onto knees! COWGIRL WIZARD!! Cover, Fallon wins!!

Winner: Fallon Henley, by pinfall (NEW NXT Women’s North American Champion)

The Fatal Influence celebrate together because it literally took ALL THREE of them to beat Kelani! Not that it matters to them, they’re just happy to have this title! Fallon finally has a singles title here in NXT, and Fallon gets the mic to says, “Statement made! From here on-” WAIT! Zaria is back again!? She already put Roxie, Cora, Giulia & Vaquer on notice, but now she’s going after The Fatal Influence! They think she’s coming from the ramp, but she’s sneaking in behind them!! Jacy turns around, to get a HEADBUTT! Jazmyn takes a LARIAT! Zaria dodges Fallon to SPEAR!! The fans fire up for the Powerhouse Aussie, as she hits an F5 on Fallon!!

The fans fire up as this agent of change has made her own impact on the NXT Women’s Division! Will nothing stop her from having whatever she wants?

Tony D’Angelo and the Family regroup backstage.

Rizzo, Stacks & Luca are proud of Tony. #AndStill! Tony didn’t know they were even coming, but they loved seeing the look on his face. Sarah steps in and says it is good to see the family doing well. Tony says Oba tried to take the title and take out the family, but he retained. Didn’t he ever? But uh, hold on, he’s in rough shape. Stretch it out. But hey, he wants to give a big shoutout to “Big Rizz” here. She’s got the crowbar hit heard around the world. And she is not done. Her attacker last week is now known, and Rizzo is gonna come after her on Tuesday! But for now, we celebrate! Wait, who was it that attacked Rizzo? And what happens when Rizzo gets her hands on her?

Dave & Bubba check in again.

Dave is loving Halloween Havoc, but he must say, he is NOT happy how Kelani is no longer NXT Women’s North American Champion. Fallon is the new champ, but the odds were stacked against Kelani. Unfortunate, but it is what it is. Bubba says in the words of Joey Styles, “OH MY GAWD~!” Zaria put the entire NXT Women’s Division on notice! We saw her earlier int he rafters, then she took ever Influencer out. And then the Ambulance match, as Ridge said earlier tonight, eh showed up. In fact, he shows up again! Ridge said he told us so! He destroyed Chase U, put a stake through their hearts, and now he’s moving on!

Ridge is going to do what he came back here to do! This is fair warning to everyone that it will be far worse than what he just did to Chase! Bubba says okay, that’s twice now He did it preshow, Bubba let it slide. Ridge does it on THE show, and Bubba is telling him now, don’t do it again. The fans cheer Bubba, and Ridge backs down. Is the Yorkshire Grit messing with the wrong one? But Dave gets things back on track. The main event is left, and it is the one we’ve all been looking forward to! Trick or Ethan, who will it be? Vic Joseph takes it from here that The Devil’s Playground is ready, but this match can go anywhere and end anywhere!

Booker T says this is Halloween Havoc! They can’t end tonight without a match like this! And whoa, Tatum Paxley pops out of a road case! Is this where Wendy Choo left her after Tuesday night?! Tatum says hey, everybody. Ava hurries out here to say that while she’s glad to see Tatum’s alright, they should get her to medical to have her checked out. Tatum tells Ava that after what Wendy did to her, she wants a match! Sure, understood. If it’s a match she wants, it’s a match she gets on Tuesday. No, no, let’s make it more interesting! Tatum SPINS THE WHEEL! And we get… a CASKET MATCH!!

Tatum is so excited, because now she can do to Wendy what she did to Tatum! Ava agrees to the deal, and the fans cheer! Will Tatum or Wendy be the one put away in a box once and for all?

NXT Championship Devil’s Playground Match: Trick Williams VS Ethan Page!

Like an iconic movie franchise, this is a trilogy that will have a powerful finale! Both men have very different perspectives on this story, but this is no fairytale. This is going to be a HORROR STORY come to life! But who makes it to the end credits of this nightmare in Hershey while the other is left in the past?

Trick is here, but he’s not just Trick! He’s Trick Willy Wonka, and he’s giving candy to everyone! The introductions are made, the belt is raised, as are the stakes, and on The Devil’s Playground, we see whose pride comes before the fall!

Ethan attacks even before the bell! The fans boo but the bell rings as Ethan stomps away! Ethan rains down fists, then puts Trick in a corner, for a KNEE! Trick sputters as he slips out of the ring, but Ethan grins. Ethan goes out and looks under the ring. Ethan brings out a chair, puts it in the ring, then dares Trick to get in there with him! Trick says bet, and he brings his own chair! Ethan is a little rattled, but they run up! The chairs clash, Ethan is disarmed, and Trick SMACKS away on Ethan! Trick SMACKS Ethan right outta the ring! A homer like it’s the World Series, and Trick hurries after Ethan.

Ethan RAMS Trick into the apron, then RAMS him in again! The fans boo but Ethan puts Trick back in. Ethan tells Vic he looks like a dumbass in his pumpkin tuxedo. But then Ethan grabs the Jack O’ Lantern and brings it into the ring. Trick dodges and UPPERCUTS! Now Trick has the pumpkin! The fans fire up as Trick makes Ethan the Pumpkin King! Trick fires hands, then a CYCLONE KCIK! The pumpkin breaks, Trick covers Ethan, TWO! Ethan bails out but Trick pursues. Trick brings Ethan up, fans chant “WHOOP DAT PUMPKIN!” Trick DECKS Ethan, then shows off pieces of the pumpkin.

Trick looks under the ring, and he brings out a broken ladder from the TLC match! Trick grabs a chair, but Ethan BOOTS him! Ethan runs up, but Trick FLAPJACKS him off the broken ladder! Trick TOSSES Ethan over barriers, and Ethan takes a seat! Trick runs up to CHOP! Trick keeps after Ethan as they go deeper into the stands! The fans fire up, and Trick sends Ethan into a trash can! The fans fire up with Trick, but Ethan body shots! And then he SMACKS Trick with the trash can! Ethan huffs ‘n’ puffs, drags Trick up, but Trick fights the driver! Trick BACKDROPS Ethan onto the trash can! Cover, TWO!!

Ethan survives but Trick drags him up. Trick brings Ethan around to CLUB him, CLUB him again, and then SHOVE him into barriers! Trick says all night long! And he LARIATS Ethan back to ringside! The fans rally behind Trick and he gets the chair. Trick swings, Ethan dodges, the chair hits post! Ethan BOOTS Trick down! Ethan puts the chair around Trick’s neck, then POSTS him! Trick sputters, Ethan folds the chair up, DDT on the chair! Cover, TWO!! Trick survives but Ethan has more ideas. Ethan SMACKS Trick with the chair, but fans want more pumpkin. Ethan JAMS Trick with the broken ladder, then he puts Trick in.

Ethan storms around, grabs another chair, and he SMACKS Trick again! Trick writhes, Ethan covers, TWO!! Trick is still tougher than that, but Ethan sits the chair up. Ethan drags Trick up, scoops him, FULL METAL SIDEWALK SLAM!! Cover, TWO!!! Trick stays in this but he sputters and writhes again. Ethan bumps Trick off buckles, then fires haymakers. The fans boo, but Ethan JABS Trick. Ethan hauls Trick up, ICONOCLASM onto a chair!! Cover, TWO!! Trick survives and Ethan grows frustrated. Ethan paces, then he brings Trick in. Ethan hauls Trick up, but Trick fights! The fans chant, “WHOOP! DAT TRICK!”

Trick powers up, wrenches out, kick and DDT! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! The fans rally as Trick rises, but Ethan swings first! Trick counter punches, and counter punches, repeat! Trick fires hands, UPPERCUTS, then whips. Trick hits the LEG LARIAT! And LEG LARIAT! Trick dodges a shot to FLAPJACK! Trick kips up and the fans fire up! Ethan staggers up, Trick runs in, but Trick is sent into buckles! ROUDNHOUSE from Ethan, and then Canadian Rack! But Trick slips free! Trick shoves Ethan into buckles, TRICK SHOT! Cover, ROPE- Well, no, there’s no ropebreaks, but that hesitation helps Ethan get away!

The fans boo, the ref messed that one up. Trick pursues Ethan on the outside, but Ethan SMACKS Trick with a big black bag! Ethan puts that bag in the ring, then he puts Trick in. Ethan holds up the bag, and then he pours it out! It’s NUTS ‘N’ BOLTS! Ethan drags Trick up, scoops him, but Trick slips free! Trick shoves Ethan into buckles, then ZIGZAG onto the nuts!! And bolts!! Cover, TWO!!! Ethan survives and scrambles away while Trick pounds the mat in frustration. Trick storms out after Ethan and fans hope they come closer again. But Ethan POSTS Trick first! Ethan crawls away to catch his breath.

The fans rally, but Ethan pulls the steel steps apart. Ethan brings the steps around, but Trick leaps to AX HANDLE Ethan down! Trick CLUBS Ethan, then he clears the desk! The fans fire up as Trick brings Ethan up. But Ethan RAMS Trick into the steps! The pointy back end of the steps got Trick right in the ribs! Trick is spitting blood, and Ethan grins. Ethan fires hands on Trick, having made Trick feel what he has felt! Ethan sets the steps up, then clears the desk. Ethan drags Trick up, Canadian Rack, and Ethan goes up the steps! EGO’S EDGE down through the desk!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Trick survives and the fans fire up!

Ethan is beside himself while Trick sputters, but the fans cheer on “NXT! NXT!” Ethan crawls away while the ref has medics check Trick. “This is Awesome!” but not if it has to end like this. Ethan wants to keep going, but the ref has him back off. Ethan says end it then! The fans boo, Ethan grins, but Trick refuses to give up like this! Ethan did dare Trick to show some true grit, so Trick is doing just that! Trick rises, he tells the medics and the ref to leave him alone! The fans rally for “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” as Trick drags himself into the ring! But Ethan is right on him! Scoop SLAM on the base steps!! When did those get there!?!

Ethan drags Trick back onto the steps, and then he brings the top half over?! Fans freak out as Ethan raises those steps! Trick dodges, avoiding the smash! Then he BOOKENDS Ethan onto the steps!! The fans are thunderous as Trick unlocks a new gear! Trick has the steps, but Ethan LOW BLOWS!! Trick falls to his knees and the fans boo, but Ethan grins. Ethan says Trick should’ve ended Ethan when he had the chance. Now Ethan has the steps, and he raises them up! So Trick LOW BLOWS in return!!! The fans fire up, Trick SLAPS Ethan, and Trick has the steps! BATTERING RAM!! Trick chucks steps, then takes aim! TRICK SHOT!!! Cover, TRICK WINS!!!

Winner: Trick Williams, by pinfall (still NXT Champion)

All Ego said he has that demon inside, so you can call Trick Williams “The Exorcist!” Nothing could stop Trick tonight, but RIDGE HOLLAND ATTACKS!!! The fans boo and Ridge drops ELBOWS and FISTS on Trick! This is what Ridge meant about going for what he wanted! Ethan gets pissed at Ridge, because this is Ethan’s business! But then Ethan realizes, they can do this together! Ethan drags Trick up, tells Ridge to do it right. REDEEMER DDT!! The fans boo more, but Ridge isn’t done. He feeds Trick to Ethan, but BUBBA RAY gets in the ring! Bubba fires off haymakers on Ridge and Ethan and the fans love it!

Bubba DECKS Ridge, DECKS Ethan, repeat! Bubba TOSSES Ridge, TOSSES Ethan, and throws off his hat and jacket! The fans fire up, but Ridge and Ethan fall back. Bubba says Ridge is still on strike two, will Ridge dare push it to three? Is this story of Trick and Ethan still not over?

My Thoughts:

An awesome night for Halloween Havoc, but still with a few flaws that really could’ve been ironed out with some forethought. Zaria is a great addition to this already powerful NXT Women’s Division, but did we need to see her twice? It’s a bit redundant for her to show up and put the top title picture on notice, then completely obliterate The Fatal Influence after their win for the midcard title. Just do the latter, since it felt like Zaria was after the Women’s North American Championship from the start.

And speaking of that title, I’m not sure Gauntlet was the way to go. I swear I heard one guy counter the “This is Awesome!” chants with “No It’s Not!” Sadly, that one guy was probably right. If the end result was Fatal Influence all working together, any No DQ match would’ve worked. And with the Gauntlet, sad to say, it exposed some flaws. It was mostly in timing between them all, certainly in Kelani VS Jazmyn, but Kelani VS Fallon made it work by the end. Good for Fallon to be new champ, she has put in the work to deserve it, but I now fear she’s getting fed to Zaria right away. Hmm, maybe they should’ve flipped it and let Zaria only tease going after the top title.

And in which case, awesome stuff for that story. Very good promos in the preshow from Giulia, Vaquer, Roxie & Cora, and awesome match. Kudos to Cora for going top rope after only just coming back from a knee injury. While it was a natural choice for Vaquer & Giulia to win, it also helps their story that Vaquer pinned Roxie. Giulia and Vaquer will likely have a match against each other, the winner faces Roxie for the title at let’s say Deadline in December. The other can find their way into the Iron Eliminator match along with Cora and some other top names, making for another strong showing from this strong Women’s Division.

Likewise, we are getting strong grudge matches out of the non-title stories. Ava announcing the fourth Special Guest Referee match in WWE was odd. Not sure anyone had this many special guest ref matches on their wish list for 2024 but here we are. Dawn Marie will surely be a factor in Lola VS Jaida, but it’ll overall be an awesome match for NXT 2300. Likewise, Tatum VS Wendy in a Casket Match for this Tuesday will be a great blowoff, especially with no chance of interference. Wendy and Rosemary are no longer spooky scary teammates after TNA Bound for Glory, so it’ll be Wendy and Tatum 1v1.

Really good promos to hype up the rest of Tuesday’s episode. Good stuff with Je’Von quite truly growing into his own, wondering where the line is between Face and Heel. Good stuff in Fraxiom again having fractures in their bond. I don’t see Je’Von & Cedric dethroning Fraxiom, but it’d be so weird if Fraxiom really did break up before A-Town Down Under. And while I thought Lexis was going to get Oro Mensah to come around and be a cornerman, William Regal stepping in is quite the twist. I don’t know which would be better: Regal actually helping Lexis win; or Regal swerving Lexis because he’s really helping Dempsey. The latter could be used to bring Oro to Lexis’ side, feeling sympathetic to Lexis getting cheated.

Good promos from Tony and Oba in the preshow, and they had a great TLC match to start us off. A little torn on how that one ended, though. The Family all helping Tony win was really more to protect Oba in the loss. I’m sure Oba moves up to the NXT Championship at some point, but the loss felt as off as Kelani’s. But at least the promo with the family backstage set up a very quick end to the Whodunnit. I am still thinking it was Lyons that attacked Rizzo, given the little interaction she had with Oba. This has to lead to a faction warfare story, Oba, Lyons, and the team of Tyriek & Tyson, aka #TYGERS going after The D’Angelo Family in full.

Great stuff with Ridge Holland tonight as he is apparently the one moving up to the NXT Championship next. I was really surprised Ridge won against Chase as far as a storytelling concept, but Ridge is definitely big, strong and mean enough to be a top level Heel in NXT. Ridge interacting with Bubba Ray was also some good stuff, as this helps both the NXTNA crossover, as well as brings an ECW & WWE legend back on screen. Trick VS Ethan was really good, though certainly more a brawling Falls Count Anywhere than anything truly “horrifying.” Though, they did pull off “blood in the mouth” rather well.

Trick retaining was the logical choice, as he only just got it back and doing a “hot potato” between Trick and Ethan would be a little much. Bubba saving Trick from Ethan and Ridge was good stuff, solid ending scene here. Trick VS Ridge can certainly be at Deadline, but it’d be good story stuff if Ridge attacked Bubba on TNA “when he least expects it.” Ridge VS Bubba can even be a great match before or after Ridge challenges Trick. Because no offense to Ridge, but I’m not seeing him take the title off Trick. Maybe Ridge should be a guy that wins the Heritage Cup by knockout. I’m personally still wanting to see that at all.

My Score: 9.1/10