It wasn’t your average NXT show on September 23. The card was stacked, the drama was heavy, and by the end, things had spiraled into full-on cross-promotion warfare. Let’s break down what went down at the Capitol Wrestling Center and why this episode had people talking.
Main Event Mayhem Title vs. Title Goes Wild
In the headliner, NXT Champion Oba Femi locked horns with TNA World Champion Trick Williams in a “Winner Takes All” showdown. Both belts were on the line a dream scenario for fans of big stakes matches.
But this wasn’t just about wrestling. Midway through the match, TNA stars invaded Mike Santana led the charge from ringside, tensions flared, and before long the match devolved into chaos. The result? No contest, meaning neither champ walked away with all the gold.
This moment signals more than a botched main event it hints that the TNA-NXT crossover angle is alive and kicking.
Women’s Speed Title Contender Settled
Earlier in the night, Lainey Reid faced off with Candice LeRae in a brisk Speed Match to determine who’ll challenge Sol Ruca for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship at No Mercy.
Reid stunned fans with a vicious knee strike to LeRae’s head, earning the pinfall and punching her ticket to the title match.
This defeat means LeRae won’t become a two-time Speed Champion this go-round.Lights Out Match Borne vs. King
Tensions that have simmered for weeks finally ignited in a brutal Lights Out Match between Myles Borne and Lexis King. No rules, no mercy.
From using belts and chairs to diving off steel steps, the two tore each other apart. At one point, Borne hit the “Borne Again” off a table crowd gasped. Ultimately, he pinned King to claim victory.
This felt like catharsis for both performers blood on the mat, grudges settled, but scars left behind.
Supporting Matches & Side Plots
The rest of the night filled in the tapestry:
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Jordynne Grace defeated Arianna Grace in a hard-hitting bout, with a spinning sit-out slam sealing the win.
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DarkState (Saquon, Osiris, Cutler) took down Joe Hendry & Chase U in a six-man tag match, further asserting their dominance on the roster.
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Backstage, tensions simmered: Jacy Jayne declared she didn’t need allies to handle Lola Vice, and there was talk of Jazmyn Nyx being mysteriously attacked.
Match Results at a Glance
| Match Type | Winner / Result |
|---|---|
| Lights Out: Borne vs. King | Myles Borne wins via pinfall |
| Speed Contender: Reid vs. LeRae | Lainey Reid wins, earns title shot |
| Six-Man Tag | DarkState wins over Joe Hendry & Chase U |
| Grace vs. Grace | Jordynne Grace victorious |
| Winner Takes All (Oba vs. Trick) | No Contest (due to interference) |
Conclusion
September 23’s NXT delivered more than wrestling matches it delivered storytelling fireworks. With the TNA invasion angle ignited, a new challenger in the speed division locked in, and a violent Lights Out battle settled, the landscape of NXT just shifted. Fans are left wondering: How deep will the cross-promotion war go? And who really walks away with power in this new chapter?