Team TNA emerged victorious in a Survivor Series-style elimination match against Team NXT at the ”WWE NXT” showdown special, marking a significant win for the promotion. The outcome was dramatically shaped by an unexpected turn when TNA World Champion Trick Williams abandoned his team mid-match,leaving NXT Champion Ricky Saints to face the full force of his opponents.
The clash pitted four representatives from each promotion against each other, with Team TNA consisting of captain Mike Santana, TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater, Frankie Kazarian, and Moose. Team NXT countered with Saints, Williams, Myles Borne, and Je’Von Evans. Adding another layer of intrigue, Joe Hendry officiated the match, raising questions about potential bias. This interpromotional contest is part of a recent collaboration between WWE and impact Wrestling, aiming to bridge the gap between the two wrestling worlds and generate excitement among fans.
the match began with a fast-paced start from Myles Borne, who was quickly eliminated by Frankie Kazarian.Team TNA continued its momentum,with Leon Slater pinning Je’Von Evans,giving TNA a 4-2 advantage. The tide began to turn against Trick Williams,who was isolated and relentlessly attacked by Team TNA. In a shocking move, Williams ultimately walked out on his team, refusing to tag out and leaving Ricky Saints to battle alone.
Despite being outnumbered, Ricky Saints demonstrated resilience, eliminating both Kazarian and Slater. However, the combined strength of Mike Santana and Moose proved too much to overcome. Saints was ultimately pinned by Santana following consecutive finishers, securing the win for Team TNA. The result underscores TNA’s competitive strength and leaves questions about the future of Williams’s role within NXT.
