The TNA Wrestling roster launched an unexpected invasion on WWE NXT’s recent episode, sparking chaos and tension throughout the evening. This storyline development unfolded live at Full Sail University on the night of the NXT show, highlighting a bitter rivalry fueled by the TNA roster’s exclusion from the NXT Homecoming special.
TNA Wrestlers Express Anger Over NXT Exclusion Before the Invasion
In the days leading up to the episode, the TNA roster openly displayed their frustration on social media for not being invited to participate in the NXT Homecoming event. Commentator Vic Joseph repeatedly referenced this tension during the broadcast, clearly setting the stage for disruptive events to come. The rivalry intensified with a winner-take-all match announced on the Grayson Waller Effect between Trick Williams and Oba Femi, which further aggravated the TNA roster.
As the show began, viewers noticed Eric Young, Moose, and Matt Cardona in the building’s parking lot, arousing suspicion. Meanwhile, Trick Williams and Oba Femi entered the arena, signaling the arrival of the TNA contingent, intent on making their presence known.
TNA Stars Appear Backstage and in the Arena, Heightening the Invasion Threat
Backstage, Mance Warner and Steph De Lander were spotted trailing behind NXT’s Ethan Page, adding to the mounting unease. This backstage activity suggested a larger force was poised to intervene in the night’s matches.
During the women’s Speed matchup, Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside were observed walking through the backstage area, reinforcing the widespread infiltration of the TNA roster throughout the venue. In parallel, glimpses of Cedric Alexander and Zachary Wentz appeared inside the locker room, indicating TNA’s reach extended beyond visible areas.
Notably, during a six-man tag match involving DarkState, Chase U, and Joe Hendry, Mike Santana arrived unchallenged at the arena, blending in effortlessly despite his outsider status. This unexpected entrance intensified the story, marking the TNA roster’s growing confidence and dominance.
Escalation Unfolds as TNA Members Take Over Audience and Commentary Roles
Before the main event, Trick Williams entered the ring to find Steve Maclin, Moose, and other members of the Elegance Brand seated in the crowd, signaling that the match’s outcome was unlikely to be conventional. Williams, already carrying a championship, faced mounting pressure as more TNA members gathered around ringside.
During the main event, Mike Santana broke from the crowd to confront Trick Williams directly, escalating tension into a physical confrontation. Following this altercation, Santana surprisingly joined the commentary table alongside Vic Joseph and Booker T, providing real-time reactions to the unfolding chaos from a TNA perspective.
The crowd erupted again when Matt Cardona, a prominent TNA figure, appeared, clearly thrilling fans and adding to the hostility. The match climaxed with Williams slapping Santana, triggering a massive brawl involving both TNA and NXT talent that spilled throughout the arena, obliterating any semblance of order as chaos consumed the event.
Ongoing TNA Invasion Threatens WWE NXT’s Stability and Future Events
The invasion culminated with a lingering shot of Ricky Saints and Oba Femi, locked in intense stares as they prepared for their upcoming title match at No Mercy, underscoring the continuing rivalry’s depth. The confrontation between the two promotions now promises escalating conflicts, possibly reshaping NXT’s programming and storytelling.
This aggressive and hostile angle reflects the bitterness and resentment brewing between TNA and WWE NXT, leaving fans intrigued about how this invasion storyline will unfold in the coming weeks. The unpredictable chaos generated by the TNA roster’s incursion disrupts WWE’s usual scripted events, raising questions about future cross-promotional interactions and repercussions within the wrestling world.
CHAMP vs. CHAMP
Trick Williams and Oba Femi are ready to make history tonight! 👀 pic.twitter.com/iE3uqNCCH2
— WWE (@WWE) September 24, 2025
MANCE WARNER AND STEPH DE LANDER ARE ALSO HERE!!
OH MY GOODNESS!! #WWENXT
pic.twitter.com/TLxp9B5HD9— 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧 (@WrestlingCovers) September 24, 2025
LEI YING LEE AND XIA BROOKSIDE ARE HERE!! #WWENXT
pic.twitter.com/LsSrZksNVv— 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧 (@WrestlingCovers) September 24, 2025
There you go, @sam_mayer_! 😂@joehendry continues to appear out of nowhere and mess with DarkState!! pic.twitter.com/RKgjcnNEci
— WWE (@WWE) September 24, 2025
Oh no…
Mike Santana has just showed up 😱 pic.twitter.com/24hhHgaIvM
— WWE (@WWE) September 24, 2025
The Trick-NA Champ has arrived, but it's getting crowded ringside… 👀
Will @_trickwilliams be leaving tonight as Double Champion? pic.twitter.com/1BDa2EiquE
— WWE (@WWE) September 24, 2025
This is interesting…
Mike Santana just joined @vicjoseph and @BookerT5x on commentary for the main event! 😳 pic.twitter.com/AUyqtMFTb8
— WWE (@WWE) September 24, 2025
THIS. IS. MADNESS.
IT'S A TNA INVASION!!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/qp5mMRGQ2W
— WWE (@WWE) September 24, 2025
