After Leon Slater’s unsuccessful bid against Oba Femi for the NXT Championship, several WWE NXT stars are set for a new chance to compete for TNA championships. On the latest WWE NXT episode, tag teams ZaRuca and WrenQCC visited Ava’s office aiming for a future title match against NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, only to receive unexpected news about a different opportunity.
Ava Announces Triple Threat Contest for TNA Tag Team Contendership
Rather than addressing the NXT Women’s Championship, Ava revealed to the teams that the next challenge will be for the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championships instead. Next week, ZaRuca, WrenQCC, and Fatal Influence will face off in a triple threat tag team match to determine the number one contenders for the TNA titles.
The match promises high stakes as the victorious team will earn a chance to challenge the reigning champions, The IInspiration, who are widely recognized by WWE fans as The IIconics.
Significance of the Match and Fan Engagement
This development opens a new competitive avenue for WWE NXT talent in the TNA tag team scene, creating anticipation around which team will rise to challenge The IInspiration’s dominance. The match highlights the growing crossover between brands and presents fresh storylines for wrestling fans to follow.
ZaRuca vs. WrenQCC vs. Fatal Influence. The winner will earn a shot at the @ThisIsTNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship! ? pic.twitter.com/ZBODDTbasJ
Fans are invited to share their thoughts on who should secure the victory and represent WWE NXT against The IInspiration for the coveted TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles, fostering active engagement with the evolving wrestling narrative.
ZaRuca vs. WrenQCC vs. Fatal Influence.
The winner will earn a shot at the @ThisIsTNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship! 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZBODDTbasJ
— WWE (@WWE) January 14, 2026
