A WWE championship will be defended outside the company’s typical programming during the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel: Perth Weekend in October. The WWE I.D. Championship is set to be contested at Beyond Wrestling‘s Bound For The Floor special event on October 12, held at the Tafetta Music Hall in Lowell, Massachusetts. This marks a rare instance of a WWE title being defended at a non-WWE wrestling event.
Details of the WWE I.D. Title Match Announcement
On Monday, an official announcement confirmed that Cappuccino Jones will defend the WWE I.D. Championship against TJ Crawford in this historic matchup. The encounter is expected to draw considerable attention, as the winner will gain more than just the championship belt. If TJ Crawford emerges victorious, he will earn a WWE I.D. contract, providing him with an opportunity to advance within WWE’s developmental system.
BREAKING NEWS….The first ever WWE ID Title Match has been signed,
the official statement read.
Cappuccino Jones defends vs. TJ Crawford at Beyond Wrestling on Oct. 12th in Lowell, MA!
The announcement further stated,
If Crawford wins, he will become champion and earn a WWE ID contract!
Simultaneous Wrestling Events in Lowell on October 12
The date of this match coincides with another significant wrestling event taking place in the same city. The Tsongas Center in Lowell will host the TNA Bound For Glory 2025 pay-per-view on October 12. This event will feature WWE NXT talents, including TNA Knockouts Champion Kelani Jordan, underscoring a notable crossover of talent between wrestling promotions on the same day.
Significance of the WWE I.D. Title Defense at Beyond Wrestling
This WWE I.D. Title match represents a unique blending of wrestling promotions amid the WWE Crown Jewel: Perth Weekend, providing an unusual platform for a WWE championship contest outside WWE’s direct control. The match not only offers competitive entertainment but also serves as a gateway for TJ Crawford to secure a formal WWE contract, enhancing the stakes for the participants involved. It is expected to attract fans interested in witnessing this rare title defense in a non-WWE venue, potentially setting a precedent for future cross-promotional collaborations.
BREAKING NEWS….
The first ever WWE ID Title Match has been signed!
Cappuccino Jones defends vs. TJ Crawford at @beyondwrestling on Oct. 12th in Lowell, MA!
If Crawford wins, he will become champion and earn a WWE ID contract! pic.twitter.com/bfB4k6B8Ia
— WWE ID (@WWEID) September 29, 2025
