WWE NXT on October 13, 2026 was live from the Performance Center in Florida. On the program, it’s time to discover Grayson Waller’s next opponent!
– Dusty Rhodes Classic: Vanity Project defeats Mini Vikingo and Starboy Hall.
– Tristan Angels defeats Saquon Shugars.
– AAA Reina de Reinas Championship: La Catalina (c) defeats Kali Armstrong.
– Dusty Rhodes Classic: Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno defeat Fraxiom.
– NXT Championship Contender: Tony D’Angelo defeats Myles Borne.
WWE NXT Recap of October 13, 2026
WWE NXT, Orlando, Florida
The commentators are Vic Joseph and Booker T. The French-language commentator is Christophe Agius.
– Tonight, it’s WWE NXT, the yellow-brand show kicks off with a video of Wren Sinclair who won the Battle Royal last Tuesday for a shot at the NXT title.
Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament – Quarterfinals
Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) accompanied by Myka Lockwood and Jackson Drake vs Mini Vikingo and Chazz Starboy Hall
At the end of the match, Vikingo leaps onto Drake at ringside to shove him away. Hall dives from the corner with a Shooting Star on Smokes, but he blocks it with his knees. Baylor tags in and they hit their double Stomp for the three-count on Hall.
Winners: Vanity Project
– Backstage, Saquon Shugars says he should be fighting for the world title, but Tristan Angels won’t let him. He will show the world why Angels is a clown. Grayson Waller arrives and says he is impressed by Shugars dropping his phone to get to work. Waller says Shugars must focus on Angels if he ever wants his chance. Shugars says Waller will get to know him very soon.
– In a video from earlier today, Kali Armstrong talks with Robert Stone saying that Wren Sinclair should not have been in the match. Stone agrees, saying Armstrong had the most eliminations in the Battle Royal. So he spoke with Rey Mysterio and she will have a match for the AAA Championship tonight.
Singles Match
Saquon Shugars vs Tristan Angels
At the end of the match, Angels avoids a top-rope attack, but Shugars chases him to ringside with a clothesline and they tumble to ringside. Shugars attempts a Tornado DDT, but Angels drives him to the floor. Angels brings him back to the ring for his Knee Drop for the three-count.
Winner: Tristan Angels
– In a video, Tony D’Angelo says that Myles Borne believes he is reaching the summit with his new attitude. But the destination Borne seeks is the destination he already occupies. He reached this position through results rather than how he talks or what he wears. Last week, Borne saw an opportunity and seized it. That may be good for Borne, but the difference is that he would have sent him packing with a scissor kick. In NXT, it is he who decides fate. Tonight Borne’s fate is in his hands.
– In a video, Izzi Dame and Niko Vance analyze Zaria. Izzi Dame says that Zaria is broken, which makes her an interesting subject. Zaria has spent so long convincing people that she is dangerous that she has lost herself. She wants to uncover what lies behind Zaria’s attitude. She wants this moment to reveal who Zaria really is beneath her mask.
– Wren Sinclair arrives in the ring and grabs the microphone. Sinclair says she is the new challenger for the NXT title. If you had told her that a few months ago, she would have laughed. Not because she didn’t want it, but because she would have overthought it. She would have preferred to stay in her routines. Last week she did something new, she took a risk. She was very afraid to enter this Battle Royal as Lady Shani. She won the match and removed her mask to show she is no longer afraid. She knows she doesn’t have the most imposing off-screen name. But that’s exactly why she had to do it. She knows what happens when you do nothing. She lost her title and she saw her best friend lose her title. It made her realize that in a matter of seconds you can lose everything and she cannot wait for change.
Sinclair says Kendal Grey has always believed in her. Grey says she had to prove herself under the Grey name and for herself. She knows there are many questions because technically she was suspended. Kelani Jordan’s music hits and she comes to the ring. Kelani Jordan says people are too comfortable breaking the rules and rewarding themselves. Jordan says Sinclair broke the rules by masquerading as someone else and claiming she is the contender. It doesn’t work like that, because Sinclair manipulated the situation and Sinclair stole someone else’s identity. Sinclair thinks she deserves her place in the ring with her. Jordan says she refuses to face Sinclair at Halloween Havoc. She can face anyone from TNA, Lady Shani, or from NXT, but she refuses to face Sinclair. Jordan says everyone knows Sinclair didn’t have the guts to enter the Battle Royal as herself. And on top of that Sinclair cannot win people over for who she is.
Robert Stone arrives and says that everyone knows Sinclair’s suspension is over. But it’s true that Sinclair won the match dressed as Lady Shani. Yet it’s impossible to deny that Sinclair won in the end. So he will leave the choice to the NXT Universe. Does Sinclair deserve her title match? The crowd chants yes. Stone announces the match is official for Halloween Havoc! Jordan is furious and wants to strike, but Sinclair dodges the blow and pushes her to the floor.
– Backstage, Cruz Montana and Lizzy Rain discuss together. Montana says Rain has impressed many in the Battle Royal and must harness that energy. Cruz Montana gets a phone call. Montana speaks with someone who says they are proud of him and that they knew people would exploit his past. Dion Lennox arrives to attack him from behind!
AAA Reina de Reinas Championship – Singles Match
Kali Armstrong vs La Catalina (c)
At the end of the match, Armstrong blocks a Suplex and starts a flurry of strikes on Catalina. Armstrong hits a Side Slam and covers, but Catalina kicks out at two. Armstrong lifts her for a PowerSlam, but Catalina reverses into a Roll-Up and she resists. Catalina shoves Armstrong into the second rope and hits a Hip Attack. Armstrong blocks the follow-up with her PowerSlam. Armstrong charges for her finisher, but Catalina shoves her to the outside where there was no padding! Armstrong climbs back in the ring and Catalina hits her Running Knee for the three-count.
Winner: La Catalina
– Backstage, Wren Sinclair discusses with Myles Borne. Borne says it’s good to stand up for yourself. Sinclair says she wasn’t selfish in attacking her best friend as Borne did. Borne notes how Sinclair had named an entire group under her identity. After tonight he becomes the new contender for Halloween Havoc. Kendal Grey arrives and says the Battle Royal was amazing. She has spoken to the medical team and finally has the green light. It’s time to bring the women’s title back to their team.
– Backstage, EK Prosper comes to motivate Mini Vikingo and Hall after their loss. Prosper says it’s a matter of learning; victory isn’t everything. Vanity Project arrives, saying there are only losers here. Jackson Drake says that if they’re not here to win titles and make money, he doesn’t know why they’re here. Prosper says they talk too much. Hall says they’d love to do a three-on-three match next week. Drake says it will be another easy win for them.
Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament – Quarterfinals
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) vs Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno
At the end of the match, Frazer jumps from the corner toward Dar, but Dar catches him in a Triangle Choke. Frazer resists, Axiom comes to the rescue with a boot. Frazer follows with a Frog Splash on Dar to cover, but Dar kicks out at two. Axiom tags in and hits a Missile Drop Kick to Dar to cover, but Moreno breaks the count. Moreno hits Frazer with a German Suplex to clear him from the ring, but Axiom pushes him away. Dar catches Axiom with a sudden pin, but he resists. Dar hits a German Suplex and Moreno tags in for a Running Kick. Moreno climbs to the top, but Axiom gets up and kicks him. Axiom hits a Spanish Fly on Moreno! Frazer finishes with his Phoenix Splash to cover, but Dar breaks the pin with an Ankle Lock on Frazer. Axiom manages to drive Dar away from the ring. Moreno ascends to the top, but Frazer hits him with a Superplex. Axiom tags in to complete their double Suplex and kick combo on Moreno for the cover, but he resists at two. They attempt another double-team move, but Moreno blocks it. Dar intervenes and blindsides Frazer with an elbow. They then execute their Leg Sweep and a running elbow on Axiom for the three-count.
Winners: Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno
– Backstage, Blake Howard chats with Dr. Wagner Jr. and Galeno to get their take on the Dusty Rhodes tournament. Wagner Jr. says they know the pressure well as AAA champions and want to win it for their family. Birthright arrives. Lexis King says it’s impressive to see a third generation of wrestlers, but Uriah Connors is a fourth generation and Birthright is complete. Wagner Jr. and Galeno state they’ll settle this story next week.
– The commentators announce for next Tuesday: Dion Lennox vs Cruz Montana, and the end of the Dusty Cup quarterfinals.
NXT Championship Contender – Singles Match
Tony D’Angelo vs Myles Borne
At the end of the match, Borne goes for a top-rope move, but D’Angelo blocks him with a Spear and covers, but he kicks out at two. The two exchange blows. D’Angelo blocks Borne’s finisher and hits him with a Powerbomb for the cover, but he kicks out at two. D’Angelo charges him, but Borne pushes him to the corner and hits an Angle Slam. Borne is distracted by a cameraman on the apron. D’Angelo takes advantage to hit his Chokeslam on Borne for the three-count.
Winner: Tony D’Angelo
– After the match, D’Angelo celebrates his victory, but turns toward the masked cameraman. The cameraman enters the ring and removes his hood… it’s Tavion Heights! Tavion Heights attacks Myles Borne and delivers a Powerbomb through the announcers’ table!
– Backstage, Robert Stone walks into his office and finds a note saying ”Make me the host of Halloween Havoc or I will cast a cursed spell on you”. Danhausen is heard laughing. The show ends like that.
