WWE hosted its sixth annual Halloween Havoc premium live event on October 26, 2025, at the Findlay Toyota Center in Arizona. The show captured the spirit of Halloween with its elaborate decorations featuring skeletons, spiderwebs, and other spooky props that enhanced the atmosphere for fans in attendance.
One of the most anticipated moments was the match featuring The Broken Hardys, consisting of Broken Matt Hardy and Brother Nero (Jeff Hardy), as they defended their NXT Tag Team Championships. Jeff Hardy paid tribute to the late Bray Wyatt by donning The Fiend’s face paint for the occasion. The duo faced off against Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin from the DarkState in a highly charged contest under Broken Rules.
The match showcased several high-risk maneuvers, including a Swanton Bomb from Jeff Hardy and a leg drop from Matt Hardy off a ladder. The intensity escalated when Lennox launched himself into Broken Matt, who was at the timekeeper’s area, while Griffin speared Brother Nero through the barricade. In a dramatic finale, Brother Nero climbed a ladder to execute a Swanton Bomb on Lennox but narrowly missed as Lennox evaded the move. Ultimately, the DarkState triumphed, executing a Doomsday Device on Brother Nero, thereby claiming the NXT Tag Team Championship and ending the Hardys’ 17-day reign with the titles.
The main event saw Ricky Saints defending his NXT Championship against Trick Williams, a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Saints, who had secured the title from Oba Femi at the previous month’s No Mercy event, faced a formidable challenge from Williams. The contest became increasingly brutal, with Williams slamming Saints through the commentary desk before attempting to secure victory with a Trick Shot inside the ring.
Saints displayed impressive resilience, managing to power out of a pin attempt and regain control. In a climactic finish, Saints hit Williams with a spear followed by a Tornado DDT from the top rope, successfully defending his title in a match that had the crowd roaring with excitement.
Notable Matches and Results
Beyond the title changes, NXT Halloween Havoc featured several other matches that delighted fans. The evening began with TNA’s Leon Slater and Je’Von Evans defeating the AAA team of Mr. Iguana and La Parka in a thrilling opener.
Another highlight was the NXT North American Championship match between Ethan Page and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., which took place under the theme of the Day of the Dead. The match turned heated when Page ripped Wagner Jr.’s mask, igniting his wrath. Despite the chaos, Page managed to retain his title by using powder to blind Wagner Jr. before executing a Twisted Grin that sent his opponent crashing through a table.
On the women’s side, Blake Monroe captured the NXT Women’s North American Championship by defeating Zaria, while Tatum Paxley triumphed over Jacy Jayne to become the new NXT Women’s Champion. Paxley’s success drew attention on social media, with her former teammate, Lyra Valkyria, reacting positively to her victory.
Overall, WWE’s NXT Halloween Havoc 2025 delivered an action-packed evening, featuring shocking title changes and memorable moments that will resonate with fans for years to come.
