WWE NXT vs TNA Showdown: Start time in India, USA, UK, Australia & more (October 7, 2025)

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Published at :October 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Modified at :October 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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The special show was renamed to Showdown from Invasion!

The highly anticipated special show of WWE NXT Showdown is all set to emanate from the WWE Performance Centre in Orlando, Florida, on October 7. Despite the significance, the show will not be a PLE, but rather a special show that carries huge anticipation.

Multiple big names, including Ricky Saints, Trick Williams, Mike Santana, Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, Kelani Jordan, The Haryds (Matt & Jeff Hardy) among others, are set to compete on the show.

In the NXT vs TNA Showdown, two Survivor Series-style matches have been announced. On the men’s side, NXT Champion Ricky Saints will lead Team NXT, joined by Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans, and Myles Borne. Representing TNA, Mike Santana will captain his team alongside Frankie Kazarian, Moose, and Leon Slater.

TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella has announced that Joe Hendry will serve as the special guest referee for the men’s Survivor Series match.

A Survivor Series elimination match features two teams, typically made up of four or five wrestlers each, facing off, with competitors being eliminated one by one through pinfall, submission, count-out, or disqualification, until only members of one team are left standing.

Jordynne Graces WWE NXT Evolution 2025 — ORLANDO, FLORIDA – MAY 13: Jordynne Graces win the match during NXT at the WWE Performance Center on May 13, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Matt Pendleton/WWE via Getty Images)

On the women’s side, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne led her team, which includes Lola Vice, Sol Ruca, and Jaida Parker. They will battle the team led by TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan, The IInspiration (Jessie McKay & Cassie Lee), and Mara Sade.

GM Ava has announced that Jordynne Grace will serve as the special guest referee for the Women’s Survivor Series match.

WWE NXT vs TNA Showdown (October 7, 2025) Start Time

USA: 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT (Monday)
UK: 01 AM BST (Monday)
India: 5:30 AM IST (Monday)
Canada: 08 PM ET (Monday)
Australia: 10 AM AEST (Tuesday)
Saudi Arabia: 03 AM AST (Monday)
France:02 AM CEST (Monday)

Announced matches for WWE NXT Showdown (October 7, 2025)

Ricky Saints, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans & Myles Borne vs Mike Santana, Frankie Kazarian, Moose & Leon Slater – NXT vs TNA Men’s Survivor Series match (with Joe Hendry as the special guest referee)
Jacy Jayne, Lola Vice, Sol Ruca & Jaida Parker vs Kelani Jordan, The IInspiration & Mara Sade – NXT vs TNA Women’s Survivor Series match (with Jordynne Grace as the special guest referee)
DarkState (Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin) vs The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) – NXT & TNA Tag Team Championship match
Ethan Page vs Mustafa Ali – NXT North American Championship match

What is NXT vs TNA Showdown?

It’s a special crossover episode of NXT featuring direct competition between NXT roster and TNA.

When and where will NXT Showdown take place?

The special show of WWE NXT Showdown is all set to emanate from the WWE Performance Centre in Orlando, Florida, on October 7.

Why was the name changed from “Invasion” to “Showdown”?

Originally, the show was titled Invasion, but due to backlash in Israel, especially concerning sensitivity around October 7 and associations with the name, the company renamed it “Showdown.”

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