WWE’s sixth annual Halloween Havoc live event took place on October 25, 2025, at the Findlay Toyota Center in Arizona, captivating fans with its Halloween-themed atmosphere. The show featured a mix of high-stakes matches and dramatic moments, culminating in significant title changes that left audiences buzzing.
Title Changes Highlight Halloween Havoc
One of the night’s most anticipated bouts was the penultimate match, where The Broken Hardys, consisting of Broken Matt Hardy and Brother Nero (Jeff Hardy), defended their NXT Tag Team Championships against the team of Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin from DarkState. The match was fought under Broken Rules, a stipulation that allowed for extreme measures.
Jeff Hardy honored the late Bray Wyatt by donning The Fiend’s face paint, adding emotional weight to the contest. The action was intense, with both teams executing high-risk maneuvers. Notable moments included a Swanton Bomb from Jeff Hardy and a leg drop from Matt Hardy off a ladder.
As the match reached its climax, Brother Nero attempted a high-flying Swanton Bomb through a table, but Lennox narrowly evaded disaster. In a stunning turn of events, DarkState reclaimed the NXT Tag Team Championship after executing a Doomsday Device on Brother Nero, ending the Hardys’ 17-day reign with the titles. Despite this setback, the Hardys retained their TNA tag team titles.
Main Event Drama and Other Matches
The main event featured Ricky Saints defending his NXT Championship against Trick Williams. Saints, who had won the title from Oba Femi at last month’s No Mercy event, showcased his resilience throughout the match. The contest was fiercely competitive, culminating in a dramatic sequence where Williams slammed Saints through the commentary desk before attempting to secure victory with a Trick Shot in the ring.
In a thrilling finish, Saints countered with a spear and a Tornado DDT, successfully defending his title in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. This defense was particularly crucial for Saints, who aims to extend his reign beyond the initial challenges.
Other notable matches included a Day of the Dead match for the NXT North American Championship, where Ethan Page faced El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.. Page, despite facing a fierce opponent, managed to retain his title by using a handful of powder to blind Wagner Jr. before executing a decisive move through a table.
The women’s division also saw significant action, with Blake Monroe defeating Zaria to become the new NXT Women’s North American Champion. Additionally, Tatum Paxley captured the NXT Women’s title by overcoming Jacy Jayne, marking a pivotal moment in her career. Paxley’s achievement was celebrated by her former teammate, Lyra Valkyria, who took to social media to express her excitement.
Overall, NXT Halloween Havoc 2025 delivered an entertaining night filled with unexpected twists and thrilling matches, leaving fans eager for what the future holds in NXT’s evolving landscape.
