Preview: NXT Halloween Havoc card graded for watchability
NXT’s Halloween Havoc airs on Halloween with a three-hour free special on The CW. We break down each scheduled match and give a watchability grade — Must-See, Watch If You Have Time, or Skip It.
Preview: NXT Halloween Havoc card graded for watchability
NXT’s Halloween Havoc airs on Halloween — a three-hour special beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern that will be available free on The CW. Below is a match-by-match look at the advertised card with a watchability grade for each bout.
- Kelani Jordan vs. Wren Sinclair — NXT Women’s Championship: The build to this title match has been messy: Sinclair returned from a suspension, used Lady Shani’s mask to win a battle royal, and was later reinstated to make this title shot official. Despite the convoluted setup, Jordan is one of NXT’s top athletes with several highly rated big-match showings this year, and Sinclair is carrying strong crowd momentum. Grade: Must-See.
- Grayson Waller vs. Tony D’Angelo — NXT Championship: Waller beat D’Angelo for the title at Heatwave, and D’Angelo re-earned this rematch by defeating Myles Borne. The match should deliver in the ring, and the outcome will be meaningful for D’Angelo’s long-term positioning in NXT. Grade: Must-See — particularly to see where D’Angelo stands with the company.
- Zaria vs. Izzi Dame: Dame insisted Zaria’s Women’s North American Championship not be defended, framing the match around exposing Zaria’s gimmick. The preview strongly criticizes the storyline and recommends skipping this payoff. Grade: Skip It.
- Zilla Fatu vs. Charlie Dempsey — Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal: The stipulation wheel remains a wild card after a backstage brawl prevented a spin on TV. Dempsey has shown solid mat work when given time, and the preview suggests Fatu could be pushing for a main-roster call-up, so he has added incentive to impress here. Grade: Must-See.
- Shiloh Hill vs. Naraku: This matchup centers on Naraku’s mist-based angle and Hill attempting to replicate it. Expect the character spectacle to dominate over pure wrestling. Grade: Watch If You Have Time.
- Tavion Heights vs. Myles Borne — Weapons Wild: The wheel produced a weapons stipulation, setting up a chaotic, weapon-filled brawl that leans into hardcore-style spots rather than technical work. Grade: Watch If You Have Time.
Danhausen is scheduled to host the show. The extended three-hour runtime is a concern for viewers who find NXT’s regular two-hour episodes a heavy watch.
