Overview

• NXT General Manager Ava named NXT Champion Ricky Saints and NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne as team captains for the elimination matches.
• TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella announced Mike Santana to lead the men's side and newly crowned Knockouts Champion Kelani Jordan to captain the women's team.
• Marella made the event’s new title, Showdown, official on-air, saying the promotions are working together rather than staging an invasion.
• Reports earlier in the day indicated outside pressure prompted the shift from the original Invasion branding.
• The NXT vs. TNA Showdown is set for October 7, with remaining roster spots to be decided during the episode-ending summit.