Overview

• On NXT, TNA's Santino Marella made the rebrand to Showdown official, saying the event is not an invasion but a planned collaboration.
• Captains were confirmed: NXT will be led by NXT Champion Ricky Saints and Jacy Jayne, while TNA’s leaders are Mike Santana and Knockouts Champion Kelani Jordan.
• Men’s elimination teams were set with NXT’s Saints joined by Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans and Myles Borne, and TNA’s Santana joined by Frankie Kazarian, Moose and Leon Slater.
• Women’s lineups were finalized with NXT’s Jayne teaming with Sol Ruca, Lola Vice and Jaida Parker, and TNA’s Jordan backed by Jessie McKay, Cassie Lee and Mara Sade.
• The card adds Ethan Page vs. Mustafa Ali for the NXT North American Championship and a winner‑takes‑all tag title bout pitting DarkState against The Hardy Boys, airing Oct. 7 on The CW.