Overview

• WWE confirmed the Sept. 23 NXT main event with both the NXT Championship and the TNA World Championship at stake in a single match.
• The winner is slated to defend against Ricky Saints at NXT No Mercy on Sept. 27 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• TNA talent including Santino Marella, Mike Santana, Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali, and The IInspiration voiced frustration over NXT Homecoming in public posts.
• Media coverage and fan chatter have floated the possibility of interference or a TNA on-air response, yet WWE has not detailed protections against a disqualification and the contingency for Saints remains unspecified.
• Oba Femi has held the NXT title since January, while Trick Williams is the reigning TNA world champion and a former two-time NXT champion.