The WWE and TNA partnership triggered an unprecedented wave of invasions
Summary
– Multiple NXT Superstars appeared across TNA events throughout 2025
– The crossover included champions, factions, and surprise attacks
– The partnership reshaped storylines across both promotions
The partnership between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling produced one of the most chaotic years in recent memory, as NXT Superstars repeatedly crossed the line into TNA programming throughout 2025. What began as surprise appearances quickly escalated into full-scale invasions that altered championships, rivalries, and power structures.
Fraxium, Nathan Frazer, and Axiom made history by appearing at TNA Genesis as reigning NXT Tag Team Champions. Their presence signaled the beginning of WWE championships being openly showcased and defended inside a TNA ring.
Cora Jade followed with a front row appearance that blurred brand lines even further. Her involvement came after TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich appeared on NXT, setting up a tense back-and-forth between divisions.
Wes Lee crossed over into TNA Impact amid the Rascals and Fraxium rivalry, directly influencing the first-ever WWE championship defense in TNA history. Oro Mensah and Oba Femi soon followed, with Femi later confirmed to defend the NXT Championship against Moose at WWE Roadblock in New York City.
Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson shocked fans with a sudden appearance at TNA Sacrifice, immediately targeting the Knockouts Tag Team scene. Ethan Page later returned to the Impact Zone, marking another notable crossover moment.
The women’s division saw repeated disruption as Fatal Influence, Tatum Paxley, Gigi Dolin, Jazmyn Nyx, Fallon Henley, and Jacy Jayne all appeared on TNA broadcasts. Nikita Lyons even aligned with Masha Slamovich, adding further tension to the situation.
Trick Williams escalated hostilities by inserting himself into the TNA World Title picture, while Dark State launched a violent invasion that left multiple TNA stars laid out. Ridge Holland later admitted to being paid to attack Mike Santana, tying NXT influence directly into TNA’s championship landscape.
Javon Evans challenged for the X Division Championship at Bound For Glory, continuing the trend of NXT stars chasing gold outside WWE. The year closed with repeated security breaches, mass brawls, and confirmation that the crossover was far from finished.
