Saints survives blood, tables, and near falls to remain the face of NXT
Summary
– Ricky Saints defeated Trick Williams to retain the NXT Championship
– Williams nearly reclaimed the gold after hitting a Trick Shot late in the match
– Saints sealed the win with a spear and tornado DDT in a physical main event
Ricky Saints walked into NXT Halloween Havoc determined to prove that his reign as Absolute Champion is no fluke, and he did exactly that after surviving a grueling main event war with Trick Williams. The championship clash capped off an action-packed night at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Fresh off his run as TNA World Champion, Trick Williams returned to NXT seeking his third reign with the title. The atmosphere was electric from the opening bell, heightened by ring introductions from Mike Rome that gave the match a true big-fight feel.
The contest was fast and physical from the start. Saints were busted open early after a stiff exchange, and the blood only added to the intensity. The two traded momentum throughout, matching each other counter for counter as fans filled the arena with divided chants.
The fight spilled to ringside when Williams drove Saints through a table with a powerful Book End, then followed up inside the ring with a Trick Shot that nearly ended the match. Saints somehow kicked out, rallying with the crowd behind him. Moments later, he delivered a thunderous spear and a tornado DDT to secure the victory and retain the NXT Championship.
The win further solidifies Ricky Saints as the cornerstone of NXT’s new era, proving he can withstand one of the brand’s toughest challengers. As for Trick Williams’s future, his performance at Halloween Havoc reminded everyone that he remains one of the most dynamic stars on the roster.
