
Several NXT Superstars Appear on TNA iMPACT! – As part of WWE and TNA’s groundbreaking multi-year partnership, NXT superstars made a significant impact during the January 23 live episode of TNA IMPACT!. In a historic first, the NXT Tag Team Championships were defended on TNA television, marking an exciting collaboration between the two promotions.
NXT Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer and Axiom, collectively known as Fraxiom, successfully retained their titles against The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) in a highly competitive bout. The Rascalz appeared poised to win after landing a devastating super blockbuster on Axiom. However, interference from Wes Lee, Tyriek Igwe, and Tyson Dupont shifted the momentum.
As the referee was distracted by Lee, Igwe and Dupont launched a sneak attack on The Rascalz, neutralizing their chances of victory. This allowed Fraxiom to capitalize, with Axiom executing a Spanish Fly on Miguel, followed by Frazer delivering a picture-perfect Phoenix Splash for the win.
Adding to the occasion, NXT-TNA liaison Arianna Grace provided commentary during the match, offering insight into this new partnership. Grace’s presence further underscored the importance of the collaboration and its potential to create fresh opportunities for talent from both promotions.
This title defense marks the first time an NXT Championship has been showcased on TNA programming, highlighting the unprecedented nature of this alliance. Fans can expect more cross-promotional matchups as WWE and TNA continue to explore new avenues for storytelling and competition.
The January 23 episode served as an exciting preview of what’s to come, blending talent and creating historic moments for wrestling fans worldwide.