Shawn Michaels Responds to TNA’s Invasion of NXT – WWE Hall of Famer and NXT boss Shawn Michaels made it clear he’s not pleased with TNA Wrestling’s shocking invasion of the September 23 episode of NXT. For months, tensions between the two brands have been building, with TNA talent openly voicing their frustration over WWE stars competing for their world championship. That frustration reached a boiling point after WWE announced a high-stakes winner-take-all match between NXT Champion Oba Femi and TNA Champion Trick Williams.
The invasion began with subtle hints early in the show. When Williams and Femi arrived at the arena, Eric Young, Moose, and Matt Cardona were spotted lurking in the background. Throughout the night, additional TNA wrestlers—including Mance Warner, Steph De Lander, Victoria Crawford (formerly Alicia Fox), and The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee)—were shown arriving backstage or sitting in the crowd.
The tension erupted during the main event, where Williams defended the TNA Title while challenging Femi for the NXT Championship. Mike Santana joined commentary but became a catalyst for chaos after Williams slapped him, triggering a disqualification. Moments later, TNA wrestlers jumped the barricade and stormed the ring, attacking both Williams and Femi. NXT stars quickly charged down the ramp, igniting a wild brand-versus-brand brawl to close the show.
Backstage, Michaels shared a video from the gorilla position as the melee unfolded, warning that the situation was far from finished. “This doesn’t end here @ThisIsTNA. #WeAreNXT,” he posted on social media.
With TNA talent continuing to target NXT, Michaels’ statement suggests this inter-promotional conflict is only just beginning, leaving fans eager to see how WWE will respond in the coming weeks.
Shawn Michaels Responds to TNA’s Invasion of NXT
