Grayson Waller retains NXT Championship as CM Punk issues challenge

At the NXT Halloween Havoc 2026 event held at the WWE Performance Center, Grayson Waller successfully defended the NXT Championship against Tony D’Angelo. The match concluded controversially when a referee was incapacitated, allowing Waller to strike D’Angelo with a crowbar before securing the pinfall.

Following the main event, CM Punk appeared via video message to challenge Waller for the title. Punk stated that while Waller may consider NXT his house, Punk is the landlord and the rent is due. The championship match is scheduled for the November 4 episode of NXT, which will air on Wednesday due to US election coverage on The CW.

In other match results, Kelani Jordan retained the NXT Women’s Championship against Wren Sinclair. Myles Borne defeated Tavion Heights in a Weapons Wild Match, Zilla Fatu defeated Charlie Dempsey, and Shiloh Hill defeated Naraku.

Additionally, WWE announced that the NXT brand will host a TLC (Tables, Ladders, and Chairs) premium live event on December 12, 2026, replacing the traditional Deadline event.