WWE has dropped the Invasion name for the upcoming event between NXT and TNA next month.
Invasion, the original title of the WWE/WCW pay-per-view back in 2001, was set to be resurrected next month for a Tuesday night special of NXT that would see the brand go head-to-head with TNA Wrestling.
However, complaints emerged regarding the title of the show and the date it was taking place on October 7. Thus, WWE decided it was best to change course and rename the event.
WrestleVotes took to social media prior to tonightâ€s episode of WWE NXT to reveal the new name, tweeting out:
“The NXT vs TNA ‘Invasion†show is getting a new name. Itâ€s now titled ‘Showdown,’†WrestleVotes said in a post.
On tonightâ€s episode of WWE NXT, Ava and Santino Marella announced the menâ€s and womenâ€s Survivor Series teams for this event.
Those teams are as follows:
NXT Menâ€s Survivor Series Team:
- Ricky Saints
- Jeâ€Von Evans
- Trick Williams
- Myles Borne
TNA Menâ€s Survivor Series Team:
- Mike Santana
- Frankie Kazarian
- Moose
- Leon Slater
NXT Womenâ€s Survivor Series Team:
- Jacy Jayne
- Lola Vice
- Sol Ruca
- Jaida Parker
TNA Womenâ€s Survivor Series Team:
- Kelani Jordan
- Jessie McKay
- Cassie Lee
- Mara Sade
The NXT vs. TNA Showdown event will go head-to-head with AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday as the company is forced to move to Tuesday one night a year due to the MLB Playoffs.
What else is set for Showdown?
In addition to the two NXT vs. TNA Survivor Series team matches, other matches currently announced for this show include:
- Winner Take All for the NXT and TNA Tag Team Titles: DarkState (c) vs. The Hardy Boyz
- NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. Mustafa Ali
Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available.
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What do you make of the name change from Invasion to Showdown? Which brand has the stronger teams heading into this event? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
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