WWE NXT preview: D'Angelo vs Borne No. 1 contender match and Dusty Classic quarter-finals on Oct 13, 2026
WWE NXT on October 13, 2026, at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, will feature a No. 1 contender’s match between Tony D’Angelo and Myles Borne for a shot at the NXT Championship as the brand prepares for Halloween Havoc 2026. The episode also includes two Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic quarter-finals and a singles bout between Saquon Shugars and Tristan Angels.
The winner of D’Angelo versus Borne will earn a title shot against NXT Champion Grayson Waller at Halloween Havoc on October 31, and the victor will have little time to prepare for that pay-per-view. Borne has recently confronted Waller and demanded a championship opportunity, while D’Angelo is expected to rely on his power and experience to return to the title picture. The match is notable with Waller set to observe closely to learn who his next challenger will be.
Borne’s recent actions include directly confronting Waller and pressing for a title match, a line of advance mentioned ahead of Tuesday’s broadcast. D’Angelo has been positioned as a veteran force who will attempt to use physicality and ring savvy to secure another title opportunity. .@TonyDangeloWWE and @mylesborne_wwe go one-on-one in a #WWENXT Championship No. 1 Contender's Match TOMORROW!📺 8 ET/7 CT on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/hELhROrOrg
NXT Tag Team Champions Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes of The Vanity Project will meet Chazz “Starboy” Hall and Mini Vikingo in a Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic quarter-final after receiving a bye into the second round. The champions’ bye gives them extra time to observe potential opponents before beginning their tournament campaign, while Hall and Mini Vikingo will look to use the opportunity to upset the titleholders. The bout will assess whether The Vanity Project can translate championship experience into the tournament format.
The other quarter-final pairs Fraxiom — Nathan Frazer and Axiom — against Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno. Frazer and Axiom are described as known for their fast-paced offence and seamless teamwork, whereas Dar and Moreno will aim to disrupt that rhythm through technical wrestling and strategy. Fraxiom battles @NoamDar and @Itsbbyromeo in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic this TUESDAY on #WWENXT!📺 8 ET/7 CT on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/yswIRTppRJ With a place in the semi-finals at stake, neither team can afford costly mistakes.
Saquon Shugars versus Tristan Angels is a singles contest that neither carries a championship stipulation but offers a chance for both competitors to build momentum on NXT. Shugars is slated to use his physicality and aggression to control the match, while Angels will aim to secure a statement victory that could raise his standing on the brand. Strong showings in non-title matches were noted as a way for wrestlers to position themselves for bigger opportunities ahead of the pay-per-view.
The October 13 episode will air live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida; fans in the United States can tune in on the CW Network and international viewers can watch on Netflix (excluding select markets). The winner of the D’Angelo–Borne match will challenge Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc on October 31.