{"id":223883,"date":"2026-10-19T12:32:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=223883"},"modified":"2026-10-19T12:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:32:36","slug":"nxt-feud-tracker-brandlers-overview-of-the-latest-developments-with-grayson-wallers-title-reign-kelani-jordans-title-reign-dusty-rhodes-cup-tournament-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2026\/10\/19\/nxt-feud-tracker-brandlers-overview-of-the-latest-developments-with-grayson-wallers-title-reign-kelani-jordans-title-reign-dusty-rhodes-cup-tournament-more\/","title":{"rendered":"NXT FEUD TRACKER: Brandler&#8217;s overview of the latest developments with Grayson Waller&#8217;s title reign, Kelani Jordan&#8217;s title reign, Dusty Rhodes Cup Tournament, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2752002382\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>The Oct, 13 edition of NXT began to set up the card for NXT\u2019s Halloween Havoc which is on Saturday, Oct. 31.\u00a0 We officially know who Women\u2019s Champion Kelani Jordan\u2019s opponent is, and The Dusty Rhodes Classic is moving into the semifinal round.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>NXT MENS HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION<br \/>\nMen\u2019s Champion: Grayson Waller<\/h3>\n<p>Myles Borne vs. Tony D\u2019Angelo had a no. 1 contendership match to determine who would face Grayson Waller at Halloween Havoc.\u00a0 These two had a competitive back-and-forth match with each hitting lots of power moves. In the end, the former champion, D\u2019Angelo was too much for Borne, defeating him with his \u201cDead to Rights\u201d finisher for the win.\u00a0 Tony D vs. Grayson Waller for the NXT Title at Halloween Havoc.<\/p>\n<p>After the match, Tavion Heights attacked Borne. He was seeking revenge for Borne turning on him at NXT Heatwave six weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p><b>Brandler\u2019s Bit<\/b>: D\u2019Angelo will apparently get a one-on-one rematch with Waller.\u00a0 That will be a great match since Waller has improved tremendously.\u00a0 Since NXT loves to have triple threat and Fatal Four-way matches for its titles, a singles match would be refreshing.<\/p>\n<p>I have a major criticism of the booking of this match.\u00a0 Last week, the heel Borne hit D\u2019Angelo with a roll of quarters which knocked out Tony D.\u00a0 Where was the heel Myles Borne in this match?\u00a0 Borne did not cheat at all &#8211; no hair pull, grabbing trunks, eye gouge.\u00a0 He did not use any foreign objects.\u00a0 If you are going to turn him from babyface to heel and set up a match using a foreign object, then make that part of his character.\u00a0 This Myles Borne wrestled the same style match as he always has.\u00a0 The predictable Tavion Heights attack was well done and hopefully this match is booked for Halloween Havoc.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>NXT WOMEN\u2019S TITLE:<br \/>\nWomen\u2019s Champion: Kelani Jordan<\/h3>\n<p>Wren Sinclair came out for a promo discussing her \u201cLady Shana\u201d persona from last week\u2019s Battle Royal.\u00a0 Wren talked about her history in NXT.\u00a0 She stated that in the past, she decided to take no risks, and play it safe which didn\u2019t work.\u00a0 She then decided to take this enormous risk and deal with the consequences.\u00a0 By doing so, she has more confidence and is willing to go for what she wants.\u00a0 She was interrupted by Kelani Jordan who used her new catch phrase \u201cI\u2019m the standout not the handout.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kelani said that her cheating did not deserve a title shot.\u00a0 General Manager Stone came out.\u00a0 He stated Wren\u2019s suspension is lifted, and he would leave it up to the fans to decide if Wren should get a title match with Kelani at Havoc.\u00a0 The fans cheered and put the match in \u201cstone.\u201d Kelani Jordan will defend the NXT Title against Wren Sinclair at Halloween Havoc.<\/p>\n<p><b>Brandler\u2019s Bit<\/b>: \u00a0 Wren delivered a heartfelt promo about her journey as a wrestler in the brand.\u00a0 She was comfortable, came across as genuine and believable.\u00a0 However, do those attributes make her THE contender for Jordan\u2019s title?\u00a0 I\u2019m not sure.\u00a0 NXT is going to need to build her up in the next two weeks.\u00a0 Kelani\u2019s \u201cThe Standout not the Handout\u201d catchphrase is a good attempt to make her a more hated heel champion.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-1773935361\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of &#8220;PWT Talks NXT&#8221; with Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg, part of the PWTorch Dailycast line-up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/pwt-talks-nxt-wells-lindberg-discuss-tony-d-angelo-climbing-to-top-again-relentless-dusty-classic-match-a-real-push-for-wren-sinclair--75791405\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to stream (or search \u201cpwtorch\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PWT Talks NXT - Wells &amp; Lindberg discuss Tony D\u2019Angelo climbing to top again, relentless Dusty Classic match, a real push for Wren Sinclair\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=75791405&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>MID-CARD MATCHES<\/h3>\n<p><strong>AAA REINA DE REINAS WOMEN\u2019S TITLE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Champion La Catalina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a backstage segment, Kali Armstrong demanded her title shot after she thought that she won last week\u2019s battle royal.\u00a0 General Manager Stone agreed and set up a match for the Reina de Reinas (Queen of Queens) title against La Catalina.\u00a0 Armstrong used lots of punches and power moves.\u00a0 La Catalina demonstrated an entire repertoire of moves including a \u201cGory Special,\u201d and a missile dropkick.\u00a0 La Catalina won with a \u201cShining Wizard\u201d to retain her AAA Reina de Reinas Title.<\/p>\n<p><b>Brandler\u2019s Bit<\/b>: La Catalina, who is 26, has been wrestling since age 14.\u00a0 Kali is new to wrestling.\u00a0 She has been in NXT\/Evolve for three years.\u00a0 This match highlighted their experience difference.\u00a0 La Catalina is the whole package; she has the ability to connect with the crowd and use exciting moves. \u00a0 Putting her on NXT is getting La Catalina more exposure than she would get by just wrestling in Mexico.\u00a0 Armstrong, with more seasoning, will definitely move up the card.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Tristan Angels vs. Saquon Shugars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saquon Shugars wanted this match as revenge for Angels costing him the title in his Triple Threat match for the NXT Heavyweight Title one month ago.\u00a0 In that match, Shugars had the match won but was pulled out of the ring by Angels.\u00a0 With all this venom, I expected this match to be very exciting.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t.\u00a0 It was clunky with little flow and little connection to the NXT crowd. Surprisingly, Angels won.<\/p>\n<p><b>Brandler\u2019s Bit<\/b>: The booking of both wrestlers are confusing.\u00a0 Shugars seemingly was ready for his big solo push after breaking away from Dark State.\u00a0 He ended up in the main event for the men&#8217;s title.\u00a0 With that in mind, he should have won this match vanquishing the annoying Angels.\u00a0 Angels won a ridiculous feud with Shiloh Hill which allowed him to move up the depth chart, but then sat in neutral.\u00a0 He surprisingly reappeared at the match one month ago and now beat Shugars.\u00a0 What is the future for both Shugars and Angels?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>DUSTY RHODES TAG TEAM CUP CLASSIC MATCHES<\/h3>\n<p>There were two matches in the Dusty Cup.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-134183486\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2022 The Vanity Project vs. Mini Vikingo &amp; Chazz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The NXT Tag Team Champions, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor &amp; Ricky Smokes w\/Jackson Drake,\u00a0 Lockwood) took on the underdog team of Mini Vikingo &amp; Chazz Hall.\u00a0 Vikingo is his own highlight reel hitting multiple flying moves inside and outside of the ring.\u00a0 Chazz, an Evolve wrestler, was also great here.\u00a0 In the end, VP had too much experience and style. They won with a double team stomp.<\/p>\n<p><b>Brandler\u2019s Bit<\/b>: Can anyone beat the Vanity Project?\u00a0 The Tag Team champions are the class of the division.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Fraxiom vs. Noam Dar &amp; Romeo Moreno<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fraxiom (Axion &amp; Nathan Fraser) went against the up-and-coming team, Dar &amp; Moreno. I expected this to be the match of the tournament and it did not disappoint.\u00a0 This match was a 15-minute-high octane, high flying, very aggressive match.\u00a0 Both teams used great tag team moves.\u00a0 Both teams would hit great moves, go for covers, and only get a two count.\u00a0 This sequence repeated itself multiple times, which increased the intensity and excitement of the match.\u00a0 Dar and Moreno hit a high\/low combination for the win and to advance.\u00a0 They will face the Vanity Project. A win over the Tag Team Champions should get them a title match.<\/p>\n<p><b>Brandler\u2019s Bit<\/b>: Dar &amp; Moreno are getting to be a great tag team. They hung with Fraxiom every step of the way.\u00a0 They have a great balance between the 25 year old Moreno and the very experienced \u00a018 year veteran Dar.\u00a0 Fraxiom is too good for NXT and doesn\u2019t get featured on Smackdown.\u00a0 Fraxiom needs to make a change in their presentation in order for them to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>NEXT WEEK ON NXT:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cruz Montana vs Dion Lennox (I suspect this is the beginning of the feud)<\/li>\n<li>Birthright (Dempsey &amp; King) vs Los Wagner Brothers (This one is a toss-up) &#8211; Dusty Cup<\/li>\n<li>Creeds vs Hank &amp; Tank (I can\u2019t imagine the Creeds losing here.) &#8211; Dusty Cup<\/li>\n<li>There may be a six man match between all three Vanity Project members and the team of EK Prosper, Chazz &amp; Mini Vikingo. \u00a0(If this happens get your Dramamine for all the high flying!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PWT Talks NXT - PWTorch NXT Post Show (10\/13) w\/Nate Lindberg &amp; Kelly Wells\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_75f18sNQac?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1510976830\"><div id=\"pwtor-3608567554\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>The Oct, 13 edition of NXT began to set up the card for NXT\u2019s Halloween Havoc which is on Saturday, Oct. 31.\u00a0 We officially know who Women\u2019s Champion Kelani Jordan\u2019s opponent is, and The Dusty <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2026\/10\/19\/nxt-feud-tracker-brandlers-overview-of-the-latest-developments-with-grayson-wallers-title-reign-kelani-jordans-title-reign-dusty-rhodes-cup-tournament-more\/\" title=\"NXT FEUD TRACKER: Brandler&#8217;s overview of the latest developments with Grayson Waller&#8217;s title reign, Kelani Jordan&#8217;s title reign, Dusty Rhodes Cup Tournament, more\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":223885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[52,6447,27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-223883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opnionandanalysis","category-feud-tracker","category-specialists"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-19-at-12.27.26-PM.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223883"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223883\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":223886,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223883\/revisions\/223886"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/223885"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}