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WWE & TNA Partnership Heats Up With TNA X-Division Champion Moose, Hardy Boyz Return To WWE On NXT

The working relationship between WWE and TNA Wrestling continues to shake up the wrestling landscape, and this week’s episode of NXT delivered another major crossover moment. Not only did TNA X-Division Champion Moose make his presence felt, but the legendary Hardy Boyz confirmed their return to a WWE ring for the first time in nearly five years.

Moose Confronts Oba Femi, Puts X-Division Title on the Line

NXT Champion Oba Femi was riding high after his successful title defense at Vengeance Day, but his celebration was cut short when TNA’s Moose made a surprise appearance. The reigning X-Division Champion wasted no time stepping up to Femi, making it clear that he wasn’t someone the dominant NXT Champion could overlook.

While the tension between Femi and Moose left fans buzzing, it was Lexis King who made the first move. Later in the night, King challenged Moose to a match next week in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, with the TNA X-Division Championship on the line. This marks another huge inter-promotional showdown, as WWE and TNA continue to break new ground in their ongoing partnership.

The Hardy Boyz Set to Return to WWE on NXT for a Huge Match

The surprises didn’t stop there. During a backstage segment, No Quarter Catch Crew issued a bold challenge, calling out none other than Matt & Jeff Hardy for a match on next week’s NXT. The legendary duo, who haven’t competed in a WWE ring together since April 2019, wasted little time responding.

In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Hardys not only accepted the challenge but confirmed they will be putting their TNA World Tag Team Championships on the line. To make things even more interesting, they personally invited the NXT Tag Team Champions to sit ringside and watch the action unfold.

This will be a massive moment for NXT, blending nostalgia with the current generation of talent. The Hardys are one of the most decorated tag teams in wrestling history, and their return under the WWE/TNA alliance proves that anything can happen in this new era of inter-promotional competition.

What’s Next?

With Moose vs. Lexis King and The Hardy Boyz vs. No Quarter Catch Crew both set for next week’s NXT, the show is shaping up to be one of the most must-see episodes in recent memory. The partnership between WWE and TNA has already delivered some shocking moments, and with major championship matches now in play, it’s clear this is just the beginning.

Could we see more TNA stars stepping into WWE rings? And what does this mean for future crossover events? One thing is for sure—next week’s NXT is going to be can’t-miss TV.

TNA World Champion Moose Wants A Match With NXT North American Champion Oba Femi

The TNA World Champion and the NXT North American Champion have been teasing a clash. WWE and TNA have staged appearances from one another’s rosters as of late, with Jordynne Grace challenging for the NXT Women’s Championship and then defending her TNA Knockouts title just days later against “WWE NXT” star Tatum Paxley. 

As such, North American Champion Oba Femi earmarked TNA World Champion Moose when asked who he’s looking to face in a potential crossover. Not one to take the challenge lightly, Moose has taken to social media to call Femi’s bluff. 

“Ok Oba Femi my Nigerian brother. Get your boss Shawn Michaels the chef to call my boss and I’ll gladly take down “NXT’s” juggernaut. #TrustTheSystem,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Moose To Replace Alex Shelley In The Impact Hard To Kill Six-Man Main Event

Impact Wrestling has announced a change to the main event for Saturday’s Hard To Kill pay-per-view.

TNA World Heavyweight Champion Moose will be replacing Alex Shelley in the six-man main event.

The new main event will see Moose, Impact World Champion Rich Swann and Chris Sabin take on AEW World Champion Kenny Omega and Impact World Tag Team Champions The Good Brothers.

Impact noted that Shelley informed them late last night that he is unable to travel to Nashville for the pay-per-view due to unavoidable circumstances.

“When we got the news from Alex there was no question what we needed to do,” said Impact Co-Vice President Scott D’Amore in a press release. “Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures – I personally contacted Moose and he accepted the match immediately. I know Rich Swann in particular has his issues with Moose. but this is time to put personal issues and egos aside.

“HARD TO KILL is a huge event for IMPACT Wrestling and a historic one for professional wrestling in general. IMPACT Wrestling needs to put our best foot forward. Moose fits that bill. He is a physical specimen, a five-tool athlete, and has proven himself to be a world-class professional wrestler. Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers will have their hands even more full now when they step into the ring with IMPACT World Champion Rich Swann, IMPACT Original Chris Sabin, and the TNA World Heavyweight Champion Moose.”

The Impact Hard To Kill 2021 pay-per-view will take place this Saturday, January 16 from Skyway Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Moose Re-Signs With Impact Wrestling

Announced earlier today, Moose has re-signed with Impact Wrestling. Making his debut with the promotion in 2016, Moose is a two-time champion of the now retired Impact Grand Championship.

It was also announced recently that Impact re-signed Sami Callihan, Fallah Bahh and Rosemary, plus Madison Rayne returned to the company.