Internal Reaction to Controversial WWE NXT Championship Finish

This week’s episode of WWE NXT delivered drama in spades, with the NXT Championship match between Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe ending in a finish that left fans talking—and the backstage team reportedly pleased.

The match, held at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Massachusetts, saw Thorpe use underhanded tactics to secure his shot at the title. After revealing that he staged his own backstage attack to guilt NXT General Manager Ava into granting him a title match without competing in the Iron Survivor Challenge, Thorpe faced Trick Williams in a high-stakes showdown.

The match ended in controversy when Trick hit Thorpe with the Trick Shot and fell into a cover, only for his own shoulders to also be down. Two referees counted the three simultaneously, resulting in a tie and allowing Trick to retain the NXT Championship. The chaos didn’t end there—Thorpe confronted Ava after the match and escalated things by shoving Shawn Michaels in frustration.

According to Fightful Select, the backstage reaction to the segment was overwhelmingly positive. Those within NXT praised how the finish came across on television, noting that the unexpected twist added intrigue to the storyline while keeping fans invested in the NXT Championship picture.

Backstage, it seems like the chaos hit all the right notes, with NXT sources applauding the segment for its unpredictability and storytelling. Love it or hate it, this controversial finish has everyone talking—and it’s clear NXT is more than willing to shake things up. Now the question is, what’s next for Trick Williams, Eddy Thorpe, and the NXT Championship? Only time will tell.

What’s your take on the controversial finish and Thorpe’s explosive actions? Did the match deliver the drama you were hoping for, or did it leave you wanting more? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!