WWE Quietly Scrubs “Invasion” Branding Ahead of NXT vs TNA Special

WWE is trying to clean up the mess—but they’re doing it quietly.

Ringside News has learned that WWE has deleted all social media posts referencing the original “Invasion” name for next week’s NXT vs TNA crossover special, signaling that the reported title change is already in motion.

This move comes after Sky News Arabia reported backlash from Israeli officials, who took issue with WWE naming the event Invasion on October 7—the anniversary of the 2023 Hamas attacks. Critics slammed the branding as insensitive and tone-deaf given the gravity of the date.

While WWE still hasn’t officially announced the name change, WrestleVotes recently broke the news that the event will now be called “Showdown.”

“The NXT vs TNA ‘Invasion’ show is getting a new name. It’s now titled ‘Showdown.’”

Interestingly, on WWE.com, the event is now listed under the vague label “Special Event”, with no specific title mentioned anywhere on the page—another quiet signal the rebrand is underway.

As of this writing—one hour before NXT goes live on the CW Network—WWE has not confirmed the change on air or online. But with every Invasion-related post now wiped from their channels, it’s clear they’re trying to move forward without stoking the controversy.

The show, first introduced by Ava during No Mercy, is expected to feature two Survivor Series-style elimination matches and continue the rising momentum of the TNA–NXT crossover. But for now, WWE seems focused on getting past the headline drama and back to the ring.

Keep checking back to Ringside News for more updates as they become available.