The October 6 episode of WWE NXT is shaping up to be a great show, and it will build towards the next Premium Live Event. So, the company has booked solid matches to keep fans engaged throughout the night.
NXT Women’s Championship No. 1 Contender’s 20-Woman Battle Royal
Twenty women will compete in a Battle Royal, with the last woman standing earning the next shot at Kelani Jordan and the NXT Women’s Championship. This isn’t just an NXT match either. WWE is bringing talent from AAA, TNA and Evolve into the mix, with several champions already confirmed to compete.
NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria, TNA Knockouts Champion Xia Brookside, AAA Reina de Reinas Champion La Catalina and Evolve Women’s Champion Nikkita Lyons are among the names announced. So it remains to be seen who will win in the end.
Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic First Round: Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux vs. Tokyo Bad Boys, Shido Ash & Viktor Zanov vs. Hank & Tank
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic rolls on with two matches for the show. The first match will see Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux entering the tournament against the Tokyo Bad Boys. In the second match, Shido Ash and Viktor Zanov take on Hank and Tank. So we’ll have to see which teams will advance in the tournament.
Other Matches
Naraku and Shiloh Hill are also set for singles action tonight. Finally, Zilla Fatu will duke it out with Lexis King in one-on-one action.
WWE NXT Lineup for October 6, 2026
- NXT Women’s Championship No. 1 Contender’s 20-Woman Battle Royal
- Zilla Fatu vs. Lexis King
- Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic First Round Match: Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux vs. Tokyo Bad Boys
- Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic First Round Match: Shido Ash & Viktor Zanov vs. Hank & Tank
- Naraku vs. Shiloh Hill
Final Thoughts on WWE NXT October 6, 2026
Tonight’s episode of NXT has a ton of action in store for fans. With the likes of Zilla Fatu and more on the show, it’s definitely something fans shouldn’t miss. Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show over in our WWE NXT coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the show will turn out.
Where to Watch WWE NXT October 6, 2026
WWE NXT will air live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, starting at 8 PM ET on the CW Network. Internationally, fans can also stream the entire show on Netflix and on-demand viewing.
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