Bayley was amongst those that tuned into “WWE NXT” final evening for its Showdown particular, that includes TNA performers going through off in opposition to WWE’s developmental roster. Taking to X in the course of the present, Bayley gave a shout out to Mustafa Ali, who wrestled Ethan Web page for the WWE NXT North American Championship however fell quick.
YOU INSPIRE ME @MustafaAli_X #NXTShowdown https://t.co/6at8hr71bG
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) October 8, 2025
Though he did not win, the previous WWE star had a robust displaying within the match, which featured an added diploma of emotion as Ali had been set to problem for and win that title in 2023. Nonetheless, he obtained a stunning launch from WWE earlier than the match might occur, leading to Ali going to TNA.
Final evening’s match had the gang closely invested, with the motion coming to an finish with Ali getting tied up within the ropes earlier than Web page landed his finisher and pinned the challenger. Web page now continues his title run, at present at 134 days and counting.
Within the lead-up to the title match, Ali appeared on final week’s “NXT” and minimize a promo referencing his WWE run, which was reportedly well-received backstage. Regardless of the latest appearances on “NXT,” Ali signed a brand new contract with TNA originally of this yr, guaranteeing he’ll be with the promotion in the intervening time. Nonetheless, the size of his present deal will not be publicly identified.
As for Web page, final evening was his seventh protection of the North American Championship after defeating Ricky Saints for the title in Could. Following the match, NXT’s Lexis King and AAA’s El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. had been teased as potential challengers for Web page’s title.
