NXT Title Match: Eddy Thorpe’s Deception Leads to Championship Shot Against Trick Williams

One Big Thing

Eddy Thorpe secured an NXT Championship match against Trick Williams for next week in Lowell, MA, after revealing he faked an attack that removed him from the Iron Survivor Challenge at Deadline.

Key Details

• Thorpe originally won the final spot in the Iron Survivor Challenge but was “attacked” before the match
• Oba Femi replaced Thorpe and won the Iron Survivor Challenge
• Thorpe admitted to faking the attack to secure a direct title shot
• The match will take place next week in Lowell, Massachusetts

The Match Setup

• Thorpe confronted both Femi and Williams on NXT
• Williams accepted the challenge to defend his title
• The contract signing occurred at the end of the show with Ava

Why It Matters

This match adds complexity to the NXT Championship picture, with:

• Williams facing his fourth title defense since winning the belt from Ethan Page in October
• A successful defense would lead to a New Year’s Evil showdown with Oba Femi
• Thorpe’s deception reveals a new, more calculating side to his character

By The Numbers

• This will be Williams’ 4th title defense
• Williams is in his 2nd reign as NXT Champion
• The winner will face Oba Femi at New Year’s Evil

What do you think about Eddy Thorpe’s deceptive tactics to secure this title shot? Share your thoughts in the comments below.