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DarkState Reclaims NXT Tag Titles from Hardy Boyz

10/26/2025

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Summary

DarkState Reclaims Championships

DarkState defeated the Hardy Boyz in a Broken Rules match at Halloween Havoc to reclaim the NXT Tag Team Championships.
The rematch built on October 7, when the Hardys won the titles.
DarkState members Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin delivered a Doomsday Device on Jeff Hardy through a table to seal victory.
The Hardys' title reign ended, paving the way for DarkState's potential dominance in the tag team division.

Summary

Champions Rise Again

DarkState defeated the Hardy Boyz in a 'Broken Rules' match to reclaim NXT Tag Team Championships.
Tatum Paxley defeated Jacy Jayne to win the NXT Women's Championship.
Blake Monroe captured the NXT Women's North American Championship from Zaria.
Ethan Page retained NXT North American Championship against El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. in a Day of the Dead match.
NXT Gold Rush returns November 18-25, 2025, at Madison Square Garden.

History

Historical Context

The NXT Tag Team Championship, established in 2013, has seen significant shifts in its competitive landscape. DarkState's recent victory over the Hardy Boyz for the title mirrors the rise of tag team wrestling since the 1980s, when events like WrestleMania I showcased teams such as the British Bulldogs. This win may herald a new era of dominance for DarkState in NXT's evolving tag team division.

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DarkState Reclaims Championships

DarkState defeated the Hardy Boyz in a Broken Rules match at Halloween Havoc to reclaim the NXT Tag Team Championships.
The rematch built on October 7, when the Hardys won the titles.
DarkState members Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin delivered a Doomsday Device on Jeff Hardy through a table to seal victory.
The Hardys' title reign ended, paving the way for DarkState's potential dominance in the tag team division.

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