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WWE NXT Gold Rush: Champions Crowned at Madison Square Garden

11/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

WWE NXT hosted its Gold Rush event at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2025, featuring several championship matches.
Chelsea Green and Ethan Page retained the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship against Joe Hendry and Thea Hail, while Blake Monroe defended her NXT Women’s North American Championship against Sol Ruca, who submitted after Zaria threw in the towel.
The second night included Lei Ying Lee winning the TNA Knockouts Championship and Fallon Henley claiming the WWE Women’s Speed Championship. The event will air on November 25, 2025.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania I, held on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden, was a groundbreaking event for professional wrestling, attracting 19,121 fans and generating $1.5 million in ticket sales. Promoted by Vince McMahon and the WWF, it established wrestling as a mainstream entertainment force, paving the way for future events and transforming the industry into a global phenomenon.

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Story summary

WWE NXT hosted its Gold Rush event at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2025, featuring several championship matches.
Chelsea Green and Ethan Page retained the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship against Joe Hendry and Thea Hail, while Blake Monroe defended her NXT Women’s North American Championship against Sol Ruca, who submitted after Zaria threw in the towel.
The second night included Lei Ying Lee winning the TNA Knockouts Championship and Fallon Henley claiming the WWE Women’s Speed Championship. The event will air on November 25, 2025.

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