NXT Halloween Havoc 2026 delivered the screams and hard-hitting action as the superstars of NXT faced off in some very strange stipulations on the scariest time of the calendar year. From a Weapons Wild match to an NXT champion having to face her past, Halloween Havoc had it all. With the show now in the record books, some superstars will continue their development in NXT, while others might find themselves on their way to the main roster. After what transpired on the show, which three superstars are likely to say goodbye to NXT and set their sights on Raw or SmackDown?
Zilla Fatu
It’s clear that Zilla Fatu wasn’t meant to be on NXT for a long run. Ever since he arrived in WWE, ‘The Main One’ has always been linked to the Bloodline and is even rumored to get involved with the faction’s storylines once he makes it to the main roster. His call-up might be sooner rather than later, as he just ended a feud with BirthRight following his win over Charlie Dempsey in a Very Nice, Very Evil match at Halloween Havoc 2026. Although some would like to see Fatu win a title in NXT before moving to the main roster, his connection to the Bloodline at this particular time is too strong to ignore. The Bloodline is in the midst of a possible WarGames match against The 946, and if they’re intending to add a fifth member to the match, Fatu would immediately fit right in.
Naraku
The former IWGP Heavyweight Champion looked poised to be on the main roster when he signed with WWE, but a shocking move to NXT left many wondering what WWE had in mind for him. With the details revealing that Naraku wanted to start in NXT to transition into the WWE style of wrestling, it made sense that the 15-year veteran wanted to make sure that he made it to the main roster prepared. On NXT Halloween Havoc 2026, Naraku lost to Shiloh Hill in a very unusual cinematic match that ended with the former NJPW star falling for the count of three. With his experience, he’ll definitely fit in with the rest of the main roster on Raw. He’s currently married to Iyo Sky, and with WWE mostly keeping couples together on the same brand, he’ll likely be featured heavily on WWE’s longest-running show.
Tony D’Angelo
Tony D’ Angelo is one of WWE’s longest-tenured superstars on NXT, having debuted for the brand back in 2021. He’s done it all, from defeating Oba Femi to capturing the NXT Championship. He has spent quite some time with the brand, even going through a character change; it should be time to move him up to the main roster. D’Angelo failed to capture the NXT Championship from Grayson Waller at Halloween Havoc 2026, a sign that his time in NXT might be coming to an end. While others have moved on to bigger and greater things, D’Angelo remained on NXT to develop himself into a force to be reckoned with. It’s time to see what he can do on the main roster and see how far he can rise in star power.
