NXT Special Edition: WWE Confirms Madison Square Garden Live Event
WWE has confirmed a major milestone for its developmental brand—NXT is going to Madison Square Garden. On Tuesday, November 18, NXT will present a special live edition from The Theater at MSG in New York City, airing at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
This event comes one night after John Cena’s final Madison Square Garden appearance on November 17, part of his farewell tour, making it a historic week for WWE in the world’s most famous arena.
Tickets for the NXT special go on sale Wednesday, October 8, via Ticketmaster. Fans will also have early access through a special pre-sale beginning Monday, October 6, with the code WWEVIP.
Who’s Scheduled to Appear?
WWE is advertising a stacked lineup for the MSG broadcast, including:
- NXT Champion Ricky Saints
- NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne
- NXT North American Champion Ethan Page
- NXT Women’s North American Champion Sol Ruca
- Trick Williams
- Plus other top NXT stars
With NXT already riding momentum from its crossover with TNA and growing ratings on The CW, hosting a show at MSG represents another major step in the brand’s continued evolution.
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WWE rarely books NXT in such iconic venues, which makes this announcement a statement of intent. Positioning the brand in New York City, in the shadow of John Cena’s farewell tour, shows WWE is investing heavily in making NXT feel like more than just a developmental system. Expect big matches, surprise appearances, and a production level designed to match the grandeur of MSG. This isn’t just another Tuesday night—it’s NXT stepping firmly onto the main stage.
