is widely regarded by critics as a solid year-end showcase that successfully reset the brand’s main-event scene for 2026 . Critics particularly praised the high-stakes NXT Championship opener and the unique drama provided by the signature Iron Survivor Challenges. Match-by-Match Review
Ethan Page retained the North American title against Mr. Iguana in an "inoffensive comedy match". Izzi Dame defeated Tatum Paxley in a grudge match that some felt focused too much on story over in-ring action (Score: 3/5). Community Perspective
Kendal Grey emerged as the winner in a match many reviewers called the "best of the night". The bout featured a dramatic five-way tie in the final seconds before Grey secured the deciding fall (Score: 3.5/5).
“I know they had the men main event... but the women smoked them, per the usual.” Reddit · r/SquaredCircle · 4 months ago