NXT Gold Rush went down at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2025 and the live crowd brought the energy all night long.
While the entire roster got solid reactions, three names stood out as the most over in the building: Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Tatum Paxley. The pop for each of them was massive, with fans on their feet the second their music hit.
Tatum Paxleys momentum translated into merch sales, too her shirt sold out within the first hour of the event. That kind of fan demand says everything about how fast her stock is rising in NXT.
Zaria didnt have the same kind of love. Her towel throw during the Speed Championship match turned the crowd against her instantly. Fans let her hear it.
WWE delivered a slick presentation, placing two branded NXT GOLD RUSH towels on every chair in the arena a small detail that added to the big-night feel. The towels matched the ones seen on TV.
Not every finish landed. The ending of the Darkstate match got hit with bulls*** chants from the live crowd, although the theme music quickly drowned it out before it could pick up steam.
Visually, the show looked packed, but the 300-level seats in the back of the venue were tarped off a production trick fans have come to expect at events like this.
Top to bottom, the crowd was locked in, the talent delivered, and NXT proved it still knows how to create a big event feel.
Who do you think stood out the most at NXT Gold Rush? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know which match or moment made the biggest impact.
