The wrestling organization WWE announced Sunday night that a special event for the company's brand NXT will be held on October 7 and will be titled Invasion. The choice of the name and the date – a day when Israel commemorates the memory of the massacre from October 7, 2023 – is viewed as extreme insensitivity.
The term Invasion, on such a sensitive date, which directly recalls the infiltration of Hamas terrorists into the southern communities and the mass killings of Israelis and Americans, raises questions about who in the organization is responsible for this preposterous decision.
In 2001, a highly publicized rivalry occurred between the WWE and the rival organization WCW. At that time, a pay per view event took place that carried the name Invasion, in which the WWE took over the WCW in what was considered a landmark moment in the wrestling world. Now, more than two decades later, the WWE is reusing this brand to designate the scheduled conflict between NXT and TNA – two organizations currently operating under its umbrella, but the obtuseness and extreme insensitivity to the date and the selection of the name prompts reflection.
INVASION.
NXT vs. TNA.
October 7th on @TheCW! pic.twitter.com/n6vezTtwFp
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2025
The event itself features "Survivor Series Style Matches", in addition to a tag team championship match between the Hardy Boyz and DarkState. Yet, from the viewpoint of Israeli fans, the mere staging of the event specifically on this highly charged day and with a name that assumes a chilling significance is the main concern.
In recent months, the Israel Hayom editorial staff approached WWE management following previous controversies. For instance, the wrestler Sami Zayn provoked outrage after his social media remarks included curses against Israel and Jews, and at another event, he and CM Punk appeared wearing attire featuring the colors of PLO flags. Only after widespread public outcry were Sami Zayn's posts removed, but the management has chosen repeatedly to disregard the criticism from the Israeli audience.
