WWE Holiday Tour: A Spectacular Showcase in Bridgeport, Connecticut
The WWE Holiday Tour wrapped up in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on January 4, 2026, with a thrilling live event that showcased several major stars and delivered crowd-pleasing moments. Here's a recap of the event and its implications for the Northeast region and beyond.
Title Clashes and Upsets
Several title matches took center stage at the Bridgeport event, including the United States Title match between Carmelo Hayes (c) and The Miz, and the Undisputed WWE Title match between Cody Rhodes (c) and Drew McIntyre in a Steel Cage Match. The Miz put up a valiant effort, but Hayes retained his title, while Rhodes managed to retain his title in a hard-fought match against McIntyre.
Notable Matches and Debuts
The event also featured matches such as Gunther's victory over Sami Zayn, AJ Styles & Dragon Lee defeating The New Day, and Wyatt Sicks (Bo Dallas, Rowan, Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) (w/ Nikki Cross) defeating The MTF s (Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo & Tonga Loa) (w/ Solo Sikoa). The Vision (Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed) also made their debut, defeating The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar).
Relevance to Northeast India and Broader Context
For wrestling fans in Northeast India, these events offer a unique opportunity to witness live action from some of the biggest names in the industry. The WWE regularly tours India, with events in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata, and the Northeast region is no exception. The promotion's visits to India help to grow the sport's fanbase and create opportunities for local talent.
Looking Forward
With the conclusion of the Holiday Tour, the WWE will now deliver the first Raw of 2026, before leaving for Europe ahead of the first PLE of 2026. The promotion will deliver multiple live events and weekly episodes of Raw and SmackDown from the continent, before heading back to North America for the SNME in Quebec, Canada, followed by the Royal Rumble PLE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.