Jordan Coulter Knockouts and 3 Counts interview on Halloween Havoc
Key takeaways
- Jordan Coulter picked Naraku, Miles Borne, Zilla Fatu, Kelani Jordan, Zaria and Tony D’Angelo in the Halloween Havoc matchups discussed.
- Coulter chose Sting versus the Black Scorpion as his favorite Halloween Havoc match.
- Coulter said he likes the Saw movies because viewers must follow the story and the rules of each game.
- Coulter viewed Grayson Waller’s return to WWE NXT as a chance to refresh his character, not a downgrade.
- Coulter argued that WWE should put employee safety first when deciding where to hold Crown Jewel.
Jordan Coulter Knockouts and 3 Counts interview put WWE NXT Halloween Havoc picks alongside an old WCW favorite: Sting versus the Black Scorpion. Coulter backed Naraku against Shiloh Hill, picked Kelani Jordan over Wren Sinclair and discussed Grayson Waller’s return to NXT. He also named Saw among his favorite Halloween movies and argued that WWE should put employee safety first when making decisions about Crown Jewel.
What did Jordan Coulter say about his favorite Halloween Havoc match?
Jordan Coulter chose Sting versus the Black Scorpion as the Halloween Havoc match that first comes to mind for him. He connected it to his early experience of WCW’s version of the event and to the presentation around it, including Tony Schiavone dressing as the Phantom of the Opera.
Sting, the Black Scorpion and WCW
Coulter called himself an old-school fan of WCW-style Halloween Havoc. Although he could not pin down the year of the Sting and Black Scorpion match during the conversation, he remembered it as his first taste of that version of the show. Schiavone’s costume was part of the memory, not just the wrestling.
The other matches and moments that came up
Knockouts and 3 Counts brought up Eddie Guerrero versus Rey Mysterio, the monster truck showdown at Cobo and Hulk Hogan versus Roddy Piper in a cage. Coulter’s own pick remained the Sting match. Later, the conversation returned to Halloween Havoc VHS compilations and some of WCW’s stranger attractions, including the Chamber of Horrors and the Yeti’s appearance with Hogan.
What did Jordan Coulter say about Saw and other Halloween movies?
Jordan Coulter favored the Saw movies because their stories reward close attention: he likes working out why characters are in a game and how they might escape. He also talked about Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers, and said a newer Jason series held his interest by staying connected to its story.
Why Saw appeals to Coulter
For Coulter, Saw is not simply a choice for scares. Following the setup and the rules of each game is part of the appeal. He drew a connection to wrestling, where paying attention to the story can change how a viewer understands what happens next.
Jason, Michael Myers and a crossover
The discussion moved through the familiar horror characters and Freddy vs. Jason. Coulter liked the crossover for bringing its two characters together, though he wished it had given them more time. He also said the Jason series he was watching was gory and that he appreciated its connection to the earlier story. Having seen the original Friday the 13th when he was young, he found that the newer show filled in details he did not remember.
Who did Jordan Coulter pick in the early WWE NXT Halloween Havoc matches?
Jordan Coulter picked Naraku over Shiloh Hill, Miles Borne over Tavion Heights and Zilla Fatu over Charlie Dempsey. His choices were not a dismissal of the opponents: he praised Hill’s promos, recognized Heights’ continued development and joined the host in expecting a decisive showing from Fatu.
Naraku against Shiloh Hill
Coulter liked the prospect of seeing Naraku take on a new role in WWE NXT. He said Hill had received substantial attention during his time there and praised the way Hill delivers promos. Even so, Coulter considered Naraku a different kind of challenge and chose him to win.
He also thought the match could be a sleeper on the card. In Coulter’s view, Naraku had the potential to bring out Hill’s best, while Hill had a chance of finding an answer to the mist. Knockouts and 3 Counts took the opposite side of the prediction and picked Hill.
Miles Borne and Zilla Fatu
In the Weapons Wild match, Coulter backed Borne against Heights. He liked their recent argument on WWE NXT because it felt less like a conventional promo and more like a genuine dispute. He agreed that Borne had improved on the microphone and saw the match as another step in showing what Borne could do.
Coulter also picked Fatu against Dempsey in their Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal match. Both he and the host spoke highly of Fatu’s prospects, but Coulter kept his prediction focused on the immediate matchup: he expected Fatu to beat Dempsey.
What were Jordan Coulter’s picks for the women’s Halloween Havoc matches?
Jordan Coulter picked Kelani Jordan to beat Wren Sinclair in the WWE NXT Women’s Championship match and chose Zaria over Izzi Dame. He thought Jordan was close to being ready for WWE’s main roster, but he also recognized Sinclair’s momentum. Zaria versus Dame was the harder match for him to call.
Kelani Jordan against Wren Sinclair
Coulter was firm on Jordan as his winner. During the discussion, he said he did not think it would be long before she moved to the main roster. Knockouts and 3 Counts also picked Jordan, while acknowledging a possible path to a Sinclair win if her momentum carried through the title match.
Zaria against Izzi Dame
Coulter called Zaria versus Dame his toughest pick on the card. He liked both wrestlers and selected Zaria without claiming to have a decisive reason. The host took Dame, arguing that her decision to turn down a title shot made the match about more than the championship and could leave room for a win through interference or other shenanigans.
What did Jordan Coulter expect from Grayson Waller and Tony D’Angelo?
Jordan Coulter saw Grayson Waller’s return to WWE NXT as an opportunity rather than a downgrade. He praised Waller’s renewed presentation and his work with Tony D’Angelo, then picked D’Angelo in their championship matchup. Coulter also welcomed Danhausen’s role in hosting Halloween Havoc.
Waller’s return to WWE NXT
Coulter argued that time in NXT can refresh a wrestler who is not being used on WWE’s main roster. He pointed to Waller’s promos, altered appearance and sharper confrontations with D’Angelo as evidence that the move had given the character something new. The story had become personal after Waller appeared at D’Angelo’s home.
Despite enjoying Waller’s work, Coulter picked D’Angelo. He said he had liked D’Angelo since his arrival in NXT, though he was less certain where D’Angelo would fit if he moved to the main roster. The host expected their anger to produce a brawl rather than a clean resolution.
Danhausen at Halloween Havoc
Coulter welcomed Danhausen as the show’s host. The conversation also touched on a Halloween special featuring Danhausen, Papa Shango and other wrestling personalities revisiting scary-themed matches. For Coulter, Danhausen’s presence added another reason to enjoy the event’s Halloween presentation.
What did Jordan Coulter say about WWE Crown Jewel safety?
Jordan Coulter said WWE should prioritize the safety of everyone it employs when deciding where to hold Crown Jewel. His comments followed discussion of an announced venue change, but he framed the idea of moving the event out of Saudi Arabia conditionally. He did not establish that the event was leaving the country.
Coulter’s concern was the risk to people expected to travel for work. He argued that money should not outweigh their safety and that precautions should have been addressed earlier. On an employee’s ability to decline travel they considered unsafe, he was direct:
You should not be traveling somewhere like that
He cited Kevin Owens as an example while arguing that a worker who does not feel safe should be able to say so. The host then read details of the venue announcement and speculated about where the event might move. Coulter’s position did not depend on that speculation: his stated priority was protecting the people involved.
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Questions from the interview
Which WCW Halloween Havoc match was Jordan Coulter’s favorite?
Jordan Coulter chose Sting versus the Black Scorpion, a match he associated with his early memories of WCW’s Halloween Havoc.
Why does Jordan Coulter like the Saw movies?
Jordan Coulter likes following the Saw movies’ stories to understand why characters are in a game and how they might escape.
Did Jordan Coulter pick Naraku or Shiloh Hill?
Jordan Coulter picked Naraku to beat Shiloh Hill, although he praised Hill’s promos and thought the match could be a sleeper on the card.
Who did Jordan Coulter pick to win the NXT Women’s Championship match?
Jordan Coulter picked Kelani Jordan over Wren Sinclair in their WWE NXT Women’s Championship match.
Did Jordan Coulter say Crown Jewel was leaving Saudi Arabia?
No. Jordan Coulter discussed a venue change and spoke conditionally about moving Crown Jewel out of Saudi Arabia; he did not establish that the event was leaving the country.



