Live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida
WWE NXT heads to Orlando for the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event, where the developmental brand proved it can hang with the main roster. With momentum on its side following an impressive showing at SNME, tonight's episode will set the tone for the weeks ahead as we inch closer to New Year's Evil on January 6.
Match Card
- Fatal 4-Way No. 1 Contender's Match for the NXT Championship: Dion Lennox vs. Joe Hendry vs. Leon Slater vs. Myles Borne
- NXT Women's North American Championship: Blake Monroe (c) vs. Thea Hail
- Hank & Tank (Hank Walker & Tank Ledger) vs. OTM (Bronco Nima & Lucien Price)
- Kendal Grey & Wren Sinclair vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid)
Fatal 4-Way No. 1 Contender's Match for the NXT Championship
The four Iron Survivor Challenge participants who didn't win at Deadline will battle to determine who faces two-time NXT Champion Oba Femi at New Year's Evil on January 6. This match was set up after Je'Von Evans opted to cash in his Iron Survivor victory early on the December 9 episode, only for Ricky Saints to interfere and cost him the match.
Leon Slater brings TNA X Division Championship credibility to the match, having proven himself on the independent scene before arriving in NXT. Joe Hendry has the crowd support behind him, with his entrance music and charisma making him a fan favorite. Myles Borne earned his spot by defeating Trick Williams, showing he can hang with top-tier competition. DarkState's Dion Lennox rounds out a stacked field, bringing his faction's calculated approach to the ring.
With Oba Femi waiting at New Year's Evil, the winner of this match will have just over two weeks to prepare for a shot at the NXT Championship. All four competitors have legitimate paths to victory, making this one of the most unpredictable matches on the card.
NXT Women's North American Championship: Blake Monroe (c) vs. Thea Hail
Monroe's open challenge last week descended into chaos when the entire women's locker room answered the call. Before the match could officially begin, Thea Hail attacked Monroe from behind and locked in a Kimura, forcing Monroe to tap out—but without a referee or bell, no title change occurred.
Monroe complained to General Manager Ava, who promptly booked this official title defense. Hail has come close to championship gold multiple times in NXT and will look to finally break through against Monroe. The Kimura submission that ended last week's segment shows Hail has the technical ability to finish the match if she can get Monroe in the same position again.
Monroe will need to be more careful this time around, as Hail has proven she's willing to strike first and ask questions later. This represents Hail's best opportunity yet to capture championship gold in NXT.
Hank & Tank vs. OTM
The Belly Boys are back. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger just returned from a successful excursion to Pro Wrestling NOAH where they captured the GHC Tag Team Championships. Upon their return last week, OTM (Bronco Nima & Lucien Price) reminded them they hadn't forgotten their pre-Japan attack.
The two teams will finally settle the score tonight. Hank & Tank's success in Japan shows they've grown as a team, but OTM has been building momentum stateside. This match will determine which team has the upper hand heading into the new year.
Kendal Grey & Wren Sinclair vs. Fatal Influence
After Jacy Jayne ordered her Fatal Influence stablemates Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid to attack Women's Iron Survivor winner Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair last week, the two teams will collide in tag action tonight.
Grey already has a date with Jayne for the NXT Women's Championship at New Year's Evil, and this match could provide further momentum heading into that bout. If Grey and Sinclair can overcome Fatal Influence, it would send a message to Jayne that Grey is ready for the championship challenge.
Fatal Influence will look to weaken Grey before her title opportunity, potentially softening her up for Jayne's championship defense. This tag match serves as a preview of what's to come at New Year's Evil.
Segments to Watch
Saturday Night's Main Event Fallout: NXT's impressive showing at SNME will likely be addressed, as several stars stepped up on the big stage. The question becomes what's next for those who made an impact.
New Year's Evil Build: With the January 6 event just weeks away, expect continued build toward championship matches and major storylines heading into 2026.
Looking Ahead
- New Year's Evil on January 6 will feature the NXT Championship match between Oba Femi and the winner of tonight's Fatal 4-Way
- Kendal Grey challenges Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women's Championship at New Year's Evil
- The fallout from tonight's matches will shape the championship picture heading into the new year
WWE NXT airs Tuesday at 8/7c on The CW from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.