WWE NXT returns to The CW on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The show comes one week after the shocking conclusion of New Year\'s Evil, where Oba Femi vacated the NXT Championship by leaving the title in the ring following his successful defense against Leon Slater.
What Happens With the Vacant NXT Championship?
The biggest question heading into Tuesday\'s show is what becomes of the NXT Championship. Femi walked away from the title after defeating TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater in the main event of New Year\'s Evil, leaving the NXT Universe stunned. General Manager Ava was shown discussing recent NXT call-ups backstage before Robert Stone interrupted, asking if she had seen what Oba had done.
With Femi having recently faced WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night\'s Main Event, a main roster move is imminent for \"The Ruler.\" How NXT determines its next champion will be addressed on this week\'s show.
Joe Hendry vs. Dion Lennox – No Disqualification Match
Newly signed WWE star Joe Hendry finally gets his hands on DarkState leader Dion Lennox in a No Disqualification match. The stipulation came after DarkState attacked Hendry during his New Year\'s Eve Eve concert on last week\'s NXT.
General Manager Ava agreed to the match on the condition that Hendry find backup to neutralize the rest of DarkState. Hendry approached OTM backstage, convincing them that helping him could benefit their pursuit of the NXT Tag Team Championships. Will OTM successfully keep DarkState at bay, or will numbers still prove to be Hendry\'s downfall?
NXT Men\'s Speed Championship: Jasper Troy (c) vs. Tavion Heights
Tavion Heights earned this title opportunity by winning the recent Speed Championship tournament. Heights has been on a roll heading into this championship match, and he\'ll look to dethrone Jasper Troy for the Speed title. Troy has been a fighting champion, and this should be a fast-paced contest between two of NXT\'s rising athletes.
TNA International Championship: Channing \"Stacks\" Lorenzo (c) vs. Shiloh Hill
The TNA and NXT crossover continues as Stacks defends the TNA International Championship against Shiloh Hill. Hill earned this opportunity after defeating Stacks and his partner in a mixed tag team match. The big man has looked impressive since arriving in NXT and could add championship gold to his resume with a victory here.
Lola Vice vs. Kelani Jordan
The rivalry between Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan continues to escalate following their confrontation at New Year\'s Evil. Both women have been at odds in recent weeks, and Tuesday\'s bout should help determine who moves further up the NXT women\'s division ladder.
Izzi Dame to Address Her Title Win
New NXT Women\'s North American Champion Izzi Dame is expected to address the NXT Universe following her shocking title victory at New Year\'s Evil. Dame captured the championship in surprising fashion, and her former friend Tatum Paxley will certainly have something to say about the new champion\'s rise.
Looking Ahead
- How will the vacant NXT Championship be determined?
- Can Joe Hendry overcome DarkState in No DQ rules?
- What\'s next for Izzi Dame as Women\'s North American Champion?
- Will OTM\'s alliance with Hendry lead them to tag team gold?
WWE NXT airs live Tuesday at 8/7c on The CW, with international fans able to watch on Netflix.
