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The CW and Netflix will air a new episode of WWE NXT tonight, with Vic Joseph and Booker T at the commentary table, live from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. This will be the last show of the brand before No Mercy, and it will feature several matches and segments of interest, highlighting a "title vs. title" match between Oba Femi and Trick Williams.
Additionally, the first WWE Women's Speed tournament in the brand's history will reach its conclusion, with Candice LeRae and Lainey Reid facing off for a title opportunity at next Saturday's PLE. As always, we invite you to comment on the article to give your opinion on what happened on the show.
WWE NXT starts on Netflix!
We see a recap video of NXT Homecoming.
We see Trick Williams and Oba Femi arriving at the venue, with several TNA talents appearing in the background (Eric Young, Moose, and Matt Cardona)
Lexis King makes his entrance seated on his throne. Lexis stands up, ready to head towards the ring when Myles Borne appears. Borne presses a lever to turn off the venue lights. After that, he launches an assault on his enemy as he leads him towards the ring. Lexis surprises Myles with his scepter, but his rival quickly turns the tables in his favor once again. Borne takes King inside the ring, where he also introduces a metal chair and a trash can. Myles finally enters the ring, at which point the referee rings the bell.
Lights Out Match
Myles Borne vs. Lexis King
Borne picks up the chair to punish his opponent with it. Myles executes a suplex on King. 1..2..NO. Lexis kicks Borne to avoid another chair attack. After that, he hits him with a direct clothesline to the back of the head. 1..2..NO. Lexis continues attacking Myles, knocking him down with a knee strike. Then, he uses the chair to hit him. King performs a suplex on his rival, whose back lands on the chair.
Lexis traps Borne in a tight submission hold. Myles tries to break free, but Lexis prevents it with a powerslam. Myles lands on the chair again. King immobilizes his opponent in one of the corners to kick him at will. King uses the trash can, smashing it against Myles' body.
Borne stops a charge from Lexis by applying a scoop powerslam. Now it's King who lands on the trash can. Lexis seeks refuge at ringside. Myles goes after him to continue attacking. Borne executes a side suplex on Lexis against the apron. The action returns to the ring. Myles charges at King, but he throws him over his head to make him fall at ringside. After that, King hits him with a rope dropkick.
King clears the commentary table before taking Myles to the top of it, where he performs the Coronation. Lexis takes his opponent back to the ring to cover him. 1..2...NO. King removes his belt to use it as a weapon against Borne, whom he throws against one of the corners. Lexis goes to get a table, which he sets up near one of the corners.
A recovered Borne grabs King's belt, using it against its rightful owner. Lexis tries to take it back, but Myles kicks him. King ends up at ringside. Borne tries to dive with a suicide dive, but his opponent stops him with the belt. Both men struggle. Myles throws King against a chair placed on one of the posts. Lexis counterattacks by throwing Myles against the metal stairs.
King places a metal chair on Myles' head, trying to crush it against the metal stairs. Borne dodges the stomp to counterattack with a charge, shattering the audience barrier in the process. Myles takes his opponent back to the ring, but when the former tries to return, his rival quickly makes him fall with a clothesline. Lexis sets up the top of the metal stairs in the center of the ring.
King goes after his opponent, but he waits for her with the belt. The action returns to the inside of the ring. Lexis recovers, catching Myles, whom he tries to apply the Coronation on the metal stairs. Borne frees himself to execute a DDT. After that, he uses the stairs as a trampoline to perform a ZigZag on King. Both land on the nearby table, which ends up shattered. Myles covers Lexis. 1..2..3.
Winner: Myles Borne
We move to the NXT General Manager's office, where Stevie Turner and Mr. Stone talk to Ava on the phone. Ava informs them that she won't be able to be present at the show, as she is in the UK. Ava asks them to run the show in her absence, trusting that they will do the right thing. Mr. Stone informs her that they have seen several TNA talents in the vicinity, so he asks Ava if she invited them. However, the phone connection is not good. Ava informs them that she can't hear anything, but she reiterates that she trusts them to take care of everything. The call comes to an end. Stevie points out that it should be her who takes the reins of NXT, as she has experience as the "Prime Minister" of Evolve. Mr. Stone, however, reminds her that Ava's orders are for both of them to be in charge.
We see Ethan Page walking backstage when he meets Myles Borne. After an exchange of looks, a smiling "All Ego" continues on his way. Meanwhile, we see Steph De Lander and Mance Warner in the background.
Ethan Page makes his entrance. Once again, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. is in the front row. Page observes the AAA Latin American Champion before entering the ring. The fans boo the NXT North American Champion. He mentions that tonight he was supposed to come out to celebrate his victory from last week against Tyler Breeze. However, they have a very special guest in the audience tonight, Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. "All Ego" welcomes him to NXT before reminding him that tonight he could be in the ring with two championships in his possession if the masked man hadn't played him in Worlds Collide. With that said, Ethan invites him to No Mercy so he can see how he humiliates Tavion Heights.
The masked man stands up. "All Ego" challenges him to enter the ring so he can also humiliate him tonight. Wagner jumps the barrier to head to the ring. Page calls for a referee. Wagner enters the ring, where Ethan tries to hit him with barely enough time to take off his jacket. The Mexican knocks him down with several clotheslines as an official enters the ring.
Ethan Page vs. El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.
The Mexican traps Page in an Ankle Lock. Page can't free himself. Seeing the situation he's in, Ethan chooses to surrender.
Winner by submission: El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.
Page writhes in pain on the canvas as Wagner takes the North American championship, which he quickly raises. The wrestler removes his mask, revealing his true identity: Tavion Heights. Painful and surprised in equal parts, "All Ego" remains lying on the canvas, holding his leg.
In a pre-recorded video, we see Jordynne Grace visualizing the latest promo from Blake Monroe in the women's locker room. Arianna Grace points out that this is not the same Blake Monroe she spoke to a few weeks ago. This version is very intimidating. "The Juggernaut" recalls that Arianna had a conversation with the Brit where she mentioned that she doesn't like the former. Arianna assures her that it's not true. She just wanted Monroe to know that they only share the "Grace" surname and not a family bond. "So, how about we show Blake and the whole world just how different Arianna Grace and Jordynne Grace are?", asks "The Juggernaut" with a mischievous smile. "You're very funny, Jordynne. We don't have to do it," replies Arianna. Jordynne insists on doing it tonight and leaves the locker room. "Jordynne... Jordynne!", exclaims Arianna as her teammates (Karmen Petrovic, Kendal Grey, Nikkita Lyons, and Kali Armstrong) laugh at what happened. "Damn it," mutters Arianna as the segment comes to an end.
Cole Caster, a pilot from the Nascar Xfinity Series, introduces the competitors who will fight in the final of the WWE Women's Speed tournament. Meanwhile, we see Sol Ruca and Zaria in the stands, where they will witness the match.
WWE Women's Speed Tournament - Final
Candice LeRae vs. Lainey Reid
Candice knocks down Lainey before applying a senton. After that, she jumps with a springboard moonsault, but Reid dodges it. Lainey quickly counterattacks with a spinning neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. Reid insists on covering LeRae over and over. Meanwhile, we see The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) arriving at the venue.
The action moves to the apron, where Lainey surprises Candice with a superkick. LeRae responds with a facebuster before launching with a springboard crossbody. Candice hits her opponent head-on. LeRae takes Reid back inside the ring, where she surprises her with a Gargano Escape. Lainey frees herself to start an exchange of roll-ups with her opponent, whom she finally surprises with a knee strike. 1..2..3.
Winner: Lainey Reid (2:25)
Jaida Parker stars in a promotional video to send a message to Lash Legend. Parker advises her to enjoy her victory from a few weeks ago, but not to forget to tell the whole story. Because even though Lash won the match, the woman left standing was Jaida. She recalls how she smashed through the audience barrier with Legend's body, pointing out that in the end, she is the most powerful woman. Parker makes it clear that her rivalry with Lash is not over, and the next time they face each other, she will give her the reality check she's desperately seeking.
Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley converse backstage. Lyra congratulates her friend on her title opportunity at Homecoming. However, she regretted not being able to talk to her. That's why she's back tonight. Valkyria mentions that she feels confused every time she lets someone get close to her. It's as if they all lose their minds, so she wonders if it's her fault. Tatum assures her that it's not true. "That's what I miss about you. You're peculiar, but in a consistent way. You're a peculiar person I can count on and need in my life", says the Irishwoman. Meanwhile, we see Steve Maclin and Victoria Crawford in the background, followed by Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.
"Do you need me in your life?" Paxley asks Lyra before reminding her that she has made new friends in the main roster. Suddenly, Izzi Dame interrupts them to hand a doll to Tatum. "You dropped this," says Dame before reminding her companion that Lyra already abandoned her once. "Now you're smart enough to know she'll do it again if you give her the chance. Let's go", says Izzi as she takes Tatum's hand to lead her away. "It was nice seeing you," says Paxley as she leaves. "I also enjoyed seeing you," replies Valkyria. "How rude!" adds the Irishwoman after what happened with Dame.
Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon apologize to Andre Chase for what happened two weeks ago. We see the physical consequences of his match against Josh Briggs on Chase's face. Andre tells his students that they are moving too fast, which leads to losing control. That's why he has invited two people who know very well how to go fast while maintaining control: Nascar drivers Cole Custer and Sam Mayer. The latter declares himself a big fan of NXT and the man who appears when you call him by his name. "I have to ask, is it real?" asks Mayer. Meanwhile, we see Cedric Alexander and Zachary Wentz in the background.
DarkState interrupts the segment, advising the drivers not to say anything unless they want to feel how being crushed by the faction is more painful than having a car accident. Mayer insists that he doesn't know his name. "There's no reason to be nervous. You know his name. It's Joe Hendry," says Kale to Mayer.
Say his name and he's appear!
Joe Hendry appears dressed as a driver. The Scotsman points out that DarkState keeps crossing his path. Dion Lennox is tired of this situation. His teammates agree. Cutler James challenges Hendry and Chase U to a tag team match later that night. "You're going to see a car crash DarkState style," adds James before leaving with his teammates.
Jordynne Grace vs. Arianna Grace
Arianna interrupts her entrance to attack Jordynne in one of the corners. After a few moments, Jordynne recovers to take control. Jordynne applies a Rolling Death Valley Driver, followed by a bodyslam. Jordynne jumps with a Vader Bomb, but her rival dodges it, causing "The Juggernaut" to hit the canvas.
Arianna continues attacking Jordynne. She dodges an elbow drop from Arianna before immobilizing her against her back and hitting her against one of the corners. Jordynne continues with several clotheslines, followed by a spinebuster to finally finish her off with the Direct Effect. 1..2..3.
Winner: Jordynne Grace
Jordynne celebrates on one of the turnbuckles while Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo assists Arianna like a true gentleman at ringside. At that moment, Blake Monroe makes her entrance. The Brit carries a personalized trash can and kendo stick. Grace steps out of the ring to grab a steel chair. "The Juggernaut" returns to the ring, awaiting Blake. She charges at her to start a fight. Both women manage to strike each other with their respective weapons before taking the fight to the mat. Several officials run in to separate them. Mr. Stone and Stevie Turner interrupt on the entrance ramp to make it clear they won’t let this happen on the show. Stevie points out that if they really want to destroy each other, they’ll get the chance this weekend at No Mercy in a match where they can use any weapon they want. Mr. Stone takes it a step further, announcing that the match will take place inside a Steel Cage. Blake and Jordynne break free from the officials to continue brawling. Thus, the segment comes to an end.
Kelly Kincaid interviews Lainey Reid backstage. Reid knows that at NXT No Mercy she’ll face one of the most beloved wrestlers on the brand — Sol Ruca — but she’s confident in her victory and more than ready to show her what “Southern hospitality” really means. Fatal Influence show up. Jacy Jayne congratulates Lainey on her win tonight and wishes her luck at No Mercy. Reid also wishes her good luck for the PLE. Jayne walks away, followed by her partners Jazmyn Nyx and Fallon Henley. However, the NXT Champion stops to inform them that she’ll take care of Lola Vice on her own. With that said, she heads to the ring. “She can’t be serious,” says a surprised Fallon as the segment ends.
Jacy Jayne makes her entrance. Microphone in hand, Jayne suggests fans forget what happened last week because none of that matters. The only thing that matters is that she’s still the NXT Champion — a title she’s held for over 100 days, during which she’s put to rest every label fans gave her (“the third wheel”, “the most beatable champion”, “transitional champ”, etc.). “Sure, kind of cute — but wrong,” says Jayne.
Now the fans think Lola Vice can dethrone her, but that’s not going to happen. Jacy admits that Lola has improved a lot, but she’s not ready to carry the top gold. Because no matter how many promo videos the Cuban-American does, this is still Jayne’s story — the real underdog. The woman no one ever believed would make it. While Lola was shaking her ass for TikTok videos, Jacy was busting hers through hard work. At No Mercy, Jayne will face Lola with no family backing her, no MMA background, and no home crowd advantage. “None of that will save you from what’s coming. And no one is going to ruin this for me,” says Jayne before being interrupted by her challenger.
Lola Vice says she’s tired of hearing Jayne talk about her. “At least I’ve got an ass worth shaking, mama,” she says, drawing laughs from the crowd. Lola enters the ring to remind the champion that holding the gold for 100 days is impressive, but she’s barely survived with it — always needing help to retain. She doesn’t. Lola makes it clear she’s also worked hard to earn her opportunities. A year ago, she was in the same spot against Roxanne Perez. Back then she was nervous and let her emotions get the better of her. But she’s not the same woman she was a year ago. Now she’s a WWE Superstar, and she’s going to win that championship — for herself, her family, her culture, and the fans who’ve always supported her. “Lola! Lola!” chants the crowd. Vice says No Mercy is a fitting name, as she will show none when she ends Jacy and takes the championship.
Jacy knows Vice is going to hit her hard, but she knows the Cuban-American well. She wants her family to be proud of her. Jayne claims that somehow, she’ll walk out of the PLE victorious, even if it’s with a broken nose or jaw. Meanwhile, Lola will have to look her family in the eyes knowing she let them down. With that, Jacy raises her title in Vice’s face. Annoyed, Lola knocks out the champion with a backfist. Vice picks up the title and raises it over Jayne. Thus, the segment ends.
A promo video airs featuring Josh Briggs, who describes himself as the kind of man everyone wishes they could be. He’s strong, agile, and capable of destroying anyone. Still, he’s never connected with the fans. Briggs says he’s tried, but they never responded. There was a time when he wanted to please them — but that’s over. Josh calls the fans hypocrites, booing him and chanting for him to leave, only to then enjoy his matches. “Maybe you’re the ones who don’t get it — like Je’Von Evans,” says Briggs. Evans seeks the fans’ approval, even if it means sacrificing his own body. And that makes him weak. On Saturday, at NXT No Mercy, he’ll show the world that nothing else matters. “Chant all you want. The only chant that matters to me is 1..2..3,” he says to end the promo.
Tag Team Match
Joe Hendry and Chase U (Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon) (with Andre Chase) vs. DarkState (Dion Lennox, Saquon Shugars and Osiris Griffin) (with Cutler James)
DarkState attack their opponents while they pose for the crowd. Shugars and Connors start things off. Uriah escapes his opponent to land several chops. Osiris tags in to drop Connors with a shoulder tackle. Lennox continues punishing the Chase U student. Uriah tags in Dixon. Together, they team up on Dion. Connors takes him down with a dropkick to his left leg so Kale can hit a beautiful splash to the back.
Kale continues to control the match. Joe gets the tag. Hendry delivers several chops to Lennox in one of the corners before going for a suplex, but Shugars intervenes to stop him. Kale sends Saquon out of the ring with a clothesline while Joe takes out Lennox. Uriah and Kale team up to hit a double dropkick on Osiris, who also ends up at ringside. With the ring cleared, Hendry, Connors, and Dixon pose for the fans.
Hendry waits for Lennox and takes him down with an armdrag. Shugars tags in, only to fall to the same move. Connors and Dixon work together against Saquon. He tags in Osiris before taking a dropkick from Kale. Griffin enters the match. Dixon tries to handle all his opponents but ends up getting hit with a clothesline from Osiris. Dion continues attacking Kale at ringside before bringing him back into the ring for a pinfall attempt. 1..2..NO.
Osiris and Saquon team up against Kale. Griffin hits a powerslam before using his partner's body to deliver another one. Saquon crashes into Kale and then traps him in a headlock. Griffin throws Dixon into their corner for Lennox to hit a flying clothesline. 1..2..NO. Meanwhile, we see Mike Santana arriving at the venue.
Griffin hits a running powerslam on Kale. 1..2..NO. Hendry and Uriah break up the count. Saquon and Lennox throw Joe and Connors out of the ring. Dion throws Uriah over the barricade. Meanwhile, Osiris continues punishing Dixon in the ring. Kale escapes from his opponents to tag in Hendry, who storms in with full force.
Joe hits the Freak of Nature on Dion before setting up his finisher, but Osiris stops him. Lennox tries to hit a suplex on Hendry, but Joe reverses it on him. Meanwhile, Andre Chase cheers on Connors, who returns to his corner and tags in.
Uriah enters with full momentum, taking out all his opponents (including Cutler James) with impressive strength and agility. Connors hits a Cutter on Lennox and immediately covers him. At that moment, James gets on the apron to distract the referee, allowing Shugars to land a knee drop on Uriah. Afterwards, Osiris and Lennox throw Connors toward Saquon, who finishes him with a triple-assisted powerbomb. 1..2..3.
Winners: DarkState
"When DarkState attacks, no one is safe!" shouts James as the faction celebrates.
A promo video airs starring Ricky Saints in his hometown of New Orleans. "The Absolute" reflects on his past and the journey that brought him to WWE. Saints highlights the importance of his match at NXT No Mercy, stating that it doesn't matter who he faces. Ricky promises that next Saturday will mark the beginning of a new era in NXT: the 'Absolute Era.'
Kelly Kincaid interviews Je'Von Evans backstage. Je'Von expresses confidence ahead of his match at NXT No Mercy. Suddenly, a loud noise startles them. The camera moves in to reveal Jazmyn Nyx unconscious on the floor while an official calls for help. Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley appear, shocked by what just happened. Fallon wonders if Lola Vice is responsible, but Jacy replies, "Doesn't matter. It was time to leave her behind anyway. Only the strong survive," before walking off with Henley. Meanwhile, the referee continues calling for assistance.
Trick Williams makes his entrance. While posing in the ring, he notices several TNA talents sitting in the crowd.
Title vs. Title Match
Oba Femi (NXT) vs. Trick Williams (TNA)
Trick tries to surprise Oba right at the bell, but the Nigerian powerhouse isn’t having it. Williams persists with kicks, but "The Ruler" keeps dodging and countering. Trick catches Femi with a spinning kick. Oba fires back with several shoulder tackles before throwing his opponent out of the ring. Femi follows, ready to deliver a chokeslam, but Trick escapes. Oba catches him with a vicious chop on the apron.
The action moves to the opposite side of ringside. Trick surprises Oba with a body drop, slamming him onto the apron. Meanwhile, Mike Santana shows up to join the commentary team. Trick brings Oba to the barricade and hits multiple chops. "The Ruler" briefly regains control, only for Trick to drag him back into the ring. Williams knocks Oba down with a flying clothesline.
Trick traps Femi in a headlock. "NXT!" "TNA!" chant the fans in a brand loyalty showdown. Femi breaks free and hits a powerslam. Trick dodges a knee drop and responds with a spinning kick. 1..2..NO. Williams traps Femi in another headlock. Oba breaks out, only to take another powerslam. Suddenly, Matt Cardona appears in the crowd. The fans go wild.
Trick continues his offense, but Femi lands a chokeslam. Oba keeps the pressure with multiple corner uppercuts before slamming Trick down with an inverted slam. 1..2..NO. Williams lands three consecutive spinning big boots. 1..2..NO. Trick climbs the turnbuckle to launch himself, but Oba catches him mid-air. Both men trade strikes.
Femi takes down Trick and goes for a powerbomb, but Trick counters into a roll-up. 1..2..NO. Williams surprises the Nigerian with a Trick Shot. 1..2..NO. Trick keeps attacking, attempting a uranagi, but "The Ruler" counters into a pop-up powerbomb. 1..2..NO. "Fight forever!" chant the fans. Trick and Oba exchange blows in the center of the ring.
A clothesline from Femi sends both men to ringside. Williams throws Oba into the steel steps. Then, he confronts Santana and slaps him. The TNA star quickly retaliates, striking Williams back, which prompts the referee to call for the bell.
Winner by disqualification: Trick Williams
Suddenly, the TNA talents in the crowd rush the ring. The entire NXT locker room storms the area, initiating a full-on brand war brawl. Meanwhile, a calm Ricky Saints walks toward the table holding the NXT Championship and touches it. "The Absolute" tries to pick it up, but a hand stops him—it’s Femi, the rightful champion, who quickly reclaims his title. The two men stare each other down as chaos reigns all around the arena. "Holy Shit!" chant the crowd as this week's show comes to a close.
