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The August 19, 2025, WWE NXT show featured a series of intense matches including a Philadelphia Street Fight between Yoshiki Inamura and Josh Briggs, and a main event where Je’Von Evans defeated Trick Williams to become the #1 contender for the NXT Championship, along with various tag team and singles matches, backstage segments, and storyline developments.
The article reviews an NXT episode highlighting inconsistent storytelling, unclear faction motivations, and underdeveloped characters like DarkState and Trick Williams, reflecting broader issues in the show's focus and narrative cohesion.
This week's NXT episode featured a controversial storyline involving Eddy Thorpe, who manipulated events to secure a championship match against Trick Williams, raising questions about his character's direction. The show also highlighted a strong match between Je'Von Evans and Wes Lee, and ongoing rivalries in the women's division, including Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia. Despite some compelling moments, the episode felt disjointed and lacked depth, as it set the stage for the upcoming New Year's Evil event.
Eddy Thorpe shocked WWE NXT fans by revealing he staged his own attack to avoid the Iron Survivor Challenge and secure a title match against Trick Williams. This revelation came after Thorpe signed a contract for the NXT title match, leaving NXT GM Ava stunned. Thorpe's cunning plan was to manipulate the situation to gain a championship opportunity without earning it, setting up a highly anticipated match against Williams next week.
The December 3, 2024 episode of WWE NXT will feature an unannounced promo segment with Trick Williams and Ridge Holland, adding intrigue ahead of the Deadline Premium Live Event. This segment joins a packed lineup including Last Chance Fatal Four-Way Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifying Matches, a six-team Battle Royal, and a grudge match between Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic. With appearances by legends like X-Pac and Eric Bischoff, the episode promises surprises and action.
Bubba Ray Dudley teamed up with NXT champion Trick Williams to face Ethan Page and Ridge Holland at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia. Despite their efforts, the babyface team lost, with Williams taking the pinfall from Holland, hinting at future title scene developments. Post-match, Bubba and Trick were involved in a nostalgic segment reminiscent of the Dudley Boyz's heyday, culminating in D-Von Dudley bringing out tables to put Page through one, delighting wrestling fans.
Rapper Sexyy Red made her WWE NXT debut and will host NXT Battleground next month. Her role is expected to continue beyond the event, similar to previous musical guests like Poppy. Red's backstage presence was well-received, and she played a significant part in this week's episode, including unveiling the new Women's North American Championship and assisting Trick Williams in a main event match.
NXT featured a surprise appearance by Sexyy Red, who unveiled the Women’s North American championship and announced she’s hosting Battleground. The show included a mix of matches, plot developments, and character vignettes, culminating in a main event that tied together multiple storylines. Ethan Page made a surprise appearance, adding intrigue to ongoing mysteries. Overall, the episode was well-received for its engaging content and effective use of guest stars.
Plans for a main event match during WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend have been revealed, with Trick Williams scoring a significant win over Carmelo Hayes at NXT's Stand & Deliver show. Following this, Williams challenged NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship at the upcoming NXT Spring Breakin’ event, with Dragunov accepting but adding the stipulation that Williams would leave NXT if he lost. Additionally, Hayes has challenged Williams to a Steel Cage match on the next episode of the show, and it's been revealed that the Steel Cage stipulation was originally considered for their match at Stand & Deliver.
The Rhodes family reacts to The Rock's attack on Cody, with Dustin and Brandi Rhodes expressing their thoughts on social media; WWE reportedly has plans for Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams on the main roster following their grudge match at NXT Stand & Deliver; Minneapolis is reportedly expected to host WrestleMania 41, with organizers hopeful for an official announcement soon.
WWE NXT delivered a quality night of action at Vengeance Day, with Carmelo Hayes turning on his closest friend Trick Williams and Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker completing their Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic journey. Lola Vice cashed in the women's Breakout contract, leading to a brawl with Roxanne Perez, while Riley Osborne faced Lexis King and Malik Blade and Edris Enofé sought a rebound win against Nathan Frazer and Axiom.
WWE NXT on Jan. 30 featured Trick Melo Gang advancing to the men's Dusty Classic finals, Trick Williams facing off with Ilja Dragunov, and other matches including Elektra Lopez vs. Lola Vice and Roxanne Perez vs. Tatum Paxley. The show delivered a decent performance but fell short in some matches, with the ongoing drama between Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes, and Ilja Dragunov being the most important angle.
This week's SmackDown was overshadowed by Vince McMahon's resignation, but the show went on with a focus on The Bloodline's story and a standout performance by Trick Williams. Roman Reigns was absent, leaving Randy Orton and AJ Styles to hype their Fatal 4-Way match at Royal Rumble. The main event saw Styles betray The Bloodline, leading to a chaotic final segment. Other highlights included the debut of Elektra Lopez and the Kabuki Warriors winning the women's tag team titles. Despite the distractions, the show was entertaining with a great crowd, earning a grade of B+.
Tonight's episode of WWE NXT will feature the introduction of participants in the Men's Breakout Tournament, with two tournament matches scheduled. Eddy Thorpe will face Dijak in a continuation of their bitter feud, while a mixed 6-person tag match will see Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, and Fallon Henley take on The Meta-Four's Lash Legend, Oro Mensah, and WWE NXT UK Heritage Cup Champion Noam Dar. Cora Jade will deliver a promo involving Nikkita Lyons, Blair Davenport, and Lyra Valkyria, setting up a tag match. Trick Williams will close the show with a promo involving Carmelo Hayes and WWE NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov, as he continues to search for his attacker.
WWE NXT Deadline 2023 featured the Iron Survivor Challenge, with Trick Williams emerging as the winner and earning an NXT Championship match. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio lost the North American Championship to Dragon Lee. Blair Davenport won the Women's Iron Survivor Challenge and called out Lyra Valkyria. Carmelo Hayes defeated Lexis King. Roxanne Perez lost to Kiana James in a steel cage match. Ilja Dragunov retained the NXT Championship against Baron Corbin. Overall, the event had some standout matches but also some underwhelming moments.