Category: NXT

The latest NXT news, rumors, results, and recaps from WWE NXT and NXT Premium Live Events.

  • EVIL And Will Kroos Get New Names Under The WWE NXT Banner

    EVIL And Will Kroos Get New Names Under The WWE NXT Banner

    Two international talent have new names as they debut in WWE NXT. From NJPW, EVIL makes his official debut next week under a new name, and Will Kroos again made his presence known to end tonight’s NXT, and revealed his new name.

    First, it was revealed during a promo that EVIL will make his official in-ring debut next week and he will now be under the name “Naraku”. It’s currently unknown who his opponent will be, but, Naraku has arrived.

    https://x.com/bodyslamnet/status/2051820901419647477?s=46

    Then, to end WWE NXT, Tony D’Angelo defeated Tavion Heights in the main event. After the match, the former Will Kroos attacked Tony for the second week in a row. He then spoke to the camera, revealing that his new name is Mason Rook.

    https://x.com/bodyslamnet/status/2051844706972074119?s=46

    Mason stood tall to end WWE NXT.

  • Three Matches Announced For Tonight’s WWE NXT Episode

    Three Matches Announced For Tonight’s WWE NXT Episode

    WWE NXT kicks off tonight at 8/7c on the CW. WWE NXT is in an interesting period, with a huge shift happening. Stars like Sol Ruca, Ethan Page, Ricky Saints, Joe Hendry and Fatal Influence have all moved up to the main roster.

    But, last week, NXT saw the debuts of Will Kroos, EVIL and several call-ups from Evolve. Now, WWE NXT is looking to be in a ‘new era’ and it all starts tonight. As of now, three matches and one segment have been announced for the show.

    A Mixed-Tag Team Match was announced as AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana take on the Cullings Izzi Dame and Niko Vance. Plus, Jasper Troy will go one-on-one with Vanity Project’s Jackson Drake. Also, Jaida Parker and Kali Armstrong will throw down.

    After tossing Sol Ruca through a table, giving her staples in the back of her head, and ridding her of NXT, Zaria will speak and let her intentions known.

    https://x.com/mrstonewwe/status/2051671505646264323?s=46

    All that and more on tonight’s show. Plus, you never know who may show up.

  • New WWE Trademarked Name For EVIL Revealed

    New WWE Trademarked Name For EVIL Revealed

    Former New Japan Pro Wrestling star and former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, EVIL, is officially apart of WWE. He made his debut last week on WWE NXT when he interrupted WWE NXT Champion, Tony D’Angelo.

    Interestingly enough, there was no mention of his name, and that was intentional. WWE did the same thing with Ricky Starks, not mentioning his name until it was revealed to be Ricky Saints. Now, EVIL is in a similar boat. Today, Fightful Select has reported that a recently trademarked name is indeed for EVIL.

    ”On the April 28th episode of NXT on The CW, former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL made his WWE debut and confronted the NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo. Commentator Vic Joseph did not call EVIL by his name directly, but used the word ‘evil’ as a play on words.

    Fightful Select learned that EVIL is on WWE’s internal roster under his real name, Takaaki Watanabe. There was a trademark filed on April 28th for ‘Nox Raijin,’ and that is for EVIL in WWE. EVIL spent 14 years of his career as a member of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He wrapped up with the company in January 2026.”

    Tune into WWE NXT tonight on the CW.

    H/T Fightful Select

  • WWE NXT Full Results – April 28, 2026

    WWE NXT Full Results – April 28, 2026

    On April 28th, 2026 WWE aired the 835th episode of NXT live in Orlando Florida inside WWE Performance Center & can watch it on The CW (United States) & Netflix (Everywhere else).

    -Kicking off this week’s NXT with a recap of Revenge.

    -We then head over to a video of a meeting between Robert Stone, Shawn Michaels & Matt Bloom from earlier today who come to an agreement that it’s time to bring in some new breakout stars to NXT from Evolve, LFG and talent from around the world.

    North American Title Match
    Myles Borne (c) defeated Saquon Shugars via Borne Again (11:04) (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)

    -After the match Tristan Angels appears and introduces himself to both Borne and the NXT Universe.

    -Kam Hendrix blindsides Borne from behind and lands a uranage on him before standing tall over Borne.

    -WrenQCC were chatting backstage before Kelani Jordan shows up and complaining about Kendal Grey getting a lot of title shots while she was winning matches.

    -Grey points out Lola Vice getting her ass knocked out in NXT Underground.

    -Jordan told Women’s Speed Champion Wren Sinclair to look out or else Grey will betray her like Charlie Dempsey did.

    -Jordan challenged Sinclair to a match later on tonight.

    -NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo says the more that NXT changes, the more that it stays the same.

    -He says the only sure thing about NXT is that competitors come and go but he is the constant and no one is tough enough to kick him off this mountain including whoever sent him a box last week.

    -He says he has Keanu Carver side eyeing him but he’s more interested in the box and says he knows it wasn’t a gift but a warning.

    -The lights go out and when they come back on, new music begins to play & Evil makes his way out, handing D’Angelo a shirt of his wrapped in twine.

    -Tavion Heights then sneaks up on D’Angelo and leaves him laid out with a belly 2 belly suplex then says he’s coming for everything he deserves.

    -Will Kroos appears and hits a moonsault to D’Angelo off the top rope.

    Tag Team Match
    EK Prosper & Sean Legacy defeated Birthright (Uriah Connors & Stacks) via Shambles on Stacks (9:14)

    -After the match Birthright beats down Prosper & Legacy.

    -Speed Champion Lexis King fires off right hands on Prosper but Tate Wilder runs out to the ring to help even the odds.

    -We then head backstage and see Jaida Parker get into a verbal confrontation with Kali Armstrong in the women’s locker room.

    -Women’s Champion Lola Vice wastes no time calling out Izzi Dame and says Dame thinks she had her moment last Tuesday at Night 2 of Revenge.

    -She says she feels sorry for Dame because she can’t do anything on her own then dares her to get in the ring and tells her to show her what she has.

    -Shawn Spears appears on the Titantron then says Vice has to stay one step ahead to hold onto the Women’s Title.

    Dame & Niko Vance appear behind Vice but Vice turns to face them.

    -Mr. Iguana sneaks up behind Dame & Vance taking them both out with Vice and standing tall in the ring.

    -We then head backstage where Saquon Shugars & Dion Lennox argue with one another.

    -Cutler James tells them both to be quiet and Osiris Griffin tells them to get it together.

    -James & Griffin then promise to go get the NXT Tag Team Titles.

    Lizzy Rain defeated Nikkita Lyons via Thunder Struck (4:19)

    -North American Champion Myles Borne Borne was warming up in the locker room. Tavion Heights showed up to praise Borne.

    -Borne admonished Heights for fighting dirty earlier before Heights said that Borne was being hypocritical since he fought dirty against Ethan Page. Borne said he has everyone coming after him.

    -After Heights left Keanu Carver pulls up to Borne. Carver said he told Tony D’Angelo last week that there are sharks circling all over NXT and he’s a Great White.

    -After the break The Vanity Project were chatting backstage about all the new wrestlers showing up.

    -Jackson Drake was bragging bout having a new girlfriend in Myka Lockwood.

    -Jasper Troy pulls up to Jackson Drake and talks about how unlike his teammate’s he has nothing to show success.

    -Troy challenged Drake to a match.

    Non Title Match
    Kelani Jordan defeated Women’s Speed Champion Wren Sinclair via One Of A Kind Split Legged Moonsault (10:55)

    Shiloh Hill defeated Ricky Saints via Whisper To The Beast (12:04)

  • WWE And The CW Network Announce Multi-Year Deal To Air NXT PLE’s

    WWE And The CW Network Announce Multi-Year Deal To Air NXT PLE’s

    WWE NXT PLE broadcasts have a new home.

    It was announced today that The CW Network has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for WWE NXT PLE’s. The CW has signed a new multi-year deal that will see the network air 20 WWE NXT PLE’s over the next “several years.” WWE and The CW entered into a five year deal back in October 2024 that brought NXT’s weekly show to the network, and now they will also be them home for all of the upcoming Premium Live Events.

    WWE sent out a press release this morning announcing the deal, which you can read below.

    THE CW NETWORK ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST RIGHTS TO
    WWE
    ® NXT PREMIUM LIVE EVENTS IN MULTI-YEAR DEAL

    Network Will Air 20 NXT Premium Live Events Over Next Several Years, Including Stand & Deliver,
    The Great American Bash, Deadline & Vengeance Day

    NXT Premium Live Events Join NXT Weekly Shows Live on The CW Every Tuesday,
    Bringing All NXT Programming Together Exclusively on the Network

    BURBANK, CA (April 28, 2026) – The CW Network and WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced all NXT Premium Live Events (PLEs) will now air exclusively on The CW. Beginning with The Great American Bash later this summer, The CW will broadcast 20 PLEs in their entirety live on both coasts over the next several years, including Stand and DeliverDeadline, and Vengeance Day. With the addition of NXT PLEs to The CW’s lineup, the network is now the exclusive home for all NXT programming – which showcases WWE’s hottest up-and-coming Superstars – also airing weekly live NXT installments every Tuesday night. WWE will continue to produce all PLEs.

    “WWE NXT has energized our Tuesday nights by consistently delivering a loyal and passionate fanbase to The CW every week,” said Brad Schwartz, President, The CW Network. “Adding WWE NXT Premium Live Events to our schedule is a natural fit, providing one broadcast destination for audiences to watch all their favorite Superstars, storylines and championship matches.”

    The CW entered a five-year deal with WWE in October 2024 to bring NXT to broadcast television for the first time in the show’s history. Its broadcast television debut delivered the largest audience for the program since October 2023 and was The CW’s #1 telecast of the year among adults 25-54 and 18-49. As the exclusive home of NXT, The CW airs 52 live weekly events throughout the season every Tuesday night from 8:00-10:00pm ET/PT. NXT programming features a stacked roster of up-and-coming talent including NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo and NXT Women’s Champion Lola Vice.

    “The CW has played an integral role in raising the profile of our up-and-coming Superstars, and we are excited to bring NXT Premium Live Events to broadcast television for the first time ever,” said Shawn Michaels, WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative.

    Launched by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, NXT has aired weekly since 2012 and features the brightest young talent in sports entertainment. Several WrestleMania® 42 participants were developed under the NXT banner, including Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch. Led by Michaels, NXT on The CW has showcased the rise of several ascending WWE Superstars, including Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Tiffany Stratton, Roxanne Perez, Je’Von Evans, and Sol Ruca.

    About The CW Network

    The CW is America’s fifth major broadcast network and is available to 100% of U.S. television households. The CW delivers 15 hours of primetime entertainment programming and three hours of children’s programming per week in addition to almost 690 hours of sports programming in 2026 as the broadcast home to NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series; WWE NXT; college football and men’s and women’s basketball from the ACCPac-12 and Mountain West conferences; AVP beach volleyball, PBR Team Series; and Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) events. For its smaller market affiliates, CWPlus supplements The CW programming with additional syndicated content to provide 24 hours of programming, seven days per week. The fully ad-supported CW App, with more than 100 million downloads to date, is available for free to consumers on all major platforms and is home to the latest episodes and seasons of The CW’s primetime programming and a library of entertaining film and television content for on-demand viewing. The CW is 81% owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified media company and largest CW affiliate group. For more information about The CW, please visit www.cwtv.com.

    About WWE

    WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

    WWE NXT airs live every Tuesday night at 8 pm ET on The CW.

    We will have live coverage of tonight’s episode of WWE NXT on the Bodyslam X/Twitter account, and results of the event here on the website.

     

  • Lizzy Rain Set To Make WWE NXT Debut Next Week

    Lizzy Rain Set To Make WWE NXT Debut Next Week

    Former independent wrestler Rayne Leverkusen, whom now goes by the name Lizzy Rain, is set to make her WWE NXT debut next week on the April 28, 2026 episode of NXT.

    While an opponent has not yet been announced, a vignette for her debut played during last nights episode of NXT. In the vignette, Lizzy Rain claimed that she and heavy metal will never ever die.

    https://x.com/wwe/status/2046751357181309085?s=46

    Last week, Bodyslam+ had the scoop that “Lizzy Rain” would be the new name for Rayne Leverkusen, and now it’s official. Be sure to subscribe to BodyslamPlus.Net to be the first to read the latest news in the pro-wrestling world. You can also click here to read full results from last nights WWE NXT.

  • NXT Revenge Night 2 Results – April 21, 2026

    NXT Revenge Night 2 Results – April 21, 2026

    On April 21st, 2026 NXT aired the 2nd & final night of Revenge live in Orlando Florida inside WWE Performance Center & can watch it on The CW (United States) & Netflix (Everywhere else).

    North American Title Match
    Myles Borne (c) defeated Dion Lennox via Borne Again (11:20) (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)

    -Blake Monroe was hanging out with The Vanity Project & Vanity Project were praising Monroe.

    -Jackson Drake talks about how he swiped right and matched with a hot blonde shawty.

    -NXT Tag Team Champion Ricky Smokes said they can’t leave Blake though? Monroe said it’s fine and they can have their fun.

    -Drake said they will just be across the street if she needs them.

    -We go backstage where Saquon Shugars caught up with NXT GM Robert Stone & Stone told Shugars to follow him.

    -The camera panned to Women’s North American Champion Tatum Paxley & Shiloh Hill hanging out & she thanks Hill for building the casket for her match.

    -Hill also brags about setting up the dating app catfish for Swipe Right.

    -Hill said he’s also booked in a match against Ricky Saints for next week before he wished Paxley luck for her match.

    Keanu Carver defeated Joe Hendry via Referee Stoppage (9:12)

    -A vignette aired for Lizzy Rain (fka Rayne Leverkusen)

    Finals Of The Speed Title Tournament
    Lexis King defeated EK Prosper via The Coronation (4:34) (NEW CHAMPION!!!!)

    -The show cut to The Vanity Project on a live Twitter video. Drake was disappointed due to being stood up.

    NXT Tag Team Champions Swipe Right tried to cheer up Drake.

    -Bayley Humphrey at the bar approaches Drake after hearing he was stood up.

    -After the break Saquon Shugars met up with the rest of Darkstate to tell him he got them all a rematch.

    Dion Lennox assumed it was him getting a rematch against Myles Borne.

    -Shugars said he tried to get the match for Lennox but Stone said it had to be Shugars.

    -Lennox hesitated a bit but ultimately felt happy for Shugars.

    Women’s North American Title Casket Match
    Tatum Paxley (c) defeated Blake Monroe (11:43) (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)

    -The show cut back to Jackson Drake on his date. Bayley Humphrey said she dissects bodies & she also talked about AI bots.

    -Women’s Champion Lola Vice talks about how she made a statement last week by showing everyone the champion she’s going to be.

    -She said Jacy Jayne did elevate the women’s division then said that Jacy Jayne reinvented herself as a WWE superstar.

    -Vice said the hardest part about being champion is not winning it but keeping it.

    -Vice talked about how deep the women’s division is.

    Lola said people stepped up to say they want what she has. She said those women aren’t competition but threats.

    -She said she does like it though. She said holding that title means you’ll possibly main event WrestleMania 1 day.

    -Vice said she wants to be the realest champion then talks about being that girl who stepped up and is still that girl.

    -She said you don’t just walk into Vice City and step up to the champion, you’re stepping into a fight.

    -She said you can try, step up, or take your shot then said all that’s going to happen is you’re going to get knocked out and danced on.

    -The Culling made their entrance & Izzi Dame thanks Vice for calling her a threat.

    -Dame asked Vice if she’s feeling the shift before Dame said she’s watching, learning and waiting for Vice to make a mistake.

    -Dame said Vice’s mindset means she’s going to lose at small moments rather than big ones.

    Izzi said she’s going to rip Vice apart before she talks about how you’re going to thank her once she becomes champion.

    -Vice said all that studying and waiting sounds like hesitation.

    -Vice said she hopes Dame waits for the moment until she gets her ass kicked. Dame said The Culling are 2 steps ahead.

    -Niko Vance distracted Vice which allowed Dame to kick her down then holds up the Women’s Title.

    -Sarah Schreiber interviews new Speed Champion Lexis King and pointed out how he won a title by questionable means.

    -King said he’s not like the degenerates or college recruits, he’s a real star. He said the title is his birthright.

    -EK Prosper pulls up and asked for a run back before Dorian Van Dux shows up to have Prosper’s back.

    -Ariana Grace said they’ll see them next week.

    -We get a 2nd part of the Kendal Grey NXT Chronicle.

    -She talked about being a Amateur Wrestling champion while also being a part of the men’s wrestling team.

    -She talked about how she would compete against the guys then said people say you shouldn’t do that but she can.

    -She said she grew up with an older brother which led to her getting into play fights with her bro.

    -She said she’s a tomboy which shouldn’t be a shocker then she said her and her dad bonded through sports.

    She said a funny story was her getting hit by a foul ball at a Mets game. She said her mother called her a problem child.

    -She said he has bad luck. She said she got bit by a dog in the face at a BBQ even though there was food around.

    -She said at a wrestling match, some dude busted her head open.

    -She said ultimately she was obsessed with wrestling. She said what she’s also obsessed with is getting her hand raised.

    -She said she won’t quit until she wins the Women’s Title.

    -Robert Stone was chatting with Women’s Champion Lola Vice backstage before he had to run off due to commotion.

    -Shiloh Hill was under a cabinet in the GM office while Ricky Saints put the boots to him.

    -Starks barged out while everyone checks on Hill.

    -After the break Robert Stone caught up with NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo.

    -A delivery man handed Tony D a white box with a Japanese character on it then Keanu Carver pulls up.

    -Carver said he didn’t give D’Angelo the box but the character is a symbol of war and D’Angelo better watch out

    Last Woman Standing Match
    Zaria defeated Sol Ruca (15:56)

    Next Week’s NXT

    Shiloh Hill vs. Ricky Saints

    Tag Team Match
    Birthright (2 members TBD) vs. Dorian Van Dux & EK Prosper

    North American Title Match
    Myles Borne (c) vs. Saquon Shugars

  • EXCLUSIVE: WWE NXT Name Change

    EXCLUSIVE: WWE NXT Name Change

    WWE signed Rayne Leverkusen earlier this year.

    Sources indicate to Bodyslam that Rayne Leverkusen will now be going by Lizzy Rain in WWE. It was implied to Bodyslam that the name change included Rayne’s love for metal music.

    This report was available earlier in the week on Bodyslam+. Subscribe to BodyslamPlus.Net for more. Please credit Bodyslam+ for aggregations.

  • EXCLUSIVE: WWE NXT Update

    EXCLUSIVE: WWE NXT Update

    Sources indicate to Bodyslam that Jacy Jayne, Ethan Page, Joe Hendry, and Sol Ruca have all been heavily discussed for main roster call ups recently.

    WWE NXT Revenge is expected to be the ending to multiple stories.

    This report was available earlier in the week on Bodyslam+. Subscribe to BodyslamPlus.Net for more. Please credit Bodyslam+ for aggregations.

  • NXT Revenge Night 1 Results – April 14, 2026

    NXT Revenge Night 1 Results – April 14, 2026

    On April 14th, 2026 NXT aired the 1st night of Revenge live in Orlando Florida inside WWE Performance Center & can watch it on The CW (United States) & Netflix (Everywhere else).

    Kelani Jordan defeated Jaida Parker via One Of A Kind Split Legged Moonsault

    -Joe Hendry says if you say his name, he appears.

    He says he lost the NXT Title at Stand & Deliver to Tony D’Angelo and he now has to ask himself some important questions when it comes to stopping or quitting.

    -He says he decided against quitting then says he wants to lift everyone’s spirits with a concert.

    -Hendry begins playing a song about D’Angelo, Ricky Saints, Ethan Page & the NXT Title.

    -Keanu Carver storms out to the ring but Hendry says the people were promised a Joe Hendry concert and they will get one.

    -Carver opts to attack Hendry but Hendry fires off right hands on Carver and cracks his second guitar across Carver’s spine.

    -Carver stays standing and attacks Hendry then takes out the security guards that have made their way out.

    -Carver then spears Hendry and the security guards through the barricade.

    -We then head backstage where Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer wishes Women’s Champion Lola Vice good luck in her Women’s Title defense later tonight.

    Kali Armstrong defeated Skylar Raye via Kali Connection

    -We then head backstage to The Vanity Project & Blake Monroe in Robert Stone’s office.

    -Stone reveals Monroe will challenge Tatum Paxley for the Women’s North American Title at Revenge Night 2 but informs Monroe that Paxley insisted on choosing a stipulation which he signed off on.

    NXT Title Match
    Tony D’Angelo (c) defeated Ethan Page via Dead To Rights (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)

    -North American Champion Myles Borne says he sent Johnny Gargano right back to SmackDown at Stand & Deliver then says he was about to go home to celebrate with Stephanie Vaquer.

    -He says all of the chatter after the match wasn’t just about how he about Gargano but how Dion Lennox called his shot for the North American Title and says Lennox stole his moment from him.

    -He says it’s fair play for him to say that when you attack him, no one is safe.

    -Darkstate music hits and they appear in the crowd.

    -Lennox gives Borne 2 options: accept his fate or try to deny the inevitable of him dethroning him as North American Champion.

    -Borne grants Dion Lennox a North American Title match next week and says there’s another option: he retains the title.

    -He says Darkstate can try taking him out but Lennox might not get his title match in that case.

    -He says Lennox has a decision to make as the leader of Darkstate but Shugars cuts off Borne and says Darkstate has no leader.

    -Lennox insists that Darkstate doesn’t attack Borne but Shugars decides to charge at Borne in the ring.

    -Borne then sends Shugars crashing into the mat with Borne Again.

    Semi Final Match Of The Speed Title Tournament
    EK Prosper defeated Dorian Van Dux via Moonsault (2:54)

    -We get a chronicle on Kendal Grey

    -We go backstage where Darkstate was arguing backstage about what happen earlier in the show.

    Women’s Title Match
    Lola Vice (c) defeated Jacy Jayne via Spinning Backfist (STILL CHAMPION!!!)

    Revenge Night 2 Line Up

    Last Woman Standing Match
    Sol Ruca vs. Zaria

    Finals Of The Speed Title Tournament
    Lexis King vs. EK Prosper

    Women’s North American Title Casket Match
    Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Blake Monroe

    North American Title Match
    Myles Borne (c) vs. Dion Lennox

    Keanu Carver vs. Joe Hendry