The WWE NXT episode airing Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida, delivered a packed show filled with fallout from the recent Great American Bash and WWE Evolution events, while also setting the stage for the upcoming TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view. The night was a blend of intense promos, high-stakes matches, and escalating rivalries, showcasing the strong partnership between NXT and TNA and spotlighting some of the most compelling storylines in professional wrestling today.
The show opened with NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, accompanied by Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx, addressing the audience with confidence following her recent victory over Jordynne Grace. Jayne did not hold back in berating Nyx, blaming her for their loss at the Great American Bash, but also praised herself and Henley for redeeming the team’s honor at Evolution. Jayne then boldly shifted her focus to TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich, promising to walk out of Slammiversary as a double champion. This challenge was immediately met by Slamovich, who interrupted the segment to claim that Jayne’s title reign was only possible because of Blake Monroe’s interference. Slamovich declared her intent to be the first TNA superstar to hold NXT gold, a statement that drew Sol Ruca and Zaria into the fray, disputing Jayne’s claim of exclusivity as a double champion. The ensuing brawl set the tone for a heated six-woman tag match, teasing an explosive showdown between the factions.
Jayne’s promo was notable not only for its intensity but also for the physical toll it revealed; she mentioned her voice was damaged during her match with Grace, adding a layer of grit to her champion persona. A minor technical hiccup occurred when Slamovich’s microphone malfunctioned, but Henley’s quick thinking ensured the segment continued smoothly. This segment stood out as one of the first instances where a Speed champion brought their belt to the ring for a non-Speed title segment, signaling the growing prominence of these titles within NXT’s storytelling.
Following the opening, the night featured a six-man tag team match that brought together three TNA stars—Mike Santana, Joe Hendry, and TNA World Champion Trick Williams—against members of the DarkState faction. The match started with high energy, highlighted by Santana’s daring dive over the top rope to incapacitate multiple opponents. However, the contest descended into chaos when The System, a faction from TNA, interfered, attacking DarkState and forcing the match to end in a no-contest. This interference intensified the ongoing tension between the two groups and underscored the deepening integration of TNA talent into the NXT landscape.
Interestingly, the teaming of Santana, Hendry, and Williams came just days after Hendry and Santana had put Williams through a table, exemplifying WWE’s penchant for complex alliances that blur the lines between friendship and rivalry. Despite the match’s chaotic finish, it served as a solid showcase for the TNA stars and their ongoing feud with DarkState.
In the women’s division, the WWE EVOLVE Women’s Championship match between reigning champion Kali Armstrong and challenger Karmen Petrovic was cut short when Jordynne Grace made a shocking appearance. Grace attacked both competitors, causing the match to end in a no-contest and leaving Armstrong as the champion by default. This interference was a direct continuation of the brewing conflict between Grace and Blake Monroe, who had turned on Grace by striking her with a belt during the Evolution event. Monroe responded to Grace’s call-out via a video message, disdainfully dismissing her and setting up a tense confrontation for the following week.
The night’s most electrifying in-ring action came from the Family Business Triple Threat match pitting “The Don of NXT” Tony D’Angelo against Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo and WWE NXT Heritage Cup Champion Luca Crusifino. All three men brought raw intensity, with no temporary alliances forming as each sought to assert dominance. The match culminated in a dramatic and brutal sequence where D’Angelo speared Stacks through a wall beneath the crow’s nest and subsequently threw him back through the hole. D’Angelo then put Crusifino through the announce table before finishing Stacks with a high-impact spinebuster to secure the victory. The crowd’s enthusiasm for Crusifino and the match’s escalating violence made this the standout bout of the evening.
Meanwhile, backstage tensions simmered as Josh Briggs explained his recent betrayal of Yoshiki Inamura, expressing frustration over never having received a title shot despite Inamura’s rapid ascent to championship opportunities. NXT Champion Oba Femi interrupted, asserting that the Great American Bash was not about Briggs. Inamura arrived, vowing to win with honor, but Briggs provocatively suggested a triple threat match for the upcoming week, which quickly escalated into a brawl. This segment effectively built anticipation for next week’s championship match, hinting at possible surprises and shifts in alliances.
The main event was a thrilling six-woman tag team match featuring Fatal Influence—Jayne, Henley, and Nyx—against the team of Masha Slamovich, Sol Ruca, and Zaria. Fatal Influence controlled the early stages, isolating Slamovich and demonstrating their cohesion. However, the match’s momentum shifted when The Culling’s Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley attempted to interfere, only to be repelled by Ruca and Zaria. The climax saw Slamovich execute her signature move, the Snow Plow, to pin Jayne and secure the win for her team. This victory not only showcased Slamovich’s dominance but also set the stage for the highly anticipated title-for-title match between Slamovich and Jayne at Slammiversary, a storyline that has captivated fans with its high stakes and cross-promotion intrigue.
Throughout the episode, the integration of TNA talent into NXT programming was a prominent theme, with multiple segments and matches highlighting this partnership. The cross-promotional storytelling effectively built excitement for the upcoming Slammiversary event, scheduled for July 19-20, 2025, positioning it as a must-watch for fans of both brands.
Overall, the July 15 NXT episode balanced storyline progression with solid in-ring performances. While some matches ended in no-contests due to interference, these outcomes served to escalate existing feuds and create anticipation for future confrontations. The women’s division received significant attention, with Jayne’s championship reign and Slamovich’s challenge at the forefront. The men’s division featured intense rivalries, particularly within the Family Business faction and the NXT Championship scene.
With the Slammiversary pay-per-view looming, WWE NXT has successfully used this episode to deepen narratives, showcase emerging talent, and maintain fan engagement. The ongoing collaboration between NXT and TNA promises to deliver compelling wrestling action and storyline developments in the weeks ahead.
