WWE NXT Deadline Results Coverage, Reactions and Highlights for December 7, 2024

Get ready for all the action as WWE NXT Deadline takes over the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tonight! This is WWE’s first major livestreaming event in Minneapolis since 2019, and fans can’t wait to see what’s in store.

We’re here with results coverage all night long, breaking down every shocking moment and thrilling matchup as it happens. From big-time title clashes to game-changing surprises, you won’t want to miss a single second. Plus, we’ve got live reactions and every must-see highlight from inside the ring!

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Countdown to WWE NXT Deadline Matches Kickoff Pre-Show (12/7/2024):

Ava announces Eddy Thorpe is out of the Iron Survivor Match due to an attack under investigation. She promises to find a suitable replacement.

Megan Morant and Sam Roberts host the Countdown and discuss the Men’s Iron Survivor Match.

Sarah interviews Wes Lee about Eddy’s situation. Wes sympathizes but says Eddy was never going to win. He emphasizes the cutthroat nature of the competition and vows to prove it. When Sarah asks if he attacked Eddy, Wes dodges the question.

They review the rest of the card and show a video package highlighting the Men’s Championship match.

A video from Trick Williams reveals he’s been cleared to compete at Deadline. He acknowledges Ridge’s attempt to take him out but vows to retain the title for Chase U, NXT, and himself.

A video package highlights the NXT Tag Title match.

Axiom and Nathan Frazer join Sarah, who asks Frazer about competing in two matches, starting with the Iron Survivor. Frazer wonders who will replace Eddy Thorpe and assures he’ll be ready for the tag title match. Axiom praises Borne and Heights, saying they’ll give it their all in their first PPV. Frazer confidently states he’ll give everything he has.

When asked if they attacked Thorpe, Axiom denies it, saying he could never do such a thing. Frazer jokingly suggests Axiom might be Thorpe’s replacement.

Stephanie Vaquer shares her confidence heading into the Iron Survivor match. She says she’s ready to adapt, prove she’s the best in the world, and usher in a new era by becoming Iron Survivor.

Wren Sinclair admits it’s sinking in that she doesn’t know how to win this match. She talks about her opponents but changes her tone when Charlie appears, confidently declaring she’ll be the next Iron Survivor. After Charlie walks away, Wren mutters, “Help me.”

It’s announced that the men’s Iron Survivor Match will open the show, while the women’s match will close it.

A video package previews the NXT Underground match.

Lola tells Jaida she hopes she enjoyed the cheap shot on Tuesday because it won’t happen again. She accuses Jaida of screwing her over twice, which is why she kept Jaida out of Iron Survivor. Lola vows to finish Jaida with her fists, put her to sleep, and make her understand not to mess with her.

Jaida Parker interrupts, saying her knockout of Lola on Tuesday got everyone talking. She acknowledges it might be Lola’s match but promises to prove that Jaida Parker doesn’t play.

Ridge Holland sat down with Blake Howard for an interview. When asked if his return met his expectations, Ridge explained that he wanted to show what he was about, but the fans wouldn’t accept him. He acknowledged his controversies and mistakes, noting how unforgiving the fans are. Instead of letting it break him, Ridge used it as fuel.

Blake asked about winning the tag titles and when his attitude changed. Ridge said there was no switch—it’s who he’s always been. He accused Chase U of using him, calling them soft and saying they only cared about seeing Chase U succeed. Ridge claimed he had to destroy them before they could do the same to him, as his needs were never met.

When asked if he resents Trick Williams, Ridge said Trick was spoon-fed opportunities while he had to fight for everything. Ridge admitted Trick is a great athlete but argued Trick doesn’t respect wrestling the way he does. He promised to set NXT on the right course.

Blake questioned Ridge about Tuesday’s events and whether he tried to injure Trick. Ridge claimed Trick struck first, and he simply responded. He warned Trick to feel lucky he can still walk to the ring because he won’t be walking out. Ridge declared he’ll leave as champion.

Giulia shares her thoughts on coming to America and the differences she’s experienced.

A video package highlights the Women’s Iron Survivor Match.

Sarah interviews Sol Ruca about the Iron Survivor Match. Sol admits she doesn’t know when she’ll enter the match but is interrupted by Ethan Page. Ethan demands to know why he wasn’t informed earlier that Eddy Thorpe is out of the match. Sol tells him to check social media. Ethan retorts that he’s been busy preparing for his match.

Sol warns Ethan not to interrupt her again or she’ll “snatch his soul.” Ethan denies attacking Eddy but claims he knows who did, accusing Sol of being responsible, citing her attitude as evidence.

Sarah interrupts Sam and Megan to announce that Ava has chosen the fifth man for the Men’s Iron Survivor Match but hasn’t revealed who it is.

WWE NXT Deadline Matches Results (12/7/2024):

Our announcers are Booker T and Vic Joseph.

Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Wes Lee vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Nathan Frazer vs. Ethan Page vs. Oba Femi

The Iron Survivor Match kicks off with Je’Von Evans and Wes Lee as the first two participants. Je’Von Evans starts strong with a sunset flip for a near fall, followed by a dropkick for another near fall. Evans keeps the pressure on with a series of chops, a kick, and a forearm before hitting a shooting star press, earning yet another near fall. Wes Lee fights back with punches to the ribs, but Evans blocks a kick and flips Lee over.

Lee counters with a trip, sending Evans into the turnbuckles, and follows up with a belly-to-back suplex and a twisting senton for a near fall. Lee delivers punches and a shoulder strike, but Evans counters with a spinebuster for another close pin attempt. The two exchange punches as the intensity builds.

Je’Von Evans hits a springboard head scissors but misses a dropkick. Wes Lee counters with a boot and follows up with a suicide dive to Evans on the outside. Lee sends Evans back into the ring and, despite slipping on the turnbuckles, manages a moonsault for a near fall. Evans fights back with forearms and a clothesline, then a back elbow. He attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Lee blocks it mid-air. Evans responds with a Blue Thunder Bomb for a near fall.

Evans goes for a springboard cutter, but Lee blocks it. Evans hits a stunner, but Lee trips him into the ropes and uses his feet on the ropes to secure the three-count.

Nathan Frazer enters next. He charges in with a running forearm, then executes a springboard moonsault into a reverse DDT, followed by a frog splash for a near fall. Lee counters with an Irish whip, but Frazer flips over and lands a flatliner into the turnbuckles. Frazer attempts a dive to the floor but misses, allowing Lee to hit a Cardiac Kick and a dropkick, sending Frazer into the ringside barrier.

Evans is released from the penalty box and makes a statement with a spectacular flip dive over the ring post onto both men. Lee rolls to the floor as Evans tries to get Frazer back in the ring. Frazer counters with an enzuigiri, but Evans responds with a rebound round kick. Lee narrowly misses Evans and lands a senton on Frazer instead. Evans slams Lee for a near fall and climbs to the top rope, but Lee interrupts with an uppercut.

Lee climbs the turnbuckles, trading forearms with Evans. Lee is knocked to the floor, and Frazer leaps to the turnbuckles but is pushed off by Evans. Evans lands on his feet after a high-risk move, only to be hit by Frazer with a sling blade for a near fall. The action intensifies as all three men battle for momentum.

Frazer heads to the top rope and avoids Lee’s attack. Evans rolls up Frazer for a near fall, followed by several near falls exchanged between them. Frazer clotheslines Evans over the top rope, and Evans lands on Lee. Lee sends Evans to the floor, but Frazer hits a suicide dive onto both Evans and Lee. Frazer trades punches with Lee and Evans before Lee chops Frazer, and Evans lands a superkick on Lee.

Page enters with a clothesline to Lee on the floor and a bicycle kick to Frazer. Frazer surprises Page with an inside cradle for a three count.

Score Update:

• Nathan Frazer: 1 Fall
• Wes Lee: 1 Fall

Page resists entering the penalty box, but Frazer’s dropkick and Evans’ assist send him in. Lee nearly pins Frazer with a rollup, but Frazer counters with an O’Connor Roll for a near fall. Evans kicks Frazer, and Lee interrupts Evans’ suplex attempt with punches before Frazer clotheslines Lee and Lee counters Evans with a DDT. Frazer nearly pins Evans. Frazer lands a swinging suplex on Lee and hits a Phoenix Splash, but Page exits the box in time to break the cover and pin Frazer.

Score Update:

• Ethan Page: 1 Fall
• Wes Lee: 1 Fall
• Nathan Frazer: 1 Fall

Page nearly scores again. Evans counters on the apron, landing an elbow to Page. Page blocks a springboard cutter but gets kicked off the apron by Lee, who then hits a Scorpion Kick and transitions a suicide dive into a Doomsday Device on Page. Evans follows with a plancha onto both men. He lands a frog splash on Page, but Lee breaks up the cover. Frazer exits the penalty box.

Frazer hits a forearm on Page from the turnbuckles and an enzuigiri on Evans. All four men trade roundhouse kicks simultaneously, leaving everyone down.

Oba enters, sending Evans to the floor with an uppercut. He delivers running uppercuts to Lee and Page before catching Frazer off the turnbuckles with another uppercut. Evans attempts a double jump cutter, but Oba counters with an uppercut, pinning him for a three count.

Score Update:

• Oba Femi: 1 Fall
• Ethan Page: 1 Fall
• Wes Lee: 1 Fall
• Nathan Frazer: 1 Fall

Oba delivers a backbreaker to Page, but Lee breaks up the pin. Lee goes for a handspring move, but Oba catches him and hits another backbreaker, only for Frazer to break the pin. Frazer evades Oba’s splash but is caught in a powerbomb. Page pulls the referee out, pleading his case. Oba angrily shoves Page into the penalty box, causing it to topple onto Evans.

Outside, Oba catches Lee, ramming him into the apron, then grabs Frazer on a plancha attempt, only for Frazer to escape and send Oba into the ring post. Evans emerges from the top of the penalty box, hitting a Swanton Bomb onto Frazer and Oba. He capitalizes with a double jump cutter on Lee for a three count.

Final Score Update:

• Oba Femi: 3 Falls
• Ethan Page: 2 Falls
• Je’Von Evans: 2 Falls
• Wes Lee: 1 Fall
• Nathan Frazer: 1 Fall

As the match enters its final minutes, Je’Von Evans and Oba Femi square off in the center of the ring. Evans lands punches and a jumping strike, avoiding Femi’s counters. Nathan Frazer joins in with a dropkick, and he and Evans team up to corner Oba. Despite their efforts, Oba overpowers them, pushing Evans off and retaliating with a forearm. Frazer lands another dropkick, but Oba absorbs the blows.

With under five minutes left, Oba lifts Evans and Frazer onto his shoulders, but Wes Lee interrupts with a superkick. Evans, Frazer, and Lee follow up with coordinated strikes, including a double superkick, but Oba retaliates with a double clothesline and powerbombs Evans. Ethan Page sneaks in with a rollup on Oba, scoring another fall.

Updated Scores:

• Oba Femi: 1 Fall
• Ethan Page: 2 Falls
• Je’Von Evans: 1 Fall
• Wes Lee: 1 Fall
• Nathan Frazer: 1 Fall

Frazer stuns Page with a superkick, but Page collapses onto Evans, leading to a near fall. Evans quickly counters with a rollup on Page, tying the score.

Updated Scores:

• Oba Femi: 1 Fall
• Ethan Page: 2 Falls
• Je’Von Evans: 2 Falls
• Wes Lee: 1 Fall
• Nathan Frazer: 1 Fall

Page resists entering the penalty box, but Oba throws him into its walls, leaving him incapacitated. Oba is released from the box and delivers a thunderous chop to Frazer, but Wes Lee interrupts with a handspring kick and a thrust kick to Oba. As the match approaches its final two minutes, Oba sends Lee to the floor and counters Evans’ aerial attack by catching him mid-air.

With Page still recovering, Oba dominates Evans, sending him into the penalty box. In the final minute, Oba drops Lee and Frazer with a powerful double chokeslam, securing a double pin.

Updated Scores:

• Oba Femi: 3 Falls
• Ethan Page: 2 Falls
• Je’Von Evans: 2 Falls
• Wes Lee: 1 Fall
• Nathan Frazer: 1 Fall

In the closing moments, Evans lands a cutter off the turnbuckles onto Oba, but the clock runs out before he can secure a fall.

Winner: Oba Femi

After the match, Ethan Page, visibly frustrated, repeatedly bangs his head against the penalty box, venting his anger over the loss. Oba Femi stands tall, cementing his victory in the Iron Survivor Match.

Lexis King is seen on the streets, reflecting on his absence from the show despite being in Minneapolis. He explains that this city holds a significant place in his heart—it’s where his life changed forever. He recalls being left out in the cold with no role models to guide him, but insists he’s not chasing ghosts. Instead, he’s fighting to prove he’s no longer the person he once was and that he will surpass anything he’s done before.

Lexis speaks about the struggle to change how others perceive him, emphasizing that this fight is what drives him. He says it’s worth enduring the cold chill of the past to eventually feel the warm air of satisfaction that comes with proving himself.

NXT Underground Match: Lola Vice vs. Jaida Parker

Lola takes Parker down with a flurry of punches. Parker counters with a spinebuster and drags Lola by her hair. Lola fights back with a kick to Parker’s head, sending her to the floor. Lola follows up with a Thesz Press into the announce table, but Parker holds her ground and drives Lola into the apron. Jaida takes advantage, slamming Lola twice to gain control.

Jaida delivers a third slam and sets up for a powerbomb, but Lola counters into a triangle hold. Parker tries to break free with punches, but Lola maintains the hold. Jaida powers through with a one-arm powerbomb. Jaida misses her punches, allowing Lola to respond with a series of kicks. Jaida blocks one, counters with a back elbow, and knocks Lola down.

Jaida unleashes punches, but Lola counters with a body scissors and transitions into a single-leg takedown into a heel hook. Jaida struggles and crawls to the corner. In desperation, Jaida grabs someone at ringside, but Lola swiftly kicks them. Lola lands spinning kicks that send Jaida to the floor.

When Lola attempts a back fist, she misses and strikes the ring post, injuring her arm. Jaida capitalizes by slamming Lola’s arm into the apron multiple times and follows with a running hip attack to the injured arm. Jaida continues the assault with a knee drop to Lola’s hand. Lola fights back with punches, trying to fend off Jaida’s submission attempts.

Jaida removes Lola’s glove, kicks her in the chest, and then puts the glove on herself. She lands a vicious kick and several punches, taking Lola down. Jaida targets the injured hand, slamming it into the mat repeatedly to assert her dominance.

Jaida grabs a black belt and wraps it around Lola’s injured wrist, using it to pull her arm into the ring post multiple times. She attempts to force Lola to tap out, but Lola refuses to give up. Summoning her strength, Lola counters by pulling Jaida into the ring post, creating a brief opening to regain momentum.

Jaida lifts Lola, but Lola slips free and counters with a series of clotheslines using the belt. Jaida regains control, hoisting Lola up and delivering a Samoan drop. She adjusts the ring steps and drags Lola to the floor, slamming her onto the steps. Jaida then hangs off the ring post and drops onto Lola, adding to the damage.

Jaida rolls Lola back into the ring and attempts a cover, forgetting there are no pinfalls in the match. Frustrated, she targets Lola’s injured hand with repeated knee strikes. Jaida follows with a forearm to Lola’s lower back and locks in an armbar, using her weight to keep Lola grounded.

Lola fights back, escaping the hold and applying a rear-naked choke. Jaida struggles to her feet and drops backward, using her body weight to force Lola to release the hold. The match continues with both competitors battling for the upper hand.

Jaida goes under the ring and retrieves her brick, but Lola counters with a spinning roundhouse kick, quickly transitioning into a rear-naked choke.

Lola kicks the brick away and follows up with a suplex. As she picks up the brick, Jaida counters with a German suplex, briefly gaining control. Jaida grabs the brick again, but Lola strikes with a desperate back fist using her injured right hand.

Lola capitalizes with a front face lock and transitions into an anaconda choke, leaving Jaida with no escape. Jaida passes out, forcing the referee to call the match.

Winner: Lola Vice

Nathan Frazer enters the scene with his ribs taped and cotton in his nose to stop the bleeding, showing the toll the match has taken on him. Axiom, standing by, confidently states that he will do whatever it takes to retain his title tonight.

NXT Tag Team Championship: Axiom & Nathan Frazer (c) vs. No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne & Tavion Heights)

Nathan Frazer insists on starting the match despite being “20% Mummy” due to his taped ribs and injured nose. Borne steps in to face him, and Frazer applies a side headlock, but Borne counters with a shoulder tackle. Sensing the pressure, Frazer tags in Axiom as Borne comes off the ropes. Tavion tags in for the opposition.

Axiom evades Tavion’s double leg takedown and counters a waist lock takedown with a reversal, transitioning into a wrist lock. A quick rollup by Axiom results in a near fall. Axiom looks to tag out, but Frazer encourages him to continue. Tavion capitalizes with a front face lock suplex and a Gator Roll before locking in a wrist hold. Axiom escapes with a dropkick, and Borne tags back in.

Axiom counters Borne with a snap mare but finds himself in another wrist lock. A well-placed kick from Axiom allows Frazer to tag back in. Axiom locks in an octopus hold, and Frazer lands a running thrust kick, though the effort causes him to clutch his injured ribs.

As the action intensifies, Lucien Price and Bronco Nima make their way to ringside, adding an air of uncertainty to the match.

Borne delivers a forearm to Frazer before Tavion tags in and lands a series of shoulder thrusts. Tavion whips Frazer into the corner, but Frazer counters with a float-over and sends Tavion to the floor with a head scissors. Frazer follows up with a dropkick, sending Borne outside as well. Axiom launches a suicide dive onto Borne, and Frazer mirrors the move against Tavion. Axiom hits another suicide dive, maintaining momentum.

Tavion recovers and neutralizes Axiom before delivering an overhead belly-to-belly suplex onto Lucien Price and Bronco Nima on the floor. Referees intervene and send Price and Nima to the back.

Back in the ring, Tavion lands forearms on Frazer, and Borne tags in, hitting a powerslam for a near fall. Borne applies a reverse chin lock, then kicks Frazer in the lower back, targeting his breathing. Frazer counters with a jawbreaker, but Borne attempts a belly-to-back suplex. Frazer lands on his feet and fights back with punches. Borne responds with a uranage for another near fall.

Tavion tags in, and Borne launches Frazer into Tavion for a powerful slam. Tavion adds a kick to Frazer’s injured ribs, but Frazer counters, sending Tavion into the turnbuckles. Frazer leaps off the ropes, but Tavion catches him mid-air and executes an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Tavion knocks Axiom off the apron and hits a Dominator for a near fall.

Tavion applies a waist lock, but Frazer escapes and lands on his feet after another belly-to-belly suplex attempt. Borne tags back in, cutting off Frazer’s escape, but Frazer lands an enzuigiri and tags in Axiom. Axiom ascends the ropes and lands a crossbody on Tavion, followed by a shoulder tackle to Borne. He delivers superkicks to both opponents. Borne counters with a chop, but Axiom smartly sends Borne into Tavion, taking both men down. Axiom gets a near fall on Tavion.

Axiom unleashes a series of kicks on Tavion, who demands more. Tavion counters with a rollup for a near fall. Axiom transitions into an arm submission, but Tavion powers out. Tavion retaliates with a powerbomb for another near fall, keeping the crowd on edge.

Tavion and Axiom exchange strikes, with Tavion throwing punches and Axiom countering with sharp chops. Tavion avoids a dropkick and rolls through into a Death Valley Driver for a near fall. Borne tags in but Axiom kicks him away. Tavion quickly tags back in, but Axiom cleverly sends Borne into Tavion, knocking both to the floor.

Axiom tags in Frazer, who immediately takes flight with a spectacular flip dive onto Tavion and Borne. Frazer ascends the turnbuckles and nails a springboard 450 splash for a near fall. Undeterred, Frazer climbs up again, aiming for a Phoenix Splash, but Borne grabs his leg to disrupt the attempt.

Tavion climbs the turnbuckles, looking for a German superplex, but Frazer fights back with elbows, sending Tavion crashing to the mat. Frazer goes for the Phoenix Splash again, but Tavion recovers and counters with a German superplex from the turnbuckles. Borne tags back in, taking advantage of the momentum.

Borne hits a dropkick into a powerbomb on Frazer for a near fall. Tavion charges at Axiom but is met with a jumping knee. Borne intercepts Axiom with a dropkick mid-springboard attempt. Frazer climbs the turnbuckles and kicks Borne, setting up a critical moment.

Axiom tags in and quickly tags Frazer back in. Together, they execute a Spanish Fly from Axiom followed by Frazer’s Phoenix Splash for a near fall, but Tavion dives in to break up the pin. Axiom counters with his signature Golden Ratio kick to Tavion, leaving everyone laid out in the ring.

Axiom recovers first and tags himself in. He goes for a missile dropkick, but Borne dodges, causing Axiom to accidentally hit Frazer. Borne capitalizes with a devastating clothesline that flips Axiom inside out. Tavion follows up with a brutal Death Valley Driver to Frazer on the apron.

Tavion tags in and lifts Axiom for a neckbreaker and Death Valley Driver combination. Axiom shockingly kicks out, keeping the match alive as tensions reach a boiling point.

The match continues at a breakneck pace. Borne delivers a dropkick into a powerbomb on Frazer for a near fall. Tavion charges at Axiom but is met with a jumping knee. Borne quickly cuts off Axiom’s momentum with a dropkick, halting a springboard attempt. Frazer counters with a kick to Borne on the turnbuckles, setting up a crucial moment.

Axiom tags in, then tags Frazer back in, allowing them to execute a breathtaking combination—a Spanish Fly from Axiom and a Phoenix Splash from Frazer. The near fall is broken up by Tavion at the last second. Axiom responds with his Golden Ratio kick to Tavion, leaving all four competitors down on the mat.

Axiom regains composure and tags in. He aims for a missile dropkick but accidentally hits Frazer when Borne moves out of the way. Borne takes advantage with a clothesline that flips Axiom inside out. Tavion ramps up the punishment with a Death Valley Driver to Frazer on the apron. Tavion tags in and lifts Axiom for a neckbreaker and Death Valley Driver combination, but Axiom kicks out, keeping the champions alive.

In a stunning counter, Axiom delivers a Destroyer to Tavion. Borne tries to steal the win with a rollup but only gets a near fall. Axiom quickly traps Borne with an inside cradle for the three count, securing the victory.

Winners: Axiom and Nathan Frazer (retain championship)

Sarah interviews Je’Von Evans, who expresses his frustration, saying he was only a few seconds away from victory.

Wes Lee interrupts, angrily confronting Evans for his attitude. He questions whether Evans is “stupid or dumb” for focusing on excuses when they both just lost to Oba Femi. Tensions boil over as Lee punches Evans, and officials step in to separate the two before the situation escalates further.

NXT Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Ridge Holland

The match begins with Ridge delivering a series of punches and an exploder suplex. He sets up for the Redeemer, but Trick escapes and counters with a powerful uppercut. Trick mounts an offense with punches in the corner, prompting a warning from the referee. Ridge takes advantage of the moment with a shot to Trick’s throat, followed by a boot to the head.

Trick regains momentum with a dropkick and a spear, then unleashes more punches and another spear. He continues pummeling Ridge with punches, but Ridge fights back with a punch of his own and a Northern Lariat for a near fall.

Trick fires up with more punches and lands a flying clothesline but grabs at his neck afterward, showing signs of discomfort. When Ridge charges, Trick counters by sending him over the top rope to the floor. Ridge retaliates with a clothesline on the outside. Ridge attempts an overhead belly-to-belly suplex, but Trick blocks it with headbutts and sends Ridge crashing into the ring post, regaining control of the match.

Trick delivers a jumping neck breaker for a near fall, then catapults Ridge’s throat into the bottom rope to maintain control. He follows with a slam and a snap neck breaker, earning another near fall. Trick applies a waist lock and executes a Saito suplex, then hits a corner splash and an Irish whip. However, Ridge evades a second splash attempt, regaining the upper hand.

Ridge blocks a kick and traps Trick in the ropes, delivering a neck breaker. He targets Trick’s neck with a kick and a knee strike before hitting consecutive exploder suplexes. The referee checks on Trick as Ridge momentarily refrains from continuing the assault. Ridge then stands on Trick’s head, taunting him before securing a near fall.

Trick fights back with elbows and a kick, but Ridge counters by hot-shotting Trick onto the ropes, following with a kick and a neck breaker for another near fall. Ridge traps Trick in the tree of woe, landing several kicks and applying a chin lock. He adds insult to injury with a crossbody to Trick while still in the tree of woe. Ridge continues the attack with kicks and works on Trick’s leg, sending him to the mat for a near fall.

Ridge applies a front face lock and delivers yet another neck breaker, but Trick manages to kick out, keeping the match alive.

Ridge sidesteps Trick’s jumping knee and counters with a powerbomb. He lifts Trick onto his shoulders and hits Northern Grit for a near fall. Ridge climbs to the top rope but misses a diving headbutt, giving Trick an opening to land a cyclone kick for a near fall.

Both men slowly get back to their feet and simultaneously connect with kicks, causing Trick to fall onto Ridge for a near fall. Ridge, barely conscious, drapes his arm over Trick for another near fall. Both men roll to the outside, where Ridge drives Trick into the apron and the ring steps. Ridge adjusts the announce table and attempts a powerbomb on Trick, but Trick counters with a back body drop onto the floor.

They return to the ring, but Trick gets his head caught in the ropes as he goes over the top. The referee carefully frees him, and Ridge seizes the moment to hit the Redeemer for a near fall. Ridge sets up for a Gotch Piledriver, but Trick escapes and rolls him up with a jackknife cover. Ridge charges but crashes into the ring post, allowing Trick to capitalize with a kick and a jumping knee for the three count.

Winner: Trick Williams (retains Championship)

Ethan Page reflects on his performance, admitting he dropped the ball tonight and questioning how Oba Femi seemingly came out of nowhere to win. He laments that it took him 18 years to reach this point, only to realize he doesn’t know how to climb back. Frustrated, he admits he’s unsure of what to do next and doubts himself.

When Sarah asks Ava about Ethan’s comments, Ava acknowledges that Oba Femi being in the match changed everything. She then announces that Je’Von Evans and Wes Lee will face off this Tuesday.

Sarah shifts the conversation to the upcoming stop in Lowell, Massachusetts, and Ava reveals that New Year’s Evil will take place in Los Angeles.

Tiffany Stratton interrupts, noting she’s from Minneapolis and has heard about Roxanne Perez defending her title against the Iron Survivor winner. She shares her “Tiffany Epiphany,” teasing the idea that she might find her way into the title match.

Looking ahead to this week on NXT, Tatum Paxley and Gigi Dolin will take on Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx, and Oba Femi will address the fans following his big victory.

Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Sol Ruca vs. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Zaria vs. Giulia vs. Wren Sinclair

The match begins with Giulia and Wren Sinclair as the first two entrants. Wren quickly goes for a rollup, but Giulia kicks out at a near fall. Giulia counters with her own rollup, also for a near fall. Wren then challenges Giulia to a test of strength, and Giulia accepts.

The two struggle for dominance, eventually reaching a stalemate. Wren manages to force Giulia down but is surprised as Giulia bridges up and counters, sending Wren into a bridge of her own. Wren and Giulia exchange quick pin attempts, alternating covers in rapid succession, each earning near falls but neither securing the advantage as the match heats up.

Wren counters with a backslide, earning a near fall, but Giulia responds with her own backslide for another near fall. The two lock up again, and Giulia pushes Wren into the ropes, only for Wren to reverse the position. Giulia wraps Wren’s arms in the ropes, but misses a chop, allowing Wren to counter with a side headlock. Giulia transitions into a hammerlock, taking Wren down and targeting her legs. Giulia follows up with a shoulder tackle, but Wren counters with a wrist lock takedown. Giulia applies an octopus hold, but Wren escapes as the match remains evenly contested.

Next Entrant: Sol Ruca

Sol enters with a bang, hitting a springboard double dropkick that takes out both Wren and Giulia. She follows up with a back elbow to Wren and a takedown on Giulia. Giulia tries to block Sol’s kick, but Sol counters with a spinning face plant. Adding insult to injury, Sol surfs on Giulia’s back before catching Wren mid-air during a crossbody attempt and slamming her for a near fall.

Sol attempts a waist lock on Wren, but Wren counters with a takedown, locking in Cattle Mutilation. Giulia breaks it up by pulling Wren off Sol and applying a double crossface, wrenching both opponents simultaneously as the intensity builds.

The match reaches a fever pitch as Stephanie Vaquer enters, adding even more chaos to the ring. She hits a springboard crossbody on Sol Ruca and follows with a kick to Wren Sinclair, then a running double knee strike to Sol for a near fall. Wren fights back with a kick to Vaquer, but Vaquer counters with a dragon screw for a near fall.

Vaquer and Giulia share an intense stare-down, but Zaria interrupts by emerging from the floor, pulling Vaquer to the outside and slamming her into the penalty box. Zaria delivers a clothesline to Giulia and a German suplex to Wren. She then spears Sol mid-springboard attempt. Giulia attempts to neutralize Zaria with a sleeper hold, climbing onto her back, but Vaquer adds herself to the mix with a double sleeper. Zaria powers through, tossing Vaquer off and cannonballing into her with Giulia still on her back.

Zaria continues her dominance with an F5 to Giulia, earning a three count.

Score Update:

• Zaria: 1 Fall
• Giulia: 1 Fall
• Sol Ruca: 1 Fall

With seven minutes left, Sol misses a kick on Vaquer, and Wren breaks up a pin attempt, securing a near fall of her own. Sol attempts a double cover but only gets a near fall. Vaquer counters Wren with a jawbreaker, and Sol follows with an X-Factor to Vaquer. Zaria impresses with a moonsault onto Wren and Sol, earning a near fall on Wren.

Giulia is released from the penalty box and immediately takes control with a headscissors to Zaria, sending Sol into her. Giulia executes a reverse DDT to Wren and a standard DDT to Sol before landing a knee strike on Zaria. Giulia ascends the ropes, delivering a double missile dropkick to Wren and Sol before landing on Zaria with a back senton for a near fall.

Less than five minutes remain.

Wren narrowly escapes defeat, kicking out after Giulia’s spinning powerslam. Vaquer breaks up the pin and rolls to the floor. Vaquer and Giulia square off, exchanging strikes and countering each other. Zaria and Sol attempt to interfere but are sent crashing into each other by Giulia and Vaquer, who then land simultaneous dropkicks. Vaquer lands headbutts on Giulia, who responds with forearms.

Vaquer attempts a package backbreaker, but Giulia slips out. Vaquer counters with a belly-to-back suplex and transitions into a headscissors, driving Giulia’s head into the mat as time winds down. The match remains wide open as the clock ticks toward the finish.

With three minutes left, Giulia delivers a devastating butterfly superplex to Vaquer. Sol Ruca attempts to capitalize with a splash, but Zaria counters with a German suplex on Sol. Zaria is then sent into the ring post, creating an opening for Vaquer to pin Wren Sinclair and score a fall.

Score Update:

• Zaria: 1 Fall
• Giulia: 1 Fall
• Sol Ruca: 1 Fall
• Vaquer: 1 Fall

As time winds down, Sol, Giulia, and Vaquer exchange strikes in the center of the ring. Sol hits a split-legged cutter and follows with a rollup on Vaquer for a near fall. Sol is sent into the ropes, and Vaquer attempts a Tiger Feint Kick but misses. Sol counters with a springboard flip into a clothesline, earning another near fall on Vaquer.

Giulia rolls to the floor, and Vaquer moves to the apron, leaving Sol alone in the ring.

Less than a minute remains.

Wren is released from the penalty box and quickly executes a sunset flip on Vaquer, securing a three count.

Score Update:

• Zaria: 1 Fall
• Giulia: 1 Fall
• Sol Ruca: 1 Fall
• Vaquer: 1 Fall
• Wren: 1 Fall

Wren immediately goes for another pin but only gets a near fall. Zaria catches Wren with an F5, but before she can capitalize, Giulia hits Zaria with a knee strike and secures the final three count just as time expires.

Final Score:

• Zaria: 1 Fall
• Giulia: 2 Falls
• Sol Ruca: 1 Fall
• Vaquer: 1 Fall
• Wren: 1 Fall

Winner: Giulia

Giulia celebrates her hard-fought victory, standing tall as the match’s decisive competitor.

Giulia gets confetti for her victory. We go to credits.