Spoiler on Title Change During 12/24 WWE NXT

WWE NXT has delivered yet another shocker, and this one involves a new champion. Lexis King, the former AEW star, walked away with the Heritage Cup after a controversial match against Charlie Dempsey during the December 24 episode, which was taped this week.

The drama unfolded after King, with William Regal in his corner, squared off against Dempsey, who was accompanied by Wren Sinclair. During the match, Regal grew visibly frustrated when King refused to use brass knuckles on Dempsey, signaling his reluctance to take shortcuts. However, things took a dramatic turn when Regal, in a move straight out of a villain’s playbook, framed Dempsey.

As the brass knuckles were knocked out of King’s hands, Regal capitalized on the moment, convincing the referee that Dempsey had attacked King. The official fell for Regal’s expert setup and disqualified Dempsey, awarding the Heritage Cup to Lexis King. While King didn’t win in the cleanest fashion, he still walked away with the title.

The Heritage Cup has gained serious prestige in recent months, and King’s win adds another chapter to its legacy. The match will air on the December 24 episode of NXT, and fans are already debating whether this was the right way for King to claim the trophy.

Lexis King’s journey in NXT has been under the microscope since his arrival, and this title win—controversial as it may be—could be his springboard to greater things.

What do you think of Lexis King’s win? Does this controversial finish help or hurt his rise in NXT? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!