Lexis King Set for Sudden Death Showdown at WWE NXT New Year’s Evil

Lexis King is gearing up to defend his NXT Heritage Cup against Charlie Dempsey in a sudden death clash at NXT New Year’s Evil on January 7. Under sudden death rules, this match will be decided by a single fall, raising the stakes for both competitors.

The match was officially announced during the December 31 episode of NXT by General Manager Ava. King’s Heritage Cup reign has been anything but ordinary—he won the title by disqualification on December 24 after his cornerman, William Regal, inadvertently struck him during the match. Now, King faces his first title defense with no room for error.

Charlie Dempsey poses a significant threat to King’s championship reign. The sudden death stipulation only adds more drama, as both men will be looking to capitalize on any mistake to claim the victory.

NXT New Year’s Evil promises a stacked card filled with several matches:

• NXT Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Oba Femi vs. Eddy Thorpe
• NXT Women’s Championship: Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Giulia
• NXT Women’s North American Championship Number One Contenders Match: Cora Jade vs. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Lola Vice vs. Kelani Jordan
• NXT Heritage Cup Sudden Death: Lexis King (c) vs. Charlie Dempsey

With the first NXT event of 2025 shaping up to be a must-see spectacle, fans are already speculating how the matches will unfold. Will King overcome Dempsey’s technical onslaught, or will the challenger seize his moment in sudden death?

What’s your take on the sudden death stipulation? Does it give Lexis King an advantage, or is Charlie Dempsey poised to capitalize? Share your thoughts in the comments below!