WWE NXT is gearing up for an exciting night at New Year’s Evil tonight, taking place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The event is set to feature three championship matches, headlined by a much-anticipated showdown for the NXT Championship. Champion Oba Femi will defend his title against Leon Slater, the current TNA X Division Champion.
Femi has garnered attention from WWE officials due to his impressive performances on shows like SmackDown and Saturday Night’s Main Event. His recent battles, particularly a competitive match against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, showcased his skills before an unexpected interference from Drew McIntyre. This spotlight may pave the way for a potential call-up to the WWE’s main roster as vignettes featuring Femi have been aired on both Raw and SmackDown as the new year begins.
Standing in Femi’s way is Leon Slater, a promising 21-year-old talent who earned this opportunity by clinching victory in a Fatal 4-Way Match against notable competitors Joe Hendry, Myles Borne, and Dion Lennox. Slater has also been making waves through his partnership with Je’Von Evans, highlighted during their appearance at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
In the women’s division, Jacy Jayne will defend the NXT Women’s Championship against Kendal Grey, who recently captured the EVOLVE Women’s Championship. Grey secured her position as the No. 1 contender after triumphing in the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge last month, where she displayed her prowess by overcoming competitors like Sol Ruca, Jordynne Grace, Lola Vice, and Kelani Jordan.
Additionally, the night will feature a controversial title match for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. Recently crowned champion Thea Hail will face off against Blake Monroe, whom she defeated on December 16 under dramatic circumstances. Reports indicate that Monroe was hindered during the final moments of the match, leading to her inability to kick out in time. Also, fans can look forward to a grudge match between former allies Tatum Paxley and Izzi Dame, following Dame’s shocking betrayal at NXT Deadline.
The full match card for tonight’s New Year’s Evil is as follows:
– NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Leon Slater
– NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Kendal Grey
– NXT Women’s North American Championship: Thea Hail (c) vs. Blake Monroe
– Grudge Match: Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame
With an atmosphere charged with anticipation and the stakes high, WWE NXT’s New Year’s Evil promises to deliver thrilling action and memorable moments for wrestling fans.