WWE NXT personality Mr. Stone dusted off his old Jersey Shore-inspired Robbie E persona in a humorous skit released on social media.
The video portrays Mr. Stone arriving at Full Sail University, the venue for recent TNA iMPACT tapings, accompanied by his children. Intent on reconnecting with his TNA roots, Stone faces an unexpected hurdle when security denies him entry. In a comedic twist, he channels Robbie E to gain access.
With the dream partnership between TNA/NXT thriving I decided it was time to show my kids a glimpse of my past.
With TNA back in Orlando tonight at Full Sail, I figured I’d reconnect w/ old friends and remind myself just how great I am.
Despite his enthusiastic transformation, Stone’s efforts are thwarted. He receives a video message from his former tag team partner, Rob Terry, who revokes Stone’s TNA VIP status. It culminates with Stone awakening from what is revealed to be a dream.
This playful homage not only showcases Mr. Stone’s versatility and willingness to engage with his wrestling history but also highlights the collaborative spirit fostered by the WWE-TNA partnership.
As WWE gives its talent more latitude to explore creatively, everybody wins. The talent gains additional outlets to develop their characters and reach a broader audience, while the fans get more content to enjoy.
WWE NXT talent Dani Palmer has reportedly sustained an injury during a recent EVOLVE taping. This incident adds to WWE’s current challenges, as NXT Women’s Champion Giulia is also dealing with an injury.
Dani Palmer, 26, transitioned from a career as a fitness instructor and tumbler to professional wrestling, signing with WWE in 2022. Over the past 18 months, she has showcased her skills primarily at live events and on NXT Level Up. In 2023, Palmer participated in the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament.
The EVOLVE brand, known for its role in developing emerging wrestling talent, is set to premiere its new series on March 5. The show will be available on Tubi in the United States and will air on YouTube for international audiences.
To date, two EVOLVE tapings have been completed, with notable occurrences such as a WWE referee wrestling under a mask during one of the shows.
Since arriving in WWE NXT, Myles Borne has been making a name for himself and is currently part of the impressive No Quarter Catch Crew faction. With his ring-attire, physique, and looks, many have compared Borne to one of WWE’s biggest stars of all time, Randy Orton.
On X (formerly known as Twitter,) Borne found the comparrison amusing, and pointed out one key difference between himself and the 14-time WWE World Champion.
Bro I’m not Randy Orton, he hears voices… I don’t hear shit
Borne’s tweet is alluding to the fact that he is partially deaf, and at this junction is the only partially deaf wrestler employed bt WWE. The NXT standout was born with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn, a treatable condition but one of the major side effects of the treatment is hearing loss. Despite this, Borne has perservered and proven himself a talent on the rise as part of the No Quarter Catch Crew and WWE NXT.
Being compared to one of WWE’s biggest success stories of all time is hardly a bad look for Borne, who appears regularly in NXT alongside Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights, and Wren Sinclair. On the February 25, edition of WWE NXT, Borne and Heights battled the returning Hardy Boyz, and commentary quipped that even Borne could hear the massive pop Matt and Jeff received. During the match, Borne delivered a slam straight out of Orton’s playbook.
Borne and Heights came up short in the match, and the NQCC were later found to have been ambushed by NXT’s mysterious new faction. Nevertheless, Borne remains determined to become a top name in WWE, just like the man so many fans compare him to.
The following article contains potential spoiler for NXT Roadblock event
A lot of people were concerned about Giulia’s status heading into the big title vs. title match at NXT Roadblock special.
It was reported that the bout was booked because the NXT Women’s Champion was dealing with an injury, making many question about the company’s decision to book her for the show at all.
PWInsider which originally reported the news of her health recently provided an update. Per sources of the site, the Japanese star is banged up from physicality associated with her style of wrestling.
The Women’s Champion is not dealing with a major injury but there are ‘bumps and bruises’ she needs time off to recover from. Though this is not expected to affect her standing for Roadblock and Giulia is 100% expected to work the match against the NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer.
It’s believed that the former NJPW star will be dropping the title to Vaquer at the show. Though how long she will be out of action afterward is unknown.
Giulia will not be the only star wrestling in a champion vs. champion match at the upcoming March 11 PPV from The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
On this week’s episode of NXT, multiple NXT champion vs. TNA champion matches were made official for the upcoming event. You can check out more about it here.
WWE is making WrestleMania 41 Week festivities in Las Vegas even bigger with the addition of a live WWE NXT television broadcast on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. This event will follow the already-scheduled NXT Stand & Deliver, slated for April 19 at the T-Mobile Arena.
While the exact venue for the April 22 broadcast has not been officially confirmed, there is speculation that it may take place at the UFC Apex, a venue previously utilized by NXT for events like Battleground 2024.
Traditionally, WrestleMania week encompasses a series of WWE events, including SmackDown, the Hall of Fame ceremony, NXT Stand & Deliver, the two-night WrestleMania spectacle, and concludes with Monday Night Raw. The addition of the Tuesday night NXT broadcast not only extends the lineup but also underscores WWE’s commitment to delivering continuous entertainment to its global audience.
Thursday, April 17, 2025: WWE World Fan Experience begins at the Las Vegas Convention Center (runs through April 21).
Friday, April 18, 2025: WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony (expected to air after SmackDown).
Friday, April 18, 2025: Friday Night SmackDown at T-Mobile Arena.
Saturday, April 19, 2025: NXT Stand & Deliver at T-Mobile Arena (afternoon event).
Saturday, April 19, 2025: WrestleMania 41 Night One at Allegiant Stadium.
Sunday, April 20, 2025: WrestleMania 41 Night Two at Allegiant Stadium.
Monday, April 21, 2025: Monday Night RAW at T-Mobile Arena.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025: Potential NXT TV taping at the UFC Apex (subject to final approval).
In related developments, discussions are underway regarding the scheduling of the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. Historically held post-SmackDown on the Friday before WrestleMania, there are considerations to move the ceremony to Thursday night to allow for a more dedicated timeslot, ensuring the event receives the prominence it deserves without the constraints of a packed Friday schedule.
As WrestleMania 41 approaches, anticipation continues to build, with fans eager to partake in the expanded array of events and experiences that WWE has meticulously planned for this monumental week in Las Vegas.
WWE’s decision to schedule a double championship match between Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer at NXT Roadblock in two weeks appears to be driven by one of the competitors needing time off.
According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, one of the two wrestlers is dealing with an undisclosed injury and requires a break from in-ring competition.
“Without spoiling it, because if I spoil it I spoil the match, one of these women is banged up, needs time off. And so they’re doing the match and then she’s taking time off. So that’s what happened,” Alvarez stated.
Keep reading if you want to know which of them is injured. We’ll put the info below the embedded video.
While the specifics of the injury remain unclear, WWE’s decision to book the match now suggests an effort to adjust plans accordingly.
NXT Roadblock is set to take place in two weeks, with Giulia and Vaquer facing off in a high-stakes double title bout.
NXT Women’s Champion Giulia is dealing with a hand injury and will be taking time off next month.
WWE recently filed to trademark the name “Fraxiom” on February 25, 2025, with the US Patent & Trademark Office. Fraxiom is the tag team name for the current NXT Tag Team Champions, Nathan Frazer and Axiom.
The trademark application outlines the use of the name for “entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered live and through broadcast media, including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service.”
The move to trademark Fraxiom comes as the popular duo is firmly established as one of the premie tag teams in all of WWE. By securing the trademark, WWE ensures that the name “Fraxiom” is protected for future use across merchandise, promotional materials, and other related services.
Fraxiom’s Eventful 2025
Fraxiom debuted in TNA Wrestling at Genesis, defending their NXT Tag Team Titles against The Rascalz on the January 23 episode of Impact.
They successfully defending their titles at NXT Vengeance Day against Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura, but were attacked by a new faction afterward.
On February 7, they retained their championships against Nic and Ryan Nemeth in the main event of TNA Impact.
Most recently, on February 25, they challenged The Hardy Boyz for the TNA Tag Team Championships at the upcoming NXT Roadblock PLE.
Reports suggest Fraxiom may be called up to WWE’s main roster after WrestleMania 41.
Posted February 26th, 2025 in NXT. Tagged: Fraxium.
TNA X-Divison Champion Moose has was part of the February 25, edition of WWE NXT, where he retained his championship against Lexis King. After the match, it was confirmed that Moose will challenge NXT Champion Oba Femi at the March 11, NXT Roadblock event.
In a WWE NXT Digital Exclusive, Moose discussed his “awesome experience” with WWE NXT so far and how his journey to the brand has been a long time coming.
“Every weight I’ve ever lifted, every flight I’ve ever boarded on, every country I’ve ever went to, every championship I’ve ever won prepared me for this moment.”
Moose admitted to being surprised by the fans cheering him in WWE NXT, as he’s used to being booed by TNA crowds. The leader of The System, Moose admitted that he’s been waiting to face Oba Femi for a “very long time.”
“I have a ton of respect for Oba. He’s done a lot of great things in the last two years. But let’s be honest, without me, there wouldn’t be no Oba. At Roadblock, I’m gonna prove that to him.”
With everything to gain, Moose hopes to do what Joe Hendry failed to do last October and become the WWE NXT Champion. While The Ruler of NXT won’t make things easy, Moose intends to prove why everyone should “trust the System” on March 11.
On the February 25, edition of WWE NXT, Ricky Saints made his in-ring debut by teaming with Je’Von Evans to defeat Wes Lee and Ethan Page. Speaking in an NXT Digital Exclusive, Saints reflected on his journey to the NXT roster.
“Wild, absolutely wild. My story isn’t that not-told, as they say. It’s pretty well known at this point, and I think I overcame a lot of things just to make it in this moment.”
Saints shared that in his past two appearances for WWE NXT, he didn’t know what to expect, but that things felt “different” once he was in the ring. Saints added that his tag-team victory felt like a fever dream “that I don’t want to ever wake up from.”
An emotional Saints then looked back at signing with WWE NXT and declaring that he plans on winning titles and headline every NXT PLE. After a succesful in-ring debut, Saints is confident that he’s on the right track.
“If this wasn’t a start, I don’t know what was. I am very honored to be here standing with you, I’m very honored to be standing in front of this camera, in front of NXT.”
Saints’ in-ring debut was a “love letter” to those who have supported him, as well as a tease of the “future Ricky” fans can expect. With bold plans in the mind of the former AEW talent, Ricky Saints remains confident that he will be the next top star of WWE’s silver brand.
The February 25 episode of WWE NXT in Cincinnati, Ohio marked the in-ring debut of Ricky Saints, in an exciting moment for the silver brand. Saints’ in-ring debut comes after he debuted two weeks ago and after after he confirmed his new name on the February 18, broadscast.
The main event of the February 25, edition of WWE NXT saw Ricky Saints team up with Je’Von Evans to take on Wes Lee and Ethan Page. The rivalry between Evans and Page has intensified in recent weeks, with both men harboring deep animosity toward each other.
Fans erupted in “We want Ricky” chants as Evans and Page battled in the ring. When Saints took the hot tag, he unleashed a flurry of offense to the delight of the crowd. As the chaos escalated, Evans and Page brawled into the crowd, leaving Saints one-on-one with Wes Lee. In the decisive moment, Saints countered Lee and delivered a Roshambo to secure the victory for his team.
Saints’ emphatic win in the main event of WWE NXT comes in stark contrast to his final year with AEW, when he was pulled from the company’s programming. It remains to be seen if WWE can keep the momentum Saints has garnered in a short time, but his debut match has put the AEW alum on a strong start.
The legendary tag team returned to WWE programming on this week’s NXT. The duo defeated Tavion Heights and Myles Borne in their NXT debut.
They were asked how they feel about the return in a backstage interview after the show. Matt Hardy was the first to comment and said that it feels like being back home where their historic career began:
“It feels incredible. It’s extremely flattering. I mean, we returned home. We’re back at our birthplace. WWE will always be our home. It will always be our birthplace.
Without WWE, we wouldn’t be who we are and we are blessed to have had this 33-year-long career and coming back in NXT, making our debut, wrestling on live television. It was an absolute honor, an absolute blast and thank you for having us.”
Jeff Hardy then said that it’s very surreal to be back where it all began for them. Hardy, who has been open about his desire to end his career in WWE, claimed that it might be where it all ends:
“Amen. Yeah, this is very surreal. It’s good to be back. It’s where it all began. Maybe it’ll all end here, but for right now we’re Total Nonstop Action, baby. Mixing it up with NXT and the WWE. It don’t get much better.”
The Hardy Boyz were confronted by NXT Tag Team Champions Axiom and Nathan Frazer after their bout. Santino Marella then announced that the TNA tag team champions would defend their titles at the upcoming Roadblock event. You can check out the other matches that were made official for the show tonight here.
The Hardy Boyz are set for Madison Square Garden return.
NXT is set to hold the Roadblock event from The Theatre at Madison Square Garden on March 11. The company made multiple big matches official for this show during tonight’s episode of the development brand.
After Moose successfully defended the X Division Championship against Lexis King, the current NXT Champion Oba Femi came out to confront the TNA star. Femi announced that the former NFL star would be facing him for the NXT title at the upcoming show.
Elsewhere in the show, Women’s Champion Giulia came out to confront the NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer after the latter defeated Karmen Petrovic in a title match.
The Japanese star first congratulated Vaquer and then declared that she wanted to know who the best champion was. She then challenged the Mexican star to a title vs. title match at the upcoming show.
Potentially the biggest match that was announced during the night was of The Hardy Boyz. The TNA tag team champions defeated Tavion Heights and Myles Borne in their WWE in-ring return at the February 25 show.
The NXT tag champs Axiom and Nathan Frazer came out looking for a fight with the legendary tag team after this. TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella then announced that The Hardys will defend their titles against the NXT team at the upcoming PPV.
With multiple crossover matches, the upcoming event is becoming a must-watch show. It’d be interesting to see if the Hardy Boyz stick around WWE programming after Roadblock.
WWE NXT rolls into Cincinnati, Ohio, tonight with championship stakes, legendary returns, and fresh rivalries igniting the Andrew J. Brady Music Center.
The February 25, 2025, episode, airing live at 8 PM ET on The CW, promises a night of memorable action. Headlining the show, NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer defends her title for the first time against Karmen Petrovic. After Petrovic outlasted the competition to earn her shot, she’ll look to topple “The Dark Angel” in a high-energy showdown.
Meanwhile, TNA X-Division Champion Moose crosses over to NXT, putting his gold on the line against NXT Heritage Cup Champion Lexis King in a clash of titans that’s sure to steal the spotlight.
The Hardy Boyz—Matt and Jeff Hardy—bring their iconic legacy back to a WWE ring, facing off against No Quarter Catch Crew’s Tavion Heights and Myles Borne. This tag team collision blends nostalgia with hard-hitting action.
Plus, newcomer Ricky Saints makes his in-ring debut alongside Je’Von Evans, taking on the dangerous duo of Ethan Page and Wes Lee in a match ripe with tension and potential fireworks.
WWE NXT Preview: February 25, 2025
Confirmed matches and segments:
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Karmen Petrovic
TNA X-Division Championship: Moose (c) vs. Lexis King
The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs. Tavion Heights & Myles Borne
Ricky Saints & Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page & Wes Lee
What Happened Last Week?
Ahead of tonight’s WWE NXT, here’s a quick recap of last week’s show:
Karmen Petrovic won a Triple Threat match to become No. 1 Contender for the NXT Women’s North American Championship
Lexis King called out Moose, setting the stage for their title clash
Ethan Page and Wes Lee ambushed Je’Von Evans backstage
Ricky Saints signed his NXT contract in a celebratory segment
Posted February 25th, 2025 in NXT. Tagged: WWE NXT.
The Hardys are set to make their in-ring return to WWE television on the February 25 episode of NXT, marking their first tag team match in the company since 2019. The TNA World Tag Team Champions accepted a challenge from Tavion Heights and Myles Borne of the No Quarter Catch Crew, setting up a must-see showdown.
Beyond their long-awaited return, Matt Hardy will achieve a historic milestone. His appearance on NXT will set a new record for the longest gap between matches in the brand’s history. Hardy last competed on the very first season of NXT in March 2010, meaning his upcoming match marks a 15-year hiatus from the brand. This surpasses Carlito’s previous record of 13 years and nine months between NXT appearances.
The Hardys’ return to WWE adds another chapter to their storied careers, bringing veteran experience to the NXT tag team division. Their match against the rising stars of No Quarter Catch Crew will be a clash of generations, giving fans an exciting mix of nostalgia and fresh competition.
The new record for longest gap between matches in a #WWENXT ring will soon belong to @MATTHARDYBRAND. He competed in the original “Season 1” of NXT in March of 2010 and will get back into @WWENXT action this week – 15 years later – on @TheCW. https://t.co/piepe7Lm7H
In WWE NXT, Sol Ruca has proven to be a star on the rise, but now the popular young Superstar could be waiting for a significant name change. Recently, WWE filed a trademark for Kaylx with the USPTO, a name that conveniently matches Sol Ruca’s real name of Calyx Hampton. On X, fans speculated that Ruca will soon be on the receiving end of a name change.
Man they're really changing Sol Ruca's name smhhh… WWE filed for the trademark "Kalyx" and her real name is Calyx Hampton. :(( #WWENXTpic.twitter.com/Tz8tTZQOHk
Calyx is Sol Ruca's shoot name so it looks like she might be getting repackaged to fit in closer with Zaria? I'm really happy with it. Haven't been a fan of the slapdash pairing especially when compared to the Meta-Four. Maybe that's just because I'm a Lash mark. ? https://t.co/2HlRf98GE5
In recent weeks, Ruca has been teaming with Zaria, who has been making waves since her arrival in WWE NXT in late 2024. After Ruca recently introduced Zaria to her surfing lifestyle, Zaria has teased introducing Ruca to her way of life, which fans believe could lead to a name change.
Whatever name Sol Ruca goes by in WWE, the young star has been off to a promising start. Though she is yet to hold gold, Ruca has challenged for the NXT Women’s and NXT Women’s North American Championship. In September 2024, Ruca challenged then-TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace, becoming the first NXT talent to challenge for the title.
WWE often changes the name of talent, just ask the recently-debuted Ricky Saints, and now many expect Ruca to receive a change, ironically to something closer to her real name. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Sol Ruca, and her future in WWE, whatever she is called.
During the latest tapings of Impact, for an episode set to air on March 6, Femi was again part of the show, but his moment was cut short when Moose and the System stormed the ring. Both Moose and Femi held up their titles, and a winner-takes-all match has been set for the pair. That showdown will come at NXT Roadblock on March 11, from The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Regardless of who wins, this match will prove to be historic. Since TNA and WWE NXT began partnering in 2024, no wrestler has won a championship from the other show. That will change soon enough, as in addition to the winner of this match, Cora Jade hopes to become TNA Knockouts World Champion at Sacrifice.
As for whether it’ll be Moose or Femi who become a double champion, time will tell. One thing for certain though, is that NXT Roadblock in the Theatre at MSG will be the stage for arguably the biggest match in this multi-year partnership to date.
The NXT-TNA collaboration will see one of the silver brand’s best and brightest challenge for the Knockouts World Championship at the upcoming Sacrifice event. During the February 20, edition of TNA iMPACT, Tessa Blanchard refused to wrestle her planned opponent for the show, much to the ire of the Orlando crowd. Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich appeared to chastise Blanchard and made quick work out of Tessa’s would-be opponent.
Before Slamovich could celebrate for too long, NXT’s Cora Jade ambushed the reigning Knockouts Champion. Santino Marella, TNA’s Director of Authority, would then announce that Jade will challenge Slamovich for the gold at Sacrifice on March 14.
Jade has previously shown interest in winning the TNA Knockouts Title, and will make history if she wins the gold. A victory at Sacrifice will make Jade the first-ever active WWE talent to win a title from TNA Wrestling. In the past, Izzi Dame, Wendy Choo, and Karmen Petrovic have challenged for the gold, but were unsuccessful.
Jade’s involvement with Genesis represents the strength of the TNA-WWE partnership, a multi-year deal that has already seen plenty of crossover. Whether Jade makes history at Sacrifice or not remains to be seen, but neither she nor Slamovich will hold back with the title on the line next month.
WWE NXT Champion Oba Femi was confronted by TNA X-Division Champion Moose on the February 18, edition of WWE NXT and now The Ruler has returned the favor. During the February 20 episode of TNA iMPACT Wrestling, Oba Femi made a surprise appearance, interrupting Moose to the delight of the live crowd in Orlando’s Full Sail University.
Although Femi didn’t get physical, his presence alone made Femi and The System running, leaving Femi to stand side-by-side with The Hardys and JDC. Following the confrontation, Santino Marella made a match for next week: Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, and Moose will take on the Hardy Boys and Oba Femi.
Femi and Moose’s face-to-face on WWE NXT saw the pair vow that a match between the two is coming, with Moose adding that it’s just a few weeks away. Though no date has been confirmed, speculation is growing among fans that TNA Sacrifice on March 14 could be when this showdown takes place.
Femi’s arrival on iMPACT shows that even the top stars of NXT aren’t afraid to ‘cross the line’ as part of the WWE-TNA partnership. With a six-man tag-team match set for next week’s iMPACT, and the Hardys heading to NXT next week, fans have plenty to look forward to in this exciting crossover.
Posted February 21st, 2025 in TNA, NXT. Tagged: Oba Femi.
On the February 18, edition of WWE NXT, Ricky Starks signed a contract with the silver brand, where it was confirmed that his new name will be Ricky Saints. On Busted Open Radio, Saints addressed the name change, which he said is “as close as you’re going to get to Starks.”
“I like the name. I know a lot of people are going to be… It’s going to take time for them to get used to it.”
The Saints name holds significant meaning to the former AEW World Tag Team Champion, who is from New Orleans and “I want to pay respect that that as well. Saints also reassured fans that, despite the new name, his persona remains unchanged.
“The person doesn’t change. I’m still that guy, so it is what it is.”
Saints debuted in WWE NXT during the February 11, broadcast, though his name was not uttered by the commentators or the wrestler himself. This, alongside WWE avoiding mentioning him by name on social media, led fans to speculate that a change was coming.
Looking ahead, Ricky Saints is set to make his in-ring debut on the upcoming episode of NXT in Cincinnati, Ohio. In his debut match, he will team up with Je’Von Evans to face the duo of Wes Lee and Ethan Page, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in his wrestling career.
On the February 18, edition of WWE NXT, TNA’s X-Division Champion Moose made his stunning arrival, confronting NXT Champion Oba Femi. In an NXT Digitial Exclusive, Moose shared his excitement after finally making his presence felt in WWE.
“It’s been awesome. Great, great feeling. It’s been a long time coming, and I’m happy I’m finally here.”
During NXT, Femi and Moose agreed that a match between the two must happen. In the interview, Moose shared that he’s had his eyes on Femi for “a very long time” and doesn’t plan on waiting much longer to face The Ruler.
“In a few weeks, I feel like we will lock horns and we will see who the better man is.”
Moose has spent years as one of TNA’s leading names and now fans will get to see what he’s capable of against some of the top stars of WWE NXT. With the partnership between WWE and TNA set to last for years, fans can expect plenty more huge crossover moments like we saw this week.
Could WWE NXT Champion Oba Femi be the next to ‘cross the line’ and show up in TNA Wrestling? Don’t count it out according to the Ruler. After being confronted by TNA X-Division Champion Moose on the February 18, episode of WWE NXT, Femi teased showing up in TNA.
“Moose invaded my territory tonight. I think it’s time I invaded his.”
"Moose invaded my territory tonight. I think it's time I invaded his."
WWE NXT opened with an angry Femi addressing the attack on him by four masked men after his succesful title defense at NXT Judgment Day. Femi said that the four made a fatal error in that they didn’t finish the job. Though Femi demanded that the four men come out to the ring, he was confronted by Moose instead.
Though a match has been yet to be made between the two champion behemoths, it appears a showdown is inevitable. Fans can look forward to seeing two of the very best on their respective brands locking horns as the WWE-TNA partnership continues to prove to be stronger than ever.
Several champions from TNA Wrestling will compete on next week’s special episode of WWE NXT, live from Cincinnati, Ohio.
TNA X-Division Champion Moose will face Lexis King in singles competition. Moose made a surprise appearance on this week’s broadcast to confront NXT Champion Oba Femi. Later in the show, King approached Moose backstage and challenged him to a match next week.
TNA World Tag Team Champions Matt and Jeff Hardy will defend their titles against the No Quarter Catch Crew. After NQCC issued a challenge to the legendary team, The Hardys responded via social media, accepting the match and confirming their NXT appearance next week.
Adding to the intrigue, Matt and Jeff invited NXT Tag Team Champions Axiom and Nathan Frazer to watch from ringside as they demonstrate why they’re the greatest tag team in space and time.
NXT Preview: February 25, 2025
Ricky Saints and Je’Von Evans vs Wes Lee and Ethan Page
During a pivotal moment on WWE NXT, Ricky Starks officially signed his contract under a new name – Ricky Saints. The new moniker pays homage to his hometown, New Orleans, Louisiana.
The “Absolute” superstar made it clear that he sees himself as the future of the brand, declaring that his arrival marks the beginning of a revolution. As General Manager Ava Raine presided over the signing, Ethan Page interrupted, questioning Starks’ rapid rise and suggesting he was following his own blueprint for success.
Their tense exchange was cut short when Je’Von Evans stormed in, attacking Page and igniting a chaotic brawl.
Once order was restored, Wes Lee confronted Starks, demanding respect and challenging him to a match. Ava Raine made it official for next week, but before the confrontation could escalate further, Starks blindsided Lee with a strike.
Finally, he put pen to paper, and the camera zoomed in to reveal his new identity—Ricky Saints—marking a fresh chapter in his NXT career.
TNA star Moose made a surprise appearance on Tuesday’s WWE NXT on The CW.
The show opened with NXT Champion Oba Femi coming out to address the crowd at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
Femi was addressing the mystery attackers who laid him out last week before he was interrupted by theme music we hadn’t heard before on NXT television.
Out came TNA X-Division Champion Moose. The giant athletes stared each other down in a surreal moment presented by WWE’s new talent exchange relationship with TNA.
“I’m the one man you can’t reign over” and “This has to happen. Oba Femi vs Moose,” Moose said.
Femi replied:
“Don’t worry, it will.”
An intense stare-down followed as both men held their titles high. Stay tuned for news on when this blockbuster inter-promotional battle of the giants takes place.
Jordynne Grace has arrived in WWE NXT and now the former TNA Knockouts World Champion has his sights set on a historic first. On Instagram, Grace declared that she will be the first wrestler in history to hold NXT and TNA Women’s gold.
Grace has already made waves in her efforts to capture a title in NXT. While still holding the TNA Knockouts World Championship, Grace challenged Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Title at Battleground 2024 but was unsuccessful. At the recent NXT Vengeance Day, Grace confronted NXT Women’s Champion Giulia and new NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer, signalling her desire to hold gold. The show marked Grace’s first appearance for NXT as a WWE Superstar.
While Grace plans to be the first woman to hold TNA and NXT gold, she does have competition. Cora Jade has declared her interest in the TNA Knockouts Title. If succesful, Jade, a former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion, would be the history-maker, instead of Grace.
Grace was a leading woman in TNA Wrestling and plans to re-establish herself at the top of the card now as part of WWE NXT. Whether it is Giulia or Vaquer that the Juggernaut targets first, it may be just a matter of time before Jordynne Grace holds gold in NXT and makes history along the way.
