WWE NXT Vengeance Day saw the arrival of a new faction, one that many fans compared to The Shield on social media. With the NXT Tag Team Titles on the line, Fraxiom retained against Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura. After the match, the group, which has been teased for weeks on WWE NXT, struck.

This wouldn’t be the only appearance by the faction. After Oba Femi retained the NXT Championship against Grayson Waller and Austin Theory, he too was attacked by the group.

On social media, many compared this new faction to The Shield, the iconic trio of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose (now Jon Moxley) fans pointed out the group’s use of all black attire, their skull masks, and their use of a multi-man powerbomb as nods to The Shield. In several posts on X, many branded the group ‘Shield 2.0’ while others saw the group as the next Retribution.

Questions remain about the group and their intentions, but at least one member has been confirmed. After Corey Graves made reference to Dion Lennox being part of the faction. Lennox shared a photo from the group, making his involvement crystal clear.

Whatever the group has planned, their impact at NXT Vengeance Day can’t be denied. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from this faction that is poised to shake things up on the silver brand.

Jordynne Grace will be at Tuesday’s WWE NXT on The CW, following her surprise appearance NXT Vengeance Day.

Grace made a dramatic entrance at the conclusion of the event, confronting both NXT Women’s Champion Giulia and NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer in the ring. The moment came after Giulia successfully defended her title in the main event against Bayley, Roxanne Perez, and Cora Jade.

In a backstage video posted by WWE following her confrontation with Giulia and Vaquer, Grace simply stated, “See you on Tuesday.”

Jordynne Grace made a dramatic surprise appearance at WWE NXT Vengeance Day on February 15, 2025. She emerged at the conclusion of the event to confront NXT Women’s Champion Giulia and NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer.

The confrontation took place following the main event, where Giulia successfully defended her NXT Women’s Championship in a fatal four-way match against Bayley, Roxanne Perez, and Cora Jade. Earlier in the night, Vaquer had captured the NXT Women’s North American Title from Fallon Henley in the opening contest.

As both champions were in the ring, Grace’s music played and she made her way to the ring. The show concluded with all three women facing off, setting up potential future matchups in NXT’s women’s division.

Grace’s appearance marks another chapter in the ongoing partnership between WWE and TNA. Her transition from TNA to WWE has been significant, particularly following her reign as TNA Knockouts Champion prior to signing with WWE.

The moment concluded NXT Vengeance Day, with Grace’s presence adding new possibilities to both women’s championship pictures.

WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has established himself as a keen talent evaluator through decades of experience, his successful Texas-based Reality of Wrestling school, and his current role as a coach on WWE LFG.

In a recent interview with TV Insider‘s Scott Fishman, Booker identified two NXT performers he believes are ready for WWE’s main roster.

Jacy Jane

Jayne has impressed throughout her NXT tenure, from her work with Toxic Attraction to her ongoing singles career. According to Booker T, she possesses all the necessary tools to make an immediate impact on either Raw or SmackDown.

“I think Jacy Jayne has been such a role player in NXT for quite some time. I’ve always thought she was main roster ready,” Booker T said. “I do feel like she is like a player-coach at the same time.”

Fallon Henley

The WWE legend also highlighted Fallon Henley as another NXT talent primed for advancement.

“Fallon Henley is someone else who could be on the main roster,” he noted. “I think if we lose her… man, do we want to lose her right now? It’s one of those type of things.”

This assessment carries significant weight given Booker T’s proven eye for talent. He has mentored numerous successful performers, including Roxanne Perez, whom he considers his “star pupil.”

Roxanne Perez

Speaking about Perez, Booker said,

“She has excelled and exceeded all expectations. She’s a household name now. She is a star.”

Beyond his work with NXT talent, Booker T is currently featured on WWE LFG, A&E’s new developmental competition series premiering February 16.

The show offers viewers an inside look at the demanding journey to becoming a WWE superstar, with Booker T joining fellow legends The Undertaker, Mickie James, and Bubba Ray Dudley as mentors.

Given his extensive experience and demonstrated ability to identify future stars, Booker T’s endorsements of Jayne and Henley deserve serious consideration from both fans and WWE management.

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Tonight’s NXT Vengeance Day premium live event serves as a pivotal event for the brand, featuring several championship matches and potentially career-altering confrontations. The event is headlined by a triple threat match for the NXT Championship, while the NXT Women’s Championship will be defended in a fatal four-way contest.

How to Watch

Vengeance Day is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM (ET) local time. Start times in select regions include:

• Pacific US Time (PST): 3:00 PM
• UK (GMT): 11:00 PM
• Saudi Arabia (AST): 2:00 AM (next day, Sunday)
• India (IST): 4:30 AM (next day, Sunday)

Streaming Platforms

The event streams live around the globe on Netflix and Peacock:.

• Netflix: For fans outside the U.S., this will be the first-ever NXT premium live event to stream on Netflix following WWE Network’s integration into the service.
• Peacock: Fans in the United States can watch exclusively on Peacock.

The event takes place at the CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C.

Matches

• NXT Championship Triple Threat Match: Oba Femi (c) vs. Austin Theory vs. Grayson Waller
• NXT Women’s Championship Fatal Four-Way: Giulia (c) vs. Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Cora Jade
• NXT Women’s North American Championship: Fallon Henley vs. Stephanie Vaquer
• NXT Tag Team Championship: Nathan Frazer & Axiom vs. Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura
• Singles Match: Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page
• Strap Match: Eddy Thorpe vs. Trick Williams

Vengeance Day could mark significant changes in thelandscape, with potential surprises and debuts expected. There are strong rumors of Jordynne Grace making an appearance to challenge the winner of the women’s championship match. Additionally, this could be Roxanne Perez’s final NXT appearance as she prepares for a main roster transition.

The show is expected to deliver high-quality in-ring action, particularly in the tag team championship match which features contrasting styles between the high-flying duo of Frazer & Axiom against the powerful combination of Briggs & Inamura.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for complete coverage of NXT Vengeance Day as the event unfolds tonight on Peacock.

Booker T has opened up about working with Corey Graves in NXT after the recent controversy.

Graves who is the second longest-tenured commentator in WWE after Michael Cole found himself in a discouraging situation after WWE made changes to their commentary team earlier in the year. The broadcast star who had been working on SmackDown was sent down to NXT when his partner Cole was moved to Raw on Netflix to join Pat McAfee.

The retired wrestling star was unhappy with this perceived demotion and he had to be taken off TV for a week after an outburst on social media.

Booker T who has been part of the NXT commentary team since 2022 was asked about working with Graves in a new interview with TV Insider. He first joked that he ‘hates’ Corey Graves before claiming that they’re all team players:

“That’s what people want me to say. We’re team players. We felt like last week we got into a groove. We see the vision of where we can go and take this thing. I’ve always been a team player.”

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Working With Corey Is Cool: Booker T

Booker T who previously criticized Graves for venting his frustrations publicly discussed how he started his broadcast stint working with the announcing veteran on pre-show panels. He expressed the belief that with Vic Joseph directing traffic, the three of them can become the best team in all of WWE:

“For me, that’s where I started. Working with Corey during the kick-off shows down in Connecticut. We used to go to the Capital Grille every week and get that sea bass. Working with Corey is cool.

Working with Vic [Joseph], being that guy in the middle who can direct that traffic the way he does. I really think we can turn this into something really cool where people may say, “Wow, this team may be the best team in all of WWE.”

While Corey Graves has not made any more public comments since being reinstated on NXT, WWE officials don’t seem to have forgotten his previous remarks. When Joe Tessitore missed this week’s episode of SmackDown due to an ESPN commitment, it was Joseph who was brought in as a replacement instead of Graves.

• Reason Ricky Starks Was Not Referred By His Name On NXT

Ricky Starks was presented as a game-changer upon his surprise NXT debut this week. While many are already seeing the former AEW talent as a future superstar, wrestling veteran Jim Ross is taking a more patient approach.

The AEW personality talked about things like the recent WWE releases, signing The Big Show to WWE and more on the latest episode of his podcast.

Speaking about Starks’ NXT debut only a day after his AEW release, Ross claimed that he has a unique opportunity ahead. He mentioned that Ricky has a big personality but cautioned talents who think signing with WWE as their end goal:

“Well, he’s a high-motor guy. I don’t know if he’ll be the next Shawn Michaels at his size, but he has a unique future. He’s got a big personality, so hopefully, he’ll do well and live his dream. It seems like the dream for a lot of talents is to make it to WWE and call it a day. That’s not where it ends, that’s where it begins.”

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He’s Got A Lot Of Abilities: Jim Ross

Ricky Starks ended his 5-year run with Tony Khan’s promotion when he was let go earlier this month. While originally considered a future main eventer for the company, the former FTW champion had spent most of 2024 on the shelf with all kind of rumors about his status.

Speaking about his move from AEW to NXT, Jim Ross claimed that the 34-year-old ‘has a high opinion’ of himself. Whether he’s able to live up to the hype or not, is yet to be seen:

“So, I saw the episode of NXT last night [and was] surprised to see Ricky Starks. [I] don’t know how he’s going to do. He’s got a high opinion of himself, and he’s got a lot of abilities. There’s no doubt about that. So we’ll see how it works out for him. It’s never easy to get over, and hopefully, he can get over and stay over as a top star. It remains to be seen. Let’s see how it goes.”

While the former champion was presented as a star upon his debut, WWE avoided mentioning his name on TV. You can check out the potential reason behind this caution here.

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Sexyy Red had the opportunity to step inside the WWE ring as a full-time wrestler, but she ultimately had to turn the offer down. Dazed Digital reports that WWE offered Red a “permanent role as a wrestler,” but due to her busy schedule, she had to decline. It was noted that Red “couldn’t find the time to train properly, so settled for a cameo instead.”

Despite not making the jump to in-ring competition, Red has shown nothing but love for WWE. In 2024, she made several high-profile appearances for WWE, including hosting WWE NXT Battleground in June. The show saw the first-ever Women’s North American Champion be crowned in Kelani Jordan, a title Red revealed to the world. Speaking to Dazed Digital, Red shared a comparison between wrestling and rapping.

“Rapping and wrestling are pretty much the same. It’s not quite acting, but it’s kind of acting too, right? Because when we go home and take off all our jewels and gold and remove the costumes we wear, we then have to go right back to reality with our families.”

Sexyy Red may have passed on a full-time WWE career for now but other celebrities have seen immense success in the ring. Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny has impressed fans in his matches with WWE while Logan Paul is a former United States Champion with several high-profile matches to his name.

Whether Sexyy Red appears for WWE again or not, her impact has already been established in the promotion. Stay tuned for SEScoops for the latest on Red’s role with WWE as well as other celebrities eager to get involved with the sports entertainment juggernaut.

Ricky Starks’ strange WWE debut has kept people guessing about his identity in his new home but latest reports suggest that the answer to it might not be as exciting.

The former AEW star made his surprise debut for the Endeavor-owned promotion during this week’s Vengeance Day go-home episode of NXT. To the curiosity of fans, Starks was not mentioned by name during his appearance, making many believe that he might be getting a new moniker in the company.

A new report from Fightful Select suggests an alternate reason for holding off his formal introduction, however. The site noted that WWE works on sync agreements with performers that allow them to utilize names and other trademarks not belonging to the company.

Since Starks’ debut was put together on very short notice after his AEW release, the belief is that the two sides were still working on that deal when the former FTW champion made his NXT appearance.

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Though the company is listing him as Ricky Starks internally and with the wrestling star owning the trademark for his name, there seems to be no reason why a deal cannot be reached sooner than later.

The newest WWE signee cancelled a scheduled indie appearance for the weekend after his NXT debut, and it’s believed that he’ll be part of Saturday’s Vengeance Day special from CareFirst Arena in Washington D.C.

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The CW Network has appointed Michael Perman as Senior Vice President of Sports, where he will oversee all sports programming, including WWE NXT. Perman, a veteran sports media executive, will manage strategy, programming, and media rights as The CW continues expanding its live sports lineup.

Leading WWE NXT on The CW

With NXT now airing on The CW following its October 2024 debut, Perman’s leadership will be key in growing WWE’s presence on the network. The CW has committed to nearly 400 hours of annual sports content, featuring NXT, NASCAR, college sports, and Inside The NFL.

“Mike Perman is the perfect leader to help shape CW Sports as we continue building NXT and other premier live events,” said Brad Schwartz, President of The CW Network.

Perman, formerly with NBC Sports and the NBA, expressed excitement about delivering top-tier sports entertainment and further cementing NXT as a marquee attraction on The CW.

Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade insist they’re still best friends—but if history has taught us anything, that may not last long.

The two have been inseparable since their early days in WWE, even winning the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championships together in 2022. But that partnership didn’t last, as Jade famously turned on Perez, trashing her title belt and ending their reign.

Now, the two have reunited, but fans can’t help but wonder if another betrayal is coming. Their upcoming Fatal 4-Way match at Vengeance Day for the NXT Women’s Championship adds another layer of tension.

On the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast, Perez dismissed the idea of issues between them—but not without hesitation.

“I think we’re fine… I don’t know about her,” Perez said. “She seems a little upset, but I’m fine.”

Jade, however, may not see it that way. When Perez recently pointed out that Jade was the one who got pinned in a recent match, the tension was obvious.

“I was just stating facts,” Perez said.

In WWE, “best friends” rarely stay best friends for long. And with a title on the line at Vengeance Day, it wouldn’t be a surprise if this partnership once again implodes.

WWE Vengeance Day 2025 will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., featuring matches including a Fatal 4-Way NXT Women’s Championship match between Giulia, Bayley, Roxanne Perez, and Cora Jade.

Ricky Starks shocked fans by debuting in WWE NXT on the February 11, episode, close to a year after his final appearance for AEW. On Busted Open Radio, The Undertaker was a guest and shared his live reaction to Starks’ WWE NXT debut.

“I’ve seen him a few times here and there. I’ve always had great conversations with him. He’s such a good kid, such a respectful kid. So that [Starks’ NXT debut] caught me completely off guard.”

While The Undertaker and Starks have yet to share the screen, the Phenom recalled meeting Starks in the gym when training for his WrestleMania 32 Hell in a Cell showdown with Shane McMahon.

“I noticed this kid is there every day and [he] doesn’t say anything, really respectful. As the training went along and we needed different spotters and different help, he was always right there.”

During their meet-ups in the gym, Starks shared that he was trying to break into the business and The Undertaker gave him some pointers about “different things.” Years later, the pair would reconnect as Starks would train with Michelle McCool ahead of her appearance in a Women’s Royal Rumble match.

Starks’ arrival comes after a mixed relationship with AEW that saw the 2023 Men’s Owen Hart Cup winner go unused for months despite being cleared to wrestle. Now, Starks has joined those who’ve left WWE for AEW and is ready to make an impact in WWE NXT.

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Ricky Starks has arrived in WWE NXT, after a complicated exit from AEW that saw him go unused for close to a year. While Starks made a name for himself as part of Tony Khan’s promotion for years, WWE may have an entirely different name in mind for the former Tag Team Champion.

Fans who watched Starks’ WWE debut on the February 11, edition of WWE NXT may have noticed (or rather not noticed) his name. The commentary team did not mention Starks by name, and Starks himself did not say his name during his promo. Similarly, WWE’s upload of his debut on X (formerly known as Twitter) did not mention Starks by name.

Backstage at the Performance Center, Starks declared that “The Absolute One is here” but again opted not to say what his name is. Similarly, WWE’s tweet did not mention the name of the invidual in the video.

This post spawned several responses by fans, pleading for somebody to say Starks’ name so that they can confirm what he’ll be known as in WWE. One fan asked WWE “Bro say his name,” while another feared an unfortunate name change to ‘Trill London’ or some other WWE creation.

Starks’ arrival was also shared by WWE’s account on YouTube. Once again, the promotion didn’t name the person being spotlighted and instead referred to Starks in the description as a “new competitor.”

While the arrival of Ricky Starks is a huge get for WWE NXT, he may not be known as Ricky Starks for much longer. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Starks, or rather, whatever he’ll be known as going forward.

During the February 11, edition of WWE NXT, Ricky Starks stunned the wrestling world by debuting for the silver brand. Starks’ arrival came shortly after it was reported that he’d been released from AEW. On X, Starks had just four words in response to his stunning WWE NXT debut.

Starks isn’t the only name in wrestling to react to his WWE NXT debut this week. On Instagram, CM Punk, who like Starks has his own issues with AEW, was pleased to see his former colleague make the jump to the silver brand.

Starks hadn’t been used in AEW since March 2024 after he and Big Bill lost the AEW World Tag Team Championships to Darby Allin and Sting. Though Starks was dealing with an injury for a time, he was fully cleared to compete for much of his absence. In November 2024, Starks shared that he’d not been given a reason for why he wasn’t being used, but had theories as to why this was the case.

Now in WWE, Starks will hope to follow other AEW-to-WWE success stories including Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Lexis King, and Ethan Page. At the very least, Starks can expect to be seen on TV and be allowed to wrestle, far more than he was receiving during his final year as part of AEW.

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Viewers of this week’s WWE NXT received a blast from the past as Bayley’s old ‘Hugger’ persona was featured on the show, but not by the former Women’s Champion.

As Bayley ascended the ropes to deliver her signature flying elbow against Cora Jade, the ‘Turn It Up’ theme song played and out came Roxanne Perez. This unexpected appearance momentarily distracted Bayley, allowing Cora Jade to capitalize. Jade executed two Double-Arm DDTs, one on the ringside floor, securing a notable victory over the former champion.

Bayley’s Hugger persona proved immensely popular with fans both in NXT and after her move to the main roster in 2016. In 2019, Bayley turned heel and ‘murdered’ the Bayley Buddies, ending her time as the Hugger so that she could become the ‘Role Model. This isn’t Perez’s first time dressing as Bayley’s lighter side, as she performed as Bayley during a WWE NXT live event near Halloween in 2022.

Bayley and Perez will challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship held by Giulia during this weekend’s WWE NXT Vengeance Day event. After costing Bayley her match this week with these mind-games, it remains to be seen if Roxanne Perez becomes a record-breaking three-time NXT Women’s Champion at the event.

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Ricky Starks made his debut in WWE NXT on the February 11, 2025, edition of the show.

He appeared in the crowd and announced his arrival with a statement emphasizing his status as a free agent and his intention to impact the future of NXT.

”It’s obvious you know who I am. If NXT is the future of professional wrestling, well guess what? You need an absolute superstar of the future.

If this is the hottest brand, well you need the hottest free agent right now, baby. Do not let the handsome face and the expensive fragrance fool you. I am here to turn this place upside down.”

This debut takes place just one day after he was released from his AEW contract following a lengthy dispute. He also just won the DEFY World Championship.

WWE fans won’t have to wait long to see Jordynne Grace, a multi-time TNA Knockouts World Champion, make her presence felt in NXT.

According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Grace is set to begin working with the NXT brand in the near future. She is currently in Orlando, the location of tonight’s WWE NXT broadcast on The CW.

Grace’s potential involvement in WWE’s developmental brand has generated significant buzz among fans, as she has built a strong reputation through her work in TNA. Her in-ring ability and accomplishments have made her one of the most recognizable names in women’s wrestling outside of WWE.

Her presence in Orlando suggests that her debut could happen sooner rather than later.

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WWE has officially announced that WWE Roadblock will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event will be a special episode of WWE NXT and will air live on The CW at 8 PM ET.

Tickets for Roadblock will be available to the general public starting Friday, February 14, at 10 AM ET/7 AM PT. Fans can gain exclusive presale access beginning Wednesday, February 12, at 10 AM ET/7 AM PT.

The History of WWE Roadblock

WWE Roadblock has a rich history dating back to 2016, when it debuted as a WWE Network exclusive event in Toronto featuring a memorable WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between Triple H and Dean Ambrose. The event later evolved into a Raw brand pay-per-view with “Roadblock: End of the Line” in December 2016, which saw several historic moments including the end of The New Day’s record-setting tag team championship reign.

After a six-year hiatus, WWE reimagined Roadblock as an annual television special for the NXT brand, typically serving as a key event leading into NXT Stand & Deliver during WrestleMania season. The event’s legacy continues as WWE prepares to bring Roadblock to The Theater at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2025, marking another significant chapter in the event’s history.

Close to four years after his release from WWE, JDC (fka Fandango) made a surprise appearance on the February 4 episode of NXT, stepping up to challenge NXT Heritage Cup Champion Lexis King. Their showdown will take place next week with JDC hoping to take the trophy to The System and TNA.

In an NXT digital exclusive, JDC opened up on what his return means to him.

“NXT means the world to me, to have me back tonight. Just goosebumps, man. I can’t get over it. I’m grateful, that’s exactly what I am.”

Looking ahead to his future showdown with King, JDC shared that fans “couldn’t predict what would happen” when the pair face off one-on-one. The pair has quickly become one of the most talked about aspects coming out of this week’s WWE NXT with fans interested at the prospect of the TNA star winning the NXT Heritage Cup.

JDC’s role on this show further highlights the multi-year partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling that promises plenty of crossover. Natalya and Cora Jade have both shown interest in becoming TNA Knockouts World Champion, while the NXT Tag Team Titles will be on the line this Thursday on iMPACT! Fraxiom will put the gold on the line against Nic and Ryan Nemeth and the Hardys have also shown interest in NXT tag team gold.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the WWE-TNA partnership as fans are awaiting to see who will be next to ‘cross the line.’

The debut of a new faction has been teased for the upcoming NXT Vengeance Day special set for Saturday, February 15, 2025.

The main event of this week’s episode of the Black & Silver show saw Oba Femi and Trick Williams teaming up to take on A-Town Down Under. The duo of Greyson Waller and Austin Theory won the match thanks to an argument between the two NXT stars and interference from Eddy Thorpe.

Thorpe, who had brought in a leather strap with him continued attacking Williams after the match as Femi headed to the back. The producer’s graphic appeared as Eddy stood tall but right before the show went off air, it cut to a screen with colored bars and a message reading ‘Vengeance Day.’

The message was similar to the one seen last week but this time it cut to a new screen showing four mysterious figures standing in the dark:

The Vengeance Day teaser closes out #WWENXT again this week and we got a glimpse of the people behind it! ?? pic.twitter.com/mN6q5yRFNu

— ?????? (@WrestlingCovers) February 5, 2025

This new vignette all but confirms the debut of a new faction at the upcoming show from Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington DC.

The show will also see Oba Femi defending his NXT Championship against both members of A-Town Down Under in a triple-threat match while Giulia will defend the NXT Women’s Championship against Roxanne Perez and Bayley.

• Watch: Referee Overturns NXT Match Outcome In Unique Decision

A unique decision was made on NXT tonight when a referee reversed the outcome of a match because of a post-match attack.

The latest episode of the Black & Silver show featured a match between Kelani Jordan and Karmen Petrovic. Ashante Adonis was in the latter’s corner for the bout.

The ending of the bout saw Jordan hitting not one but two Split Legged moonsault. She then locked her opponent in a sleeper hold, which forced Petrovic to tap out.

Jordan however, was not done even after this and she went back to attacking Karmen immediately after the referee raised her hand. The post-match attack led to an interesting consequence, as the referee decided to turn the match outcome and Karmen Petrovic was then declared the winner.

Kelani Jordan VENCE a Karmen Petrovic por sumisión después de los dos Moonsaults, queriendo mandar un mensaje a Jaida Parker. Y después, sigue en su locura haciéndole otra sumisión a Karmen… y LA GANADORA, POR ELLO, ACABA SIENDO KARMEN.

Están preparando un turn heel curioso… pic.twitter.com/LXhod7Ojye

— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) February 5, 2025

So far Kelani has not reacted to her win being overturned but the decision is sure to play a part in her future storyline.

Apart from this the show featured an appearance from the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble winner Charlotte Flair. She put Giulia on notice, reminding the NXT Women’s Champion that she previously cashed in a Royal Rumble victory on the then NXT Champion Rhea Ripley.

We also saw the surprise return of a former WWE star as part of the company’s partnership with TNA. You can check out more about it here.

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Duke Hudson’s time with WWE NXT has come to an end, with the Chase U star reportedly being let go in January 2025. Now more has come to light about the abrupt exit of the former Tag Team Champion.

WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque made the call for Hudson to be cut, the Wrestling Observer Radio reports, as decisions like these are one of Levesque’s many roles. WWE’s Chief Content Officer did not see Hudson as a main-roster talent, despite having been under contract for six years. At 34 years old, time was also not on his side, resulting in Hudson’s WWE tenure coming to an end.

Duke Hudson in WWE

Hudson joined WWE in February 2019 and would debut at an NXT live event the following month under real name Brendan Vink. In March 2020, he began appearing on Raw as an associate of MVP, but their partnership would disband shortly after and Hudson would return to NXT.

Highlights of Hudson’s WWE career include facing Cameron Grimes in a hair vs. hair match at NXT WarGames 2021, a match that Hudson would lose. The Australian’s sole title reign in WWE saw himself and Andre Chase hold the NXT Tag titles for three weeks in late 2023.

Now, Duke Hudson will have to find a role for himself in wrestling outside WWE. As an NXT release, fans will have to wait for Hudson’s 30-day non-compete clause to expire before they see the Australian powerhouse back in the ring.

2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for WWE NXT, and now the promotion’s developmental brand could be heading to the World’s Most Famous Arena. According to PWInsider, WWE has proposed a March 11 taping of NXT at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. If this show happens, it’ll come one day after Raw takes over MSG’s main arena.

If the show happens, it’ll mark NXT’s return to The Garden, as the brand made its debut in the arena back in 2016. An exciting night of action saw stars including Liv Morgan, Asuka, DIY, and Shinsuke Nakamura compete, long before they made their homes on the main roster.

Now, fans can expect names like Oba Femi, Giulia, Trick Williams, Tony D’Angelo, and Roxanne Perez in New York, if WWE goes ahead with plans for a show inside Madison Square Garden. This news comes as WWE NXT prepares for Vengeance Day which will take place in Washington, D.C. on February 15.

Title Matches & Main Roster Stars Set For NXT Vengeance Day

Madison Square Garden is a venue steeped in WWE history with sine of the promotion’s most iconic moments and events taking place in the legendary arena. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE NXT as the brand’s expanding efforts could see them return to New York City.

The ending to the January 28, edition of WWE NXT has left fans speculating as to what’s to come for the silver brand. In the main event of the show, Bianca Belair and Naomi retained the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson. Jackson nearly scored the win for her team with a pin on Naomi, before a hot tag to Belair saw the champions hit an assisted Kiss of Death to score the win.

As the four women shared a moment of respect in the ring, the screen cut to a WWE transmission card. The text on the card was then deleted and replaced with ‘Vengeance Day,’ teasing a reveal for NXT’s upcoming event.

This cryptic ending to WWE NXT immediately had fans speculating as to what will happen at Vengeance Day, set to take place on February 15, in Washington, D.C. On X, some fans speculated that it could mark the return of Jorydnne Grace, who since her most recent NXT appearance has signed with WWE. However, fans may be seeing Grace far sooner than that given reports that she could be part of this weekend’s Women’s Royal Rumble match.

Title Matches & Main Roster Stars Set For NXT Vengeance Day

Some social media users speculated on it being Sami Callihan, or another name from TNA Wrestling as part of the multi-year partnership between WWE and TNA. Whatever this tease means, fans will have to wait until NXT Vegeance Day to know for sure.

The January 28, edition of WWE NXT saw the silver brand continue on the road to its Vengeance Day event. During the show, three exciting Championship matches were announced.

On the Grayson Waller Effect, NXT Champion Oba Femi pointed out that neither Waller nor Austin Theory held gold during their respective runs in WWE NXT. After brawling with the pair and laying out Trick Williams, Femi was told by NXT GM Ava that he will defend the NXT Championship against Waller and Theory in a triple threat match at NXT Vengeance Day.

On the show, Fallon Henley retained the NXT Women’s North American Championship against Shotzi. After the match, she came face-to-face with Stephanie Vaquer. Commentary confirmed that Vaquer will challenge Henley for the title at NXT Vengeance Day.

The WWE NXT Women’s Championship will also be on the line at NXT Vengeeance Day. During this week’s show, Bayley and Giulia picking defeated the duo of Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez in the Role Model’s first NXT match in over four years. After the match, Bayley eyed Giulia and her NXT Women’s Championship. Later that night, Ava announced that both Bayley and Roxanne Perez will challenge Giulia for the NXT Women’s Championship at Vengeance Day.

NXT Vengeance Day will take place on February 15, at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington D.C. With the show set to air the same day as AEW hosts its Grand Slam: Australia event, WWE is holding nothing back in their war for viewers next month. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the lateston NXT Vengeance Day, which has the potential to see several new champions be crowned.