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

WWE NXT returns tonight from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, broadcasting live at 8 PM ET on the CW Network.

This show serves as the fallout from last week’s New Year’s Evil premium live event. Fans can expect fallout, including reactions from new NXT Women’s Champion Giulia and new NXT Champion Oba Femi. We’ll also see the NXT tag titles on the line and two #1 contender’s matches.

WWE NXT Preview (January 14, 2025)

Confirmed matches and segments for tonight’s WWE NXT include:

• NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Nathan Frazer and Axiom, collectively known as Fraxiom, will defend their NXT Tag Team Championship against the formidable duo of Bronco Nima and Lucien Price from OTM (Out The Mud). OTM earned this opportunity by winning a Christmas Chaos Fatal Four Way match on December 24th
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship #1 Contender’s Match: The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn) will face off against Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend to determine the next challengers for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. The winners of this match will earn a shot at the current champions, Bianca Belair and Naomi.
• NXT Women’s North American Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Shotzi will battle Stephanie Vaquer for a chance to challenge Fallon Henley for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. This match was set up after some controversy, with Shotzi arguing she deserved a title shot after pinning Henley in a recent six-woman tag team match.
• Corey Graves Complains: After getting bounced from main roster commentary in favor of his more-famous co-workers, Graves says he’s headed to NXT with a lot to say.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest NXT news and catch up on everything that went down at New Year’s Evil 2025:

WWE broadcaster Corey Graves will appear on tonight’s WWE NXT on The CW, and he’s got some things to get off his chest.

Graves has been the odd man out of the commentary rotation as Joe Tessitore has been paired with Wade Barrett for SmackDown, and Pat McAfee is back with Michael Cole as they take the reins for WWE Raw on Netflix.

As Raw made its second run on Netflix, Graves took to social media to air his grievances—claiming that he’s been demoted in favor of his co-workers who are more famous than him. Wrestling fans immediately debated if Graves was legitimately upset, working a storyline, or a combination of both.

The Pittsburgh native will clear the air tonight with a live mic and a head full of steam.

Graves shouldered a great deal of the broadcasting responsibilities throughout 2024 as, for the first time, he took the lead role behind the booth for the SmackDown brand. Corey worked with Wade Barrett as well as Michael Cole and, in the past, has teased a friendly rivalry with McAfee, who, for the past couple of years, would take a leave of absence due to his ESPN College GameDay duties. It should be noted that Graves ultimately hasn’t ruled out an in-ring return, and his umbrage with his “forced out” role could lead to physicality between him and his Steel City commentary comrade.

It’s fitting Graves took to socials on Monday, considering Tessitore made his SmackDown debut with Barrett this past Friday as the blue brand hailed from Portland, OR.