Last night’s episode of WWE NXT was a volatile turning point on the road to Heatwave, featuring two championship defenses, escalating inter-brand rivalries, and a show-closing main event surrounded by interference and chaos. Sol Ruca retained her NXT Women’s North American Championship in a hard-fought battle against Tatum Paxley, with outside involvement from The Culling, a ringside riot between Lash Legend and Nia Jax, and high drama swirling around every corner of the women’s division.

Earlier in the night, Blake Monroe fled mid-match after the sudden arrival of Jordynne Grace, handing Kelani Jordan a count-out victory and fueling their newly confirmed showdown at Heatwave. Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo pulled off a highly controversial win over Yoshiki Inamura, capitalizing on interference from Arianna Grace and a sneak attack by Josh Briggs. Meanwhile, Hank Walker & Tank Ledger successfully defended their NXT Tag Team Titles against Chase U, only to be laid out by the returning DarkState, who later revealed themselves as the masterminds behind months of attacks—officially earning a title shot at Heatwave.

Add in a commanding return win for Nia Jax, a fiery promo confrontation between Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans, a surreal backstage cameo from Joe Hendry, and multiple storyline developments across the board, and NXT once again proved why it’s the most unpredictable hour in wrestling each week.

Here are the full results:

Kelani Jordan defeated Blake Monroe via Countout

Hank and Tank defeated Chase U (Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon) to retain the NXT Tag Team Championship

Like vultures DarkState sends a powerful message

Looks like Jazmyn has a new role in Fatal Influence

Was Tatum able to bring gold back to The Culling?

Myles Borne defeated Lexis King

DarkState just getting started

Nia Jax defeated Thea Hail

Who is the true irresistible force?

First match announced for NXT Heatwave

Trick too focused on becoming a double champion that he forgot about his upcoming title defense at Emergence

Looks like DarkState met their match

Chum up Charles

Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo defeated Yoshiki Inamura

Canadians supporting Canadians

Tavion Heights gets the last laugh

Just like on Monday with Sheamus and Rusev these two ladies can’t stop scrapping around the PC

The road to Heatwave cranks up the heat

Ricky Starks hasn’t been having the best of luck lately

Sol Ruca defeated Tatum Paxley to retain the NXT Women’s North American Championship

Current NXT Heatwave Card:

Oba Femi (c) vs The Winner of Trick Williams vs Je’Von Evans (NXT Championship)

Hank and Tank (c) vs Two Members of DarkState (NXT Tag Team Championship)

Jordynne Grace vs Blake Monroe

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