WWE taped upcoming episodes of WWE NXT on December 17, 2025, from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, continuing the brand’s momentum through the holiday season and directly into the build toward NXT New Year’s Evil. With the show taped in advance, details from the night quickly surfaced, outlining a card heavy on storyline progression, tournament advancement, and championship implications.

Courtesy of Bodyslam.net, who first reported the following spoilers.

SPOILER WARNING

The following article contains full spoilers for the December 23, 2025 episode of WWE NXT, taped on December 17. If you wish to remain unspoiled, please stop reading now.

Here are the full spoilers

• Lola Vice defeated Izzi Dame
• Tatum Paxley chased Shawn Spears off with a chainsaw
• Kelani Jordan attacked Lola Vice after the match
• Thea Hail promo was interrupted by Blake Monroe
• NXT Women’s North American Championship match set for NXT New Year’s Evil
• WWE Speed Title No. 1 Contenders Tournament: Tavion Heights defeated Eli Knight
• Leon Slater and Oba Femi had a backstage segment
• Je’Von Evans and Ricky Saints had a face-to-face segment with Ava
• Je’Von Evans vs. Ricky Saints set for December 30
• Christmas Chaos Match: Shiloh Hill & Skylar Raye defeated Stacks & Arianna Grace
• WWE Speed Title No. 1 Contenders Tournament: Lexis King defeated Andre Chase
• WWE Women’s United States Championship: Chelsea Green defeated Sol Ruca

Spoiler breakdown & analysis

Lola Vice wins, but chaos immediately follows

Lola Vice picked up a decisive victory over Izzi Dame, but the match result quickly became secondary. In one of the night’s most visually striking moments, Tatum Paxley chased Shawn Spears off with a chainsaw, adding another unsettling chapter to her increasingly unhinged presentation. Moments later, Kelani Jordan attacked Vice, signaling that Lola’s win may have only painted a bigger target on her back.

Thea Hail and Blake Monroe set the stage for New Year’s Evil

A promo from Thea Hail was interrupted by Blake Monroe, and with that interruption came direction. The confrontation led to an NXT Women’s North American Championship match being made official for NXT New Year’s Evil, further solidifying the special as a major inflection point for the women’s division.

WWE Speed Title tournament continues to take shape

The WWE Speed Title No. 1 Contenders Tournament rolled on with two important results. Tavion Heights defeated Eli Knight, while Lexis King picked up a win over Andre Chase. These matches continue to quietly build depth and urgency around the Speed Title scene, giving rising names meaningful television wins in the process.

Leon Slater and Oba Femi cross paths

A backstage segment featuring Leon Slater and Oba Femi added intrigue without overexposure. Even brief interactions matter in NXT, especially when Oba Femi’s presence alone suggests dominance, inevitability, and future championship implications.

Je’Von Evans and Ricky Saints collide verbally — match set

Je’Von Evans and Ricky Saints met face-to-face in a segment overseen by Ava, and the confrontation quickly escalated into something tangible. The two are now set to go one-on-one on December 30, positioning their rivalry as one of the key matches closing out the year.

Christmas Chaos delivers a surprise pairing

In a holiday-themed bout, Shiloh Hill and Skylar Raye defeated Stacks and Arianna Grace. While framed as seasonal chaos, the result reads like an intentional showcase for Hill and Raye as a duo to keep an eye on moving forward.

Chelsea Green defends gold on NXT

The tapings concluded with a championship match as Chelsea Green successfully defended the WWE Women’s United States Championship against Sol Ruca. Main-roster title defenses on NXT are always deliberate, and this bout served as both a spotlight moment and a reminder of the growing cross-brand visibility within WWE’s women’s divisions.

Final thoughts

These NXT tapings were designed to keep momentum alive, not pause it for the holidays. With New Year’s Evil looming, tournament matches progressing, and multiple feuds escalating through physicality and confrontation, the December 23 episode shapes up as a bridge show with real consequences. Nothing felt wasted, and nearly every segment pointed forward — exactly how NXT thrives heading into a major special.

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