We’re live at the Capitol Wrestling Center, and Vic reminds us it’s the last NXT before Deadline—even though that’s still a couple of weeks away. Whoops!
Brinley names Sol her pick for Iron Survivor. Lola and Stephanie Vaquer chat in Spanish, with Lola admitting she helped Steph secure her win. Wren Sinclair notes Lola’s repeated attacks on Jaida, setting up a match between them.
Ashante confronts Nikkita about calling him out last week, claiming “that train has left the station.” Nikkita retorts that he did text her, which he confirms—just as Karmen walks in, visibly upset. Nikkita delivers a parting jab and leaves, while Karmen laments, “Fool me once, shame on me,” leaving Ashante despondent.
Wren Sinclair vs. Lola Vice
The match starts with Lola controlling the pace, showing off her grappling skills with suplexes and submission holds. Wren fights back with a shoulder lock and some stiff offense, but Lola’s quick counters keep her on edge. A chaotic brawl spills outside, with Wren dropkicking Lola into the steps. Back inside, Lola surprises Wren with a spinning backfist for the win.
Winner: Lola Vice
Tatum Paxley talks to her dolls, hyping herself up as a future champion. Jacy and Jazmyn mock her, but Tatum cryptically warns, “Your past will haunt you,” before walking off. A mysterious hand picks up a doll styled with Gigi Dolin-inspired hair.
Iron Survivor Qualifier: Kelani Jordan vs. Giulia
The match kicks off with Kelani and Giulia locked in a technical showcase, each competitor jockeying for control. Kelani uses her agility to counter Giulia’s wristlocks, taking her down with a quick ankle pick. She follows with a crisp snapmare and a high crossbody for an early one-count. Giulia shifts momentum, trapping Kelani in a hammerlock and transitioning into a crucifix pin for a nearfall. The two exchange quick two-counts, demonstrating their impressive chemistry.
In a show of sportsmanship, Kelani offers a handshake, but Giulia uses the moment to whip Kelani into the ropes. Giulia counters Kelani’s speed with a headscissors takedown and transitions smoothly into a shoulder submission in the center of the ring. Kelani manages to roll Giulia into a pinning predicament to escape but takes a nasty shot between the shoulder blades from Giulia, who ramps up her aggression.
The action spills outside after Kelani nails a twisting dive from the top rope to the floor, bringing the crowd to their feet. Back in the ring, Kelani takes control with a series of clotheslines and a picture-perfect dropkick in the corner. Giulia responds with a big headbutt and a tilt-a-whirl armdrag, regaining the upper hand.
The closing moments are electric as Giulia traps Kelani in a triangle choke, only for Kelani to counter with raw strength, lifting Giulia into a powerbomb for a nearfall. Both women exchange blows while on their knees, fighting back to their feet for a dramatic finale. Giulia counters Kelani’s DDT attempt with a Michinoku Driver but doesn’t stop there. A Northern Lights Bomb seals the deal, earning Giulia the hard-fought victory.
Winner: Giulia
Roxy observes the match backstage, and Ava announces a last-chance match for the Qualifier losers. Fraxiom learns they’ll defend their titles at Deadline, much to Axiom’s dismay. A tag team brawl ensues, and Ava gets caught in the chaos, leaving Eddy frustrated.
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Fallon Henley vs. Tatum Paxley
The bout begins with a traditional lockup, but it quickly becomes clear that Tatum is focused and ready to prove herself. Fallon backs Tatum into the ropes but finds herself on the receiving end of a shoulder takedown and a double underhook suplex. Tatum displays her athleticism with a handspring evade and a precision kick to Fallon’s head, keeping the champion off balance. Fallon tries to slow things down, targeting Tatum’s arm with methodical offense and a punishing knee to the shoulder.
Outside the ring, Tatum takes control, rolling Fallon back inside to press her advantage. However, Jacy Jane appears at ringside, causing a distraction that allows Fallon to swing around the ringpost and land a big kick to Tatum’s midsection. Back from the break, the pace intensifies. Fallon fights back with strikes and a high-impact right hand for a nearfall, but Tatum’s resilience shines as she counters with a step-up enzuigiri and an inverted Samoan Drop, nearly securing the upset.
As Tatum climbs the ropes for a 450 Splash, Jacy’s interference once again changes the match’s trajectory. Fallon uses the distraction to land a pumphandle suplex for a nearfall. The closing sequence sees Tatum dropkick Jacy off the apron, giving Fallon just enough of an opening to avoid Tatum’s Psycho Trap finisher. Fallon capitalizes with the Rocker Dropper, securing the win and retaining her title
Winner: Fallon Henley
After the match, Fatal Influence triple-teams Tatum—until Gigi Dolin’s music hits! Gigi storms the ring, taking out Fatal Influence and standing tall with Tatum. The two fend off their rivals with synchronized enzuigiris, sending them packing.
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