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NXT: New Year's Evil
January 7th, 2025
Shrine Expo Hall

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NXT: New Year’s Evil Commentators: Vic Joseph, Booker T, and Corey Graves Location: Shrine Expo Hall Vic Joseph: “Happy New Year, everyone, and welcome to NXT: New Year’s Evil! Tonight, we’re coming to you live from the sold-out Shrine Expo Hall, and I can feel the energy in the air, Booker! This is the first big event of the year, and the stakes could not be higher!” Booker T: “That’s right, dawg! We’re kickin’ off the new year in a big way! Championships are on the line, rivalries are about to explode, and you know we’re about to make some history tonight, baby! Can you dig that?!” Corey Graves: “Booker, I don’t just dig it—I live for it! NXT is where the future of WWE is shaped, and tonight we’ve got a stacked card, including a triple threat for the NXT Championship and a showdown for the NXT Women’s Championship!” Vic Joseph: “That’s not all! We’ve also got a Sudden Death Rules match for the NXT Heritage Cup, and in our main event, Trick Williams defends his NXT Championship against two of the best: Oba Femi and Eddy Thorpe. But kicking things off tonight, Giulia takes on Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship!” Booker T: “Man, Roxanne Perez has been on fire, but Giulia ain’t playin’! She’s got the skills, the experience, and the drive to walk outta here with gold around her waist.” Corey Graves: “Roxanne Perez has proven she’s a fighting champion, but Giulia is a world-class competitor who could be her biggest test yet. Let’s get to the action!” Vic Joseph: “Let’s ring in the new year with a bang—NXT: New Year’s Evil starts now!” [The camera pans to the entrance as Giulia’s music hits, and the crowd erupts, setting the stage for the opening contest.]

NXT Women's Championship Match
Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Giulia

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The energy in the Shrine Expo Hall is electric as Giulia makes her entrance, her commanding presence drawing a mixed reaction from the crowd. Dressed in her signature silver-and-black attire, she exudes confidence as she locks eyes with the reigning champion, Roxanne Perez. Perez enters next to a massive ovation, the ever-resilient “Prodigy” holding the NXT Women’s Championship high above her head, signaling her determination to retain the title. Vic Joseph: “This is what it’s all about, the NXT Women’s Championship, and these two women are going to leave it all in the ring tonight.” Booker T: “I’ve seen Roxanne Perez grow into one of the best in this business, but Giulia? She’s a different breed, man. Roxanne’s got her hands full!” Corey Graves: “Giulia didn’t come to NXT to play games; she came to win gold. This is going to be a battle.” The referee raises the championship belt, signals for the bell, and the match begins. The two competitors circle the ring before locking up in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Giulia uses her strength advantage to push Perez into the corner. The referee calls for a clean break, but Giulia smirks and delivers a quick slap to Perez’s face, setting the tone for the match. Perez fires back with a burst of speed, ducking a lariat and hitting the ropes for a springboard arm drag, followed by a dropkick that sends Giulia to the outside. The crowd rallies behind Perez as she launches herself through the ropes with a suicide dive, taking down Giulia at ringside. Vic Joseph: “Roxanne wasting no time showing why she’s the champion!” Perez rolls Giulia back into the ring and attempts a quick cover: 1… Kickout at one. Giulia counters Perez’s momentum with a stiff kick to the midsection and a snap suplex. She begins targeting Perez’s neck and back with a series of punishing holds, including a dragon sleeper that she transitions into a neckbreaker. Giulia drags Perez to the corner and climbs to the second rope, hitting a diving knee strike for a near fall. Perez counters a powerbomb attempt with a hurricanrana, sending Giulia crashing into the turnbuckle. Roxanne follows up with a running corner uppercut and a top-rope crossbody for a close two-count. Giulia regains control with a brutal spinning backfist that nearly knocks Perez out cold. She lifts Perez for the Glorious Driver, but the champion slips out and counters with a side Russian leg sweep into a submission, locking in the Crossface. Giulia struggles, but she powers her way to the ropes, forcing the break. Vic Joseph: “Roxanne Perez came within seconds of retaining right there!” Booker T: “She’s got the heart of a lion, but Giulia’s too tough, man!” Giulia looks to end the match, setting up for the Northern Lights Bomb, but Perez counters mid-lift into a roll-up: 1… 2… Kickout! Perez hits her patented Pop Rox and covers: 1… 2… Giulia gets her foot on the ropes! The crowd is in disbelief as Perez signals for another Pop Rox, but Giulia catches her with a knee to the face, followed by a vicious Glorious Driver. Instead of going for the pin, Giulia pulls Perez to her feet, hoists her up, and delivers a second Northern Lights Bomb with extra force. Corey Graves: “That’s it! Giulia’s not leaving any doubt tonight!” Giulia covers: 1… 2… 3! Winner and [new] NXT Women’s Champion: Giulia The crowd erupts with a mix of cheers and boos as Giulia is handed the NXT Women’s Championship. She holds the title high, a look of satisfaction and dominance on her face, while Roxanne Perez lies defeated in the ring. Vic Joseph: “What a match, and what a statement by Giulia! She came here to take over, and tonight, she did just that!” Booker T: “Roxanne gave it her all, but Giulia was the better woman tonight. That’s what being a champion is all about.” Corey Graves: “The women’s division just got turned upside down. Who’s going to step up to Giulia now?” The show cuts to replays of the key moments of the match before focusing on Giulia celebrating her victory, her name etched into the history books as the new NXT Women’s Champion.

Fatal Four-Way Match to Determine the #1 Contender for the NXT Women’s North American Championship
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Cora Jade vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice

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The anticipation is high as all four competitors make their entrances, each bringing a unique style and intensity to the ring. Stephanie Vaquer enters first, her striking confidence making it clear she’s ready to seize the opportunity. Cora Jade follows, playing up her cocky persona and receiving a mix of cheers and jeers. Kelani Jordan bounces to the ring, feeding off the crowd's energy, and finally, Lola Vice struts out, her dangerous aura evident in her cold glare toward the competition. Vic Joseph: “Four incredible athletes, one massive opportunity. The winner here gets a shot at the NXT Women’s North American Championship!” Booker T: “Stephanie Vaquer is my pick, Vic. She’s got the skills and the focus to go all the way!” Corey Graves: “Don’t count out Cora Jade, though. She thrives in chaos like this.” The bell rings, and the action is fast and furious. Vaquer immediately targets Jordan with stiff strikes, while Lola Vice squares off with Cora Jade. The ring quickly turns into chaos, with alliances forming and dissolving within seconds. Vaquer takes control early, showcasing her technical prowess with a suplex to Jordan and transitioning into an armbar. However, Lola Vice breaks it up with a brutal kick to Vaquer’s ribs. Vice then hits a running knee strike on Jordan for a near fall, but Cora Jade pulls her off and tosses her out of the ring. Jade takes advantage, delivering a springboard elbow drop to Jordan, followed by a cocky cover: 1… 2… Vaquer breaks it up! Vaquer lays into Jade with a series of stiff chops, backing her into the corner. She hoists Jade onto the top rope, setting up for a superplex, but Lola Vice climbs up to join them. Just as they’re about to tumble, Kelani Jordan springs to life, pulling all three women down in a massive tower of doom that brings the crowd to their feet. Vic Joseph: “Unbelievable! Kelani Jordan just took out the entire field!” Jordan seizes the momentum, hitting a handspring elbow on Vice and a standing moonsault on Jade for a close two-count. She goes to the top rope, looking for a high-risk move, but Vaquer recovers and yanks her down hard, trapping her in the corner. Booker T: “This is where Stephanie Vaquer shines. She knows how to pick her spots!” Vaquer drills Jordan with a DDT and turns her attention to Cora Jade, who tries to counter with a double-arm DDT of her own. Vaquer reverses it into a backslide pin, but Vice breaks it up at two with a devastating penalty kick. Vice takes control, hitting Jade with a spinning roundhouse kick before locking in a sleeper hold on Vaquer. Vaquer struggles but manages to back Vice into the corner to break the hold. Meanwhile, Jordan climbs to the top rope again and launches herself with a missile dropkick, taking down both Vice and Vaquer. The crowd is fully invested as all four women struggle to their feet. Jade attempts to steal the victory with a quick roll-up on Vaquer, but Vaquer kicks out at two and immediately transitions into a bridging German suplex on Jade. Vice interrupts the count, tossing Vaquer out of the ring and attempting a quick pin on Jordan. 1… 2… Kickout! In the final moments, Kelani Jordan goes for her finisher, a 450 splash, on Lola Vice. Just as she connects, Stephanie Vaquer slides back into the ring and dumps Jordan out before stealing the pin on Vice. 1… 2… 3! Winner and New #1 Contender: Stephanie Vaquer Vaquer stands tall, her arm raised as the crowd delivers a mixed reaction. She motions around her waist, signaling her intent to claim the NXT Women’s North American Championship. Vic Joseph: “Stephanie Vaquer did it! She’s earned her shot at the gold!” Corey Graves: “What a brilliant strategy! She waited for her moment and capitalized perfectly.” Booker T: “That’s what you gotta do in a match like this, dawg. Ain’t no shame in playing it smart!” The camera focuses on Vaquer celebrating on the ropes as replays of the match’s highlights play, setting the stage for her championship opportunity.

Six-Woman Tag Team Match
Gigi Dolin, Shotzi, and Tatum Paxley vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx)

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The arena buzzes as the six competitors make their entrances. Gigi Dolin walks out first with her signature dark mystique, followed by the fearless Shotzi, riding her trademark tank, and the powerhouse Tatum Paxley. Together, they look determined to make a statement. Fatal Influence enters next, oozing arrogance and confidence. Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne strut down the ramp, followed by the cunning Jazmyn Nyx. The trio exudes a dangerous chemistry, ready to prove why they call themselves “Fatal Influence.” Vic Joseph: “This is a clash of contrasting styles. Can the unpredictable trio of Gigi, Shotzi, and Tatum coexist against a well-oiled team like Fatal Influence?” Booker T: “I’m tellin’ you, Gigi Dolin’s got something special, Vic. But Jacy Jayne and her crew ain’t no pushovers.” Corey Graves: “Let’s be honest—this is personal for Gigi and Jacy. Former friends, now bitter rivals. Tonight could settle some scores.” The bell rings, and Fallon Henley and Tatum Paxley start things off. Henley uses her agility to avoid Tatum’s power game, connecting with quick strikes and a dropkick. Tatum catches Henley on a crossbody attempt and slams her down with authority, tagging in Shotzi. Shotzi storms in, hitting Henley with a running senton before locking in a wristlock. Henley fights out and tags in Jazmyn Nyx, who immediately targets Shotzi’s arm with calculated precision. Nyx isolates Shotzi in their corner, tagging in Jacy Jayne for a double-team suplex. Vic Joseph: “Great teamwork by Fatal Influence! They’ve cut the ring in half.” Jayne taunts Gigi Dolin, baiting her into the ring. The referee intervenes, allowing Fatal Influence to land a series of cheap shots on Shotzi. Jayne continues the assault, hitting a neckbreaker for a near fall. Shotzi finally creates separation with a desperation enzuigiri and makes the hot tag to Gigi Dolin, who explodes into the ring. Gigi takes down Jayne with a series of clotheslines and a spinning kick, then knocks Henley and Nyx off the apron. Booker T: “Business just picked up! Gigi Dolin is on fire!” Gigi sets her sights on Jayne, shouting, “This is for everything!” before hitting a snap suplex. Nyx rushes in to break up the pin, but Tatum Paxley intercepts her with a spinebuster. Henley dives in with a crossbody on Paxley, and all six women are now brawling in the ring. Amid the chaos, Shotzi and Tatum team up to hit a double-team backbreaker/senton combo on Henley, sending her rolling to the outside. Jayne seizes the opportunity to blindside Gigi with a pump kick, but Gigi kicks out at two. Corey Graves: “Jacy Jayne thought she had it there! You can see the frustration on her face.” In the final moments, Jayne sets up for her finisher, but Gigi counters with a roundhouse kick, stunning her. Gigi follows up with her signature Abattoir (cradle suplex into a facebuster), planting Jayne in the center of the ring. 1… 2… 3! Winners: Gigi Dolin, Shotzi, and Tatum Paxley Gigi’s hand is raised in victory as her teammates join her in celebration. Jayne rolls out of the ring, clutching her head and glaring at Gigi with seething anger. Vic Joseph: “Gigi Dolin gets the ultimate revenge tonight, pinning her former partner Jacy Jayne!” Booker T: “That’s how you handle business, Vic! Gigi came in here with somethin’ to prove, and she proved it.” Corey Graves: “This rivalry is far from over, but tonight, it’s Gigi Dolin who stands tall.” The victorious trio celebrates on the turnbuckles, soaking in the cheers from the crowd as Fatal Influence retreats up the ramp, clearly plotting their next move.

Sudden Death Rules for the NXT Heritage Cup
Lexis King (c) vs. Charlie Dempsey (with Tavion Heights, Myles Borne, and Wren Sinclair)

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The Shrine Expo Hall is electric as the prestigious NXT Heritage Cup is set to be defended under Sudden Death Rules. Lexis King, the reigning champion, walks out with an air of arrogance, the Heritage Cup hoisted high. He exudes confidence, smirking at the audience and his opponent. Vic Joseph: "Lexis King has been nothing short of dominant as the Heritage Cup Champion, but tonight, he faces a dangerous technician in Charlie Dempsey." Booker T: "I’ll tell you right now, Vic, Charlie Dempsey is no joke. With Tavion Heights, Myles Borne, and Wren Sinclair backing him up, Lexis has his hands full tonight." Corey Graves: "But let’s not underestimate Lexis King, gentlemen. He thrives in high-pressure situations, and Sudden Death Rules favor the man who can outthink his opponent in an instant." Charlie Dempsey makes his entrance next, accompanied by Tavion Heights, Myles Borne, and Wren Sinclair. The crowd boos loudly as Dempsey saunters to the ring, looking laser-focused and ready to dissect his opponent. The bell rings, and the match begins with both men circling the ring cautiously. Dempsey looks for an early takedown, but Lexis counters with a wristlock, transitioning into a headlock. Dempsey escapes and immediately goes for Lexis’s leg, attempting a single-leg crab. Lexis scrambles to the ropes, forcing the break. Dempsey smirks, clearly trying to frustrate the champion. The two lock up again, and Dempsey uses his grappling expertise to take control, targeting Lexis’s arm with a series of joint manipulations and a hammerlock suplex. Vic Joseph: "Charlie Dempsey is picking Lexis King apart piece by piece. This is textbook technical wrestling!" Booker T: "That’s what Dempsey does, Vic. He’s a surgeon in that ring." Lexis fights back with a jawbreaker, creating some distance. He follows up with a series of stiff forearms and a running clothesline, taking Dempsey down. Lexis taunts the crowd before hitting a snap DDT for a near fall. Dempsey regains control by countering a suplex attempt into a guillotine choke. Lexis struggles but powers out, lifting Dempsey into a powerbomb to break the hold. Both men are down, and the tension is palpable. Corey Graves: "This match could end at any moment. One mistake, and it’s over!" As the match continues, Tavion Heights and Myles Borne distract the referee, allowing Wren Sinclair to slide a steel chair into the ring. Dempsey grabs it, but Lexis counters with a superkick, sending the chair flying. Lexis capitalizes with a spinning back elbow, flooring Dempsey. The referee ejects Heights, Borne, and Sinclair from ringside, leaving Dempsey to fend for himself. The crowd erupts in approval as Lexis smirks, now fully in control. In the final moments, Dempsey attempts a surprise roll-up with a handful of tights, but Lexis kicks out at the last second. Lexis quickly counters with a thunderous Judas Effect, knocking Dempsey out cold. 1… 2… 3! Winner and still NXT Heritage Cup Champion: Lexis King Lexis King rises to his feet, holding the Heritage Cup high as the crowd gives a mixed reaction. Dempsey rolls out of the ring, clutching his jaw and glaring at the champion. Vic Joseph: "Lexis King retains in dramatic fashion, overcoming not only Charlie Dempsey but his entire entourage!" Booker T: "That’s what I’m talkin’ about! Lexis King showed why he’s the champ. Big-time players make big-time plays!" Corey Graves: "Love him or hate him, Lexis King continues to prove why he’s the face of the NXT Heritage Cup division." Lexis taunts the retreating Dempsey, gesturing for him to get back in the ring. The champion then ascends the turnbuckle, soaking in the moment as the show cuts to a commercial break.

Triple Threat Match for the NXT Championship
Trick Williams (c) vs. Oba Femi vs. Eddy Thorpe

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The energy in the Shrine Expo Hall reaches a fever pitch as the NXT Championship is on the line. Trick Williams, the reigning champion, enters first, carrying himself with supreme confidence. The crowd erupts in chants of "Whoop That Trick!" as he high-fives fans on his way to the ring. Vic Joseph: "Trick Williams has been on a roll, but tonight he faces his toughest test yet!" Booker T: "No doubt, dawg. A triple threat is no joke, and Oba Femi and Eddy Thorpe are hungry for gold." Corey Graves: "Trick Williams may have swagger, but against the raw power of Oba Femi and the technical prowess of Eddy Thorpe, he's in for a war." Eddy Thorpe enters next, receiving a warm ovation. His calm, focused demeanor contrasts sharply with Oba Femi, who stomps to the ring like an unstoppable juggernaut. The massive Femi glares at both competitors as he steps over the ropes, making it clear he’s here to dominate. The bell rings, and chaos erupts immediately. Trick and Eddy team up to take down the towering Femi with a series of kicks and clotheslines, but Femi powers through, shoving both men to the mat. Oba takes early control, using his incredible strength to toss Eddy into the corner and plant Trick with a massive spinebuster. Femi grabs a kendo stick from under the ring and cracks it across Eddy's back, then goes after Trick, who manages to duck and counter with a dropkick. Trick grabs the kendo stick and gets payback on Femi, unloading on him with several shots to the chest. Vic Joseph: "We’re seeing another side of Trick Williams tonight! The champ is pulling out all the stops!" Eddy Thorpe reenters the fray with a steel chair, smashing it into Trick’s ribs before launching it at Femi’s head. With Femi stunned, Eddy climbs to the top rope and delivers a flying crossbody to the big man, bringing the crowd to its feet. Booker T: "Eddy Thorpe is showing us why he’s one of the most versatile competitors in NXT!" The action spills to the outside, where Femi tosses Trick into the barricade. Eddy charges at Femi, but the powerhouse catches him mid-air and slams him through the announce table with a thunderous powerbomb. Corey Graves: "Good God! Eddy Thorpe might be broken in half!" With Eddy temporarily out of commission, Femi turns his attention back to Trick, who rallies with a flurry of punches and a jumping knee strike. Trick grabs a table from under the ring, setting it up near the apron. He attempts to suplex Femi through it, but Femi blocks and counters with a gorilla press slam, sending Trick crashing through the table. Femi rolls Trick back into the ring and signals for the end, but Eddy, somehow still alive, reemerges with a ladder. He sets it up in the ring and climbs to the top, leaping off with a breathtaking moonsault onto both Femi and Trick. Vic Joseph: "Eddy Thorpe is willing to risk it all for the NXT Championship!" In the final moments, Eddy hits a German suplex on Trick and sets up for his finishing maneuver, but Femi blindsides him with a brutal big boot. Femi follows up with his devastating sit-out powerbomb on Eddy, taking him out of the equation. As Trick struggles to his feet, Femi lifts him up and plants him with another monstrous sit-out powerbomb, this time for the pin. 1… 2… 3! Winner and NEW NXT Champion: Oba Femi Oba Femi rises to his feet, hoisting the NXT Championship high above his head as the crowd erupts with a mix of awe and boos. The new champion basks in his victory, standing tall amid the wreckage of bodies and broken tables. Vic Joseph: "Oba Femi has done it! He’s the new NXT Champion!" Booker T: "That’s a statement, dawg. Femi came here to dominate, and he’s walking out with the gold!" Corey Graves: "Who can stop this man? Oba Femi is unstoppable!" As Femi celebrates in the ring, the arena lights suddenly dim. A familiar theme hits, and the crowd erupts in shock as Wardlow makes his way to the stage. The hulking figure of Wardlow stands tall at the entrance, his gaze locked on Femi. Vic Joseph: "Oh my God! It’s Wardlow! Wardlow is here in NXT!" Booker T: "Business just picked up, Vic! Oba Femi might have a problem on his hands!" Corey Graves: "Wardlow is in NXT, and he’s got his eyes on the NXT Champion!" Wardlow slowly marches to the ring, the tension palpable. Femi glares back, holding the NXT Championship close as the two titans stare each other down. The show ends with this epic confrontation, leaving the audience buzzing for what’s to come.