Welcome to the live coverage of WWE NXT on July 8th, 2025, broadcasting from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida! Tonight marks the first time the NXT Tag Team Championship, held by Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, will be defended on NXT TV. Recently, Walker and Leisure teamed with Briggs to defeat Spears, Vance, and Brooks Jensen in a six-man tag match at NXT Battlegrounds on May 25th.
In a thrilling Gauntlet match, the Ricky Saints face off against Vanity Project’s Ricky Smoke, Brad Baylor, and WWE Evolve Champion Jackson Drake. The Saints agreed to participate under the condition that they must emerge victorious. This rivalry is well-known, especially following a North American Championship rematch involving Ethan Page, the man who took the title from them on May 27th at NXT.
Additionally, Milesborne earned his freedom from the Quarter Catch Crew by beating leader Charlie Dempsey in a British round match on the June 3rd NXT episode. Tonight, Tavion Heights is set to challenge Dempsey in a one-on-one bout with hopes of ending Dempsey’s membership in that group. Also, TNA stars Joe Hendry and Mike Santana team up to battle High Lise’s Tyson DuPont and Ty Igwe, following Santana’s recent win in singles competition, evening the odds against the trio.
Moreover, NXT General Manager AVA will reveal more competitors for the Battle Royale of Evolution happening next Sunday at WWE Evolution. The winner of this Battle Royale will head to a title match based on their brand. Noteworthy confirmed participants include WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, former NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer, and Ivy Nile, who has already thrown her hat in the ring.
Fan Take: This episode of NXT promises high stakes and intense competition, especially with the NXT Tag Team Titles defended and the Battle Royale shaping the future of WWE Evolution. Fans should watch closely as these matches could set the stage for new rivalries and elevate emerging stars in the sport.
