Philadelphia, known for its strong sense of brotherhood, is set to host a crucial match that will determine the next challenger for Oba Femi’s WWE NXT Heatwave event. Evon Evans and TNA World Champion Trick Williams, after weeks of intense promos and confrontations involving Oba Femi and Moose, will face off at NXT Heatwave on August 19 to decide who earns the number one contender spot.
The tension escalated on a recent episode of WWE NXT when Evans, Williams, Moose, and Femi clashed in the general manager AVA’s office. AVA has confirmed that Evans and Williams will settle their rivalry in a singles match at Heatwave, while all four—Evans, Williams, Moose, and Femi—will team up with Dark State on the August 12 episode. This upcoming Evans vs. Williams match marks their first singles encounter, as they have only been tag team partners before. Williams, recently defeated by Carmelo Hayes in Philadelphia, faces new challenges with Moose’s involvement, who had declared his intentions for Williams’ title on NXT. Femi, having defended his world title successfully at Stand and Deliver 2025, is rightfully awaiting his next challenger.
Besides this headline bout, NXT Heatwave will also feature a match between Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe.
Fan Take: This match-up between Evans and Williams is a pivotal moment for WWE NXT as it sets the stage for fresh rivalries and elevates new contenders in the heavyweight scene. WWE fans should watch closely because the outcome could redefine the title landscape and bring thrilling competition to the NXT brand.
