Tonight’s WWE NXT, airing January 27, 2025, promises an action-packed night live from the Capitol Wrestling Center (WWE Performance Center) in Orlando, Florida. The show will see WWE NXT Tag Team Champions Dark State (Osiris Griffin and Saquon Sugars) defend their titles against OTM (Bronco Neema and Lucien Price). Additionally, Joe Hendry will face The Vanity Project’s WWE EVOLVE Champion Jackson Drake in the WWE NXT Championship #1 Contenders Ladder Match Qualifier.
The show begins at 8pm ET on The CW and is available for international fans to watch on streaming platforms such as Netflix. Ringside News provides live match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Please keep checking this page. Refresh to see the latest results as the action unfoldsjoin the conversation in the comments section below!
WWE NXT Results (1/27/26): Live Match Updates and Highlights
The show begins with Vic Joseph and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T greeting us, with Joe Hendry lying in the background and The Vanity Project (Ricky Smokes, Brad Balor, and WWE EVOLVE Champion Jackson Drake) standing over them. The Vanity Project insisted they were not attacking Joe Hendry, and NXT General Manager Eva said she wanted to know what happened and wanted to rectify the situation.
We then see Tony D’Angelo walking with a security guard.
As Dark State descends into the ring for the first match of the night, Ricky Saints joins the announce desk, followed by OTM.
WWE NXT Tag Team Championship Match: DarkState (Osiris Griffin and Saquon Sugars) (c) vs. OTM (Bronco Neema and Lucien Price)
The match begins with Nima and Saquon, with Nima toying with Saquon. Saquon then tries to put his leg through, but Nima blocks him. Price then tags in and hits a headbutt for a near fall. Saquon then hits a jawbreaker and Osiris makes the tag. They then try to make each other move and end up facing each other with pies. Osiris then strikes his boot. Nima then tags in and hits a hip toss that slams Saquon face first into the mat. Then they do the same to Osiris. Saquon, Osiris, and Cutler then surround the ring, but Saquon can’t control him and his kick is blocked. Osiris then hits Nima from behind and Osiris hits a suplex. Price then tags in and kicks Osiris for a near fall.
Price then tightens the wristlock, Saquon tags in and he grabs the wristlock. Price then hits an Irish whip that sends Saquon face first into the turnbuckle. Osiris then tags in and goes for a slam, but Price escapes. Price then hits a slam on Osiris and Saquon. Next, Nima tags in. Nima throws a punch at Osiris, but misses his forearm. Saquon then tags in and Nima hits a suplex, Nima holds the second one after a delay. Saquon then hits his knee and blocks the third shot. Osiris then tags in and sends Nima into the corner, where Saquon hits a splash. Nima then hits a suplex and Price Press slams Saquon into Cutler on the floor. Nima then hits a Bronco Buster on Osiris on the ropes.
Nima then tackles Osiris’ shoulder. Price then tags in and Price hits a knee. Nima then hits a curve stomp for a near fall. Nima then tags in and Osiris escapes a slam and hits a forearm. Saquon makes another tag and Nima locks him in a Greco-Roman knucklelock. Saquon then gets a victory roll for a nearfall. Nima then hits an uppercut and an elbow drop. Saquon then goes for a drop toe hold, but Nima doesn’t go down. Cutler then distracts Nima and Saquon hits the clip. Osiris then tags in and hits a splash.
Osiris then chokes Nima with a rope. Osiris then hits a punch and an uppercut. Furthermore, Osiris performs a shoulder tackle. Osiris lands a punch and forearm to the back of the neck. Nima then wrestles out of the corner and punches Osiris. Furthermore, Osiris performs kicks and knee kicks. Saquon then tags in, springboard neckbreaker, Osiris hits a belly to back suplex. Saquon then nearly falls. Nima then kicks Saquon away, but Saquon stops Nima from making the tag. Saquon then hits a Dragon Screw and Osiris tags in and misses a Slingshot Splash. Nima then sends Saquon over the top rope to the floor. Both men then go for a crossbody at the same time and both men go down.
Then tag in Saquon and Osiris with Price and a clothesline. Price then hits a backdrop and a clothesline. Price then hits clotheslines on both men in the corner. Price then throws Osiris into the center of the ring and catches Saquon, who gets off Osiris’ back. Price then hits Urange for a near fall. Hank and Tank are then seen watching in the background, and Vanity Project runs past them. They then head to the ring and Saquon is able to roll up Price for the win.
Winners and WWE NXT Tag Team Champions Dark State (Osiris Griffin & Saquon Sugars)!
After the match, the entire tag team comes out and fights in the back. Nico Vance and Shawn Spears then attack Osiris, Cutler, and Saquon. He then hit an elevated assist DDT on Osiris.
Nikkita Lyons is then seen talking in the locker room, and Blake Monroe comes in and mocks Jada Parker. Nikita says Blake should have his own chant. Nikita then says that she knows Blake has been through a lot. Blake then says that she can’t let Jada hold her back. Then Nikita says that Blake needs a wise man. And she said she’s never had a problem stepping up to join the women’s ranks in NXT. She then said she would face Jada to clear the way for her break. Blake asks how he can pay her back.
Nikita Lyons then makes her way down to the ring for the next match of the night, followed by Jada Parker.
Single match: Jada Parker vs. Nikita Lyons
The match begins with a lockup between both women, before Parker nails Lyons with a shoulder block and wears her down with a submission hold, leading to a pinfall. Lyons then kicks out and hits some forearms on Parker and nails her with a right hand for the pin.
Parker then kicks out, but Lyons takes him down with a suplex and powerbomb. Parker and Lyons then nailed each other with forearms, and Parker hit Lyons with his signature hip attack in the corner and followed up with a pump-handle sitout powerbomb for the win.
Single match winner Jada Parker!
After the match, Blake Monroe appeared on the screen and told Parker that he would see her soon, saying that no one was spared from taking the spotlight away from her. Parker then tells Monroe that he knows where she is.
We then see Tavion Heights tell Eli Knight and Elio. Lefleur says they got closer last week. Lexis King and his men appear and demand to know why they are listening to Tavion. And he says this is the big leagues and there’s money to be made. And he says Tavion has squandered too many opportunities. Then he said that they would have their birth correct.
The Elegance Brand then talks about how Sol Luka and ZARIA earned their tag title match. Heather then tells Zaria that Sol tried to steal the spotlight. Then M said that ZARIA was only worried about herself. Then the personal concierge said they were healthy and would put their shoulders to work.
Later, finding Zaria in the locker room, she calls Sol to find out where he is and if he has seen the Elegance brand. Thea Hale appears and asks Zaria about Sol. Then she said friends come and go. She then said that she thought she and Laura were friends. Zaria. He then asks Thea if she’s complaining because she didn’t win the championship and found it by accident. Thea then said she won the title. Then they come and go. ZARIA then told Sol that she would meet him later.
Ethan Page then stops Miles Bourne and he says it’s a big chance for the world to know if you’re just or ruthless. And Dion Lennox said he doesn’t care about the rules. And he said maybe that’s why you have participation awards and they have gold medals. And I tell them to do what they have to do to win the game. Miles then tells Ethan not to worry about how he runs his business. Then Ricky Saints says he will stand at ringside. Miles then tells Ricky that no one wants to hear him and that if they meet him he will drop him.
He then sees Eva on the phone talking about the women’s division, and she says she supports the decisions the women’s division makes. Vanity Project then asks about Joe, and she says he is not exonerated. Eva then blames them for the attack and tag team match. They subsequently denied any involvement with Joe. Then they say they were just trying to do something. Eva then says that they can’t prove they attacked Joe and that the slot is open so Drake will be in the ladder match, but Ricky and Brad will be ejected from ringside. And she said that if Joe was cleared, he would join the match too.
Dion Lennox then makes his way down to the ring for his next match of the night, followed by Miles Bourne.
WWE NXT Championship #1 Contenders Ladder Match Qualifier: Miles Bourne vs. Dark State’s Dion Lennox
The match starts with both men locked up, and Miles closes it out with a side headlock. Miles then stops Dion from escaping from the hold. Miles then gets a shoulder tackle. Deion then hits a forearm and Miles goes down. Dion then hits a side headlock takedown. Myles then hits a headscissors and Dion escapes. Myles then tightens the waistlock and transitions into a side headlock. Miles then escapes from the slam, but Miles gets a near fall. Miles then hits an inside cradle for a near fall. Dion then gets a rollup for a nearfall. Then Dion backslides for a near fall. Then Miles hits a dropkick. Dion then hits a kick and an Irish whip. Dion then hits a splash in the corner. Deion then hits an Irish whip and a clothesline in the corner. Dion then takes a near fall.
Dion then hits an Irish whip and Miles floats up for a near fall. They then exchange punches. Dion then hits an Irish whip and a splash. Miles then avoids another splash and Miles hits an Irish whip and an uppercut. Miles then hits an Irish whip and an elbow into the corner. Dion then blocks a suplex and hits a clothesline. He then clotheslined Miles over the top rope to the floor. Ethan Page then heads to ringside. Myles then sends Dion into the ring steps. Ethan praises Miles’ aggressiveness. The referee then checks on Dion while the conversation continues. Miles then brings Dion back into the ring, but Dion gets a near fall. Miles then hits a suplex for a near fall.
Dion then hits a punch and Myles hits a kick to Dion. Miles then hits a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Miles then locks him in a front facelock. Miles then experiences something else near the fall. Deion then hits a hot shot and a clothesline. Dion then hits Miles with a flurry of punches followed by a boot to the chest. Dion then chokes Miles with the ropes. Dion then hits a DDT for a near fall. Dion hits another DDT for a near fall.
Dion then applies a nerve hold. After that, Myles hits a series of elbows, and Dion hits a series of back elbows. Dion then hits an Irish whip but misses the splash. Miles then hits a German suplex for a near fall. Dion then applies a cravate and Myles hits a snap powerslam. Myles and Dion then throw punches and Myles hits a forearm and a dropkick. Miles then hits a jumping knee and hits a Saito suplex. Dion then scores a double leg takedown, Dion uses the ropes and the referee deems Dion cheated. Dion then rakes the eye to escape a suplex. Miles then hits a clothesline. Ethan then forced one of the title belts onto Miles and forced him to use it, distracting the referee. Miles then lost the belt to the referee, and Dion won with an Island Driver.
WWE NXT Championship #1 Contenders Ladder Match Qualifier Winner Dion Lennox of Dark State!
After the match, Ethan yells at Miles for not cheating. He then told Miles to pull the trigger. Miles then punches Ethan.
Tony D’Angelo and the security guard are then seen entering Eva’s office from behind. Ricky was talking to Eva and said Keanu was going to be a big problem. Ricky then says he doesn’t want anyone interfering with the ladder match to prevent him from becoming champion. He then said he was going to address his opponents. Tony asks Eva why she bailed. Eva then says that NXT needs him even though he’s been ruining her show week after week. And she said some people are in it for themselves. She then asks Tony if he is in or out. Tony then says he needs to get her attention and will let everyone know of his intentions next week. Tony then says he’s not the same Tony D’Angelo. Eva then tells Tony not to intervene in the ladder match.
Uriah Connors is then seen yelling at Cale Dixon for not going outside. Uriah then says they’re trying to make the most of their opportunity. Then he said it didn’t work. And Andre Chase says he has to prepare for his fight with Keanu Carver. Lexis tells Uriah that she’s glad he listened. And says dad should be proud. Lexis then says that she knows her father would do that.
Tavion Heights then makes his way down to the ring for the next match of the night, followed by Lexis King.
Single match: Tavion Heights vs. Lexis King
The match starts with Tavion blocking a kick and Tavion hitting a belly-to-belly suplex for a nearfall. King then drops Tavion onto the top rope and hits a springboard clothesline for a near fall. Tavion then gets King up and hits a powerslam for a near fall. Tavion then hits a hard Irish whip and a shoulder into the corner. Tavion then patted him on the shoulder again. King then tries to send Tavion into the turnbuckle, but stops short. King then hits a series of back elbows and hits Tavion with a rollup to the floor. King then sends Tavion into the ringside barrier and follows up with a superkick. King then kicks Tavion into the ring steps.
Ariana and Channing then come out to watch. King and Tavion then exchange blows. Tavion then attacks with a forearm and a modified sling blade. King then hits a kick. Tavion then rolls for King and King sends him to the mat. Tavion then hits a gut wrench gourd buster and clotheslines King into the ropes. Tavion then goes for a clothesline but misses. Tavion then goes over the top rope to the floor. Then Tavion hits him in the shoulder and misses a slingshot shoulder tackle. The King then prepares for his coronation and strikes it for victory.
Single Match Winner, Lexis King!
After the match, Lexis said this was just the beginning.
Next, we get a video package about NXT Legend Finn Balor. He said that before NXT he only went to wrestle. Finn then says that NXT transformed him from a wrestler to a superstar. Finn then said that if it weren’t for those years in NXT, if he didn’t open up in front of the camera, he wouldn’t have had as much success on RAW or SmackDown. Finn later said that period was the most important part of his development and the happiest period of his career.
Zarya then makes her way down to the ring for the next match of the night, followed by Thea Hale. Izzy Dame then joins the announce desk.
Single match: ZARIA vs. Thea Hale
The match starts with ZARIA pushing Thea, then Thea hits a forearm and goes for a kimura, but ZARIA shoves Thea away. Then Thea hits a side headlock takedown. ZARIA then tries to escape, but Thea holds out as ZARIA tries to send her off the ropes. Thea then hits a wheelbarrow into an armdrag. Thea then locks in a side headlock. ZARIA then goes for an acid drop and pushes Thea away. ZARIA then wakes Thea up and Thea runs away. Thea then hits a dropkick. Thea then decides to do a suicide dive. Thea aims for the kimura, but Zaria chases her away. ZARIA then hits a hotshot off the wheelbarrow followed by a boot.
ZARIA is then on the verge of a fall. Furthermore, ZARIA delivers a strong Irish whip. ZARIA then hits an Irish whip and an elbow into the corner. Zarya then hits a short arm clothesline for a near fall. Thea then slaps ZARIA, who slaps her back. ZARIA then hits an Irish whip but gets hit by a boot. ZARIA then catches Thea and hits a backbreaker for a near fall. ZARIA then kicks Thea into the ropes and chokes her on the ropes. Thea then hits a punch to the midsection. ZARIA then hits a series of forearms. ZARIA then hits a boot to the midsection. Thea then hits a punch and a forearm. Thea then gets a rollup for a nearfall. ZARIA then hits a clothesline for a near fall. ZARIA then closes with a clover leaf.
Thea then powers up and runs away. Thea then hits some forearms. ZARIA then sends Thea into the turnbuckle and follows up with a shoulder. Then Thea floats up and Zarya hits a knee kick. ZARIA then goes to the turnbuckle and lifts Thea up for a rear naked choke. ZARIA then comes off the turnbuckle and Thea hits the Codebreaker. Thea repeatedly throws punches while avoiding ZARIA’s punches. Thea then hits a headbutt. Thea then hits a double sledge and a flying double forearm. Thea then hits an elbow into the corner. ZARIA then blocks the Exploder.
Thea then hits a thrust kick. Then Thea hits a swinging neckbreaker for a nearfall. Thea then goes for a slam and hits it. Thea then rolls ZARIA over and goes for a springboard coffin drop, but ZARIA catches Thea and hits a German suplex. Thea then captures Zarya in a rubel lock and applies a kimura. ZARIA then stands up, backdrops Thea and runs away. ZARIA then hits a spear and goes for the F5, but Thea counters with a DDT. ZARIA then hits a headbutt. Meanwhile, Tatum Paxley attacks Izzy at the announce desk and they pass through the ring. Thea then gets a rollup for the win.
Single match winner Thea Hale!
After the match, Lainey Reed and Fallon Henry are on the apron while Thea and Zarya are in the ring. Thea then says she’s with her and ZARIA presses F5. ZARIA then requests them to enter the ring, but Fallon and Rainey leave the ring.
We then head to the back where Wren asks Charlie Dempsey about last week’s game. Aside from the loss, he says they were impressed. Wren says that he does not appreciate being a negative Charles. And she says they could have been the number one candidate. Kendall then says that Sol and Zarya have gotten a title match, and Kendall says he can beat Jaycee. Later, Ariana, Lexis, and Channing want to talk to Charlie. Kendall and Ren then leave. Ariana tells Charlie that she is one of them.
Andre Chase then makes his way down to the ring for his next match of the night, followed by Keanu Carver.
WWE NXT Championship #1 Contenders Ladder Match Qualifier: Chase U’s Andre Chase vs. Keanu Carver
The match starts with Chase hitting a boot to the head, but Keanu hits a clothesline and hits a shoulder in the corner. Chase then hits a knee and Carver shoves Chase over the top rope to the floor. Keanu then hits Chase with a series of punches and forearms. Carver then chokes Chase against the ring post. Keanu then drops Chase face first onto the mat and sends him flying into the ropes. Carver then hits a back elbow. Keanu then sends Chase’s nose into the ropes. Keanu then hits a knee. Chase then hits a series of elbows and Keanu hits a series of knees to the midsection. Keanu then hit a suplex for a near fall. Keanu then hits a knee to the head. Keanu then misses a splash into the corner and Chase works the leg. More chops by Chase, Chase goes for a side Russian leg sweep, but Keanu blocks it and hits a back elbow. Chase then hits a tornado DDT.
Chase then goes up top and hits a crossbody for a near fall. Chase then followed Keanu to the floor and Carver sent Chase to the apron, but Chase hit a running tackle that sent them both flying across the announcer’s table. Keanu then jumps onto the announce desk and slams a backdrop driver into the announce desk. He then brought Chase into the ring and hit a powerslam for the win.
WWE NXT Championship #1 Contenders Ladder Match Qualifier Winner, Keanu Carver!
After the match, Keanu sends Chase into the turnbuckle and into the exposed turnbuckle. Keanu then stomps on Chase’s head on the top step.
Next week’s show will feature a ladder match for the NXT Championship, with Sol Luka and Zarya taking on Heather Bye Elegance and M. Bye Elegance, Tony D’Angelo will speak, and it was announced that Izzy Dame will defend the Women’s North American Championship against Thea Hale and Laura Vice.
We then see medical staff treating Andre Chase. Keanu asks if he thought Mr. Cornball would hit him. Then he says he’s going to stack everyone. And he says if anyone has something to say to him, they can come to the ring. Then we go to the locker room and a few people each go down to the ring.
Next, get the video package for the NXT title.
Keanu Carver is waiting in the ring. Almost everyone who participated in the match and was cleared is in the ring. Shiloh says what you just did might have scared some people, but he wasn’t. Then he said he likes hearing bones break. And he said we needed to use our heads because atrocities were going to happen. Dion then interrupts and says their blueprint is to drop the body. And he says you’re not going to put him in line for a title. Sean asks what he would do if he went crazy. And he said he does crazy things every night looking for opportunities. Then he said he had nothing to lose. Then he said he might be a little crazy.
And Jackson says that’s why legacy suffocates. And he said he could be a human highlight reel. Then he says he’s calculating. And he said he didn’t break a sweat going into the game. He also said that the opponent he was supposed to play against unfortunately suffered an injury. And he said everyone will be able to say you were part of history as you watched him become the youngest double champion. Ricky Saints then makes his entrance and brings out a ladder and climbs it.
Then Ricky said that the view from here was really beautiful. And he said he sees a lot of potential champions and future champions. Then he says you are seeds that have not yet sprouted. And I say that I am a rose that bloomed in this concrete jungle. Keanu then says you’ve talked too much and there’s no need to wait. Jackson then hits a Spanish Fly on Legacy, but Legacy hits a crossbody that sends them both over the top rope. Keanu then drives Hill to the floor. Ricky then hits Keanu with a ladder and he climbs up and touches his belt. Joe’s music then blared and he limped into the ring. Joe then gives Ricky a standing ovation. Joe looks at the belt and spins. Keanu then hits Joe with a twisting powerslam. Keanu then stands taller than everyone else and looks on at the NXT Championship as the show draws to a close.
Matches and key moments scheduled for WWE NXT on January 27, 2026
- WWE NXT Tag Team Championship Match: DarkState (Osiris Griffin and Saquon Sugars) (c) vs. OTM (Bronco Neema and Lucien Price)
- WWE NXT Championship #1 Contenders Ladder Match Qualifier: Joe Hendry vs. Vanity Project WWE EVOLVE Champion Jackson Drake
- WWE NXT Championship #1 Contenders Ladder Match Qualifier: Chase U’s Andre Chase vs. Keanu Carver
- WWE NXT Championship #1 Contenders Ladder Match Qualifier: Miles Bourne vs. Dark State’s Dion Lennox
