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Our\u00a0WWE NXT results<\/a>\u00a0for tonight include TNA\u2019s Matt Cardona taking on Josh Briggs, Zaria battling Blake Monroe, AAA\u2019s Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. returning to face Lexis King, and the NXT Women\u2019s Championship number one contender is decided in a battle royal featuring NXT and TNA Superstars. Here\u2019s our review and grades for tonight\u2019s show, live from the WWE Performance Centre in Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n

WWE NXT Showdown Card:<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Championship Number One Contender\u2019s Battle Royal<\/p>\n

Matt Cardona vs. Josh Briggs<\/p>\n

Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. vs. Lexis King<\/p>\n

Zaria vs. Blake Monroe<\/p>\n

WWE NXT Showdown Results:<\/p>\n

This event is ongoing. This information will be updated as the event progresses.<\/p>\n

The Revolution is here<\/p>\n

NXT Champion Ricky Saints<\/a> says when things get tough, Trick Williams<\/a> is going to fold under pressure. When Saints won the championship, everything became clear to him. Nothing is clear to Williams. Williams is delusional, crazy, and stupid. Saints wants Williams to prove him wrong, so instead of waiting, Saints is calling Williams out for a match at Halloween Havoc for the championship. <\/p>\n

Williams appears on the \u2018Tron and says Saints is just trying to follow in Williams\u2019 footsteps. Saints have been grinding their whole life to get to this spot, but Williams ain\u2019t waiting in no line. Saints is jealous Williams didn\u2019t have to grind. Williams says if Saints want Williams to be a three-time champ, sure, but it will be on Williams\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

Grade: C<\/p>\n

As much as this writer loves Ricky Saints and Trick Williams, this wasn\u2019t good. Both rambled their way through their diatribes with little to no crowd reaction. None of the snaps worked, and the Saints seemed to be winging it more than normal. Odd stuff. This just didn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n

.@avawwe_<\/a> has announced that the NXT Men’s Speed Tournament will begin NEXT WEEK with these 2 matchups:
Axiom vs. Sean Legacy
Jasper Troy vs. Zachary Wentz
Who will step up and earn a shot at the champ?! pic.twitter.com\/b3v7pKvzyY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 WWE (@WWE) October 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Matt Cardona vs. Josh Briggs<\/p>\n

Briggs<\/a> beats down Cardona<\/a>. Briggs tries to mock Cardona\u2019s Broski Boot. Cardona avoids it and sends Briggs over the top. Cardona flattens Briggs with a dive. After the break, Briggs is working over Cardona. Cardona fires up and lands a flurry in the corner. Broski Boot by Cardona. Cardona blasts Briggs with the Unprettiher. Briggs kicks out. <\/p>\n

Read More: AAA Star In Action, #1 Contender\u2019s Battle Royal Added To 10\/14 WWE NXT<\/a><\/p>\n

Birggs brings Cardona into the ring with a backbreaker. Cardona manages to kick out at 2.9. Briggs is livid. Briggs tries to use his chain. The referee snatches it away. Briggs walks into Radio Silence by Cardona! Briggs kicks out! Cardona dives off the top and gets powerbombed. After a series of counters, Briggs lands a running big boot for the win.<\/p>\n

Winner- Josh Briggs<\/p>\n

Grade: C+<\/p>\n

Solid TV match, but nothing earth-shattering here. It was fun seeing Cardona back in a WWE ring. Thanks god, because this will hopefully mean Cardona will shut up about it.<\/p>\n

AAA Latin American Champion Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. vs. Lexis King<\/p>\n

Dr. Wagner Jr.<\/a> is in control early, landing a flurry of strikes and walking on King\u2019s<\/a> just because. King does a rope walk slap. Dr. Wagner Jr. sends King flying with a rana, followed by a backbreaker. Dr. Wagner Jr. hits the slowest triangle moonsault to the floor. <\/p>\n

After the break, King sends Dr. Wagner Jr. out to the floor. King pushes Dr. Wagner Jr. into the ring steps. After an apron knee breaker by King, Dr. Wagner Jr. clutches at his knee. King works over Dr. Wagner Jr.\u2019s injured leg. King misses a senton off the top. Dr. Wagner Jr. blasts King with a shining wizard. Michinoku Driver by Dr. Wagner Jr. for the win.<\/p>\n

Winner- Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.<\/p>\n

After the match, Dr. Wagner Jr. calls out NXT North American Champion Ethan Page<\/a>. Page announces they will face each other at Halloween Havoc for the North American Championship. Dr. Wagner Jr. tells Page that he already spoke to NXT GM Ava<\/a>, and their match will be a Day of the Dead Match; anything goes.<\/p>\n

Grade: C+<\/p>\n

More just ok stuff here. King and Dr. Wagner Jr. both seemed to be moving at half speed. Weird stuff. Also, why is the Page\/Dr. Wagner Jr. a thing? Who asked for this? Both men have championships. Aren\u2019t they better served feuding with others? Why is their match no-holds-barred? When did this turn into a blood feud?<\/p>\n

Zaria vs. Blake Monroe<\/p>\n

Zaria<\/a> is in control early. Monroe<\/a> goes low and takes out Zaria\u2019s knee. Zaria goes up top. Monroe cuts Zaria off and tries a head scissor takeover. Zaria puts on the brakes and locks Monroe in a hanging choke. Monroe blocks a deadlift suplex attempt and slams Zaria\u2019s head into the turnbuckle. After the break, Zaria fights her way out of a sleeper hold by Monroe. <\/p>\n

Zaria fires up and cuts Monroe in half with a spear. Zaria set up her finish. Monroe escapes. Monroe pulls a chair from under the ring. NXT Women\u2019s North American Champion Sol Ruca<\/a> runs down to ringside and snatches the chair from Monroe. In the confusion, Monroe stabs Zaria in the neck with a hair clip before hitting her double arm DDT for the win.<\/p>\n

Winner- Blake Monroe<\/p>\n

Grade: B-<\/p>\n

So far, this is the match of the night, but that isn\u2019t saying much. This one needed more time to develop. One thing to note is Monroe\u2019s use of the hair clip to win this. That was different, but given it\u2019s a sharp implement, a little bit of blood would have gone a long way, and intensified Ruca\u2019s issue with Monroe\u2026 that will most likely end with Zaria costing Ruca the North American Championship.<\/p>\n

The Culling vs. Chase u vs. Hank and Tank<\/p>\n

This one starts fast with everyone landing big moves. Hank and Tank sandwich Spears outside the ring. Chase u lands stereo dives. OTM hits the ring and lays everyone out.<\/p>\n

No Contest<\/p>\n

Grade: C+<\/p>\n

This one was going well until OTM took everyone out. Not sure why they couldn\u2019t just be put in the match and win it. So far, this writer can\u2019t get jiggy with this episode of NXT. This was the only match so far tonight that woke the crowd up at all. To have it end in a screwy finish was a choice.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Championship Number One Contender\u2019s Battle Royal<\/p>\n

This match features TNA, NXT, and Evolve talent. The final four are Jordynne Grace<\/a>, Tatum Paxley<\/a>, Izzy Dame<\/a>, and Kendal Grey<\/a>. Grey runs into a facebuster by Grace. Grace lays out everyone in the ring. After a distraction from Paxley, Dame floors Gacre with a big boot. Grey fives off the top and gets caught by Dame. Dame sets up her finish. <\/p>\n

Grey counters with a DDT. Grey sends Dame flying with a belly-to-belly. Dame tosses out Grey. Paxley is on the apron, holding Grace in place for Dame to eliminate her. Dame tries a clothesline and goes over the top with Grace. Paxley holds onto the rope as Grace and Dame fall to the floor.<\/p>\n

Winner- Tatum Paxley<\/p>\n

After the match, Dame stews outside the ring. Lyra Valkyria<\/a> runs down to the ring to celebrate with Paxley.<\/p>\n

Grade: B-<\/p>\n

This one was paced well and breezed by. The match had a few big moments, and a semi-surprise finish (they telegraphed this one with Dame\u2019s comments earlier in the night and clearly through the Zaria thing to throw us off the scent). Paxley winning is a more interesting choice than most, so let\u2019s see how this plays out. Will Dame predictably cost Paxley the championship?<\/p>\n

WWE NXT Review:<\/p>\n

Tonight\u2019s show moved at a glacial pace, with most of the matches and angles falling flat. Coming off the NXT Showdown event, you would think there would have been more meaningful action or, at the very least, hotly contested matches. It\u2019s unclear which direction NXT will be heading as a brand, but they will need to put a bit more effort into keeping their fans engaged if they want to keep their fans in the arena and at home, tuning in.<\/p>\n

Rating: C<\/p>\n

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