WWE is ready to present the fifth edition of New Year’s Evil, happening on January 7, 2025. This event will feature some of the top stars from NXT, WWE’s developmental brand. Fans can expect thrilling matches and intense rivalries. The event will be live from the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California. It will be a special episode of WWE’s weekly NXT show.
This event first aired as a special on WCW Monday Nitro on December 27, 1999. Now, it continues under the WWE name, bringing exciting wrestling action to fans everywhere.
WWE NXT New Year’s Evil 2025 Matches
| Match | Title/Championship |
|---|---|
| Trick Williams vs Oba Femi vs Eddy Thorpe | NXT Championship |
| Roxanne Perez vs Giulia | NXT Women’s Championship |
| Cora Jade vs Stephanie Vaquer vs Lola Vice vs Kelani Jordan | #1 Contender’s Match for NXT Women’s North American Championship |
| Lexis King vs Charlie Dempsey | NXT Heritage Cup (Sudden Death Rules) |
| Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne & Jazmyn Nyx vs Gigi Dolin, Shotzi & Tatum Paxley | Six-Woman Tag Team Match |
Trick Williams vs Oba Femi vs Eddy Thorpe – NXT Championship
In a big triple-threat match, Trick Williams, the NXT Champion, will defend his title. He will face Oba Femi and Eddy Thorpe. Oba Femi earned his shot at the championship after winning the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline 2024. The match between Williams and Thorpe on December 17, 2024, ended in controversy. This led to Femi being added to the title bout. This match will be filled with excitement and drama as all three competitors aim for NXT’s top prize.
Roxanne Perez vs Giulia – NXT Women’s Championship
Roxanne Perez, the reigning NXT Women’s Champion, will defend her title against the fierce Giulia. Giulia became the #1 contender by winning the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline 2024. In that match, she faced strong competition. This included Sol Ruca, Zaria, Stephanie Vaquer, and Wren Sinclair. The match took place on December 7, 2024. Now, she has a golden opportunity to dethrone Perez at New Year’s Evil 2025.
Cora Jade vs Stephanie Vaquer vs Lola Vice vs Kelani Jordan – #1 Contender’s Match for NXT Women’s North American Championship
In a match to decide the #1 contender for the NXT Women’s North American Championship, four competitors will face off: Cora Jade, Stephanie Vaquer, Lola Vice, and Kelani Jordan. Each of these wrestlers is determined to earn a shot at the champion, Fallon Henley. Kelani Jordan’s recent character development adds more intensity to this match. She has ongoing issues with both Cora Jade and Lola Vice, making this a thrilling encounter.
Lexis King vs Charlie Dempsey – Sudden Death Rules Match for NXT Heritage Cup
In another exciting match, Lexis King, the current NXT Heritage Cup champion, will defend his title. He will face Charlie Dempsey. King originally defeated Dempsey on December 24, 2024, to win the cup. Now, they will clash once more at New Year’s Evil 2025, but this time, the match will be under Sudden Death Rules. Expect intense competition as both wrestlers look to settle the score.
Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne & Jazmyn Nyx) vs Gigi Dolin, Shotzi & Tatum Paxley – Six-Woman Tag Team Match
The female wrestlers of NXT will also take center stage at New Year’s Evil 2025. The team called Fatal Influence includes Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx. They will compete against Gigi Dolin, Shotzi, and Tatum Paxley. This will be a six-woman tag team match. Shotzi is back in NXT. She teamed up with Dolin and Paxley to face Fatal Influence. This group has been causing trouble in the women’s division. Now, the Babyface team has the chance to stop their rivals in this explosive match.
This event promises to deliver action-packed matches and dramatic moments. Will the champions be able to hold on to their titles, or will new champions emerge? Tune in on January 7, 2025, to find out.
