WWE NXT – August 5, 2025
Orlando, FL – WWE Performance Center
Aired live Aug 5, 2025 on The CW & Netflix
1. Blake Monroe vs. Kelani Jordan
Kelani opened with a fast‑paced assault—arm drags, dropkicks, and a high crossbody to secure early momentum. Monroe turned the tide with a helicopter sidewalk slam, but momentum wasn’t enough. As Monroe regrouped outside, Jordynne Grace’s entrance interrupted her, chasing Monroe off. Monroe lost by count‑out. Jordan celebrated while Grace stood menacingly by ringside.
Backstage Segment #1
Andre Chase talks to Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors about their Tag Title opportunity. Chase jokes they have a “one‑in‑a‑million shot,” prompting optimistic energy from Chase U.
2. Tag Team Championship – Hank Walker & Tank Ledger (c) vs. Chase U (Connors & Dixon)
Chase U started strong, landing a superkick and assisted Death Valley Driver. But Hank & Tank rallied—Tank followed a fly-by, then hit the finishing high‑low power slam sandwich to retain in under four minutes. Champions celebrate when suddenly DarkState’s light show hits—Osiris Griffin, Dion Lennox, Cutler James & Saquon Shugars appear and launch a brutal beatdown on both teams, leaving chaos ringside.
Backstage Segment #2
DarkState continues their assault backstage: mocking the beaten Tag Teams, vowing to take titles soon. Fatal Influence is approached by George Iceman, Personal Concierge for Ash by Elegance, who informs Jacy Jayne that Ash intends to take her Knockouts Championship on Thursday—but Jayne shuts him down. Lainey Reid interrupts, asserting Jazmyn’s role, and tension flares.
3. Myles Borne vs. Lexis King
King dominated early, using submissions and dropkicks targeting Borne’s ear. Borne turned it around with a tilt‑a‑whirl backbreaker, followed by Famouser for the pin. After the match, backstage Borne and Tavion Heights exchanged good luck hand‑slaps heading into Heatwave promos.
4. Nia Jax vs. Thea Hail
The Irresistible Force returned to NXT to dominate a feisty Thea Hail. Despite Hail’s tilt‑a‑whirl DDT attempt and high aerial, Jax withstood, delivering a devastating Samoan drop and headbutt finish for the win. Jax slammed Hail through the ring post early, setting the brutal tone.
5. Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo vs. Yoshiki Inamura
Lorenzo blindsided Inamura pre‑match, forcing the offense. Inamura fought back with shoulders and chops, but Josh Briggs ripped at ringside—allowing Stacks to capitalize and score a pin. Jacy Jayne’s presence added to the chaos on social.
Backstage Segment #3
Fatal Influence appears again with Jacy, Fallon and Jazmyn interrupted by George Iceman’s return message from Ash. Also, Hard tickets tease next week: Oba Femi, Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans clash with Moose and DarkState in the ring—foreshadowing next week’s fireworks. Grace vs. Monroe teased, plus Lash Legend vs. Nia Jax.
6. Women’s North American Championship – Sol Ruca (c) vs. Tatum Paxley
Ruca controlled early until Paxley draped her into a reverse surfboard. Back & forth action included high‑kicks, enzuigiri, a springboard Whisper in the Wind from Paxley, and Ruca’s split‑rope superkick. Spears and Izzi Dame interfered ringside. Ruca responded with a moonsault on interference, then hit the Sol Snatcher on Paxley after battling through crowd conflict—still champion. Meanwhile a brawl exploded ringside: Lash Legend speared Nia Jax through barricade as Ruca put away Paxley.
🌟 Final Thoughts & Predictions
The NXT landscape just shifted. DarkState’s impactful debut and assault on the tag belts sets the stage for an explosive takeover. They’re clearly targeting Hank & Tank next—an intriguing rivalry ahead.
Champion Sol Ruca continues her strong run, surviving a chaotic, interference‑filled gauntlet to retain. Paxley continues to gain momentum with The Culling’s backing—expect a rematch soon.
Myles Borne’s win fuels Battleground storylines, especially with Oba Femi and Trick Williams looming in the title picture.
Nia Jax’s return to NXT felt decisive—she obliterated Thea Hail and is positioned for bigger feuds, perhaps tying into Fatal Influence vs Jax/Lash Legend storyline.
Blake Monroe vs. Jordynne Grace teased heavily—Grace’s interference door‑slammed Monroe and a match next week at Heatwave seems guaranteed.
Overall, August 5 was a solid, action‑packed build night toward NXT Heatwave and Battleground. Promos and beatdowns set the board, title matches delivered, and DarkState emerged as the dominant force to watch.
