January 7, 2025, saw Oba Femi win the WWE NXT New Year’s Evil Live title with The Rock Appears

An action-packed show is promised at tonight’s WWE NXT New Year’s Evil, which will air live from The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 7, 2025. As Roxanne Perez defends her Women’s Championship against Giulia, fans can anticipate Trick Williams defending his NXT Championship in a triple threat match against Oba Femi and Eddy Thorpe. There are also two matches on the stacked card: one Contender’s Match for the NXT Women’s North American Championship and a Sudden Death Rules match for the NXT Heritage Cup between Lexis King and Charlie Dempsey. There will be a special appearance by The Rock, which will increase the excitement.

Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights all night long as the show begins at 8:00 PM EST. Keep an eye on this page, refresh to see the most recent outcomes as the action develops, and contribute to the discussion in the comments section below!

Booker T and Vic Joseph will be your hosts for the evening. Footage of the competitors in tonight’s World Title matches arriving earlier today, each looking focused and confident, opens the show.

With a roaring crowd in the background, the excitement builds as The Rock exits his car. As he enters the arena, the Great One appears resolute.

Italy vs. Roxanne Perez for the Women’s World Championship on NXT.

After a few chain moves, both women immediately found themselves at a standstill. Several Perez pin attempts were undone by Giulia. To make fun of Giulia, Perez performed a cartwheel dodge into a slap. Giulia shouted and used headbutts to rally. Perez was cornered by Giulia’s forearm. Giulia used a Missile Dropkick to strike Perez.

Graves claimed that Giulia makes him think of “Shushuke Nakamura from Wrestle Kingdom.”. In the corner, Giulia kicked Perez with a face wash. Perez returned by hyperextending Giulia’s arm on the uppermost rope. Next, Perez bent Giulia’s elbow on the lower rope. The show took a picture-in-picture pause.

By precisely attacking Giulia, Roxanne Perez keeps control. Giulia counters Perez’s throw to the mat with a crucifix pin, nearly falling. Perez quickly changes direction, stomping on Giulia’s shoulder and dropping his knee to target her arm. Following that, Perez drives Giulia’s head into the mat with an Irish whip and a side Russian leg sweep. Perez continues to work on Giulia’s arm, hyper-extending it and receiving another near-fall for it.

Giulia is forced to reach the ropes for a break as Perez locks in a double wrist lock before switching to a hammerlock with a bridging hold. Perez makes matters worse by taking her time releasing the hold. Perez is sent into the ring post after she tries it again and sends Giulia shoulder-first into the turnbuckles.

After exchanging rigid forearms, Giulia drops a running dropkick. As Giulia approaches the turnbuckles, Perez punches her to stop her. Perez scales the height and gives a near-fall Frankensteiner. Perez stomps on Giulia’s hand and continues to attack her arm, delivering uppercuts and then an arm wringer.

After dodging Giulia’s boot, Perez counters with one of her own after Giulia counters with a Saito suplex. Giulia gains the upper hand and sends Perez into the ropes during a furious slap fight between the two. In response, Perez uses an arm wringer to take Giulia down before making a suicide dive outside to keep the crowd standing.

Giulia stops Perez in her tracks as she tries to reach the top rope. The crowd gasps as Giulia delivers a devastating butterfly superplex before spinning hammerlock Michinoku Driver for a near fall.

As Giulia tries to break free, Perez quickly switches into a crossface and wrenches back, evading Giulia’s follow-up.

Drama is increased when the referee permits Perez to keep the crossface locked in even though Giulia is able to slide beneath the ropes. Pop Rox is avoided by Giulia as she flees, but Perez gets back up fast and drops him.

Both women are left down and unable to get back up after Giulia counters outside the ring with a devastating Northern Lights Bomb on the floor. Cora Jade shows up and assists Perez in getting back into the ring as the referee counts. On her own, though, Giulia barely beats the count after gathering her strength.

Giulia is caught by Perez with Pop Rox back in the ring, but it’s only enough to get her close to falling. Unfazed, Perez tries to force the submission by switching into a Fujiwara armbar. To restore fairness to the game, the referee sends Cora Jade to the back in the interim.

Giulia counters by rolling up for a near fall, and as both women stand up again, Giulia strikes with a devastating knee. After landing a Northern Lights Bomb, she eventually gets the three count and emerges as the new champion.

Winner: the new champion, Giulia.

Eddy Thorpe is discovered unconscious and obviously injured backstage. When Ava approaches him and claims to be aware of what transpired, Eddy maintains, “I was actually attacked.”. “”.

When the break is over, it is announced that Vengeance Day will happen in Washington, D.C. on February 15. Fans are urged to put the major event on their calendars.

A summary of Ethan Page’s vicious acts against Je’Von Evans is shown at the end of the show, emphasizing how fierce their rivalry was.

During a pre-recorded segment, Je’Von Evans speaks with unfiltered emotion while his jaw is wired shut. He finds it difficult to say, “I can’t eat, I can’t sleep, and I can hardly talk.”. I swear that I will cause you pain for what you did to Cedric and to me, Ethan. “”.

The first contender for the NXT Women’s North American Championship is Cora Jade against… Vaquer, Stephanie versus… Lola Vice versus. Kelani Jordan. .

When Cora Jade taunts everyone at the beginning of the match, Lola Vice, Elektra López (Vaquer), and Dani Palmer (Jordan) immediately attack her with punches and kicks, knocking Jade to the ground. Dani comes next, punches Vaquer, and pushes him into Lola, almost falling him. Lola is taken to the mat by Jade after Dani tries a rollup on her but only manages a near fall.

In order to almost fall, Jade gives Jordan a springboard boot on the back and throws a back elbow at Lola against the ropes. In retaliation, Vaquer pushes Jade’s head against the mat, but Lola kicks him out. Dani kicks Lola in retaliation, then performs a Tiger Feint arm drag and double dropkicks her opponents. Dani dodges Jade and does a shoulder tackle when she tries to counter. Dani does an amazing cartwheel to get to her feet after Jade responds with a head scissors. She then twists a pescado onto Lola at the ringside.

Jade takes it a step further and throws Dani a cannonball off the apron. To keep control, she kicks and chokes Jordan as she returns to the ring. After slamming Jordan’s head into the mat, Jade gives him an Irish whip and knocks him nearly down with a knee in the corner. Jordan dodges the knee and rolls her up for a near fall after Jade launches another corner attack with a forearm strike.

Jordan regains momentum by throwing Jade into the turnbuckles. Lola Vice seizes the opportunity to throw Jordan onto the apron as Jade falls to the ground. After giving Lola a shoulder counter, Jordan switches to a slingshot sunset flip for another near fall. Jordan earns another near-fall by splashing to Lola afterward.

Taking charge, Jordan applies pressure to keep Lola grounded while stretching her and putting knees to her back. In this intense match, the competitors are constantly exchanging momentum, and the action is nonstop.

Dani Palmer (Jordan) keeps her grip while Lola Vice struggles to her feet and nearly falls. Lola responds by kicking and kicking twice in quick succession to the midsection. Jordan uses his forearm to knock Cora Jade off the apron after retaliating with a step-over back heel kick.

Jade locks a rear naked choke on Lola after Lola puts Stephanie Vaquer in one, and the situation gets out of control. After that, Jordan finishes the “Totem Pole of Chokes,” which enhances the crazy scene. When Vaquer finally breaks the hold with a jawbreaker, everyone is set free. Lola is kicked by Vaquer, who then throws Jade into the turnbuckles and stuns her with a headbutt. She uses the ropes to strike a dragon screw leg whip and lands a large boot on Lola.

With a running double knee to Jade, Vaquer gains momentum before attempting a rollup. Jordan interrupts Lola’s kicks to Vaquer, but Lola responds with her trademark high-stepping Speedball kicks. Lola tries to run at Vaquer with a shaky hip attack, but Jordan dodges and misses. Jade tries to counter by giving Lola a running knee, but Lola deflects it, sending Jade flying over the top rope. After dropping Lola with a dropkick, Vaquer crossbodys both opponents at ringside.

Jordan takes things to the next level by scaling the top rope and performing a breathtaking moonsault onto the ground. Vaquer nearly falls after she rolls him back into the ring and lands a crossbody. Jordan responds with a near-fall O’Connor Roll. Vaquer rolls up in response and bridges for another close count.

Jade responds with a running knee against the ropes after Lola knocks Vaquer to the ground. Jordan then runs to the top rope for a 450 splash after landing a huge Olympic Slam on Jade, but Jade rolls out of the way, sending Jordan crashing onto the mat. While Vaquer throws Jade to the ground, Lola kicks Jordan. Jordan is hit by Vaquer’s devastating butterfly backbreaker, which secures the three-pointer and the win.

The victor is Stephanie Vaquer.

Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn are told backstage by Ava that they will be competing against Fatal Influence, a top contender. Inquiring about Eddy Thorpe’s condition and the title match, Sarah goes up to Ava. The match is still going on, according to Ava. Ava says the match will still be a triple threat despite Oba Femi’s admission of attacking Eddy.

Afterwards, Lucien Price and Bronco Nima discuss their impending title bout. They declare their intention to win the titles next week, highlighting their toughness and determination while acknowledging Frazer and Axiom’s agility.

Jazmyn Nyx, Jacy Jayne, and Fallon Henley’s Fatal Influence vs. Sawzi, Tatum Paxley, and Gigi Dolin.

To get an early advantage, Fatal Influence attacks Gigi Dolin, Tatum Paxley, and Shotzi without warning. After the match officially begins, Tatum takes charge by punching Jacy Jayne and dropping her. He then follows up with a crossbody in the corner and a slam for a near fall. In response, Jacy kicks Tatum in the middle and pulls him down by the hair. Tatum recovers with a headbutt after Nyx tags in and nearly falls. To position Shotzi for a back senton, Gigi enters and makes contact with the ropes with a dropkick. After Tatum drops his elbow, Shotzi comes dangerously close to falling again.

After using a leg sweep to regain control, Nyx tags in Fallon Henley. Shotzi counterattacks with punches and a suplex into the turnbuckles after rolling her up for a near fall, resulting in yet another near miss. Fallon gives the woman a running hair faceplant and a knee to the midsection for a near fall after the two trade forearms.

As all six contestants enter the ring and begin fighting in pairs, mayhem breaks out. When Shotzi tries a suicide dive, Fallon moves, sending Shotzi crashing hard. Shotzi collapses from the impact after landing a forearm. Gigi manages to headbutt Nyx while checking on her partner. Jacy takes advantage of the situation by hitting Gigi with a pescado at ringside. Tatum kicks Jacy after striking her with his forearm. Shotzi uses a suplex on the floor as retaliation. We attend a commercial.

When we get back from the commercial, Nyx gives Tatum Paxley a dropkick. Tatum nearly falls after Jacy Jayne kicks him in the back and sends him back. Jacy wears Tatum down by using a rear chin lock to keep control. Tatum charges in after Jacy throws him into the turnbuckles, but Tatum throws back an elbow in return. Tatum shifts the momentum in her favor by countering with a belly-to-back suplex instead of a follow-up clothesline.

In order to stop Jacy Jayne from tagging out, Gigi swiftly assumes control and knocks Nyx and Fallon Henley off the apron. When Jacy tries to flee, Gigi stops her with a roundhouse kick, punches, and kicks. With an STO for a near fall, Gigi comes next.

When Nyx breaks up Gigi’s double underhook, Jacy is able to land a superkick. Gigi lands on her feet and counters with a double neckbreaker after Fallon tags in and she and Jacy try a double suplex.

Shotzi comes in with a powerful double crossbody, and she and Gigi work together to almost win the bout with a neckbreaker and belly-to-back suplex. Tatum gives Jacy an amazing plancha after Gigi launches a cannonball to Nyx at ringside to continue the attack.

Upon returning to the ring, Shotzi ascends to the top rope and gives Fallon a back senton for the three count.

Tatum Paxley, Gigi Dolin, and Shotzi were the winners.

Ava is seen talking with Ethan Page backstage about Je’Von Evans and the consequences of his injury. He isn’t on New Year’s Evil, Ethan remarks dismissively. “.”.

“This is my show, and I call the shots,” Ava reminds Ethan with her customary authority. The atmosphere changes at that moment when The Rock shows up and uses his signature charisma to absorb the energy of the crowd.

The two introduce themselves, and Rock comes over. “I heard you broke someone’s jaw,” says Rock, getting right to the point. Ethan responds with a smirk, “He deserved it.”. “Payback is a bitch,” Rock responds. I’ve also heard that you broke someone else’s hand. “.”.

“I’ve instructed the roster to come to me if they need anything,” Rock goes on. Rock says, “I’m the Final Boss,” but then he turns to Ava and says, “But on this show, she’s the Final Boss.”. In order for us to get along, you must get along with her. “”.

“Someday, I’ll see you on the main roster,” Rock says, glancing at Ethan. Ava adds, “I won’t have to deal with him anymore when that happens. “.”.

The Rock then acknowledges, “I don’t know,” when Ava asks him what he intends to say in public. I wanted some guidance. Ava responds, nodding, “The NXT crowd has a different level of passion. When you go outside, you’ll sense it. “Well, I don’t know what the f*** I’m going to say, but I’ll figure it out,” Rock says with a smile and his signature sense of humor. Ava smirks and shakes her head as Rock walks toward the arena, and the two exchange knowing smiles.

NXT Heritage Cup match under Sudden Death Rules: Lexis King (c) vs. Dempsey Charlie.

Charlie Dempsey and Eddie King lock up at the start of the match, displaying their technical skill. King counters with a side headlock after Dempsey locks his wrist. Until King connects with a dropkick and switches into a side headlock takedown, both men try hip tosses while blocking each other’s moves.

Stepping on King’s arm as he attempts an ankle lock and a fast pinfall, Dempsey counters with a hammerlock. Even as Dempsey tries for a snap mare, King reverses and holds on tightly as he moves into a wrist lock. Finally, the snap mare is landed for a near fall by Dempsey.

When Dempsey whips King into a corner, King anticipates and dodges him, rolling up to almost fall. Dempsey backs King into the corner after he switches to an arm bar and controls the pace. King delivers a vicious chop, but Dempsey counters with a European uppercut. In response, King counters, knocking Dempsey to the ground with a dropkick after sending him to the apron.

As the fight heats up, King seizes the opportunity and throws Dempsey, Tavion Heights, and Myles Borne out at ringside with a springboard crossbody. Our destination is the commercial.

Eddie King gives Charlie Dempsey a stinging chop as we come back from the commercial break. After retaliating with a kick and a face slap, Dempsey seizes the initiative with a wrist lock. Following a barrage of chops and forearms, King executes a clothesline and shoulder tackle.

With a slap and an Irish whip, King keeps up his attack, resulting in a chop and a forearm in the corner. After performing a Northern Lights suplex, he receives a near fall. King backs Dempsey into the corner and throws punches after Dempsey counters with a double wrist lock. Then, King nearly falls again with a powerslam.

Dempsey rolls through into a cross arm breaker, but King climbs to the top rope and establishes a crossbody connection. King almost guarantees the victory by using a one-armed powerbomb to end the battle.

Dempsey manages to get away and locks in a crossface chicken wing as King prepares for The Coronation. King forces a break by making it to the ropes. In response, Dempsey throws a flurry of forearms and a back elbow, then a forearm and an Irish whip. When the two men’s heads collide as they emerge from the corner, the action briefly stops.

When King’s head unintentionally hits a sensitive spot on Dempsey during a leapfrog attempt, Dempsey tries a backslide for a near fall. King seizes the opportunity and gives the three count a coronation.

The winner is the new champion, Lexis King.

Behind the scenes, Ava is spotted talking about Stephanie Vaquer’s recent win with Fallon Henley. Shotzi shows up and cuts the conversation short. “I pinned Fallon, so I have a case to be the number one contender,” she says. Vaquer retorts, “I defeated three of the biggest stars on my own.”. “Why don’t we figure this out? I’ll face the winner,” suggests Fallon. Ava says, “The match will take place next week,” and nods to settle the matter. “.”.

Trick Williams (c) vs. Femi Oba versus. Thorpe, Eddy.

Eddy Thorpe is conspicuously absent at the start of the match, so Trick Williams and Oba Femi will face off. After they lock up, Oba swiftly backs Trick into the corner and thrusts him repeatedly in the shoulder. Oba gains control with a waist lock takedown during another lockup. Break free from Oba’s hold by using a jawbreaker and sharp elbows to trick counters. As the momentum increases, Trick shows off his strength by hoisting Oba onto his shoulders and striking a Death Valley Driver, nearly sending him down. We visit the commercial.

During the commercial break, Oba Femi is seen in the video chopping Trick Williams hard against the ropes. Eddy Thorpe is spotted backstage, carrying a steel chair as he makes his way to the ring.

Once again in the ring, Oba tries a belly-to-back suplex after landing a forearm on Trick’s back, but Trick gets away and stands up. Trick avoids an approaching Oba, who collides with the ring post head-on. Oba swiftly recovers and punches Trick after he climbs the turnbuckles. Trick earns a near fall by countering Oba’s move off the turnbuckles with a huge uranage.

Two punches are exchanged in the middle of the ring. Oba can land a forearm after Trick misses a kick. After countering with a kick of his own, Trick executes a flying clothesline. Trick builds momentum by hitting a flapjack, a slam, and a jumping neck breaker. Trick is about to deliver a cyclone kick when Oba blocks it and takes him out. Trick responds with a DDT after Oba lifts him for a spinebuster, allowing for another cyclone kick and a near fall.

The crowd is stunned when Oba stops Trick’s attempt at a running knee with a corkscrew uppercut. Eddy Thorpe pulls the referee out of the ring before the referee can count the pin after Oba delivers a powerbomb.

Oba pulls Eddy into the ring and gives the rookie a back elbow and a large boot. After delivering a toss slam and a spinebuster, he continues his attack with a running uppercut into the corner. Trick recovers and lands a jumping knee strike for a near-fall as Oba charges for another, extending the bout.

Trick Williams tries a running knee, but Oba Femi regains control by countering with a corkscrew uppercut. Eddy Thorpe pulls Oba out of the ring as the referee begins counting after he delivers a thunderous powerbomb, ending the bout.

Enraged, Oba pulls Eddy into the ring and gives him a back elbow and a boot. After giving Eddy a toss slam and a spinebuster, Oba charges into the corner with a running uppercut. Trick maintains his hopes as he successfully executes a jumping knee for a near fall as Oba prepares another attack.

Oba sidesteps at the last second as Trick prepares for another running knee, and Eddy unintentionally hits Trick with the chair. The three count is secured when Oba takes advantage of the situation and lifts Trick for a devastating powerbomb.

Oba Femi, the new champion, won.

Following the game, Giulia joins Oba on stage, cheering his triumph. Though noticeably missing from the festivities, the newly crowned Heritage Cup champion leaves the audience to wonder what will happen next.

Oba Femi is congratulated by his peers and staff as he walks through Gorilla during the commercial break. As everyone celebrates his hard-won victory and new championship status, the excitement is evident.

In another scene, Shawn Michaels is seen congratulating Giulia on her recent triumph and ring prowess.

Next week’s announcements:.

A Number One Contender Match for the NXT Women’s Tag Team Titles will pit Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson against Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom will face Bronco Nima and Lucien Price for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

It’s time to smell what The Rock is cooking! The arena comes alive with electrifying energy as The Great One makes his way to the ring, taking in the thunderous cheers from the WWE Universe. The crowd erupts as the irresistible music hits.

The audience erupts as the Rock is flung a microphone. Recognizing that there is still time in the show for him to talk, Rock starts, “This is crazy.”. He engages the audience by reciting his numerous nicknames. ‘Why are you so mean to Cody? He needs to finish his story,’ I heard everywhere I went last year. Here we are on Netflix a year later, and I want to commend Cody. He has been carrying this business on his shoulders and kicking ass. “”.

Rock adds with a smirk, “People say I can’t drink tequila with Cody or be nice to him. But because I’m the Final Boss, I’m constantly planning ahead. So keep your mouths shut and relish the journey. “.”.

Rock responds to the time constraints with colorful language while maintaining a high level of energy. He explains how he spoke with Triple H and Nick Khan weeks prior to knowing he would be attending NXT. “I was at a loss for words,” he acknowledges. Backstage, however, Ava informed me, “You’ll feel this crowd.”. ‘”.

“Thank you,” Rock adds, “because the show with all the celebrities last night was the sexy ticket. But you want to be at this show tonight. Going where the stars are is simple. Coming here is not easy. You are essential to this, though. They might be the main event at WrestleMania in three years, those guys and girls in the back. Or they might stop operating in three years. Your responses—whether you applaud or jeer—make a difference. He says, “I know what it’s like to depend on the crowd,” leaving the audience waiting for him to finish. As the show fades to credits, he performs the part about “The Rock is cooking.”.