WWE NXT Results: September 9, 2025 – Tag Team Titles Defended, Triple Threat Chaos, and More from Orlando
WWE NXT delivered a high-stakes episode on September 9, 2025, live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. With the NXT Tag Team Championship on the line and a triple threat elimination match determining No. 1 contenders for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, the night built momentum toward NXT Homecoming. Highlights included intense rivalries, surprise returns, and a packed card that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Opening Segment: #DIY Celebrates 10 Years, Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes Stir the Pot
The show kicked off with a nostalgic promo from NXT originals Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, marking 10 years since their first tag team match as #DIY. They expressed their love for NXT, calling it home and hinting at unfinished business. TNA World Champion Trick Williams interrupted, claiming his NXT crew outshines theirs and that he’s not alone. Out came Carmelo Hayes, making a surprise NXT appearance and trading barbs with Williams about “squatting in their house.”
Tensions escalated, but the group eventually aligned against #DIY, setting up a blockbuster tag match: #DIY vs. Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes at NXT Homecoming next week. The segment ended with Hayes and Williams standing tall, teasing a volatile alliance.
WWE Speed Women’s Championship Tournament: Lainey Reid vs. Faby Apache
In a fast-paced three-minute opener for the WWE Speed Women’s Championship No. 1 Contenders Tournament, Lainey Reid faced AAA star Faby Apache. The match showcased Apache’s technical prowess against Reid’s high-energy strikes, but Reid secured the pinfall victory in the final seconds with a roll-up. Reid advances to the finals against Candice LeRae (who defeated Xia Brookside last week), with the winner challenging Sol Ruca at NXT No Mercy on September 27.
Josh Briggs vs. Je’Von Evans
A hard-hitting singles match saw powerhouse Josh Briggs clash with high-flyer Je’Von Evans. Evans dazzled with aerial maneuvers, but Briggs’ raw strength prevailed, hitting a massive clothesline for the win. Post-match, Briggs called out bigger challenges, positioning himself as a top contender in the NXT North American Title picture.
NXT North American Championship Flag Match: Ethan Page (c) vs. Tavion Heights
In a patriotic Flag Match celebrating Heights’ Canadian roots, NXT North American Champion “All Ego” Ethan Page defended against Tavion Heights. The stipulation required a flag capture atop the turnbuckle for victory. Heights overcame Page’s ego-fueled taunts with a series of suplexes, ultimately grabbing the Canadian flag for the non-title win. Page retained the belt but looked frustrated, setting up potential rematch drama.
NXT Tag Team Championship: DarkState (c) vs. Hank & Tank
NXT Tag Team Champions DarkState (Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin) put their titles on the line against the powerhouse duo of Hank Walker and Tank Ledger (Hank & Tank). The match was a brawl from the bell, with DarkState’s coordinated offense clashing against Hank & Tank’s brute force. Interference from Joe Hendry nearly swung momentum, but DarkState countered with a double-team powerbomb to retain. The champions stood tall amid boos, solidifying their dominant reign since winning at NXT Heatwave.
No. 1 Contenders Triple Threat Elimination Match for WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Fatal Influence vs. The Culling vs. ZaRuca
In the night’s marquee non-title bout, Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx), The Culling (Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley), and ZaRuca (Sol Ruca and Zaria) battled in a triple threat elimination match to earn a shot at WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. The action eliminated teams one by one: ZaRuca first via a Culling superkick combo, followed by Fatal Influence after a high-risk dive gone wrong. The Culling survived to claim victory with a double chokeslam on Nyx. The winners will challenge Flair and Bliss on NXT.
Main Event Segment: Jacy Jayne Promo Leads to Massive Brawl
NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne cut a boastful promo, claiming to be the greatest champion ever and crediting herself for her double-title run. She was interrupted by returning former NXT Women’s Champions Stephanie Vaquer, Tiffany Stratton, and Rhea Ripley. Vaquer mocked Jayne’s legacy, Stratton boasted about her past title reign, and Ripley questioned her “greatest” status. The exchange exploded into a wild melee, with Fatal Influence (Jayne’s allies) rushing in for backup. The segment ended in chaos, teasing a multi-woman clash at NXT Homecoming.
Other Notable Moments
- NXT Anonymous Footage: A vignette aired showing Myles Borne attacking Lexis King with a chair, vowing revenge and unfinished business.
- Tyler Breeze Return: Fashion icon Tyler Breeze made an unexpected cameo, scouting talent backstage and hinting at a potential in-ring comeback.
- Blake Monroe Promo: The up-and-comer vowed to “drag Jordynne Grace to hell,” setting up a future feud.
Fan Reactions and Build to Homecoming
Social media lit up with praise for the tag title defense and the women’s triple threat, though some fans debated the Joe Hendry spot’s effectiveness. The #DIY vs. Trick/Melo setup trended, exciting NXT loyalists. With Homecoming looming, this episode ramped up storylines, blending nostalgia with fresh rivalries.
Overall, NXT scored big on athleticism and drama, earning an A- grade. The show streamed on The CW in the U.S. and Netflix internationally, drawing strong viewership amid the road to Wrestlepalooza.