Heatwave 2025: NXT And TNA Collide In A Historic Night Of Wrestling

Event Overview

Date & Venue: Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Broadcast: Live at 7 PM ET on Peacock in the U.S.; available on WWE Network and Netflix internationally.

Significance:

First Heatwave to exclusively feature the WWE logo, part of a brand consolidation movement started after Halloween Havoc 2024.

Marked the debut NXT appearance of TNA talent, cementing the WWE–TNA partnership.

Hosted in the same venue where Shawn Michaels famously relinquished the WWE title in 1997, tying legacy and present into one narrative.

Match Card

Here’s the full lineup—six high-stakes matches spanning multiple titles and brands :

1. NXT Championship – Oba Femi (c) vs. Je’Von Evans

2. TNA Knockouts World Championship (Triple Threat) – Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Masha Slamovich vs. Ash by Elegance

3. NXT Tag Team Championship – Hank Walker & Tank Ledger (c) vs. DarkState (two members)

4. **#1 Contender – NXT Women's Championship** (Triple Threat) – Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice

5. Mixed Tag Team Match – Ethan Page & Chelsea Green vs. Tavion Heights & Tyra Mae Steele

6. Singles Grudge Match – Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe

Storylines at Glance

1. NXT Championship: Oba Femi vs. Je’Von Evans

Oba Femi (“The Ruler of NXT”) has dominated the brand since capturing the title in January. He’s a former star athlete (shot put champion) turned pro wrestler.

Je’Von Evans (“The Young OG”) earned this title shot by defeating Trick Williams on Aug. 19.

Legacy Callback: The venue is the same place Shawn Michaels gave up the WWE Championship in 1997—symbolic of the passing of the torch in NXT.

2. TNA Knockouts Title (Triple Threat)

Jacy Jayne, NXT Women’s Champion and leader of Fatal Influence, holds the TNA Knockouts title after winning a “Winner-Takes-All” at TNA’s Slammiversary.

Her challengers: Masha Slamovich (former Knockouts champion), and Ash by Elegance, each intertwined in TNA/NXT cross-brand storylines.

Controversy: The storyline is criticized for inconsistent presentation across promotions—TNA fans feel shortchanged by paying for Emergence, yet getting the payoff at NXT Heatwave instead.

3. NXT Tag Team Titles

Hank & Tank have held the titles but have recently been targeted by the dominant faction DarkState, who have attacked them and declared their challenge.

4. Women’s #1 Contender Match

Jaida Parker, Kelani Jordan, and Lola Vice each made their case through backstage brawls and interviews to earn this opportunity.

5. Mixed Tag: Page/Green vs. Heights/Steele

Ethan Page ("All Ego") debuted with braggadocio, facing off national pride vs. Tavion Heights & Tyra Mae Steele, a newly formed team.

6. Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe

Former partners turned bitter rivals. Monroe betrayed Grace, injuring her neck, leading to a heated personal showdown at Heatwave.

Here are the official match results from NXT Heatwave — August 24, 2025:

NXT Heatwave 2025 – Match Results

1. NXT Championship — Oba Femi (c) vs. Je’Von Evans

Result: Oba Femi retained the NXT Championship. A secondary referee counted the pin, but the original ref—having recovered—overruled it when he noticed Femi’s leg was under the ropes. The match continued, ending with Femi sending Evans through the announcer’s table and hitting a signature power move to secure the victory.

2. NXT Tag Team Championship — Hank & Tank (c) vs. DarkState

Result: DarkState (Osiris Griffin & Dion Lennox) defeated Hank & Tank to become the new NXT Tag Team Champions, using their signature “Doomsday Device” finisher to win.

3. TNA Knockouts World Championship (Triple Threat) — Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Masha Slamovich vs. Ash by Elegance

Result: Ash by Elegance shockingly captured the TNA Knockouts World Championship. In the chaotic finish, interference from The Elegance Brand and the ref’s controversial reaction allowed Ash to pin Jacy Jayne, despite the disqualification-style chaos.

4. #1 Contender — NXT Women’s Championship (Triple Threat) — Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice

Result: Lola Vice won the triple threat to earn herself a future shot at the NXT Women’s Championship.

5. Mixed Tag Team Match — Ethan Page & Chelsea Green vs. Tavion Heights & Tyra Mae Steele

Result: Ethan Page & Chelsea Green emerged victorious, with Green securing the pinfall.

6. Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe — Singles Grudge Match

Result: Blake Monroe defeated Jordynne Grace in a highly physical confrontation. Post-match, Grace attacked Monroe, turning the tide for their ongoing feud.

7. Major Announcement during the Event:

WWE Speed Championships (both men's and women's titles) were declared officially integrated into the NXT brand by GM Ava Raine during the event.

Context For New NXT Fans

Oba Femi remains the dominant NXT Champion, coming out of Heatwave unscathed in terms of title status.

DarkState's capture of the tag titles signals a power shift in NXT’s tag division.

Ash by Elegance’s shock win represents another high-profile title change and the growing TNA–NXT storyline crossover.

Lola Vice’s win positions her for a big opportunity in the women’s division.

Blake Monroe vs. Jordynne Grace continues to escalate, now with more personal heat.

Speed Championship integration sets up new mid-season story arcs in NXT going forward.

Trivia & Notable Context

Heatwave Legacy: Originating in ECW (1994–2000), revived by WWE in 2022 for NXT. The 2025 edition marks the 11th overall and 4th under NXT branding.

Historic Venue: In 1997, Shawn Michaels vacated the WWE Championship here—adding layers to Oba Femi’s title defense in the same arena.

First NXT Event Exclusively Using WWE Logo, furthering the integration of NXT under the parent brand identity.

Cross-Promotion: Incorporating TNA titles and stars highlights WWE and TNA’s partnership, giving the event cross-brand significance.

Storyline Friction: Criticism revolves around inconsistent portrayal of characters between NXT and TNA. For instance, Jacy Jayne’s Fatal Influence appears disjointed, confusing fans from both brands.