NXT: August 26, 2025 — Heatwave Fallout

Tonight’s Match Card — NXT (August 26, 2025)

These matches form the backbone of the Heatwave fallout episode, designed to seamlessly transition into the build-up for No Mercy and beyond.

Deep Dive into the Storylines

1. Lexis King vs. Myles Borne – Blindfold Match

This match isn’t just a gimmick—it underscores a long-standing feud filled with cheating, distraction, and mutual disrespect. The blindfold stipulation amplifies the tension with unpredictable chaos, heightened reversals, and no room for visual defense.

Wrestler Recent arc highlights Lexis King Heritage Cup aspirations, cunning tactics Myles Borne Rising star, relentless pursuit of recognition

This bout promises unbridled chaos—every strike could land accidentally, alliances might form in confusion, and the outcome could pivot the narrative dramatically.

2. Blake Monroe vs. Kelani Jordan

Their rivalry is rooted in heated exchanges at Heatwave. Monroe’s arrogance, following his win over Jordynne Grace, collided with Jordan’s frustration after she lost her #1 Contender's opportunity. GM Ava booked this match to settle the score.

• Monroe: Recently emboldened; targeting high-tier opponents with swagger.

• Jordan: The underdog with something to prove, especially after her Heatwave setback.

  
  

Expect this bout to pepper in remixed Heatwave footage, backstage confrontations, and personal dig commentary live.

3. Fatal Influence vs. Vice, ZARIA & Ruca – Six-Woman Tag

A triple-layered storyline fueled by territorial desperation and alliances:

• Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Henley, Nyx) wielding centralized dominance with Jayne’s Women’s Title.

  
  

• Opponents:

  • Sol Ruca: Dominant double champ (Speed & North American) poised to assert supremacy.

  • ZARIA: Emerging powerhouse with a chip on her shoulder.

  • Lola Vice: The sharp, opportunistic challenger, newly minted #1 contender for Jayne’s Women’s Title.

    
    

Tonight’s match functions as a proxy for future singles gold environments—clashing styles, simmering dissensions, and team instability. Clearly, cracks are forming in Fatal Influence, while the challengers seek momentum.

4. The Culling vs. Wren Sinclair & Mystery Partner

This tag match injects bursts of intrigue into the card. Wren Sinclair’s search for a partner leaves a gaping question mark—will it be a returning star, debut, or a surprise cross-brand ally?

The Culling (Dame & Paxley) are consolidating tag dominance; Sinclair’s alliance could shift momentum quickly.

Potential teasers:

• Shadowed backstage vignettes suggesting who might step in.

• Surprise entrant reveal mid-show as a ratings hook.

• Post-match consequences for No Mercy tag or singles title scenes.

  
  

How These Matches Fuel the Road to No Mercy

• Men’s Title Picture: Ricky Saints is being rounded up as the next challenger to Oba Femi at No Mercy—expect a promo segment or in-ring tease tonight.

• Women’s Division: Lola Vice versus Jacy Jayne is the marquee. Tonight’s team match is the prelude to that showdown.

• Speed Title Future: Sol Ruca’s double-champ reign is a talking point—she needs challengers, and new contenders may emerge post-show.

• Midcard Feuds: Monroe vs. Jordan and any fallout from the blindfold match lay groundwork for No Mercy undercard or future qualifiers.

  
  

Match Results — WWE NXT (August 26, 2025)

1. Number One Contender’s Match for NXT Championship

Ricky Saints defeated Josh Briggs via tornado DDT to earn the next shot at Oba Femi’s NXT Men’s Championship at No Mercy.

2. Singles Match

Kelani Jordan defeated Blake Monroe, capitalizing on a distraction by Jordynne Grace, who interfered during the match.

3. Blindfold Match

Lexis King defeated Myles Borne. Despite both competitors being blindfolded, King resorted to underhanded tactics—landing a low blow followed by a DDT to secure the win.

4. Six-Woman Tag Team Match

While explicit pinfall details weren't confirmed, this match featured Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne [NXT Women’s Champion], Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx) facing Lola Vice, Sol Ruca (Women’s North American & Speed Champion), & ZARIA. It served as a high-stakes setup for future title matches.

5. Tag Team Match

The Culling (Izzi Dame & Tatum Paxley) took on Wren Sinclair & a mystery partner. No confirmed result was published at the time of reporting, though the match served to escalate intrigue and speculation.

Post-Match Developments & Future Match Setup

Ricky Saints vs. Oba Femi is now confirmed for the No Mercy pay-per-view, with Saints holding a Tornado DDT–earned spot.

Lola Vice remains the No. 1 contender for Jacy Jayne’s NXT Women’s Championship, with their showdown set for No Mercy.

Sol Ruca, holding both the Women’s North American and Speed Championships, continues her dual title run. Discussions for challengers are expected to emerge soon.

Tensions between Blake Monroe and Kelani Jordan are heightened—Jordan’s win drastically boosts her momentum and narrative positioning.