NXT Live Results – August 19, 2025 (Go-Home Show for Heatwave)

Carlos Astorga
Aug 19
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NXT Live Results – August 19, 2025 (Go-Home Show for Heatwave)

Event: NXT (Episode 799)Location: The Met, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Broadcast: Live on The CW (US); available internationally via Netflix

Commentary: Vic Joseph, Booker T, Corey Graves

Ring Announcer: Mike Rome

Backstage Correspondent: Sarah Schreiber

1. Philadelphia Street Fight

Yoshiki Inamura vs. Josh Briggs

The night kicked off with chaos as Inamura and Briggs brawled before even reaching the ring. Inamura impressed early with a dropkick and flying shoulder tackle, but Briggs used his size and brawling style to take control. The finish came when Briggs wrapped his fist with a steel chain and landed a knockout shot before delivering a moonsault through a table for the decisive victory.

Result: Josh Briggs wins via diving moonsault through a table.

2. Singles Match

Ricky Saints vs. Jasper Troy

This bout was physical from the start, with Troy throwing Saints into the steel steps outside. Saints rallied with two tornado DDTs in quick succession inside the ring, keeping the powerhouse Troy down for the three-count.

Result: Ricky Saints wins by pinfall via tornado DDT.

3. Six-Woman Tag Team Match

Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx) vs. The Elegance Brand (Ash, Heather & M By Elegance)Special Guest Referee: Masha Slamovich

Slamovich, crossing over from TNA, officiated this match and added extra tension between the two teams. Despite the presence of the controversial referee, Fatal Influence worked as a unit. Jayne sealed the victory with her “Rolling Encore” finisher on Ash.

Result: Fatal Influence wins via Rolling Encore.

4. Number One Contender Match for the NXT Championship

Je’Von Evans vs. Trick Williams (TNA World Champion)

In the marquee main event, Evans and Williams battled for a chance to face Oba Femi at Heatwave. Trick nearly stole the win early with his “Trick Kick,” but Evans’ resilience carried him through. The high-flyer landed a picture-perfect frog splash to secure the pin and his ticket to the title match.

Result: Je’Von Evans wins, earning an NXT Championship match against Oba Femi at NXT Heatwave on August 24.

5. Additional Segments & Highlights

“Peace Treaty” Segment: Chelsea Green, Ethan Page, and “The Secret Hervice” tried to negotiate peace with Tavion Heights & Tyra Mae Steele, but tensions remained high.
Backstage Face-Off: Jordynne Grace confronted Blake Monroe, setting the stage for their likely Heatwave showdown.

Trivia and Context

Historic Stakes: Je’Von Evans’ victory puts him on a collision course with Oba Femi, one of the fastest-rising champions in NXT history.
Momentum Shift: Ricky Saints avenged his earlier summer losses to Jasper Troy with his statement win.
Crossover Spotlight: Masha Slamovich’s role as guest referee marked another WWE–TNA crossover moment, building further intrigue heading into Heatwave.

Summary Table

Match / Segment	Outcome / Highlight
Yoshiki Inamura vs. Josh Briggs	Briggs wins via moonsault through table
Ricky Saints vs. Jasper Troy	Saints wins via tornado DDT
Fatal Influence vs. Elegance Brand	Fatal Influence wins (Rolling Encore)
Je’Von Evans vs. Trick Williams	Evans wins — #1 contender
Peace Treaty Segment	Negotiations collapse, storyline tease
Jordynne Grace confronts Monroe	Heatwave build-up