‘WWE NXT’ Review (May 20th 2025)
Welcome to this week’s review of NXT, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Triple Threat Match – Sean Legacy def. Je’Von Evans and Ashante Adonis
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WWE Evolve and ID Superstar Sean Legacy stunned everyone when he defeated Je’Von Evans and Ashante “Thee” Adonis in Triple Threat action as North American Champion Ricky Saints watched from the commentary desk. Adonis used his veteran savvy to keep Evans and Legacy at bay, but The Young OG’s bounce was remarkable, especially when he downed both of his opponents with a massive tope to the outside. Out of nowhere, Ethan Page hit the scene and attacked Saints, prompting Evans to take out both with a huge splash to the outside. The chaos left Adonis and Legacy alone in the ring, and that’s when the Evolve Superstar capitalized and scored the monumental win.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: Shawn Spears def. Josh Briggs
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The numbers game of The Culling doomed Josh Briggs as Shawn Spears stole a victory. As Niko Vance and Brooks Jensen distracted the official, Izzi Dame clocked Briggs with a vicious big boot, allowing Spears to roll up his opponent for the win. After the match, The Culling beat down Briggs until NXT Tag Team Champions Hank & Tank saved him.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Bronco Nima & Lucien Price def. Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors
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Bronco Nima and Lucien Price are back, and NXT has been put on notice. Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon tried to impress Andre Chase, but the incredible power of OTM was too much to overcome as an enhanced Spinebuster gave them the win.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Lola Vice def. Fallon Henley
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Lola Vice and Fallon Henley each sought a statement win, and after one incredible knockout, the paradigm may have shifted. As Jacy Jayne watched at ringside, Henley endured a plethora of strikes before using her technician skills to keep her opponent guessing. Out of nowhere, Jayne hopped on the apron and accidentally collided with her friend, allowing Vice to connect with a massive spinning backfist for the win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Kelani Jordan def. Zaria
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Kelani Jordan is one step closer to regaining the NXT Women’s North American Title after she defeated Zaria in front of current champion Sol Ruca. The powerhouse Zaria tossed Jordan around to begin the match, but the former Women’s North American Champion persevered due in part to her athleticism. Ruca tried cheering on her partner, but she accidentally got hit with a Spear, allowing Jordan to roll up Zaria to score the win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
This week’s episode delivered a strong go-home show ahead of NXT Battleground, offering a balanced mix of action and storyline progression. The show opened with an exciting triple-threat match, where Sean Legacy picked up a statement win in his debut against Je’Von Evans and Ashante “Thee” Adonis. In women’s competition, Kelani Jordan defeated Zaria after miscommunication with Sol Ruca, teasing future conflict between the teammates. The rivalry between Trick Williams and Joe Hendry escalated dramatically. Williams dropped a fierce rap promo aimed at Hendry, who responded later in the night with a surprise guitar attack during his own performance segment. Tensions continued to rise in the tag team division as Shawn Spears narrowly beat Josh Briggs, which led to an all-out brawl between factions, further fueling their feud. Overall, this episode did an excellent job of building momentum toward Battleground. The matches were impactful, the promos memorable, and the stakes were clearly raised.
