‘WWE NXT’ Review (Jun 17th 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: Evolution Eliminator – Jaida Parker def. Thea Hail
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Jaida Parker became the first Superstar to move on in the Evolution Eliminator as she defeated Thea Hail, albeit not without controversy. Hail attacked Parker before the match even began and launched a ferocious assault, culminating in her devastating signature Kimura Lock. Parker appeared to tap out and Hail relinquished the hold to celebrate, but the official never saw the tap, prompting Parker to hit a Hipnotic to knock Hail out and win the match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Evolution Eliminator – Lash Legend def. Kelani Jordan
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Lash Legend became the next Superstar to advance in the Evolution Eliminator by beating Kelani Jordan in impressive fashion. The Boujee Bully used her incredible power advantage to keep Jordan from implementing her high-flying offense, but the former Women’s North American Champion managed to reverse an Avalanche Back Suplex that nearly won her the match. Not to be deterred, Legend got up and hit Jordan with a Torture Rack-esque slam to win the bout.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Josh Briggs, Yoshiki Inamura & Elijah def. Trick Williams, Wes Lee and AJ Francis
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Yoshiki Inamura picked up the biggest win of his excursion to NXT by pinning TNA World Champion Trick Williams after an incredible Six-Man Tag Team Match. Wes Lee replaced TNA’s KC Navarro in the match after the latter was medically unable to compete and it paid dividends early on as Lee’s speed and veteran savvy gave his team an early edge. After the match broke down, Inamura launched himself off the top rope and splashed onto Williams, pinning him and sending a message in the process.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Evolution Eliminator – Izzi Dame def. Zaria
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Izzi Dame became the next Superstar to move on in the Evolution Eliminator as she defeated Zaria thanks to an unintended assist from Tatum Paxley. Zaria and Dame implemented similar, bruising styles and it led to a stalemate, all while Women’s North American Champion Sol Ruca watched at ringside. Suddenly, Paxley appeared at ringside and startled Ruca which distracted Zaria, allowing Dame to hit a thunderous Sitout Spinebuster to win the match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #5: Evolution Eliminator – Jordynne Grace def. Lola Vice
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The Juggernaut is on her way to a possible NXT Women’s Title opportunity after becoming the final Superstar to win her Evolution Eliminator. Vice brought a fierce fight and countered Grace’s powerhouse moves on several occasions, but none of her submissions were enough to force Grace to tap out. Out of nowhere, Grace countered a high kick into an Olympic Slam-type maneuver before hitting Beastmode.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 2.5/5
This week’s NXT felt like a step back after several promising weeks. While there were flashes of strong in-ring work, particularly in the women’s division, the show lacked the momentum and narrative drive that has recently kept the brand feeling fresh. Storylines that had been simmering now feel like they’re stuck in a holding pattern, and a few matches dragged on without meaningful stakes or character development. Even the crowd seemed less engaged than usual. It wasn’t a bad show by any means, but NXT has set a higher standard lately, and this episode simply didn’t meet it.
