The May 13, 2025, episode of WWE NXT featured a night full of chaos, dominance, and shifting alliances. With NXT Champion Oba Femi sending a fierce message to his No. 1 Contender and Stephanie Vaquer teaming up with her future challenger, the road to the next big showdown is heating up fast.
Oba Femi Crushes Charlie Dempsey in Non-Title Statement Match
The NXT Champion Oba Femi made a thunderous statement to open the night as he destroyed Charlie Dempsey in a dominant non-title match. Dempsey, ever the technician, tried to chop down the big man by targeting his massive legs. However, the strategy ultimately backfired.
Femi’s raw power proved insurmountable. After swatting away Dempsey’s offense, “The Ruler” ended the match emphatically with a brutal Fall From Grace. Myles Borne, the newly minted No. 1 Contender, watched from ringside—perhaps realizing the uphill battle he faces for the NXT Championship.
Wes Lee Defeats Tony D’Angelo After Stacks’ Surprise Interference
In one of the night's most dramatic moments, Wes Lee scored a shocking victory over Tony D’Angelo—thanks in large part to a well-timed distraction by Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo.
The match escalated quickly after Lee taunted Tony D about the downfall of The Family, which caused The Don to erupt with rage. Just as Tony seemed poised to put the match away, Stacks appeared on the jumbotron threatening Adriana Rizzo, throwing D’Angelo off his game.
Lee seized the moment with a lightning-fast Cardiac Kick to secure the win. With The High Ryze making waves, Lee may be positioning himself for a major run on Tuesday nights.
Myles Borne Outlasts Ethan Page in High-Stakes Bout
Ethan Page tried to play spoiler by challenging Myles Borne for his No. 1 Contender status. The crafty veteran pushed Borne to the limit, at one point trapping him in a painful Boston Crab.
Despite the punishment, Borne showed grit and composure, reversing the momentum in a flash and rolling Page up with a Jackknife cover to secure the three-count. With this hard-fought win, Borne maintains his place as the next challenger to Oba Femi’s NXT Championship.
Thea Hail Wins After Tatum Paxley Snaps Mid-Match
What started as a standard women’s match between Thea Hail and Tatum Paxley took a dark turn. Paxley appeared emotionally unstable throughout the bout, fighting through visible tears and erratic behavior.
The match ended abruptly when Paxley began clawing at Hail’s eyes in a disturbing scene that forced the referee to call for a disqualification. Thea Hail was awarded the win, but the bigger concern might be Paxley’s mental state going forward.
Stephanie Vaquer and Jordynne Grace Defeat Fatal Influence in Tag Team Showdown
In a rare alliance, NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer teamed with her No. 1 Contender Jordynne Grace to take on Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Jacy Jayne). Despite their usual rivalry, the two powerhouses worked together seamlessly.
Henley and Jayne kept the champs-in-waiting on edge with crisp teamwork and disruptive offense. But in the end, Jordynne Grace leveled Jayne with a massive Beastmode slam to pick up the win.
After the match, Vaquer and Grace shared a tense staredown—reminding fans that while they may have teamed up tonight, their collision course for the NXT Women’s Championship is inevitable.
