WWE NXT New Year’s Evil had a few big matches scheduled for its second show of the year. Bron Breakker was set to defend his NXT Championship against Grayson Waller in one of the biggest matches on the show.
Overall, it turned out to be a productive night for the brand.
Dijak took control early and also dished out some punishment to Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo. The distraction allowed Dijak to hit Cyclone Kill and pick up the win to become Lee’s next challenger.
#5. Dijak became Wes Lee’s next challenger for the NXT North American Championship
The match was decent, and Dijak got the spotlight he needed.
The babyface took control early on before Jinder hit him with a Spinebuster. The former WWE Champion has been working aimlessly on the main roster for years now.
#4. Jinder Mahal joined Indus Sher to surprise The Creed Brothers
Edris Enofe and Malik Blade came out as the second team to face Pretty Deadly. The two men fought against Elton Prince and Kit Wilson and nearly picked up the win with a Spinebuster.
#3. Gallus returned to lay out Pretty Deadly on WWE NXT
Blade hit a Frog Splash for another near fall before a brawl broke out between the two sides. Prince rolled up his opponent and picked up the win off an inside cradle.
#2. Grayson Waller and Bron Breakker couldn’t bring their match to a decisive end
The two superstars exchanged moves before the champion was sent into the turnbuckles.
#1. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne became the challengers for Roxanne Perez’s NXT Women’s Championship
The ring quickly emptied as Lash Legend eliminated Amari Miller. Fans were surprised when Wendy Choo, Nikkita Lyons, and Zoey Stark were also eliminated from the contest.
Alba Fyre, Lyra Valkyria, Jacy Jayne, and Gigi Dolin were the final four in the ring. It also led to the ignition of some new rivalries.