The July 14 edition of WWE NXT continued the road to Heatwave, with championship matches, a major No. 1 Contender’s bout, and several rivalries heating up.
Lola Vice earns a title opportunity
The night’s main event saw Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, and Kali Armstrong battle in a Triple Threat Match to determine the No. 1 contender for Kendal Grey’s NXT Women’s Championship. After a fast-paced and hard-hitting contest, Vice capitalized on the closing moments to score the victory, earning herself a championship match at Heatwave.
NXT Tag Team Championship
Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes (The Vanity Project/Swipe Right) successfully retained the NXT Tag Team Championship against Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux in an exciting opener. The champions survived a spirited challenge to continue their impressive reign.
Zaria retains
Zaria defended the NXT Women’s North American Championship in a chaotic Fatal Four-Way Match against Izzi Dame, Lizzy Rain, and Nikkita Lyons. Despite outside distractions and interference, Zaria retained her title after delivering a devastating F-5. The return of Jaida Parker added another layer to the division’s growing rivalries.
Other notable results
Naraku defeated Tate Wilder before a post-match confrontation with Tony D’Angelo, setting up another clash between the two.
Jackson Drake upset Tavion Heights after interference from the tag team champions.
Final Thoughts
NXT delivered another strong episode centered on its thriving women’s division. Lola Vice’s victory established a compelling championship match with Kendal Grey, while Zaria’s successful title defense and continued tag team dominance from Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes kept the brand’s championship picture moving forward. With Heatwave approaching, several rivalries appear ready to reach their boiling point.
