WWE NXT Results 4/1/25

WWE NXT Results 4/1/25
WWE Performance Center
Winter Park, Florida

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Commentators: (Vic Joseph, Booker T, Corey Graves) 

Ring Announcer: Mike Rome

Transcription by Josh Lopez 

Stephanie Vaquer, AVA, Jordynne Grace, Jaida Parker Segment 

AVA: Ever since Stephanie has step foot in NXT, she has shown everyone exactly why she is La Primera. After walking out victorious last week, and still remaining double champion, that shows you exactly the caliber of superstar Stephanie is. However, given the depth of our women’s division, both of these titles deserve to be defended frequently. And after a lot of thought, Stephanie and I have decided that it’s not fair for her to continue to do this alone. So, we have both come to the decision that Stephanie is going to relinquish her Women’s North American Championship. A new champion will be decided at Stand & Deliver in a Six Women Ladder Match. And the qualifiers for that match begin, tonight.

Stephanie Vaquer: I understand this is not a popular decision, but NXT has given me opportunities, and I want to do the same for everyone else. I really want to push my NXT Women’s Division, not stop it. So, tonight, I will give up the North American Title, under one condition. I get to pick who I face at Stand & Deliver, for my NXT Women’s Championship.

AVA: Done, I understand.

Jordynne Grace: Stephanie, I’m sorry, I keep interrupting you like this, I’m sorry. But I’m so happy to hear that you get to pick your opponent for Stand & Deliver. Now that Jaida Parker is out of the picture, we can focus on the match that everyone has really been looking forward to. For the first time ever, on NXT’s biggest stage, The Juggernaut versus La Primera.

Jaida Parker: You hear that? You see, Jordynne, first of all, being out the picture is insane, because I’m right here, Muscle Mommy, since we want to get down like that. See, but if you actually stayed on the ground where I left your ass, last week, I would be beat Stephanie, sorry, I would be standing here with that NXT Title around this little waist of mind.  But Stephanie, baby, it was this close, this close and you know it. Go ahead and call your shot, because I promise you, when we run this back, she’s got no manners.

Jordynne Grace: No, no, no. Jaida, you had your opportunity, you called your shot, and you fumbled. Now, I know that you may not understand how championships work, seeing as you never held one before. But you go to the back of the line.

Stephanie Vaquer: Looks like you two need to work this out.

Jaida Parker: Say less.

Parker and Grace start trading back and forth shots. Grace launches Parker over the top rope. Grace clocks Parker with a back fist. Grace starts laying out security guards to close this segment.

– Sarah Schreiber tried to have an interview with Oba Femi in the NXT Parking Lot. Oba doesn’t care what Trick Williams has to say. He’s not the champion, the ruler is. He doesn’t answer to anybody, Trick answers to Oba. Tonight, Trick will get his final verdict, and he’s going to find out the hard way, why you don’t call out The Ruler.

– The entire women’s locker room bickering with each other about who’s more qualified to be the Women’s North American Champion. Cora Jade says that Lola Vice wouldn’t know what to do with that championship beside shake her ass.

First Match: Zaria w/Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend w/Jakara Jackson In The NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifier 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Legend with a waist lock takedown. Legend talks smack to Zaria. Legend signals for the test of strength. Legend with a Vertical Suplex for a one count. Legend whips Zaria across the ring. Zaria ducks a clothesline from Legend. Legend blocks The Sunset Flip. Legend lifts Zaria off the mat. Zaria slaps Legend in the chest. Chop Exchange. Legend catches Zaria in mid-air. Zaria applies The Guillotine Choke. Legend brings Zaria to the ring apron. Zaria with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Zaria goes for a Bodyslam, but Legend lands back on her feet. Legend bodyslams Zaria. Misfired Elbow Drops. Stereo Kip Ups. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Legend with Muay Thai Knee Strikes. Legend goes for a Chokeslam, but Zaria rolls her over for a two count. Legend nails Zaria with The Pump Kick.

Legend has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Legend applies The Bear Hug. Zaria HeadButts Legend. Legend rocks Zaria with a forearm smash. Legend applies The Torture Rack. Misfired Clotheslines. Both ladies are knocked down after a double clothesline. Zaria and Legend are trading back and forth shots. Legend pulls Zaria down to the mat. Zaria with a Counter Vertical Suplex. Zaria with a corner clothesline. Legend reverses out of the irish whip from Zaria. Zaria kicks Legend in the face. Legend catches Zaria in mid-air. Legend with The Uranage BackBreaker. Legend goes for a PowerBomb, but Zaria counters with a Hurricanrana. Zaria with a Pump Kick. Zaria with a Release German Suplex. Legend leapfrogs over Zaria. Legend Chokeslams Zaria for a two count. Legend goes for The Lash Extension, but Zaria lands back on her feet. Legend denies The F5. Zaria dodges The Pump Kick. Zaria Spears Legend. Zaria connects with The F5 to pickup the victory.

Winner: Zaria via Pinfall 

– Yoshiki Inamura tells Josh Briggs that one of his major goals is to perform at Stand & Deliver. Wes Lee, Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont starts laughing at Inamura. Wes Lee tells Inamura to not get his hopes. Wes feels like he can run his mouth because he broke his back carrying this company. Briggs says that Wes is not tough. Inamura thought Wes had honor and fought with honor. Inamura challenges Wes to a match. Wes accepts the challenge. Just like Inamura’s Stand & Deliver pipe dreams, prepare to be disappointed.

– We go to AVA’s office where Kelani Jordan is making her case as to why she’ll recreate history at Stand & Deliver. Roxanne Perez joins the conversation. This is the perfect opportunity for Roxanne, because once she climbs up the ladder, and grabs the NXT Women’s North American Title, she’ll be the first woman to capture every single championship in NXT. Kelani knows that Roxanne is great, but over her dead body will she be a steppingstone in another page of Roxanne’s book. Kelani says that she’s getting hers. Roxanne is glad that Kelani finally grew a backbone. Unfortunately, The Prodigy and history are synonymous with each other regardless of Kelani’s new attitude. AVA informs Roxanne and Kelani that they’ll be facing each other in the second qualifying match, and only one of them will be going to Stand & Deliver.

– The Family goes over the backgrounds of each member from Dark State. Dion Lennox has a background in playing college football and was known to be a hot head with a short temper according to his former teammates. However, he does have multiple degrees in psychology. Osiris Griffin is a former ACC All-American Offensive Lineman from Syracuse University. He’s not a dumb meathead, his former coach told Luca that Osiris has great instincts and anticipation for his opponent’s next move. Rizzo looked into Cutler James. A college wrestler from Duke. Academic All-American with an unlimited gas tank. The Don calls Cutler a wannabe John Wick. Stacks brings up Saquon Shugars. He’s the dark horse in the group. He turned down an offer from Harvard. He’s a smooth talker, he likes to lure people in, but when he’s done with him, he dips and moves on. They’re four legit bad asses. The Don needs Stacks to trust him, and not let his temper get in the way. Stacks says that he trusts The Don. The Don wants everybody in the family to keep their phones on.

– Hank & Tank seek wisdom from this week from Pretty Deadly. PD tells Hank & Tank that they need to look the part, before they can get the part. As NQCC walks by, Tavion Heights says that Hank & Tank look like they’re going to get their ass kicked again.

– Swipe Right from WWE EVOLVE are in the crowd.

Second Match: Hank Walker & Tank Ledger vs. Myles Borne & Tavion Heights w/No Quarter Catch Crew 

Tank Ledger and Myles Borne will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Borne applies a side headlock. Ledger whips Borne across the ring. Borne runs into Ledger. Borne drop steps into a side headlock. Borne applies a wrist lock. Borne tags in Heights. Borne whips Ledger across the ring. Double Drop Toe Hold. Heights applies The CrossFace. Heights sends Ledger to the corner. Ledger with a Flying Crossbody Block. Ledger drives Heights face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Ledger tags in Walker. Ledger whips Heights across the ring. Double Toe Kick. Hank & Tank delivers Pretty Deadly’s tandem offense. Walker drops Borne with a shoulder tackle. Running Splash/Leg Drop Combination. Walker ducks a clothesline from Heights. Walker with a corner clothesline. Walker tags in Ledger. Walker with a Running Hip Attack. Following a snap mare takeover, Heights gets sandwiched in the center of the ring for a two count. Ledger applies a front face lock. Ledger tags in Walker. Walker with a Flying Double Axe Handle Strike. Heights reverses out of the irish whip from Walker. Walker ducks a clothesline from Heights. Borne tags himself in. Walker decks Heights with a back elbow smash.

Walker sends Heights crashing to the outside. Borne clotheslines Walker over the top rope. Borne uppercuts Walker. Borne with a straight right hand. Borne with another uppercut. Borne tags in Heights. Heights with a short-arm clothesline for a two count. Heights whips Walker across the ring. Heights with repeated clotheslines against the ropes for a two count. Heights applies a rear chin lock. Walker with heavy bodyshots. Heights rolls Walker over for a two count. Walker rolls under a clothesline from Heights. Walker tags in Ledger. Ledger clotheslines Heights. Ledger knocks Borne off the ring apron. Ledger with a flurry of strikes. Ledger with a Release Northern Lights Suplex. Ledger punches Borne. Ledger clotheslines Borne back into the ring. Ledger with The Slingshot Splash. Ledger ducks a clothesline from Heights. Ledger with a Flying Shoulder Tackle. Ledger with a Modified SpineBuster for a two count. Walker is throwing haymakers at Borne. Walker dumps Borne out of the ring. Yes, Boy! Borne dropkicks Walker to the floor. Heights tags in Borne. NQCC connects with their TKO/DDT Combination to pickup the victory.

Winner: No Quarter Catch Crew via Pinfall 

Oba Femi, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, AVA, Darkstate Segment 

Trick Williams: Alright, let’s be clear. Last week, I called Oba out to meet me here in this very ring, and I ain’t heard from him since. But Oba, don’t get it twisted, dog, even if you are the NXT Champion, I’m still the man here at NXT. And I’ve been the man ever since I decided to be my own man. I fought for this. I sacrifice for this. I lost a brother for this. Look, I did all that just for it to become the Whoop That Era. I did all that just for this to become The Trick Williams Show. I know it’s the CW Network, but don’t get it twisted, every Tuesday you turn on the CW, Oba, I am HIM. But all this success comes at a cost. I feel all the hate in the back. Y’all don’t want me to shine. Y’all don’t want me to be that dog. Y’all don’t want me to get back to the top, but I get it now.

Je’Von Evans: Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah. Hey, Trick, let me be real with you.

Trick Williams: No, don’t be coming out here interrupting me. Hey, look, I know why you’re upset, I know what happened last week. But, hey, that’s collateral damage, man. It’s Stand & Deliver season; it’s time for the grown folks to start talking.

Je’Von Evans: You know, Trick, I ain’t gonna lie, I wasn’t sure what you did last week, but then I finally realized that I understand you, now. Like, Trick, let me ask you a question, bro. When did you know it was your time? That sounds familiar, doesn’t it? I understand what spot you’re in right now, because last year, you was me. When Trick Willy wanted the NXT Championship, he became NXT’s golden child. That sounds familiar, too, don’t it? And just like you, bro, I want that top spot. But the difference between me and you is, I don’t need to break out of someone’s shadow to get to that number one spot, you feel me. I’m ready, right now.

Trick Williams: The crazy thing is, Je’Von, you’re in Trick Williams shadow, right now. What do you know about being the NXT Champion? What do you know about selling tickets, doing the media? What do you know about having the brand on your back? You can’t relate. What do you know about being the A Champion? Hey, man, look, winning the title, that’s great, man, but carrying the title, defending the title, that’s a whole another ballgame. And you can’t hold that title, like I can hold that title. I’m one of one, believe that.

Je’Von Evans: One of one? You say you’re one of one? You say you’re the A Champion? Trick, you don’t know who the hell you is, do you? Bro, bro, you’re not Trick Williams, you’re Carmelo Hayes. Crazy, and it makes sense, because everything that you’re telling me right now, is exactly what Melo told you a year ago. And if you ask me, that makes you a damn hypocrite. So, you can try to water me down to make yourself feel better, but since you want to talk about it, I’ve done something that no one has done, including you, and that’s drop Oba Femi.

Oba Femi: Hey, Je’Von, why don’t you do me a favor, and say all of that nonsense to my face? You really think you did something there. Well, congratulations, you dropped the ruler, lucky shot.

Je’Von Evans: Trick, Oba, stop playing with me like I ain’t got your number, bro, bro. Hey, did anybody forget about Deadline? Did you get forget about Deadline? Because if we want to check history, I only needed one more second to change history, you know what I mean? I only needed one more second to change history. And you would not have beaten Trick for the title, because I would have it. As a matter of fact, I’ll drop your ass again, to become NXT Champion in Las Vegas, how about that?

Trick Williams: Better luck next year, dog.

Oba Femi: You’ve talked enough. The champion is here now. This is my time to speak. As for you, Je’Von, when I look at you, all I see is a little boy with big dreams and aspirations. And while you may be the future of NXT, your success will not be at the expense of The Ruler at Stand & Deliver. Because whether you like it or not, Je’Von, you live in the present, you live in the now, and the now belongs to Oba Femi.

Trick Williams: Yeah, yeah, yeah, that’s exactly what I’m talking about, dog. Hey, listen, Stand & Deliver season, the NXT Title between Oba Femi and Trick Williams. For the last time, Je’Von, please excuse yourself.

– Oba Femi stops Je’Von in his tracks.

Oba Femi: You know, Trick, if you spent less time talking, maybe you would still be the champion, right now. But you’re not, and I can see that both of you want a shot at the NXT Championship.

AVA: Alright, alright. You know, I’ve seen this before, and there’s only one way this is going to end. At Stand & Deliver, Oba Femi will defend his NXT Championship against Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans in a Triple Threat Match.

Trick sucker punches Je’Von. Oba and Trick starts trading back and forth shots. Oba clotheslines Trick over the top rope. The lights go out in the PC. Darkstate viciously attacks Oba, Je’Von and Trick to close this segment.

– Andre Chase suffered a cracked rib in his match with Ethan Page last week. Chase says that he’s all alone. Kale Dixon & Uriah Connors will have Chase’s back.

– Jordynne Grace got into a big backstage brawl with Jaida Parker.

– Tensions rise with Fraxiom in the backstage. Axiom wishes that he had a better bond with Nathan Frazer like Hank & Tank do. He doesn’t know why Frazer has to be rude all the time. Swipe Right introduces themselves to Fraxiom. They run EVOLVE. Frazer challenges Swipe Right to a match. Brad Baylor calls Roxanne Perez a smoke show.

Third Match: Roxanne Perez vs. Kelani Jordan In A NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifier

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Perez backs Jordan into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Quick shoving contest. Jordan applies a wrist lock. Jordan with a side headlock takeover. Headscissors Neck Lock Exchange. Jordan bridges out of a pinning predicament. Leg Sweep Exchange. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Perez has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Perez applies a side headlock. Jordan whips Perez across the ring. Perez with a hair pull takedown. Jordan splits down on the canvas. Perez cartwheels around Jordan. Perez takes a bow. Jordan blocks two strikes from Perez. Jordan slaps Perez in the face. Jordan with a Wrap Around Arm-Drag. Jordan dropkicks Perez. Jordan with a Knee Smash in the ropes. Jordan with a Modified Guillotine Leg Drop for a two count. Perez tugs on the ring skirt. Perez rakes the eyes of Jordan. Perez drives Jordan shoulder first into the steel ring post. Perez viciously stomps on the left elbow of Jordan. Perez drops her weight on the left shoulder of Jordan. Perez repeatedly stomps on Jordan’s chest. Perez is choking Jordan with her boot for a two count.

Perez hyperextends the left shoulder of Jordan. Perez poses for the crowd. Perez applies a hammerlock. Perez drives Jordan shoulder first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Perez applies another hammerlock. Jordan drives Perez back first into the turnbuckles. Jordan with an inside cradle for a two count. Standing Switch Exchange. Jordan with The O’Connor Roll for a two count. Perez sends Jordan shoulder first into the bottom turnbuckle pad. Perez stands on the left shoulder of Jordan. Perez goes for a Knee Drop, but Jordan ducks out of the way. Jordan with forearm shivers. Short-Arm Reversal by Perez. Perez uppercuts the left shoulder of Jordan. Perez with a knee lift. Perez with The Hammerlock Northern Lights Suplex for a two count. Perez argues with the referee. Perez drives Jordan face first into the canvas. Perez works on her joint manipulation game. Perez delivers The Sacrifice for a two count. Perez applies an arm-bar. Perez transitions into a hammerlock. Jordan escapes with a flying mare takeover. Perez launches Jordan over the top rope.

Second Leg Sweep Exchange. Forearm Exchange. Jordan whips Perez across the ring. Jordan scores two forearm knockdowns. Jordan with a Cartwheel Back Elbow. Perez responds with The Swinging Arm-Ringer. Perez dropkicks Jordan to the floor. Perez lands The Suicide Dive. Perez rolls Jordan back into the ring. Jordan dropkicks Perez off the ring apron. Jordan with The Corkscrew Pescado. Jordan rolls Perez back into the ring. Jordan with a Diving Crossbody Splash. Jordan with The SitOut FaceBuster for a two count. Jordan goes for The Reverse Olympic Slam, but Perez counters with a deep arm-drag. Jordan rolls Perez over for a two count. Jordan blocks The Spinning Back Kick. Jordan with a Spinning Calf Kick. Jordan goes for The Split Legged MoonSault, but Perez ducks out of the way. Perez hits The Scorpio’s Rising for a two count. Perez talks smack to Jordan. Perez slaps Jordan in the face. Jordan is pissed. Jordan unloads a flurry of strikes. Perez with a Spinning Back Kick. Jordan blocks The Pop Rocks. Perez goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Jordan holds onto the ropes. Jordan kicks the left knee of Perez. Jordan drops Perez with The DDT. Jordan connects with The Split Legged MoonSault to pickup the victory.

Winner: Kelani Jordan via Pinfall 

– Stevie Turner apologizes to AVA for Swipe Right’s behavior, her and Mr. Stone have to deal with them every single Wednesday on Tubi. AVA is not going to be intimidated by Darkstate. Next week on NXT, Darkstate will battle Oba Femi, Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans In A 6-Man Tag Team Match.

– Sarah Schreiber had a backstage interview with Ricky Saints. Ricky says that last week’s cheap shot from Shawn Spears lit a fire inside of him. He’s not worried about the past, he’s worried about the future. The future says that Ricky is going to be dripped out in gold, tonight. It took Spears a long time to taste glory, but Ricky is going to do it in record time. The revolution will be televised, because Ricky Saints will become the new NXT North American Champion.

– Zaria loves the confidence Kelani has, but she’s not going to win at Stand & Deliver. Sol Ruca will be having a qualifying match next week. Kelani reminds Sol about nice people finishing last. Sol says that Kelani will not drive a wedge between her and Zaria. Zaria doesn’t mind the tag team name of Zaruca.

– Next week on NXT, Jordynne Grace will battle Jaida Parker.

Fourth Match: Shawn Spears (c) w/The Culling vs. Ricky Saints For The WWE NXT North American Championship 

Spears is playing mind games with Saints. Saints lands The Suicide Dive. Saints is throwing haymakers at Spears. Saints unloads two knife edge chops. Saints punches Spears. Saints whips Spears across the ring. Saints goes for a Dropkick, but Spears holds onto the ropes. Saints dropkicks Spears. Saints with a flurry of haymakers in the corner. The referee admonishes Saints. Spears with a toe kick in mid-air. Spears goes for a PowerBomb, but Saints counters with a Back Body Drop on the floor. Saints struts around the ringside barricade. Saints delivers The Old School off the barricade. Saints poses for the crowd. Saints rolls Spears back into the ring. Saints ascend to the top turnbuckle. Spears with an Avalanche Belly to Belly Suplex. Spears is raining down southpaw haymakers. Spears with a Pendulum BackBreaker. Spears repositions the steel ring stairs on the outside. Spears dumps Saints out of the ring. Saints with two haymakers. Spears reverses out of the irish whip from Saints. Spears SuperKicks Saints in mid-air. Spears with a BackBreaker onto the ring stairs.

Spears mocks Saints. Spears rolls Saints back into the ring. Spears hooks the outside leg for a two count. Spears with forearm shivers across the back of Saints. Saints with a gut punch. Saints with two knife edge chops. Spears answers with a reverse hammer throw into the turnbuckles. Spears transitions into a ground and pound attack. Spears bodyslams Saints. Spears ascend to the top turnbuckle. Saints is throwing haymakers at Spears. Saints with clubbing blows to Spears back. Spears blocks The SuperPlex. Saints with forearm shivers. Saints with The Avalanche Jack Hammer. Saints and Spears are trading back and forth shots. Chop Exchange. Saints with two haymakers. Spears reverses out of the irish whip from Saints.

Saints with two clotheslines. Saints ducks a clothesline from Spears. Saints with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Saints with a Leaping Back Elbow Smash. Spears blocks The Tornado DDT. Saints drops Spears with The SpineBuster. Spears blocks The Roshambo. Spears regroups on the outside. Saints ducks a clothesline from Spears. Saints nails Spears with The Tornado DDT off the ring apron. Saints rolls Spears back into the ring. The referee gets distracted by Niko Vance. Spears clocks Saints with the North American Title for a two count. Spears talks smack to Saints. Spears goes for The C4, but Saints lands back on his feet. Saints with The Rolling Death Valley Driver. Saints takes out The Culling. Saints Spears Vance on the floor. Spears tells Saints to bring it. Saints ducks a clothesline from Spears. Saints spears Spears. Saints connects with The Roshambo to pickup the victory. After the match, Ethan Page plants Saints with The Twisted Grin. Page poses with the North American Title as loud Tony fumbled chants ring out as the show goes off the air.

Winner: New WWE NXT North American Champion, Ricky Saints via Pinfall

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