NXT New Years Evil 2026 Card: Every confirmed match
NXT New Years Evil 2026 is set to kick off the brand’s year with a title-heavy lineup, including a headline NXT Championship clash that continues NXT’s crossover with TNA. With three championships on the line and a personal grudge match to round out the night, this special episode is designed to set the tone for the first major stretch of 2026.
When is NXT New Years Evil 2026?
NXT New Years Evil 2026 takes place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, airing live as a special episode of NXT. The show is scheduled for the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, with The CW carrying the broadcast in the United States (and international distribution noted for Netflix in multiple listings).
NXT New Years Evil 2026 confirmed match card
| Match | Stipulation | Title on the line |
|---|---|---|
| Oba Femi vs. TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater | Singles match | NXT Championship |
| Jacy Jayne vs. Evolve Women’s Champion Kendal Grey | Singles match | NXT Women’s Championship |
| Thea Hail vs. Blake Monroe | Singles match | NXT Women’s North American Championship |
| Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame | Singles match | No |
Oba Femi vs. Leon Slater for the NXT Championship
The main event picture is all about Oba Femi’s dominance meeting Leon Slater’s explosiveness. WWE has positioned Slater as a legitimate threat by having him earn the opportunity as the number one contender.
Jacy Jayne vs. Kendal Grey for the NXT Women’s Championship
Jacy Jayne’s title defense against Kendal Grey brings a fascinating dynamic: Grey enters as the Evolve Women’s Champion while chasing the top prize in NXT’s women’s division. WWE has been spotlighting the rivalry in the weeks leading into the special, making this feel like a true “arrival moment” for Grey if she can translate momentum into a title change.
Thea Hail vs. Blake Monroe for the NXT Women’s North American Championship
Thea Hail and Blake Monroe have been locked into a heated championship story, and the title will be on the line again at New Years Evil. If Hail survives the rematch, it is a strong early signal that NXT is ready to build around her as a cornerstone champion going into 2026.
Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame
Not every New Years Evil match needs a title to feel important. Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame is being framed as a grudge match, with recent TV angles sharpening the personal stakes.
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