WWE NXT New Year’s Evil Results 1/7 – NXT Title Triple Threat, Roxanne Perez Defends NXT Women’s Title & More

1. NXT Women’s Championship Match

Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Giulia

  • Winner: Giulia (via Northern Lights Bomb to become the new NXT Women’s Champion)
  • Match Highlights:
    • A fast-paced and technical contest, both women went back-and-forth with submission attempts, high-flying maneuvers, and near-falls.
    • Perez landed a tope suicida and nearly secured victory with her Pop Rox finisher, but Giulia countered, ultimately winning with a Northern Lights Bomb.

2. Fatal Four-Way Number One Contender Match for the Women’s North American Championship

Stephanie Vaquer vs. Cora Jade vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice

  • Winner: Stephanie Vaquer (via Package Backbreaker on Kelani Jordan)
  • Match Highlights:
    • Nonstop action with all four women getting their moments to shine.
    • Vaquer secured the victory after countering Vice’s attempt and delivering a devastating package backbreaker to Jordan.

3. Six-Woman Tag Team Match

Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Jazmyn Nyx, Fallon Henley) vs. Shotzi, Tatum Paxley, Gigi Dolin

  • Winners: Shotzi, Tatum Paxley, and Gigi Dolin (via Shotzi’s Senton off the top rope on Henley)
  • Match Highlights:
    • Chaos ensued as all six women brawled both inside and outside the ring.
    • The team of Shotzi, Paxley, and Dolin emerged victorious after Shotzi hit a crossbody and then a senton off the top on Henley for the win.

4. NXT Heritage Cup Sudden Death Round Match

Charlie Dempsey (c) vs. Lexis King

  • Winner: Lexis King (via The Coronation)
  • Match Highlights:
    • A hard-fought contest that saw Dempsey’s submission skills matched by King’s resilience.
    • King took advantage of a momentary opening and hit his finisher, The Coronation, to claim victory and the Heritage Cup.

5. NXT Championship Triple Threat Match

Trick Williams (c) vs. Oba Femi vs. Eddy Thorpe

  • Winner: Oba Femi (via Powerbomb on Williams to become the new NXT Champion)
  • Match Highlights:
    • A chaotic Triple Threat where Williams and Femi exchanged brutal strikes and high-impact moves.
    • Thorpe interfered at ringside with a chair, allowing Femi to capitalize on the situation and powerbomb Williams for the victory.

Segment Highlights:

  • The Rock’s Promo:
    • The Rock made a surprise appearance, reflecting on his past year, giving praise to Cody Rhodes, and reinforcing his respect for the NXT crowd. His presence further elevated the show, and he continued to promote Ava’s authority over the brand.
  • Backstage Drama:
    • Eddy Thorpe was found “attacked,” though it was revealed by Oba Femi backstage that Thorpe had orchestrated it.
    • Ethan Page confronted Ava backstage about being left off the card, with The Rock stepping in to make it clear that Ava was the one in charge, adding an element of tension and intrigue for future NXT storylines.

Key Takeaways:

  • Giulia’s Victory marks her first reign as NXT Women’s Champion, ending Perez’s reign.
  • Oba Femi rises to the top, dethroning Trick Williams as NXT Champion, likely setting up a future storyline with Eddy Thorpe.
  • Lexis King adds another title to his resume with a strong win over Charlie Dempsey for the NXT Heritage Cup.
  • The Rock’s presence on NXT further blurs the lines between NXT and the main roster, solidifying his connection to the brand.

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