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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE NXT Results (July 8): Ricky Saints wins Gauntlet match, Hank & Tank retain the NXT Tag Team title and other highlights
Ricky Saints emerged victorious against the Vanity Project a thrilling Gauntlet Match on Tuesday night, outlasting three competitors to earn a shot at the NXT North American Championship . Meanwhile, Hank & Tank (Hank Walker & Tank Williams) successfully defended their NXT Tag Team Championship in a hard-fought battle, continuing their impressive title reign. With intense action, unexpected twists, and strong crowd reactions, the latest episode of NXT delivered on all fronts, building momentum toward the next major premium live event. 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Sit Down Before You See What He Looks Like Now 33 Bridges Undo Saints kicked off the night in dominant fashion, winning a Gauntlet Match by defeating Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, and Jackson Drake to secure a rematch with North American Champion Ethan Page at the upcoming Great American Bash. Though the matches were brief, Baylor stood out early with strong facial expressions and crisp selling, enhancing Saints' momentum. Saints then quickly dispatched Smokes before facing EVOLVE Champion Drake in the final bout. Drake attempted a Springboard Swanton but landed on Saints' knees, setting up the finish as Saints hit the Roshambo for the decisive win and a shot at redemption against Page. After the match, Saints grabbed the mic and declared that he is going to dogwalk 'All Ego' Page all over Atlanta in Falls Count Anywhere match. — WWE (@WWE) Live Events Tavion Heights vs Charlie Dempsey In a high-stakes singles match with a major stipulation, Tavion Heights battled Charlie Dempsey for a chance to earn his freedom from the No Quarter Crew. Heights delivered a spirited performance, showcasing his power and resilience, but the tide turned in the final moments. Dempsey locked in a punishing submission hold, leaving Heights in visible agony. Before he could escape or tap out, Wren Sinclair threw in the towel on his behalf, forcing the referee to call the match and award the win to Dempsey - crushing Heights' hopes of breaking free from the group's control. — WWE (@WWE) Joe Hendry and Mike Santana vs Tyriek Igwe and Tyson DuPont TNA Wrestling 's Mike Santana and Joe Hendry made a high-energy appearance on NXT, taking on rising tag team The High Ryze in a fast-paced, action-packed bout. Both teams showcased their athleticism, but it was Santana who sealed the victory, hitting his Spin The Block finisher on DuPont in the closing moments. The celebration didn't last long, as Trick Williams and Wes Lee stormed the ring post-match. In a surprising turn, they sided with The High Ryze, joining in on a brutal beatdown of the TNA stars - sending a clear message as the NXT–TNA crossover rivalry continues to escalate. — WWE (@WWE) Kelani Jordan vs Lainey Reid In an exciting NXT Women's Division singles match, Jordan and Reid delivered a fast-paced, crowd-pleasing showdown that had the audience firmly engaged. Both competitors showed off their athleticism, but it was Jordan who came out on top, hitting a moonsault to score the victory. However, the celebration was short-lived. As Reid recovered from the loss, Thea Hail stormed the ring and blindsided her with a vicious post-match attack, adding fuel to their growing rivalry and leaving Reid down as officials rushed to the ring. — WWE (@WWE) Hank Walker and Tank Ledger vs Shawn Spears and Niko Vance Hank and Tank defended their NXT Tag Team Championships in a hard-hitting showdown against The Culling's Vance and Spears. The match was intense from start to finish, with both teams bringing high energy and physicality to the ring. The Culling looked strong throughout, pushing the champions to their limits. However, in the final moments, Hank and Tank executed a powerful double-team maneuver on Spears to secure the pinfall and retain their titles. With the win, the reigning champs continue to build momentum as one of NXT's most dominant tag teams. — WWE (@WWE)
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE NXT Results & Highlights (7/8/25): Women's division erupt in all-out brawl ahead of Evolution 2025, tag team title match and more
Image via WWE The July 8th edition of WWE NXT was the go-home show for the power-packed weekend featuring multiple special shows. It featured top-tier matches and ended in an all-out brawl between the women's division stars of the main roster and developmental territory, as WWE Evolution PLE is on the horizon. Ricky Saints vs. The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, and Jackson Drake) — WWE (@WWE) The opening match of WWE NXT was a Gauntlet match. Ricky Saints and Brad Baylor engage in a back-and-forth contest. Saints delivered a Tornado DDT to eliminate him. Ricky Smokes entered next and was able to get the upper hand over the Saints for a while. However, The Absolute One hit an Atomic Drop on Smokes to pin him, and Jackson Drake entered last. The action heated up between the two individuals until Drake tried a Swanton Bomb, but Ricky got his knees up and then connected with the Roshambo for the win. He then told Ethan Page, who was sitting ringside, that he would challenge him for the NXT North American Championship in a Falls Count Anywhere match at the Great American Bash PLE. Tavion Heights vs. Charlie Dempsey This was a singles showdown with a stipulation. Tavion Heights had a chance to be free from the No Quarter Catch Crew if he won the match. He put in a valiant effort against his former ally, Charlie Dempsey. However, the end moments saw him being trapped in a submission, and that led to Wren Sinclair throwing in the towel, meaning that Dempsey was awarded the win. Joe Hendry and Mike Santana vs. Tyriek Igwe and Tyson DuPont TNA Wrestling stars Mike Santana and Joe Hendry competed against NXT tag team The High Ryze. The match was fast paced and action packed which saw Santana hit a Spin The Block finisher on DuPont in the final moments to win the bout. Following that, Trick Williams and Wes Lee joined the fray and helped The High Ryze beat down the TNA superstars. Kelani Jordan vs. Lainey Reid This was a singles match in the NXT women's division. Both women delivered a thrilling showdown that gained cheers from the NXT audience. Kelani Jordan hit the moonsault on Lainey Reid to pick up the win. After that, Thea Hail blindsided Reid with an attack. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger vs. Shawn Spears and Niko Vance Hank Walker and Tank Ledger put their NXT Tag Team Championships on the line against The Culling, Niko Vance, and Shawn Spears. A high-stakes tag team showdown saw both sides go up against each other in full force. In the end, Hank and Tank delivered a double team move on Spears for the win and retained their titles. Last segment with General Manager Ava and multiple WWE superstars Ava came out to reflect on the upcoming WWE Evolution PLE. She announced the six participants from NXT to compete in the Women's Battle Royal: Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Lash Legend, Izzi Dame, Jaida Parker, and Tatum Paxley. Multiple superstars like Fatal Influence, Lash Legend joined the fray along with main roster stars Natalya, Maxxine Dupri, Zelina Vega, and Stephanie Vaquer. The show ended with an all-out brawl as NXT ended in chaos. Also read: Lilian Garcia is back! WWE legend to announce Evolution 2 in Atlanta Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE NXT preview and streaming details (07/08/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more
(Image via WWE NXT) WWE is back with another latest episode of WWE NXT, happening at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. This week, some of the promotion's up-and-coming superstars are set to clash for a chance at glory. One of the standout matches features Ricky Saints, will need to beat the likes of Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, and Ricky Smokes of The Vanity Project in a Gauntlet match, to get another shot at Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship ahead of the WWE NXT Great American Bash Premium Live Event (PLE) in Atlanta this weekend. The show will be aired live from 8ET/7CT in the United States on The CW, and will stream live on Netflix globally. Now, let's take a look at the confirmed match cards, show highlights, how to watch, and more. WWE NXT: Confirmed match card for 07/08/2025 Hank & Tank (Hank Walker & Tank Ledger) (c) vs The Culling (Shawn Spears & Niko Vance) – NXT Tag Team title match Ricky Saints vs The Vanity Project – Gauntlet match Joe Hendry & Mike Santana vs High Ryze Tavion Heights vs Charlie Dempsey Hank & Tank (c) vs The Culling – NXT Tag Team title match On the latest NXT promotions, Hank & Tank will lock horns with The Culling in a thrilling NXT Tag Team title match . After holding the titles for more than 70 days, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger are now up against one of their toughest challenges yet. The Culling enters the ring with a fierce and unconventional style, and if they manage to score an upset victory, it could shake up the entire tag team division just before the Bash. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 7 All-Inclusive Destinations That Accept Credit Card Rewards Liseer Learn More Undo Ricky Saints vs The Vanity Project – Gauntlet match Ricky Saints has an interesting bout tonight, as he will face The Vanity Project this week on NXT. Saints will face a major challenge in a gauntlet match against The Vanity Project, which includes Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, and Ricky Smokes. It will be interesting to see how Saints tackle the match tonight. Joe Hendry & Mike Santana vs High Ryze In another promotion and a tag team match, Mike Santana will face off against Joe Hendry and High Ryze. Joe Hendry will continue building their chemistry as they square off against The High Ryze, the promising duo of Tyriek Igwe and Tyson DuPont. Streaming details: How to watch WWE NXT? WWE NXT will go live at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT on the CW Network in the United States. In Canada, the show will be broadcast live on Tuesday at 8 PM ET on Netflix & CW Network Fans in the United Kingdom can watch NXT at 1 AM GMT on Netflix. In India, the NXT edition will stream live at 05:30 AM IST, Wednesday on Netflix. Also Read : "He didn't wanna come back": Solo Sikoa opens up on Jacob Fatu's rejection after United States Championship title | WWE News - Times of India Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show live at 03 AM AST on Netflix. In Australia, the show will be broadcast live at 10 AM AEST on Netflix. In France, the show will be broadcast live at 2 AM CEST on AB1. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ricky Saints Confirms Current NXT Star Is Also Working As A Coach In WWE
Ricky Saints is learning quite a bit in NXT. WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard spoke with Saints at WrestleMania Media Day about his journey to NXT. Saints may be new to WWE. However, he has more than a decade of experience in the wrestling business, including stops in the NWA and AEW. When asked if there's a match that gives WWE fans a good idea of who he is as a performer, he had two in mind. Advertisement 'Maybe the one in NXT would be when I won the [NXT North American] title [from Shawn Spears in April 2025]. That'd be a top one,' Saints said. 'Anything beyond that, me versus Bryan Danielson for sure.' Saints, as Ricky Starks, competed in two singles matches against Bryan Danielson in AEW. They first squared off in a No Disqualification Strap Match at All Out 2023, and later had a brutal Texas Death Match on the September 23, 2023, episode of AEW Collision. Ricky Saints confirms Shawn Spears is coaching in NXT Ricky Saints was also asked if there was anyone in WWE that became a positive influence that he perhaps wasn't expecting to learn from. Saints disagreed with the sentiment and said everyone he's worked with has taught him a lot, including Shawn Spears. Advertisement 'No, because I feel like that discredits them,' Saints explained. 'Every person that has come to me and talked to me — Terry Taylor, Fit Finlay, Matt Bloom — have been nothing but a wealth of knowledge. Shawn Spears also is a coach there and is very knowledgeable once you listen. For all his faults, he does have some good knowledge as well.' Saints agreed that Spears might be underappreciated by some. Fans have gotten a better look at what Spears offers in his return to NXT. Spears continues to wrestle in NXT too, as a member of The Culling stable. His last match was a six-man tag team match at WWE Battleground 2025. Watch our full interview with Ricky Saints below: The post Ricky Saints Confirms Current NXT Star Is Also Working As A Coach In WWE appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ricky Saints: Polar Opposites Attract; That Chemistry Creates The Best Matches
Ricky Saints has friction with Ethan Page, but he believes that only makes for a good match. Saints is set to defend his NXT North American Championship against Ethan Page on Tuesday's episode of NXT. Saints previously defended and retained the title against Page at NXT Stand & Deliver, but the feud has continued to heat up ever since then. Advertisement Ricky Saints spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard at WrestleMania Media Day about his feud with Ethan Page, who, like him, left AEW to join NXT. There are some similarities between the two, but their personalities are very different. Despite that contrast, Saints said their dynamic brings out the best in each other. 'Polar opposites attract, of course, and I'm no stranger to Ethan. We have met before on the indies and other places, things of that nature, so I think having that chemistry only creates the best types of matches and outcomes,' Ricky Saints said. Ricky Saints is focused on the present Plenty of things come to mind when fans think about Ricky Saints' career. This ranges from his various title wins to his AEW exit to his new name in NXT, among other topics. Is there anything that Saints wants fans to focus on more, or something that he feels deserves more attention? Advertisement 'I think it's just really focusing on my current work right now, and stuff that I'm trying to do currently,' Ricky Saints said. 'I would just focus on the effort I'm putting out there right now.' In closing, Saints was asked if he had a message for Page ahead of Stand & Deliver, so he offered a simple preview of what was to come. 'Hey, bud, you're gonna lose,' Saints said. Could the same ring true on Tuesday's episode of NXT? We'll have to wait and find out. Check out our full interview with Ricky Saints below: Read More: Ricky Saints Shares Original Pitch For His Name In NXT The post Ricky Saints: Polar Opposites Attract; That Chemistry Creates The Best Matches appeared first on Wrestlezone.
