WWE NXT tonight on The CW.
- NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. Santino Marella
- Jaida Parker vs. Jazmyn Nyx
- Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley
Category: NXT
The Undertaker Drops TNA World Champion Trick Williams With a Chokeslam on WWE NXT
Things got heated on the July 22 edition of WWE NXT when WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker made a rare appearance — and delivered a chilling message to TNA World Champion Trick Williams. That message? Keep running your mouth, and you’ll be picking yourself up off the mat.
The episode, which aired live from Houston on The CW, saw Trick Williams confront the legendary Deadman in a fiery in-ring segment that ended with a thunderous chokeslam — and a statement no one watching will forget anytime soon.
Trick Talks Big, But Taker Talks Back
Trick didn’t come to the ring empty-handed — he came with an ego and some bold claims. Still riding high as the TNA World Champion, Williams wasted no time throwing shade at The Undertaker and his new LFG crew, made up of Shiloh Hill, Dani Sekelsky, Bayley Humphrey, and Drake Morreaux. According to Trick, Undertaker is soft now, and his squad is part of the problem.
Williams even claimed that The Undertaker never held down two brands the way he has, saying no one shines like him. That’s when the lights dimmed, the gong hit, and business picked up.
Undertaker Warns Williams: “Dead Man Walking”
Once in the ring, The Phenom kept his cool — at first. He told Trick he sees a lot in him, but not enough respect. According to Taker, Trick was more driven when he was NXT Champion and warned that his attitude could be his downfall.
“You’re a dead man walking,” Undertaker told him, before adding that with the way Williams is acting, it’s only a matter of time before he drops the TNA World Title.
Trick wasn’t trying to hear it. He dismissed the legend’s advice and flat-out said he didn’t care about the LFG crew or their attitudes. He claimed no one on that roster — or any roster — is a star like him.
That was the final straw.
A Swing, A Miss, and a Chokeslam to Remember
Taker responded in true Undertaker fashion: with cold words and a big-time warning. “You’re too light in the ass to step to an O.G. like me,” he told Trick. “But if you want, I can flip the switch and make you famous.”
Trick took the bait and swung — but Taker was ready. He caught him, planted him with a chokeslam, and left him staring up at the lights.
What’s Next for Trick Williams?
After that confrontation, the message is crystal clear: legends don’t get talked down to — especially not by someone still trying to carve out their legacy. Whether Trick bounces back with more fire or starts taking Taker’s warning seriously remains to be seen.
But if there’s one thing we learned from this NXT moment, it’s that no matter how long he’s been gone, when The Undertaker shows up, everyone listens.
WWE NXT Preview 7/22/2025
WWE NXT Tuesday night on The CW from the 713 Music Hall in Houston, TX
- Fallout from TNA Slammiversary
- WWE NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Yoshiki Inamura vs, Josh Briggs
- WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker will confront TNA World Champion Trick Williams
- Ricky Saints vs. Jasper Troy
- Blake Monroe vs. Wren Sinclair (Monroe has invited Jordynne Grace to watch her match)
WWE NXT The Great American Bash 2025 Quick Results
Je’Von Evans def. Jasper Troy
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Sol Ruca (c) def. Izzi Dame
NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) def. Ricky Saints
TNA Championship Match Contract Signing
The TNA Championship will be defended in a Triple Threat Match at Slammiversary when Trick Williams defends his title against Mike Santana and Joe Hendry. Saturday afternoon, they signed the contract for the pay-per-view main event.
All three said their piece, hyping up the main event of the July 20 extravaganza, with Williams showing the braggadocio that has helped him become an effective heel. Hendry and Santana, tired of the NXT star holding their title and running his mouth, put him through a table.
After the segment, Dark State appeared and laid out the challengers while Williams watched from the ramp.
NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) def. Yoshiki Inamura
Jordynne Grace & Blake Monroe def. Fatal Influence
TNA Knockouts champion Masha Slamovich appearing and offsetting interference from Nyx, to pick up a win.
WWE NXT The Great American Bash 7/12/2025
WWE NXT The Great American Bash – Saturday July 12, 2025 – 3pm ET/12pm PT – Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia.
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- NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Yoshiki Inamura
- Jordynne Grace & Blake Monroe vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne)
- NXT North American Championship – Falls Count Anywhere: Ethan Page (c) vs. Ricky Saints
- NXT Women’s North American Championship: Sol Ruca (c) vs. Izzi Dame
- TNA World Championship Contract Signing – Trick Williams, Joe Hendry, and Mike Santana
- Je’Von Evans vs. Jasper Troy
TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich reportedly set to appear.
Shayna Baszler Opens Up About Backstage Presence At NXT, Future In WWE, and Interest in Japan Return
Shayna Baszler sparked plenty of chatter earlier this week after being listed as a producer for the Kelani Jordan vs. Lainey Reid match on WWE NXT. While rumors suggested the Queen of Spades might be transitioning into a backstage role, Baszler took to Twitch to clear the air—and tease what could lie ahead.
During a recent livestream, Baszler confirmed that she was indeed at the WWE Performance Center, but insisted her presence was more about learning than producing. “I happened to be at the PC working with people,” she explained. “I’m not gonna out the people that requested I work with them. So please, the dirt sheets are usually wrong, so do not believe stuff.”
Baszler shed more light on her visit, revealing that she was taking inspiration from a piece of advice given to her by Bryan Danielson (formerly Daniel Bryan in WWE). “He always told me he learned the most just sitting on the headset backstage,” she said. “Learning what the cameras look for, timing, cues—it helped him as a performer. So I figured, while I was home, I’d go to NXT and sit on the headset.”
According to Baszler, the unique atmosphere at NXT allowed her to take advantage of that opportunity. “On RAW or SmackDown, you’re not usually allowed in Gorilla unless you’re in the segment, unless you’re a top guy,” she noted. “But at NXT, because I was a top talent there, I could do it. I was there to learn.”
She also took part in some in-ring work, noting that she’s still technically under WWE contract during her 90-day no-compete window. “A couple of my friends got the okay for me to help out in the ring. It just happened to be on a Tuesday. I sat on a headset, that’s it,” she said, downplaying any official producer role. “Could the possibility be there? Sure. But I’d have to decide if I’m ready to be done [with wrestling]. I still think I have some stories to tell.”
That said, Baszler didn’t close the door on working behind the scenes one day. “A part of me hopes the powers that be at WWE see all the talk online and think about it,” she admitted. “That would be great, right? I can’t throw myself on the floor until I’m 60.”
As for what’s next, Baszler hinted that her in-ring journey might still have a few detours—possibly overseas. “Honestly, I really kind of want to go back to Japan,” she said. “I’ve wrestled most of the Joshi talent I’ve wanted to—except for a couple.”
Whether it’s one more run inside the ring or a future behind the curtain, it’s clear Baszler isn’t done with pro wrestling—she’s just evolving. And for fans of the former NXT Women’s Champion, that’s a storyline worth following.
WWE NXT Preview 7/8/2025
WWE NXT tonight on The CW
- WWE NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Hank & Tank (c) vs. The Culling
- Gauntlet Match: Ricky Saints vs. The Vanity Project
- Joe Hendry & Mike Santana vs. The High Ryze
- Charlie Dempsey vs. Tavion Heights (If Heights wins, he can leave the NQCC)
- Kale Dixon vs. TVA
- Ava announces WWE Evolution battle royal participants.
WWE NXT Preview 7/1/2025
WWE NXT TONIGHT at 8 ET/7 CT on the CW Network.
WWE NXT Preview 6/24/2025
WWE NXT tonight on The CW at 8pm ET.
- Fatal 4-Way Match determines who challenges for the NXT Women’s Championship at WWE Evolution: Jordynne Grace vs. Jaida Parker vs. Lash Legend vs. Izzi Dame
- Heritage Cup Match: Noam Dar (c) vs. Stacks
- TNA World championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Josh Briggs
Reason Why WWE Changed Jordynne Grace’s Entrance Music
Jordynne Grace has been making waves since stepping into NXT, but this week, it wasn’t just her dominant win over Lola Vice that had people talking—it was her brand-new entrance music. During Tuesday’s episode of WWE NXT, Grace walked out to a fresh theme ahead of her victory in a qualifying match for next week’s NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal Four-Way. But the WWE Performance Center crowd made it loud and clear: they weren’t feeling the change.
According to Fightful Select, WWE swapped out Grace’s old theme—one she owns the rights to and used during her TNA run and early NXT appearances—for something new due to a couple of key reasons. First, WWE has reportedly doubled down on only using entrance music they fully control from a rights standpoint. Second, Grace’s original theme opened with sirens, which officials felt sounded too much like Raw star Bron Breakker’s entrance—sirens that carry deep roots in wrestling lore thanks to Breakker’s ties to the Steiner family.
Since Breakker’s sound had historical weight and WWE priority, Grace’s music had to be altered.
Fans weren’t shy about voicing their disapproval. “Fire Def Rebel” chants broke out in the PC—Def Rebel being WWE’s in-house music production team responsible for most superstar themes. Grace, to her credit, handled the crowd reaction with trademark humor, later tweeting, “I know what the streets are saying,” before cheekily adding that fans need to “suspend your disbelief and vibe with it.”
One fan responded saying they wouldn’t be vibing, to which Grace clapped back with a playful jab: “Let me know what you’re wearing next week so I can jump the barricade.”
Love it or hate it, the new music isn’t going anywhere for now. Grace will walk out to the updated theme once again next Tuesday when she steps into a high-stakes Fatal Four-Way against Lash Legend, Izzi Dame, and Jaida Parker. The winner earns a shot at NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne at NXT Evolution.
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