NXT thread for May 20, 2025 - NXT: The Musical on the Battleground go-home

[Sky]

You read that right. Not only will we have Joe Hendry live in concert, but we'll also have Trick rapping.

 

[Comrade Khan]

Is Joe incapable of any other segments than concert? Starting to feel like a one trick pony...

 

[Sky]

Is Joe incapable of any other segments than concert? Starting to feel like a one trick pony...

It's a reflection of how WWE sees him

 

[Comrade Khan]

It's a reflection of how WWE sees him

perhaps, but TNA has booked him like this for a year too - concert concert concert beat down concert match - repeat. none of his feuds have had anything beyond this from what I can tell. No interesting angles, no deep personal promos, just songs and beatdowns

 

[Y2Jayne]

Hope the front row audience will be given umbrellas for Trick's rap.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

I’ll be honest from the moment I first started hearing people hype this guy up as the future big deal, the only thing I ever saw from this guy was he was the concert guy, and this goes back to when they were still impact wrestling.

 

[Comrade Khan]

I’ll be honest from the moment I first started hearing people hype this guy up as the future big deal, the only thing I ever saw from this guy was he was the concert guy, and this goes back to when they were still impact wrestling.

he has not evolved as a performer since, and it's driving me a bit crazy - it feels like i seen this many years ago and now people caught up on the meme. by the time he signs with wwe, what exactly is he going to bring to the table? do they want like a new miz like character or smth? maybe they can make it work, idk, I just feel like they gonna sign him, spam this even more until people move on ,and then what?

don't get me wrong, from Hendry's pov he's cashing and being smart. booking wise? I think he's been booked extremely lazy and he is not getting ANYONE else over in this reign atm

 

[Comrade Khan]

Does he even have any memorable promos or matches?

 

[Chris]

 

[Professor Booty]

That triple threat gonna be a banger

 

[Chris]

Joe Hendry performs live in concert​

TNA World Champion Joe Hendry returns to NXT for a can’t-miss concert ahead of his title match against Trick Williams at Battleground.

Don’t miss Hendry live in concert TONIGHT at 8 ET/7 CT on the CW Network.

Trick Williams raps live on NXT​

Trick Williams is set to deliver a rap performance that is sure to take aim at TNA World Champion Joe Hendry before they meet for the title at Battleground.

Be sure to catch Willams’ epic performance live TONIGHT at 8 ET/7 CT on the CW Network.

Kelani Jordan takes on Zaria in high-stakes matchup​

Kelani Jordan and Zaria will throw down in a key matchup that could have NXT Women’s North American Championship implications.

Jordan is determined to win back the title, and Zaria is hungry for her first taste of gold, all while the champion Sol Ruca watches from ringside.

Will Jordan or Zaria prove that they’re ready for a championship opportunity? Find out live TONIGHT at 8 ET/7 CT on the CW Network.

Je’Von Evans, Sean Legacy and Ashante Adonis battle in a Triple Threat Match​

A huge Triple Threat Match is set to take place between Je’Von Evans, Sean Legacy and Ashante “Thee” Adonis.

Evans called out Legacy after the two clashed during the 25-man No. 1 Contender Battle Royal, and Adonis inserted himself into their business during a backstage encounter.

Which Superstar will earn the win? Find out live TONIGHT at 8 ET/7 CT on the CW Network.

The new-look Chase U debut against a returning OTM​

Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors have revitalized Andre Chase and brought back Chase University, and now they’re making their debut against a returning Bronco Nima and Lucien Price.

OTM have been out for months due to injury, and NXT General Manager Ava has granted them a match with the new-look Chase U.

Can Dixon and Connors pull off the upset, or will Nima and Price send a message to NXT? Don’t miss WWE NXT live tonight at 8 ET/7 CT on the CW Network to find out.

Josh Briggs goes one-on-one with Shawn Spears​

Josh Briggs is set to face the leader of The Culling, Shawn Spears.

After Spears and Brooks Jensen disrespected Briggs and his former tag team partner Yoshiki Inamura, the bruising Briggs challenged Spears to a match.

Be sure to catch this amazing matchup live TONIGHT at 8 ET/7 CT on the CW Network.​

 

[Mitch Buchannon]

I cannot take that Briggs render seriously, looks like if LA Knight and Kevin Nealon morphed together

 

[Skyefire]

"How many cups of coffee did you have today, Booker?"

 

[Skyefire]

Awesome dive by Evans

 

[OMB]

The U is back BB

also hope Tony fucks up that damn traitor.