NXT Show Results
5/26/26
By: Courtney Wood
Match One:
‘The Stand Out’ Kelani Jordan Defeated Wren Sinclair (NXT Women’s Speed Champion With Kendal Grey) Via Submission
Jordan attacked Sinclair before the bell rang, but this strategy would not help The Stand Out maintain momentum for long as Wren proceeded to out wrestle the aggressive Kelani. After avoiding Sinclair’s numerous armbar attempts, Jordan took advantage of an opening and began targeting Wren’s knee by wrapping it around the solid steel ring post and locking her in various submissions. Despite all of the fight the speed champion displayed, her severely weakened knee was too much to overcome as Jordan locked her in a very innovative submission that wrenched Sinclair’s leg back in such an unnatural way she had no choice but to submit.
The three members left in Darkstate came out to address why they betrayed Saquon Shugars, calling him a liability and a failure.
Match Two
Men’s Speed Championship Tournament Match:
Sean Legacy Versus Dorian Van Dux Ended In A Double Elimination
The two superstars battled in a fast paced clash of styles where Van Dux utilized his strength advantage and Legacy used his high flying abilities. Unfortunately for the invested fans, neither man was able to secure a victory within the very strict time limit which means both were eliminated from the tournament. This outcome greatly altered the tournament as it turned the match between Nathan Frazer and Romeo Moreno into the tournament’s finals.
Match Three:
Jaida Parker Defeated Layla Diggs (With Nattie) Via Pinfall
Diggs capitalized on the self doubts and recent shortcomings that have been plaguing Ms. Parker the past few weeks, taking the fight to Jaida and even disrespecting her very early on. In the end, Parker used her emotions and the fans’ support to rebound and overpower Layla, hitting her with the ‘Hipnotic’ and the ‘Deja Vu’ to pick up the much needed victory.
The NXT Champion, Tony D’Angelo, called out one of the many men who have been targeting him recently; the evil Naraku. The international star claimed he was here “to keep the title and champion safe” as it is their destiny to battle. This very tense moment was interrupted by the man D’Aneglo will defend his title against next week, the arrogant Kam Hendrix. Unsurprisingly, Hendrix attempted to cheap shot the champ when his back was turned, but Naraku kept his word and disposed of Kam, keeping D’Angelo unharmed.
Backstage, the still arguing former teammates and alleged friends Myles Borne and Tavion Heights were attacked by Darkstate.
Match Four
Men’s Speed Championship Tournament Finals Match:
Romeo Moreno (With Noam Darr) Defeated Nathan Frazer (With Axiom) Via Pinfall
After the two had an evenly paced and energetic showdown, the less experienced Moreno was able to roll up Frazer in the last five seconds of the match, earning the opportunity to face Lexis King for the Speed Championship next week.
The scheduled tag team match between The Culling and OTM was unable to happen as OTM were attacked from behind by a steel chair wielding Shawn Spears while they were making their entrance.
Backstage, while Shiloh Hill continued his campaign to become “Mr. NXT”, Zaria was attacked by Lizzy Rain.
Match Five
Shiloh Hill Defeated Charlie Dempsey (With Birthright) Via Pinfall
The fun loving unorthodox Hill used his size advantage to counter the stoic Dempsey’s technical ability, creating a very entertaining clash of styles. Fired up by the fans loudly cheering for Hill, Charlie proceeded to lock in a painful triangle submission on Shiloh’s shoulder, trying to neutralize his opponent’s power. Shiloh powered through, slamming Dempsey with one arm, eventually landing a vicious suplex to win the match.
After the match Hill’s recent foe, Tristan Angels, came out to inform Shiloh that in two weeks there will be an official “Mr. NXT” pageant.
Match Six
NXT Women’s Championship Match:
Lola Vice (Champion) Defeated Izzi Dame (With The Culling) Via Pinfall
Dame wasted no time and overpowered the champion, trying her best to end this contest as quickly as possible, eventually landing a nasty looking back breaker on Vice. While the two women were battling, OTM ran out to get some revenge on The Culling, causing the four men to brawl all the way to the backstage area. Having the spotlight momentarily taken from her enraged Dame who kicked Vice straight in the ribs and sent her face first into the mat. Right as Lola was fighting back the official was accidentally knocked out by Dame, allowing the women to settle things with a consequence free fist fight before Izzi landed a massive championship belt assisted boot to the face for a very near fall. In the end, Lola landed her signature backfist to remain champion.