How to Watch NXT Battleground 2025: Start Time, Match Card & Results
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NXT Battleground 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, May 25th at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. The event promises high-stakes championship action and a few surprises, as NXT continues to showcase its blend of homegrown talent and international stars.
How to Watch NXT Battleground 2025
- Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Start Time: 8:00 PM ET (Pre-show may begin slightly earlier)
- Streaming Platforms:
- Peacock (U.S. exclusive)
- Netflix (All international markets where WWE content has moved to Netflix)
- WWE Network (In countries still under existing contracts)
Confirmed Match Card
- Trick Williams def. Joe Hendry (c) to become the new TNA Champion
- Oba Femi (c) def. Myles Borne to retain the NXT Championship
- Stephanie Vaquer (c) def. Jordynne Grace to retain the NXT Women’s Championship
- Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo def. Tony D’Angelo
- Josh Briggs, Hank & Tank def. The Culling
- Sol Ruca (c) def. Kelani Jordan to retain the NXT Women’s North American Championship
Card Preview & Predictions for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
With NXT Battleground shaping up to be one of the most stacked cards of the year, we’re breaking down every match set for Tampa—including the stories heading in and our predictions for who walks away victorious. From championship clashes to deeply personal grudge matches, here’s what to expect on a night that could redefine the future of NXT:
NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Myles Borne
The NXT Championship will be on the line in a true David vs. Goliath clash as Myles Borne steps up to challenge the unstoppable Oba Femi for NXT’s top prize.
Borne shocked the NXT Universe by outlasting 24 other competitors to win a grueling Battle Royal and earn his first-ever shot at championship gold. With each passing week, he’s continued to rise to the occasion—delivering must-see promos, building momentum, and capturing the hearts of fans across the brand. WWE has a real chance to create a breakout babyface in Myles Borne. But standing in his way is “The Ruler”.
Oba Femi has been nothing short of dominant, most recently defending his title in a hard-hitting Triple Threat at Stand & Deliver against Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans. He’s looked invincible—and shows no signs of slowing down.
The timing here, though, is curious. Jasper Troy winning WWE LFG was built around the promise of challenging the reigning champion and pushing him to the limit. If Oba drops the title now, it undercuts that narrative entirely. Unless Troy shocks everyone by interfering and helping Borne pull off the upset, it feels more likely that Shawn Michaels is about to break a few hearts—including Borne’s.
Quick Pick Predictions:
- Joey & Rags: Oba Femi
NXT Women’s Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Jordynne Grace
Tampa is set to host a true dream match. NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer defends her title against “The Juggernaut” Jordynne Grace. When Giulia, Jordynne, and Stephanie all signed with WWE, the buzz was immediate—three powerhouse signings poised to shake up the women’s division and take over as instant main event players. So far, that prophecy has mostly come true.
Giulia has already made her way to the main roster, and Vaquer has become a breakout star, tearing it up on NXT and even making appearances on Monday Night Raw. But Jordynne Grace, for all her dominance and name value, has yet to capture a WWE title. Now, she’s determined to change that.
Stephanie Vaquer, meanwhile, is red-hot—one of the most consistent and compelling champions in NXT today. She’s brought prestige to the title and represented the brand with pride across all WWE programming. And with the WWE Draft on the horizon, it’s hard to imagine she won’t be a top pick when the time comes. She’s simply too good to stay in NXT much longer.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Jordynne is hungry for her first WWE championship, but Stephanie’s momentum is undeniable. WWE has struggled at times to strike while the iron is hot—but if they plan to capitalize on Vaquer’s rise, now is the moment to take the title off of her and move her to the main roster. Whatever happens, this one has match of the night written all over it.
Quick Pick Predictions:
- Joey: Jordynne Grace
- Rags: Stephanie Vaquer
TNA Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. Trick Williams
For the first time ever, the TNA World Championship will be defended at a WWE PLE as Joe Hendry puts his title on the line against former NXT Champion Trick Williams. Their rivalry has intensified over recent weeks, with tensions finally boiling over and leading NXT General Manager Ava to reach out to TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella. The result? A historic showdown, made official for Battleground.
Adding even more intrigue, both men competed in a tag team match just days earlier at TNA Under Siege, where Hendry walked out with his hand raised. That momentum—and the championship gold—now comes with him to NXT’s biggest stage.
There’s no denying the stakes. Trick Williams has the chance to make history as the first NXT Superstar to win the TNA World Championship. But as exciting as that possibility is, it feels like a long shot. Hendry has found his groove as champion, and with all eyes on this unprecedented title defense, the smart money is on him retaining.
Expect fireworks, expect tension—but don’t expect the TNA World Title to change hands. Joe Hendry is likely walking out of Battleground still champion.
Quick Pick Predictions:
- Joey & Rags: Joe Hendry
NXT North American Championship: Sol Ruca (c) vs. Kelani Jordan
The NXT Women’s North American Championship is on the line as Sol Ruca defends her title against former champion Kelani Jordan in what promises to be a high-flying showdown.
Jordan earned her rematch by defeating Zaria on May 20. But while she’s hungry to reclaim the gold, the timing doesn’t feel quite right. Sol Ruca has been on a tear since capturing the title in a brutal Ladder Match at Stand & Deliver, and removing the belt from her now would make little sense. She’s just getting started.
Kelani doesn’t necessarily need another run with the title—her legacy as the first champ is secure. What’s far more intriguing is the looming presence of Zaria. Despite being friends and occasional partners with Sol, it’s hard to ignore the tension bubbling beneath the surface. Zaria had to watch someone else win the title she was favored to claim, and she just lost a #1 contender’s match. How long before that frustration boils over?
A heel turn for Zaria feels inevitable, and necessary. After such a dominant debut, she’s at risk of fading into the background unless she pivots soon. Whether she plays a role in this match or waits for the perfect moment, her pursuit of the title could change the entire landscape of NXT’s women’s division. For now, expect Sol to retain—but keep your eyes on Zaria. The real story may be just beginning.
Quick Pick Predictions:
- Joey & Rags: Sol Ruca
Tony D’Angelo vs. Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo
One of the most emotional showdowns in NXT history is set for Battleground. Tony D’Angelo faces his former right-hand man, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, in a grudge match that’s been brewing for months.
Once bonded like family, Tony and Stacks built their empire side by side, rising through the ranks of NXT together. But everything changed at Stand & Deliver. In a shocking betrayal, Stacks turned on The Don, Luca Crusifino, and Adriana Rizzo, opening the door for DarkState to ambush the group and send their once-proud unit into chaos.
Since then, Luca Crusifino has vanished—either written off or possibly still being held captive—while Rizzo has gone into hiding at Tony’s request. With everything crumbling around him, D’Angelo now looks to settle the score with the man he once called family. But things aren’t so simple.
Stacks has really come into his own since the betrayal, proving to be even more compelling as a solo act—ambitious, calculated, and hungry to run things his way. While emotions will be high, this match feels like a statement moment for The Underboss. And if we’re reading the signs right, this could be Tony D’Angelo’s final chapter in NXT. There’s a lingering feeling that he’s main roster bound, and a loss here would be the cleanest way to write him off.
Quick Pick Predictions:
- Joey & Rags: Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo
Josh Briggs, Hank & Tank vs. The Culling
A high-stakes Six-Man Tag Team Match is set as NXT Tag Team Champions Hank Walker & Tank Ledger join forces with Josh Briggs to take on The Culling—Shawn Spears’ rising faction of Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, and Izzi Dame.
Since assembling his loyal group, Spears has made it clear he’s out to reshape NXT in his image. With his influence growing and his stable locked in, the vision is starting to take form. But they now face a major obstacle in Hank & Tank, who are riding high as champions, and Briggs—Jensen’s former tag partner—who might just have a little extra motivation stepping into this fight.
Given Brooks and Briggs’ past as a team, there’s an undeniable sense that this could be the start of a reunion in the making. While The Culling already feels like a complete unit, the idea of Briggs eventually joining them would be a wild twist fans wouldn’t see coming.
Still, as fun as that dynamic would be, The Culling need this win more. They have to rebuild momentum and get the rest of the squad, beyond Spears, into the title picture. Expect a hard-hitting match, but look for The Culling to come out on top.
Quick Pick Predictions:
- Joey & Rags: The Culling
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