WWE NXT Heatwave 2025 Preview: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

WWE NXT Heatwave is the next Premium Live Event for the developmental brand and there are plenty of matches that have potential to steal the show, so fans will be in for a ride from start to finish.

NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Je’Von Evans

Oba Femi enters Heatwave with the seventh-longest NXT Championship reign in history, and he has no intention of slowing down. He is set to defend his title against the incredibly talented Je’Von Evans. This might be a star-making performance for Evans, so we’ll have to see who will win in the end.

TNA Knockouts World Championship Triple-Threat: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Masha Slamovich vs. Ash by Elegance

At Heatwave, Jayne will defend the TNA Knockouts Title in a triple-threat match against Masha Slamovich and Ash by Elegance. This will definitely be Jayne’s biggest challenge so far, considering the skills of both of her TNA opponents. Therefore, it remains to be seen who will come out on top in the end.

NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Hank & Tank (c) vs. DarkState

Hank & Tank will defend the NXT Tag Team Titles against DarkState and the bout will be DarkState’s first match for tag team gold. While Hank & Tank are determined to retain the titles, DarkState has the advantage so we’ll have to see who will win in the end.

Other Matches

Jaida Parker faces off against Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice in a 1 Contender for NXT Women’s Championship. In another match, Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace will finally face off against each other after weeks of feuding. Finally, Chelsea Green & Ethan Page will duke it out with Tyra Mae Steele & Tavion Heights in a mixed tag team match.

WWE NXT Heatwave 2025 Lineup:

• NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Je’Von Evans
• TNA Knockouts World Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Masha Slamovich vs. Ash by Elegance
• NXT Tag Team Championship: Hank & Tank (c) vs. DarkState*
• #1 Contender for NXT Women’s Championship: Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice
• Mixed Tag Team Match: Chelsea Green & Ethan Page vs. Tyra Mae Steele & Tavion Heights
• Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe

Final Thoughts on WWE NXT Heatwave 2025

WWE NXT Heatwave 2025 has a ton of action in store for fans. With the likes of Oba Femi, Blake Monroe, and more in action, it’s definitely something fans shouldn’t miss. Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show over in our WWE NXT Heatwave coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the show will turn out.

Where to Watch WWE NXT Heatwave 2025

WWE NXT Heatwave 2025 will air live from the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts at 6 PM ET on Peacock. Internationally, fans can also stream the entire show on Netflix and on-demand viewing.