Tonight’s WWE NXT airing May 19, 2026, promises an action-packed night live from the Capitol Wrestling Center (WWE Performance Center) in Orlando, Florida. The show sees WWE NXT Women’s North American Champion Tatum Paxley defend her title against Lizzy Rain. Plus, WWE NXT North American Champion Myles Borne and WWE NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo will face Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix in a Tag Team Match.
The show kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on the CW and is available for international fans on streaming platforms like Netflix. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!
Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE NXT on May 19, 2026
- WWE NXT Women’s North American Championship Match: Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Lizzy Rain
- Tag Team Match: WWE NXT North American Champion Myles Borne and WWE NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo vs. Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix
- WWE NXT Tag Team Championship Match: The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) (c) vs. DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Dion Lennox)
- Singles Match: Tate Wilder vs. Keanu Carver
- Tristan Angels will make his in-ring debut
WWE NXT Results (5/19/26): Live Match Updates and Highlights
The show opens up with Vic Joseph and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T welcoming us as we see the arrivals of DarkState, The Vanity Project, Myka Lockwood, Lizzy Rain and Tatum Paxley.
Myles Borne then makes his way down to the ring for the first match of the night and Tony D’Angelo follows. Kam Hendrix then makes his way down to the ring next and Mason Rook follows.
Tag Team Match: WWE NXT North American Champion Myles Borne and WWE NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo vs. Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix
The match starts off with Myles Borne and Kam Hendrix locking up. Kam then backs Myles into the corner and he hits a knee. Kam then hits a clothesline. Kam then sends Myles into the corner, but he runs into an elbow. Kam then hits a power slam for a near fall. Kam then kicks Myles in the back. Myles then hits a punch and Kam hits a forearm. Kam then hits a knee to the midsection and he goes for a suplex, but Myles land on his feet. Myles then hits a drop kick. Myles then hits a power slam for a near fall. Tony then tags in and he takes Kam down with a hip lock and a short arm clothesline. Mason then tags in and he hits a forearm. Tony then hits a forearm and they exchange punches.
Tony then hits a Superman punch and Mason hits a chop. Mason then gets Tony on his shoulders. Tony then escapes and he goes for a shoulder tackle, but Mason does not move. Mason then hits an Irish whip and a clothesline followed by a back senton for a near fall. Mason then misses a splash and Tony hits several clotheslines into the corner. Mason then blocks a suplex attempt and Mason gets Tony on his shoulders. Tony then gets to his feet and he tries for a German suplex, but Mason blocks it. Myles then tags in and they hit a double belly-to-back suplex on Mason. They then send Kam over the top rope and to the floor. Kam then retakes control. Myles then hits a series of rights. He then hits an Irish whip to Kam. Tony then enters the fray and he hits a side elbow.
Kam then hits a splash on Tony into the corner before tagging in Mason. Mason then hits a big body slam to Tony into the mat for a near fall. Mason then tries to chop down Tony, but Tony no-sells. Mason then hits a double suplex to the opposition. Kam then chops Myles down behind the referee’s back. Myles then runs into a big boot. Mason then enters the fray, but runs into a big boot. He then hits Myles with a sit-down powerbomb for a near fall. Myles then tries to fight back and he tags Tony. Tony then hits Mason with a Spear and he follows it up with a German Suplex and a spinebuster to Kam. Tony then hits Kam with a Spear. Mason then breaks the fall. All four men are now in the ring and Tony sends Mason over the top rope.
The fight then spills to the outside. Mason then sends Tony into the steel steps. Myles then flies through the air, wiping out Mason. Tavion Heights then gets involved. Back in the ring, Mason sends Myles into the corner and he hits a slam for the win.
The winners of the Tag Team Match, Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix!
We then head to the back, where we see DarkState and they talk about who they have beaten and how they can become three time champions. Cutler then says this is the first time in months that they weren’t arguing. Dion then says they are on the same page and he asks what did Cutler mean if they lose tonight. Saquon then interrupts and he says they are going to do what they can do.
Kelani Jordan’s music then hits and she makes her way down to the ring. Kelani asks what does a woman have to do. Kelani then says she walked through the doors and won a title within nine months. Kelani then says last week she beat Kendal Grey, someone you think should be in the Hall of Fame. Kelani then says she is better than all of the women called up to RAW and SmackDown. Kelani then says she is better than any woman sitting in the back right now. Kelani then says she is the only person to make Lola Vice tap out. Kelani then says that should have put her at the front of the line. Kelani then says she never had a chance at the women’s title. Kelani then says instead she got to watch all of these women who aren’t half as athletic and talented as her failing left and right.
Kelani then says they talk about potential with her, but that is for the girls trying to figure it out. Kelani then says she has already done it. Kelani then says it is her time to get a shot at the women’s title. Kelani then says people are getting way too comfortable overlooking her. Kelani then says she is the most talented in the locker room. Izzi Dame then makes her way out and she asks if Kelani is trying to jump the line. Izzi then says she pinned Lola and kicked her in the head. Izzi then says if anyone is going to get a shot at the title, it is her. Izzi then tells Kelani to get in the back of the line.
Lola Vice then makes her way out and she tells them to stop wasting everyone’s time. Lola then says you have wins, but she won when it mattered and that is why she is the champion. Lola then tells Kelani she talks a lot about what she wants. Lola then says she is going to start with Izzi. Lola then says you hit her in the back of the head and you thought you would get away with it. Lola then says she will give Izzi her fifteen seconds of fame and she will give Izzi a title match next week. Lola then says Kelani is next.
Kendal Grey then makes her way out and she tells Lola her eyes are still on the title. Kelani then says she already beat Kendal and she knows what she is going to say. Kendal then says Kelani won’t get close to the title. Wren Sinclair then comes from behind and hits Kelani with a crutch. Lola then takes care of Izzi and both women go to the floor as the babyfaces stand tall.
We then head to the back, where Dorian Van Dux talks about how close Sean Legacy was last week and Sean blames Tate Wilder for what happened. Sean then says Dorian will be facing him next week in the Speed Tournament. Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar then walk in the back. Noam says Romeo will have a better result that him. Noam then says Romeo has a lot of catching up. Romeo then asks Noam to be in his corner against Tristan Angels and Noam agrees to be out there with him.
Vic Joseph then mentions an incident involving Nattie and Jaida Parker online and people are watching. Jaida says she is honored to hear Nattie talking about her. Layla Diggs then says Jaida runs her mouth. Jaida then says she does it to someone’s face while Nattie does it behind a mic. Layla then says she respects Nattie for what she has done. Layla then says she does not want to be like Jaida since she complained after losing a few times. Jaida then challenges Layla to a match next week.
Romeo Moreno is waiting in the ring for the next match of the night and Tristan Angels makes his way down to the ring.
Singles Match: Tristan Angels vs. Romeo Moreno
The match starts off with both men locking up and Tristan cinches in a wrist lock and a Greco Roman knuckle lock. Tristan then hits a leg sweep and Romeo cinches in a waist lock and does some take downs. Tristan then gets to the ropes and he hits an elbow and a shoulder tackle to Romeo. Romeo then slaps Tristan. Romeo then sends Tristan into the ropes and he trips Tristan. Romeo then hits a drop kick. Romeo then hits a chop into the corner. Tristan then hits an Irish whip and Romeo hits an elbow. Tristan then puts Romeo in the ropes and he hits a forearm and a double stomp in the ropes. Tristan then hits a suplex for a near fall. Tristan then kicks Romeo and he hits several forearms while Shiloh Hill walks through the bleacher.
Tristan then gets distracted and Romeo hip tosses Tristan over the top rope and to the floor. Romeo then hits a double jump cross body. Romeo is down on the floor and Tristan sends him back into the ring. Tristan then hits several forearms. Tristan then tries to send Romeo into the turnbuckles, but Romeo blocks it. Tristan then hits a kick and he sends Romeo into the turnbuckles. Tristan then hits a hard Irish whip. Tristan then hits a forearm to the back. Tristan then hits a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Tristan then cinches in a surfboard. Romeo then hits several elbows and Tristan hits a forearm. Tristan then hits a tilt-a-whirl back breaker for a near fall. Tristan then gets another near fall. Tristan then hits several knees to the back followed by a forearm. Tristan then hits a knee to the midsection.
Romeo then gets a rollup for a near fall. Romeo then cinches in a side head lock, but Tristan hits a back elbow. Tristan then hits a forearm and he goes for a belly-to-back suplex, but Romeo lands on his feet. Tristan then cinches in a rolling single leg crab. Romeo then rolls through and he hits a suplex. Romeo then hits several forearms and Tristan hits a double thrust to the ropes. Romeo then hits a kick and a running clothesline. Romeo then hits another clothesline and a shoulder into the corner. Romeo then hits a kick in the corner and a springboard drop kick for a near fall.
Tristan then hits an enzuigiri to knock Romeo off the turnbuckles and he follows it up with a code breaker for a near fall. Tristan then misses a splash, but he kicks Romeo. Romeo then hits a head butt to send Tristan to the mat and Romeo hits a double stomp off the turnbuckles for a near fall. Tristan then rolls to the floor. Romeo then goes to the apron and Tristan blocks a kick and drops Romeo on the apron. Tristan then hits a knee to the back of the neck for the win.
The winner of the Singles Match, Tristan Angels!
After the match, Tristan says he hopes Shiloh enjoyed the view from the crowd. Tristan then says that is where you belong. Shiloh then says Tristan said he could never outclass him, but look at him now. Shiloh then says he has started his campaign to crown himself Mr. NXT. Shiloh then says Tristan does not appreciate the photo he used of him. Tristan then says none of your opinions are valued. Tristan then says it is impossible to understand real beauty. Tristan then says Shiloh will pay dearly to ruin his perfect in ring debut and Shiloh cackles.
We then see Lola Vice and she stops by to sit with Tatum Paxley and she asks how did she deal with Izzi Dame. Myles Borne says he didn’t want Tavion Heights out there. Tony D’Angelo then tells Myles to deal with it. Tony then says the target is getting bigger. Tatum then says she has to defend her title. Naraku then laughs and he says evil will strike when you least expect it.
We then see Shawn Spears telling Niko Vance they have a tag match against OTM. Spears then says OTM are vulnerable. Niko then brings up that Izzi Dame has her title match next week. Izzi then shows up holding her jaw complaining about what Lola did. Izzi is then told about the tag match and she complains that she has her title match next week. Spears then says they will get back on top with Izzi winning the title and their tag team victory. Izzi then says she wants to know what the deal is after Spears walks away.
Lizzy Rain then makes her way down to the ring for the next match of the night and Tatum Paxley follows.
WWE NXT Women’s North American Championship Match: Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Lizzy Rain
The match starts off with both women locking up and Tatum hits an arm drag. They then lock up again and Tatum cinches in a wrist lock. Rain then hits a wrist lock take down. Rain then cinches in a side head lock and she gets a take down. Tatum then cinches in a side head lock of her own. Rain then cinches in a double wrist lock and she rolls through and applies an arm bar. Rain then cinches in a wrist lock. Tatum then hits a back drop and she transitions into a wrist lock. Tatum then sends Rain back to the mat when Rain gets to her feet. Rain then gets a near fall. Rain then cinches in a waist lock and Tatum hits a standing switch. We then get many reversal. Rain then cinches in a side head lock and they criss cross.
Rain then blocks a hip toss and Tatum hits a cartwheel and a drop kick. Rain then goes to the floor. Tatum then goes for a drop kick through the ropes, but Rain catches her. Rain then hits a drop kick through the ropes. Rain then sends Tatum back into the ring and she returns to the double wrist lock. Rain then hits a snap mare and she holds on to the wrist lock. Rain then hits a head butt and she misses a splash. Tatum then hits a cross body into the corner followed by a slam for a near fall. Tatum then cinches in a rear naked choke. Tatum then holds on to the chin lock. Rain then gets a near fall. Rain then kicks Tatum away and she goes for a sunset flip, but Tatum rolls through and she applies a Boston Crab.
Rain then powers out of the hold, but Tatum returns to the Boston Crab. Rain then kicks Tatum away and Rain goes to the apron. Rain then hits a shoulder and she goes for an O’Connor Roll, but Tatum holds on to the ropes. Rain then hits an Irish whip and Tatum floats over. Both women then go for a cross body at the same time and both women are down. Tatum then hits a forearm and Rain fires back. They then go back and forth. Rain then hits several chops and Tatum hits more forearms. Both women then go for a clothesline at the same time and they go down. Tatum then hits a back heel kick and Rain hits a kick. Tatum then hits several kicks and Rain hits a jumping round kick. Rain then hits several clotheslines and a wrist clutch overhead suplex.
Rain then hits several chops. Rain then gets Tatum up for a running Samoan drop and she gets a near fall. Rain then goes for a drop kick through the ropes, but Tatum hits an enzuigiri from the floor. Tatum then sets up for Cemetery Drive, but Rain blocks it and Rain hits a head butt. Tatum then hits a super kick. Rain then hits a German suplex after Tatum misses a splash into the corner. Rain then hits a flying head butt to send Tatum to the floor. Rain then misses a kick and Tatum has a Liger kick blocked. They then get near falls. Tatum then gets a jackknife cover for a near fall. Tatum then hits a Cemetery Drive for the win.
The winner and still the WWE NXT Women’s North American Champion, Tatum Paxley!
After the match, both women hug but ZARIA hits them with a double spear. ZARIA then hits an F5 to Rain and to Tatum. ZARIA then poses with the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
We then head to the back, where Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair talk about what happened to Kelani Jordan. Wren says she feels bad about what happened last week because she was a distraction and it cost Kendal the match. Kendal then says it wasn’t Wren’s fault. Robert Stone then says Wren cannot go out there with a crutch. Wren then says she wants a match against Kelani next week. Stone then says she can have the match if she is cleared.
Keanu Carver then makes his way down to the ring for the next match of the night and Tate Wilder follows.
Singles Match: Tate Wilder vs. Keanu Carver
The match starts off with Keanu Carver sending Tate Wilder to the apron. Carver then hits Wilder with a series of headbutts. Carver then hits a back body drop. Carver then applies a sleeper hold. Wilder then hits a moonsault to the outside. Carver then pops right back up and he sends Wilder into the ring post. Carver then continues the beatdown on Wilder. Carver then hits a German Suplex and Wilder has been busted open. Carver then sends Wilds into the corner with authority and he drives his shoulder into Wilder’s midsection. Carver then hits Wilder with a clothesline. Wilder then tries to fight back, but Carver sends him into the corner. Carver then runs into an elbow and a boot. Wilder then hits a missile dropkick.
Carver then sends himself into the post. Wilder then sends Carver over the top rope and to the floor. Wilder then hits Carver with a DDT, assisted from the steel steps. Wilder then heads to the top rope and he hits a Splash. Carver then tosses Wilder across the ring. Carver then hoists Wilder up and slams him into the mat for the win.
The winner of the Singles Match, Keanu Carver!
We then head to the back, where Jackson Drake says they don’t have to worry about DarkState tonight. Ricky Smokes and Brad Baylor then complain about there being two others out there. Myka Lockwood then shows up and says she’s got them.
We then see Bronco Lima and Lucien Price are interrupted by Shiloh Hill getting signatures for Mr. NXT. Shiloh then asks BirthRight to sign the petition. Arianna Grace says Shiloh is not pageant material. Charlie then says he wants to hear what Shiloh has to say. Charlie then says Shiloh is embarrassing this business. He then challenges Shiloh to a match to show him what a proper wrestler is.
We then see Sarah Schreiber with Kam Hendrix in the ring and she brings up what happened in the match and if he is entitled to an NXT North American Title match. Kam says who can say they beat two champions in his first match. Kam then says you can see why they call him showtime. Kam then says he is here to be the number one superstar and to win the big one. Kam then says Tony has been slacking and he is ready to take the title from him.
Mason Rook then makes his way to the ring. Mason says Kam is acting like the win was all him. Mason then says the people saw that he took the win from him. Mason then says without him he wouldn’t be out here calling his shot and calling his shot at a champion. Mason then says he will give Kam a favor and a chance to give credit to him. Kam then says no one will remember you were in the match. Mason then clotheslines Kam and he hits a backpack cannonball into the turnbuckles.
It is then announced that next week Izzi Dame faces Lola Vice for the NXT Women’s Title, Sean Legacy faces Dorian Van Dux in a Speed Tournament Match and Wren Sinclair faces Kelani Jordan.
DarkState then make their way down to the ring for the main event of the night and The Vanity Project follow.
WWE NXT Tag Team Championship Match: The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) (c) vs. DarkState (Saquon Shugars and Dion Lennox)
The match starts off with DarkState wasting no time in attacking The Vanity Project. Dion Lennox then hits a series of right hands to Brad Baylor. Lennox then applies a side headlock. Smokes then hits Lennox with a Spear. Baylor is now in the ring as the legal man for The Vanity Project and Lennox slams Baylor down. Saquon Shugars then comes in and DarkState hits a double team move. Shugars then hits a dropkick. Shugars then hits a hip toss. Baylor then slams Shugars’ head into the mat before tagging in Ricky Smokes. Lennox then enters the fray and drives his shoulder into the midsection of his opponent. Smokes then applies a side headlock to Shugars. Dion Lennox then comes in and DarkState is in complete control.
Shugars then sends Baylor over the top rope and to the floor. Shugars then slides through the ropes to wipe out Baylor. Lennox and Shugars are now on the same page and they send Smokes over the top rope and to the floor. Back in the ring, Baylor regains control. Smokes then continues to stomp Lennox in the corner. Baylor then applies a side headlock. Shugars then enters the fray and he takes the fight to The Vanity Project. Shugars then hits a clothesline to Smokes. Baylor then hits Shugars with a neck breaker for a near fall. Smokes then prevents Shugars from making a tag. Baylor is now the legal man. Baylor then accidentally runs into Smokes. The fight then spills to the outside. Smokes then runs into a barricade as Shugars moves out of harm’s way.
Back in the ring, Baylor hits Lennox with a high knee. Shugars then goes for a backslide, but Smokes kicks out at two. Both men then exchange strikes in the middle of the ring. Lennox then hits a sit-down powerbomb. Shugars then follows it up with a flying clothesline and The Vanity Project is still in the match. Lennox then hits a double clothesline. Myka Lockwood and Jackson Drake then get into an argument with DarkState. Lennox then hits a spinebuster to Smokes and the match turns into utter chaos. Baylor then sends Lennox over the top rope and to the floor. Shugars then sends Baylor to the outside. As he turns around, Smokes rolls up Shugars for the win.
The winners and still the WWE NXT Tag Team Champions, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes)!
After the match, DarkState stand in the ring and Osiris and Cutler attack Saquon while Dion watches. Osiris and Cutler then go over to Dion and Dion goes between them and he punches Saquon. Dion then hits a spine buster to Saquon. Saquon then slaps Dion and Dion tells Osiris and Cutler to get Saquon up for the Son of Cerberus Bomb through the table. Dion, Osiris and Cutler then stand tall over Saquon as the show comes to a close.
