This week’s WWE NXT episode featured several main roster talents, with Stephanie Vaquer’s WWE NXT return standing out amid a tense atmosphere. The show set the stage for next week’s Full Sail event, highlighting confrontations and alliances that promise high-stakes matches.
Carmelo Hayes appeared early in the episode during a heated segment involving DIY and Trick Williams. Williams confronted DIY alongside Hayes, who reminded Williams about their shared history. Tommaso Ciampa intervened, framing the encounter as a “big and little brother” dispute. Despite the tension, Hayes and Williams aligned themselves, and Hayes teased a major tag team clash by pointing out past betrayals involving DIY. Johnny Gargano weighed in, emphasizing the anticipation for a significant showdown—pitting two NXT generations against each other at next week’s Full Sail event, anticipated to be one of NXT’s biggest tag matches.
Women’s Division Heats Up with Championship Controversy
The main event saw The Culling’s Tatum Paxley and Izzi Dame defeat ZaRuca and Fatal Influence, earning a number one contender spot for the women’s tag team titles. Following the loss, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne confronted her teammates Jazmyn and Fallon, accusing them of hindering her. Jayne claimed self-sufficiency and declared herself the greatest NXT Women’s Champion ever, invoking her history as a TNA Knockouts World Champion.
Stephanie Vaquer Returns Amid Heated Exchange
<pThe atmosphere grew more charged when former NXT Champion Stephanie Vaquer and Tiffany Stratton confronted Jacy Jayne after her bold statements. Jayne dismissed them as “super seniors” trying to relive former glories, which Stratton retorted to with a pointed remark referencing "Mami." The scene escalated when Rhea Ripley made a prominent return to the NXT audience, receiving a huge ovation as she disputed Jayne’s claims. Ripley announced that she, alongside Stratton and Vaquer, would face Fatal Influence in an upcoming match as WWE NXT prepares to return to Full Sail.
Upcoming Full Sail Matches Promise High Drama
Next week’s NXT event at Full Sail is confirmed to include high-profile bouts such as Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, and Stephanie Vaquer teaming up against Fatal Influence. Additionally, DIY is set to face Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes, further fueling the ongoing rivalries and storylines. These developments indicate a night filled with intense competition and shifting alliances that could reshape the NXT landscape.
