The WWE NXT Heatwave event on August 24, 2025, delivered intense action featuring two surprise title changes in the early portion of the show. Held live, the event’s main attraction was the NXT Championship match with Oba Femi defending his title against challenger Je’Von Evans, making WWE NXT Heatwave title changes the focal point of the night’s excitement.
Summary of WWE NXT Heatwave Match Outcomes
The night unfolded with several hard-fought contests, including:
- Lola Vice emerging victorious over Jaida Parker and Kelani Jordan in a triple threat match
- DarkState capturing the NXT Tag Team Championship by defeating champions Hank & Tank
- Ash By Elegance winning the TNA Knockouts World Championship in a triple threat against Jacy Jayne and Masha Slamovich
- Blake Monroe defeating Jordynne Grace in a competitive singles bout
- Chelsea Green and Ethan Page overcoming Tavion Heights and Tyra Mae Steele in a tag team match
- Oba Femi retaining the NXT Championship against Je’Von Evans in a closely contested main event
Triple Threat Clash: Lola Vice Outlasts Jaida Parker and Kelani Jordan
The opening triple threat contest saw Parker take control early with aggressive offense, but the combined efforts of Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice temporarily subdued her with a double superkick. Parker responded with forceful strikes and a devastating Tear Drop maneuver, even landing a DDT on Vice. Jordan attempted to secure a submission with a single-leg crab, but Vice escaped and countered with a suplex.
Momentum shifted again when Jordan applied a Dragon Sleeper, only for Parker to interrupt with a neckbreaker. A spectacular Tower of Doom superplex briefly stunned all competitors. After a sequence of high-impact moves, including a 450 splash by Jordan and a Hipnotic hip attack from Parker, Vice capitalized with a sudden roll-up to claim the victory.
Result: Lola Vice def. Jaida Parker and Kelani Jordan at NXT Heatwave.
DarkState Surprises to Capture NXT Tag Team Titles from Hank & Tank
The newly crowned NXT Tag Team Champions, DarkState, quickly asserted dominance by distracting the defending champs Hank & Tank right from the bell. Cutler James and Saquon Shugars provided external interference, isolating Tank inside the ring while Dion Lennox targeted Hank outside. The tandem’s strategy kept the champions separated and vulnerable.
Tank mounted a strong comeback with a body press and then executed a Swanton Bomb against Lennox and Osiris Griffin. Despite this, Saquon Shugars distracted the referee, allowing DarkState to administer a coordinated assault culminating in the Doomsday Device finisher. Hank took the pinfall, crowning DarkState as new NXT Tag Team Champions.
Result: DarkState def. Hank & Tank to become the new NXT Tag Team Champions at NXT Heatwave.
Ash By Elegance Claims TNA Knockouts Championship in a Hard-Fought Triple Threat
The TNA Knockouts Championship match involved high stakes among Jacy Jayne, Masha Slamovich, and Ash By Elegance. Early attempts by all three for quick pins failed as Jayne cleared the ring to celebrate with her faction, Fatal Influence, only for Slamovich to crash outside with a powerful dive.
Jayne dominated briefly with a dropkick and neckbreaker to Slamovich, but Ash By Elegance countered with a Meteora, and a disallowed pin due to Fatal Influence’s rope break caused the referee to eject the faction from ringside. Following a series of missed finishers from all challengers, Ash By Elegance secured victory with a decisive Swanton Bomb on Slamovich, aided by her allies outside the ring.
Result: Ash By Elegance def. Jacy Jayne and Masha Slamovich to win the TNA Knockouts Championship.
Blake Monroe Holds Off Jordynne Grace in Physically Intense Match
In a contest marked by resilience, Blake Monroe initially avoided confrontation by fleeing the ring, only for Jordynne Grace to persistently pursue her. Outside the ring, Monroe inflicted damage by dropping Grace onto the steel steps and driving her shoulder into the ring post. Back inside, Grace retaliated with a spinebuster and a jackhammer for near falls.
Monroe narrowly survived an Alabama Slam and locked in an inverted crucifix armbar. Grace responded with a top rope powerbomb but ultimately was caught by a DDT from Monroe, who finished the match with a win.
Result: Blake Monroe def. Jordynne Grace at NXT Heatwave.
Chelsea Green and Ethan Page Gain Victory Over Tavion Heights and Tyra Mae Steele
The tag team battle began with Chelsea Green hesitating to engage, using the moment to attempt a cheap shot. With both teams eventually thrown outside, Ethan Page took charge inside the ring. Chelsea forced Tyra Mae Steele out of the ring, preventing a tag from Tavion Heights, who countered a stunner.
After mixed moments, Fyre interfered and was suplexed by Steele. With Tyra Mae applying an ankle lock on Page, Fyre’s surprise superkick disrupted the submission, enabling Green to secure the win for her team.
Result: Chelsea Green & Ethan Page def. Tavion Heights & Tyra Mae Steele at NXT Heatwave.
Oba Femi Retains NXT Championship in Dramatic Match Against Je’Von Evans
The NXT Championship bout featured early exchanges of strikes with Je’Von Evans appearing aggressive but quickly subdued by champion Oba Femi. Evans briefly gained momentum with a high crossbody and spinning kick for a near fall, following with a DDT and a frogsplash. Femi countered with elbow strikes and returned with power moves of his own.
The match became chaotic as the referee was knocked out. Evans executed a top rope rana and a springboard RKO/cutter combo, but Femi managed to get his foot on the rope, breaking the pin. After tossing Evans outside and through the announce desk, Oba Femi landed a decisive powerbomb to claim victory and retain the title.
Result: Oba Femi def. Je’Von Evans to retain the NXT Championship.
Significance and Upcoming Developments at WWE NXT Heatwave
The double title changes involving DarkState and Ash By Elegance significantly altered the championship landscape, setting new storylines and rivalries within NXT. Oba Femi’s defense against a tough challenger in Je’Von Evans reinforced his status as a dominant NXT Champion, though the confrontation with Ricky Saints at the event’s conclusion hinted at future challenges.
The event underscored the dynamic shifts in the tag team and women’s divisions, while the intense main event suggested a rapidly evolving scene. Fans can expect further developments as the new champions begin their reigns and ongoing rivalries intensify heading into upcoming WWE NXT programming.
