At WWE NXT No Mercy on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, intense developments unfolded, including a surprise challenger stepping in for the Women’s Speed Championship, a savage Weaponized Steel Cage Match, and an announced crossover special between NXT and TNA Wrestling. The WWE NXT No Mercy event delivered shocking twists and set the stage for a tense showdown on October 7, featuring championship battles and Survivor Series–style matches.
Sol Ruca Retains the WWE Women’s Speed Title in Surprise Match
The highly anticipated match originally slated for Lainey Reid to challenge Sol Ruca for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship took an unexpected turn when Reid was pulled from the event due to an injury sustained in training, confirmed by Shawn Michaels before the event began. Ruca was still set to defend her title, but her opponent remained a mystery until moments before the five-minute clock expired.
Jaida Parker emerged as the surprise contender, stepping into the ring to face Ruca. The match quickly escalated as Parker exchanged heated words with ZARIA, Ruca’s tag partner. Lash Legend attempted to intervene, only for ZARIA to accidentally hit Lash with a spear after charging at Parker, who dodged the attack.
Inside the ring, Parker was caught off guard by Ruca’s finishing move, the Sol Snatcher, allowing Ruca to secure the win and continue her reign. This marked Ruca’s third successful defense of the Women’s Speed Championship, a title she has held since April, while she simultaneously holds the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
Ruca’s continued dominance reaffirms her position as a prominent force within NXT’s women’s division, demonstrating her resilience and versatility across multiple titles.
🗣️ MS. PARKER@Jaida_Parkerwwe is the surprise opponent for @SolRucaWWE! pic.twitter.com/ENYxArtfxR
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
.@SolRucaWWE didn’t come to play 😤 pic.twitter.com/uVfFpp7TMf
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
Sol Two Belts is alive and well. 😮💨
Sol Ruca remains the Women’s Speed Champion at #NXTNoMercy! #AndStill pic.twitter.com/oIOStBmQCZ
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 27, 2025
Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace Clash in a Ruthless Weaponized Steel Cage Match
The NXT No Mercy card featured one of the most brutal matches of the night: a Weaponized Steel Cage Match between Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace. Grace entered the cage with a broken thumb, injured during the fierce brawl leading up to the event, making the stakes exceptionally high for both competitors.
Throughout the match, Monroe escalated the violence by cutting Grace’s hair extensions inside the cage with scissors, a shocking and personal attack that drew gasps from the audience. The intensity peaked as both wrestlers climbed to the top of the cage near the match’s conclusion.
Monroe momentarily gained the advantage by blowing powder into Grace’s eyes before attempting a powerbomb through a table set up in the ring. Grace reversed the move, lifting Monroe onto her shoulders and crashing her through the table with an Air Raid Crash to claim a hard-fought victory.
This dramatic encounter underscored the fierce rivalry and undeniable determination of both athletes, with Grace’s resilience shining through despite her injury.
The Glamour 💫@BlakeMonroeWWE is ready for the Weaponized Steel Cage Match! pic.twitter.com/Z79Aa6Br7c
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
OH. MY. GOD.
BLAKE MONROE IS USING SCISSORS TO CUT JORDYNNE’S HAIR! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/XZS09pfAlq
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2025
Diamonds are forever.
This Weaponized Steel Cage Match isn’t for the faint of heart… 😅 pic.twitter.com/EfUrh9n2s8
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2025
UNBELIEVABLE. 🤯@JordynneGrace puts @BlakeMonroeWWE through a table to win an INSANE Weaponized Steel Cage Match! pic.twitter.com/Ys1veWWeeO
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2025
NXT vs. TNA Wrestling Crossover Special Set for October 7
During the WWE NXT No Mercy event, NXT General Manager Ava revealed a major upcoming crossover special featuring NXT going head-to-head with TNA Wrestling. Scheduled for October 7 on The CW Network, the special will showcase two championship matches alongside men’s and women’s Survivor Series–style elimination bouts.
The card promises intense competition, including a
“Everyone Banned From Ringside, There Must Be A Winner”
contest between Trick Williams and Oba Femi, and a winner-take-all tag team match between The Hardys, the reigning TNA World Tag Team Champions, and DarkState, the NXT Tag Team Champions. The participants for the Survivor Series–style matches will be announced on NXT’s upcoming Tuesday show.
This event will go head-to-head with AEW Dynamite: Homecoming “Title Tuesday” broadcast on TBS, setting up a significant competitive moment across wrestling broadcasts.
INVASION.
NXT vs. TNA.
October 7th on @TheCW! pic.twitter.com/n6vezTtwFp
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2025
Je’Von Evans Opens No Mercy with a Statement Victory
The night’s opening bout featured Je’Von Evans facing off against Josh Briggs in a hard-hitting contest. Briggs delivered a series of impactful moves, including a powerful chokeslam late in the match, nearly clinching the victory.
Evans rallied with a surprise cutter followed by a top-rope cutter to score the win, asserting himself as a rising force within the NXT roster. His comeback victory energized the audience, setting an intense tone for the rest of the event.
SmackDown➡️ No Mercy
Je’Von Evans gets us started TONIGHT in Fort Lauderdale! pic.twitter.com/PbDwt0jvfG
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
.@WWEJeVonEvans is taking flight! 😱 pic.twitter.com/FRAMiDTvfC
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
What a start to No Mercy!!
Je’Von Evans and Josh Briggs are putting it all on the line tonight! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/oNuFSWqg3z
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
STATEMENT. MADE.
Je’Von Evans gets the HUGE win at NXT No Mercy! 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/RQhEP45LIs
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
The Young OG is taking over. 😤@WWEJeVonEvans gets the win at #NXTNoMercy! pic.twitter.com/RqqPn4bECc
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 27, 2025
Injuries and Changes Shake Up the Event Lineup
The event faced last-minute complications when Lainey Reid was declared unable to compete due to an injury, forcing WWE officials to name a surprise replacement. Meanwhile, Jordynne Grace battled through pain from her broken thumb to participate in the brutal cage match.
These injury-related developments added uncertainty and urgency to the event’s outcomes while showcasing the wrestlers’ toughness and commitment to performing despite physical setbacks.
What to Expect After WWE NXT No Mercy
The fallout from WWE NXT No Mercy will significantly influence the landscape of NXT heading into October, especially with the upcoming NXT vs. TNA special looming. Sol Ruca’s ongoing dominance in holding two women’s titles establishes her as a major player, while the brutal steel cage match victory for Jordynne Grace may fuel further rivalries.
The NXT vs. TNA crossover offers fans the promise of fresh matchups and intense competition, particularly with championships and Survivor Series–style contests at stake. The announcement sets up a fiercely competitive period in professional wrestling, with NXT and TNA both seeking to assert supremacy.
As the wrestling world watches the October 7 special and subsequent NXT shows, these storylines and unexpected twists will continue building momentum toward what could be one of the most unpredictable seasons in WWE NXT history.
🗣️ MS. PARKER@Jaida_Parkerwwe is the surprise opponent for @SolRucaWWE! pic.twitter.com/ENYxArtfxR
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
.@SolRucaWWE didn't come to play 😤 pic.twitter.com/uVfFpp7TMf
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
.@Jaida_Parkerwwe was one step ahead! 😲 pic.twitter.com/zhKyWfQz1j
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
Sol Two Belts is alive and well. 😮💨
Sol Ruca remains the Women's Speed Champion at #NXTNoMercy! #AndStill pic.twitter.com/oIOStBmQCZ
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 27, 2025
The Glamour 💫@BlakeMonroeWWE is ready for the Weaponized Steel Cage Match! pic.twitter.com/Z79Aa6Br7c
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
OH. MY. GOD.
BLAKE MONROE IS USING SCISSORS TO CUT JORDYNNE'S HAIR! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/XZS09pfAlq
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2025
Diamonds are forever.
This Weaponized Steel Cage Match isn't for the faint of heart… 😅 pic.twitter.com/EfUrh9n2s8
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2025
UNBELIEVABLE. 🤯@JordynneGrace puts @BlakeMonroeWWE through a table to win an INSANE Weaponized Steel Cage Match! pic.twitter.com/Ys1veWWeeO
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2025
INVASION.
NXT vs. TNA.
October 7th on @TheCW! pic.twitter.com/n6vezTtwFp
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2025
SmackDown ➡️ No Mercy
Je'Von Evans gets us started TONIGHT in Fort Lauderdale! pic.twitter.com/PbDwt0jvfG
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
.@WWEJeVonEvans is taking flight! 😱 pic.twitter.com/FRAMiDTvfC
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
What a start to No Mercy!!
Je'Von Evans and Josh Briggs are putting it all on the line tonight! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/oNuFSWqg3z
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
STATEMENT. MADE.
Je'Von Evans gets the HUGE win at NXT No Mercy! 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/RQhEP45LIs
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
The Young OG is taking over. 😤@WWEJeVonEvans gets the win at #NXTNoMercy! pic.twitter.com/RqqPn4bECc
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 27, 2025
