The WWE NXT 15 April 2025 episode, broadcast live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, delivered a thrilling night of high-stakes matches, shocking moments, and pivotal segments. With the road to Stand and Deliver heating up, this episode set the stage for major championship clashes and unexpected rivalries.
From a chaotic #1 contender’s match for the NXT North American Championship to intense qualifiers for the Women’s North American Championship ladder match, here’s a complete recap of the action-packed show.
Match Results
1. NXT North American Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 4-Way Match: “All Ego” Ethan Page vs. Eddy Thorpe vs. Lexis King vs. Wes Lee
Winner: Ethan Page via pinfall with Twisted Grin on Lexis King.
Notes: A fast-paced opener with all four men showcasing their athleticism. Page capitalized on the chaos, earning a title shot against Ricky Saints. Post-match, Saints speared Page, signaling a heated title defense at Stand and Deliver.
2. NXT Women’s North American Championship Qualifying Match: Lola Vice vs. Tatum Paxley
Winner: Lola Vice via pinfall with an uraken.
Notes: Vice’s technical prowess shone through as she countered Paxley’s mind games and submission attempts, securing her spot in the ladder match at Stand and Deliver.
3. NXT Tag Team Championship #1 Contender’s Gauntlet Match: Hank and Tank vs. Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura vs. No Quarter Catch Crew vs. The Culling vs. Tyriek Igwe & Tyson Dupont
Winners: Hank and Tank via pinfall with a small package from Hank Walker on Josh Briggs.
Notes: Hank and Tank outlasted four teams in a grueling gauntlet, earning a shot at Fraxiom’s NXT Tag Team Championships. Their resilience was the highlight, with key eliminations via teamwork.
4. NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifier: Karmen Petrovic vs. Thea Hail
Winner: Thea Hail via submission with a double wristlock.
Notes: Hail’s technical skills and heart secured her a spot in the ladder match, marking a triumphant moment for the Chase U alumna.
Segment Highlights
1. Ethan Page and Ricky Saints Confrontation
Recap: After Page’s victory, his bold promo targeting Saints led to a fiery response. Saints’ spear and title raise set the tone for a personal rivalry heading into Stand and Deliver.
2. Women’s North American Championship Hype
Recap: Hype reels for Jordynne Grace, Giulia, and Jaida Parker built anticipation for the NXT Women’s Championship match. Meanwhile, Sol Ruca, Zaria, Kelani Jordan, and Izzi Dame’s backstage bickering hinted at fierce competition in the ladder match.
3. Ava Raine’s Tag Team Announcement
Recap: Ava Raine booked a three-way tag team match (Fatal Influence, Meta-Girls, Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley) for a shot at the tag titles, with Roxanne Perez potentially joining if she finds a partner. Cora Jade’s return as Perez’s ally was a surprising twist.
4. Dark State vs. D’Angelo Family Parking Lot Brawl
Recap: A chaotic brawl saw the D’Angelo Family dominate, with powerbombs and a wall-smashing spot. Tony D’Angelo’s arrival with police and reprimand of Stacks teased a definitive match to settle the feud.
5. Trick Williams, Oba Femi, and Je’Von Evans Promo
Recap: A heated exchange saw Evans call out Williams’ obsession with the NXT Championship and Femi’s arrogance as champion. The segment ended with Evans’ springboard ace crusher, leaving him standing tall with the title, hinting at a potential triple-threat match.
What’s Next
The fallout from the WWE NXT 15 April 2025 episode sets up major storylines for Stand and Deliver. Ethan Page vs. Ricky Saints for the North American Championship promises intensity, while the Women’s North American Championship ladder match grows more competitive with Lola Vice and Thea Hail joining the fray.
Hank and Tank’s tag title challenge against Fraxiom will test their momentum, and the Trick Williams-Oba Femi-Je’Von Evans saga could reshape the NXT Championship picture.