The WWE NXT 22 April 2025 Recap brings you all the action from an electrifying night at the BleauLive Theater at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. This episode of NXT delivered high-stakes matches, shocking returns, and intense backstage drama that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
From championship clashes to surprise confrontations, here’s everything you need to know about the night’s biggest moments.
Match Results
1. Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley vs. Judgment Day (Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez) (c) – WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
Result: Judgment Day retained the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship via pinfall with Liv Morgan’s Oblivion on Gigi Dolin.
Highlights: The match saw fast-paced action with Paxley’s Matrix evasion and a moonsault off the apron. Dolin and Paxley showed resilience, but Morgan and Rodriguez’s teamwork prevailed. A blind tag and Morgan’s Codebreaker set up the decisive Oblivion.
2. Lexis King (c) vs. Noam Dar – NXT Heritage Cup
Result: Noam Dar won the NXT Heritage Cup via pinfall with a rolling back elbow, ending Lexis King’s reign.
Highlights: Dar, returning from injury, stunned King with a flurry of strikes and a sleeper hold. King fought back with Kawada kicks, but Dar’s backfists and rolling elbow secured the upset victory.
3. Fallon Henley vs. Thea Hail
Result: Thea Hail won via submission with a double wristlock.
Highlights: Hail countered Henley’s aggressive start with explosive offense. A misfired cheap shot from Jazmyn Nyx backfired, allowing Hail to capitalize with a butterfly mat slam and lock in the submission.
4. Darkstate (Dion Lennox & Osiris Griffin) vs. Je’Von Evans & Myles Borne
Result: Darkstate won via pinfall with a double-team spinebuster.
Highlights: Evans and Borne showed flashes of teamwork, but Darkstate’s power game dominated. A massive powerslam from Osiris and a spinebuster sealed the victory.
5. Roxanne Perez vs. Stephanie Vaquer (c) – NXT Women’s Championship
Result: Stephanie Vaquer retained the NXT Women’s Championship via pinfall with SBB.
Highlights: The match featured technical grappling and high-impact moves. Perez targeted Vaquer’s arm, but Vaquer rallied with a Tiger feint kick and rolling figure four headscissors. A dragon screw and SBB secured her title defense.
Segment Highlights
1. Lexis King’s Heritage Cup Drama
Recap: Backstage, Penn & Teller returned King’s NXT Heritage Cup after he admitted magic was real, only to reveal his mystery opponent was the returning Noam Dar. The surprise led to Dar’s title win later in the night.
2. Ricky Saints and Lexis King Confrontation
Recap: Saints celebrated his WrestleMania weekend title defense, but King interrupted, challenging him for the NXT North American Championship. The segment ended with Saints accepting a title vs. title match for next week, only to be blindsided by King and Ethan Page.
3. Oba Femi and Trick Williams Clash
Recap: Femi addressed his Stand and Deliver victory, praising Je’Von Evans but dismissing Williams. Trick demanded a rematch, only for Joe Hendry to interrupt, accusing Williams of entitlement. Hendry and Femi sent Williams packing, hinting at a potential NXT Championship feud.
4. Backstage Tensions
Recap: Wren Sinclair and Myles Borne’s chat was interrupted by Darkstate, leading to a tag match. Sol Ruca and Zaria brushed off Judgment Day’s attempt to stir drama, while Roxanne Perez vowed to ruin Stephanie Vaquer’s moment, setting up their main event.
5. Tony D’Angelo and Adrianna Rizzo’s Plan
Recap: D’Angelo prepared for war with Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, sending Rizzo to a safehouse for protection. The emotional segment underscored the escalating Family feud.
6. Chase U’s Return
Recap: A video package showed Andre Chase reviving Chase U, pulling a sweater from a briefcase and declaring, “We’re back, baby!”
7. Post-Main Event Staredown
Recap: After Vaquer’s victory, Giulia confronted her, with Jordynne Grace watching, teasing a potential triple-threat or future title program.
What’s Next?
- Ricky Saints vs. Lexis King (Title vs. Title): Next week, Saints defends the NXT North American Championship against King, who puts the NXT Heritage Cup on the line in a high-stakes clash.
- Hank and Tank vs. Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura: Inamura’s farewell match before returning to NOAH will see them face Hank and Tank, promising an emotional showdown.
- Tony D’Angelo vs. Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo: The Family’s civil war escalates, with D’Angelo preparing to confront Stacks after his betrayal.
- NXT Championship Picture: Oba Femi’s reign faces challenges from Trick Williams and Joe Hendry, while Giulia and Jordynne Grace loom as threats to Stephanie Vaquer’s NXT Women’s Championship.
- Chase U’s Comeback: Andre Chase’s announcement sets the stage for Chase U’s return, potentially shaking up the NXT landscape.
FAQs
Q: Where did the WWE NXT 22 April 2025 show take place?
A: The show was held at the BleauLive Theater at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Q: Who won the NXT Heritage Cup on April 22, 2025?
A: Noam Dar defeated Lexis King to become the new NXT Heritage Cup Champion.
Q: Did Stephanie Vaquer retain the NXT Women’s Championship?
A: Yes, Stephanie Vaquer retained the title against Roxanne Perez with her SBB finisher.
Q: What was the biggest surprise of the night?
A: Noam Dar’s return from injury and subsequent NXT Heritage Cup win over Lexis King was a major shock.
Q: What matches are confirmed for next week’s NXT?
A: Ricky Saints vs. Lexis King (title vs. title) and Hank and Tank vs. Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura are set for next week.
Q: Who confronted Stephanie Vaquer after her match?
A: Giulia confronted Vaquer, with Jordynne Grace observing, hinting at future title contention.