The WWE NXT 8 April 2025 Recap brings you all the action from an electrifying episode that aired live from the NXT Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. This week’s show delivered a rollercoaster of intense matches, shocking returns, and pivotal moments as the road to Stand and Deliver 2025 heats up.
From Stephanie Vaquer’s looming title decision to Giulia’s jaw-dropping betrayal, and a chaotic six-man tag team main event, the night was packed with drama and surprises. Let’s dive into the full results, standout segments, and what’s next for NXT’s brightest stars.
Match Results
1. Jaida Parker vs. Jordynne Grace
Winner: Jordynne Grace via disqualification
Recap: With Stephanie Vaquer watching from the commentary table, this match kicked off with high energy. Grace dominated early, tossing Parker around ringside, but Parker fought back with a fireman’s carry Hot Shot. The action intensified with a Tombstone suplex from Grace and a nearfall-heavy sequence. Chaos erupted when Grace shoved Parker into Vaquer at ringside, prompting Vaquer to swing at Parker—accidentally hitting Grace instead. The referee called for the bell, awarding Grace the win by DQ.
Post-match, a brawl ensued, and Giulia made a stunning return, initially aiding Vaquer before turning on her with a Northern Lights Bomb, staking her claim for the NXT Women’s Championship.
2. Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) vs. Swipe Right (Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes)
Winners: Fraxiom via pinfall
Recap: The NXT Tag Team Champions faced off against the debuting Swipe Right in a fast-paced clash. Swipe Right started strong with a dropkick barrage, but Fraxiom’s teamwork turned the tide—highlighted by stereo dives and an Avalanche Spanish Fly from Axiom. Nathan Frazer sealed the victory with a Phoenix Splash on Smokes, proving why they’re the champs.
3. Jazmyn Nyx vs. Sol Ruca (NXT Women’s North American Championship Qualifying Match)
Winner: Sol Ruca via pinfall
Recap: This qualifier for the ladder match at Stand and Deliver showcased Nyx’s technical prowess against Ruca’s athleticism. Nyx locked in a Muta Lock, but Ruca countered with a handspring knee drop and a Knee Trembler. After a back-and-forth exchange, Ruca hit the Sol Snatcher for the win, securing her spot in the title match.
4. Hank and Tank (Hank Walker & Tank Ledger) vs. The Culling (Brooks Jensen & Niko Vance)
Winners: The Culling via pinfall
Recap: Hank and Tank brought their brawling style, overwhelming Jensen early with a Camel Clutch combo. However, The Culling capitalized on a distraction, with Vance tripping Hank up, allowing Jensen to regain control. A Canadian backbreaker/Meteora combo from Vance sealed the victory, leaving Hank and Tank reeling.
5. Wes Lee vs. Yoshiki Inamura
Winner: Wes Lee via pinfall
Recap: Lee’s speed clashed with Inamura’s power in this hard-hitting bout. Inamura caught Lee mid-dive and unleashed a Violence Party of palm strikes, but interference from Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe shifted momentum. Lee capitalized with a Cardiac Kick to secure the win, though his allies’ involvement raised eyebrows.
6. Izzi Dame vs. Wren Sinclair (NXT Women’s North American Championship Qualifying Match)
Winner: Izzi Dame via pinfall
Recap: Dame dominated early, but Sinclair fought back with an octopus hold and a crucifix pin attempt. Dame’s size advantage proved too much, as she finished Sinclair with a Liger Bomb, earning her place in the Stand and Deliver ladder match.
7. Dark State (Cutler James, Dion Lennox, & Saquon Shugars) vs. Je’Von Evans, Oba Femi, & Trick Williams (Relevos Increibles)
Winners: Dark State via pinfall
Recap: This six-man tag was pure chaos, with the uneasy alliance of Evans, Femi, and Williams crumbling under Dark State’s aggression. Highlights included Evans’ tijeras and Femi’s pop-up powerbomb, but infighting between Femi and Williams allowed Dark State to capitalize. A springboard triple powerbomb on Evans ended the match, marking a statement win for the rising faction.
Segment Highlights
1. Giulia’s Shocking Return
The post-match brawl after Grace vs. Parker saw Giulia return to a massive pop, initially helping Vaquer fend off Grace and Parker. However, she quickly turned heel, dropping Vaquer with a Northern Lights Bomb and holding up the NXT Women’s Championship, signaling her intent for Stand and Deliver.
2. Ricky Saints’ Championship Celebration Derailed
Fresh off his North American Championship win, Saints addressed the crowd, calling out Ethan Page for ruining his moment last week. Instead, Lexis King, Eddy Thorpe, and Wes Lee interrupted, each staking a claim to the title. Page then blindsided Saints with a Twisted Grin, sparking a four-way brawl among the heels over the championship.
3. Stephanie Vaquer’s Bold Decision
Backstage, Vaquer met with NXT GM Ava Raine and declared she wants to face all three challengers—Grace, Parker, and Giulia—in a fatal four-way at Stand and Deliver. Ava greenlit the match, setting up a blockbuster showdown.
4. The Culling Regroups:
A video package showed Shawn Spears rallying The Culling after his title loss, refocusing them on reclaiming dominance in NXT.
5. Street Profits Inspire Hank and Tank
After their loss, Hank and Tank received a pep talk from the Street Profits, who urged them to embrace their unique style ahead of next week’s tag team gauntlet match.
6. Dark State’s Parking Lot Challenge
Post-main event, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo appeared on the tron, challenging Dark State to a parking lot brawl next week, promising retribution from the D’Angelo Family.
What’s Next
The fallout from the WWE NXT 8 April 2025 Recap sets the stage for an explosive buildup to Stand and Deliver. Next week, expect:
- A parking lot fight between Dark State and the D’Angelo Family, escalating their rivalry.
- A tag team gauntlet match to determine Fraxiom’s challengers, with Hank and Tank looking to rebound.
- Further developments in the NXT Women’s Championship picture, as Vaquer prepares to face Grace, Parker, and Giulia in a fatal four-way.
- Tensions boiling over among Saints, Page, King, Thorpe, and Lee, potentially leading to a multi-man North American Championship match.
With surprises like Giulia’s betrayal and Dark State’s momentum, NXT is firing on all cylinders heading into its biggest event of the year.