WWE NXT Preview - August 26, 2025: Heatwave Fallout—Blake Monroe vs. Kelani Jordan, Mysteries & a Blindfold Match
WWE NXT rolls back into the Performance Center riding the momentum (and bruises) from Heatwave. Expect receipts, rematches-in-spirit, and at least one wild curveball in the form of a blindfold match—a classic chaos engine NXT loves to use to heat up a feud before No Mercy.
When & How to Watch
- Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV (U.S.): CW Network
- International: Netflix
What’s on deck
- Blake Monroe vs. Kelani Jordan
Monroe just shocked the system with a statement win at Heatwave; Jordan aims to bounce back fast after coming up short in the No. 1 contender’s triple threat. Pace vs. power, with Jordan’s aerials testing Monroe’s heavy hands. - Six-Woman Tag: Fatal Influence & Jacy Jayne (NXT Women’s Champion) vs. Lola Vice, Zaria & Sol Ruca (Women’s NA & Speed Champion)
Vice earned her shot at Jayne for No Mercy—tonight is the chemistry test. Ruca’s momentum and Zaria’s aggression could force the champs’ side to scramble. - The Culling (Tatum Paxley & Izzi Dame) vs. Wren Sinclair & Mystery Partner
Sinclair’s choice could swing this from survival to upset. If the mystery hits, The Culling’s methodical control gets interesting. - Blindfold Match (advertised)
Expect misdirection, cheap shots, and an angle-extending finish. Blindfolds are less about workrate, more about storytelling—and a perfect way to escalate a rivalry without showing your full hand before No Mercy.
Catch up: WWE Heatwave 2025 Results —>
Wrestling.news | Backstage Take
- Heatwave ripple: Producers want Lola Vice in meaningful reps ahead of No Mercy; tonight pairs her with Sol Ruca to spotlight athleticism on the babyface side while keeping Jacy Jayne insulated.
- Stock watch: Blake Monroe is a board-room favorite after the weekend—tonight gauges how she carries TV minutes against a dynamic mover like Kelani Jordan.
- Mystery math: The Sinclair partner reveal is penciled to land mid-show for a pop; expect it to tee up a tag division wrinkle for September.
- Blindfold logic: Don’t overthink it—this is a heat vehicle. Look for a post-match jump or mask-off reveal to send us into next week.
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