WWE NXTs episode on January 14, 2025 was telecasted from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The night delivered fierce action,confrontations, and major developments that continue to mould the WWE storyline. Here is a detailed discussion of fights that took place and their significance. Let’s Delve into WWE NXT January 14, 2025 Recap.
Oba Femi’s Championship Address Interrupted
The WWE NXT January 14 night started with NXT Men’s World Champion Oba Femi speaking to the NXT Universe. Full of confidence, Femi declared his achievment as a fulfillment of destiny. He recalled his journey from the Breakout Tournament and the feat of being the longest-reigning North American Champion.
All of that culminated in his current championship status. He also gave out a strict warning to Eddy Thorpe, and called him a “rat and deceiver,” and asserted he should keep distance..
The Femi’s segment got sideways as Tony D’Angelo interrupted. He recalled Femi of the past battles and his aspirations of becoming a double champion. Their talk was suddenly interrupted by Ridge Holland. It led to a clash between Holland and D’Angelo.
In between the dispute, Eddy Thorpe took the opportunity to attack Femi from behind. He delivered an intense blow with a strap and made his aspirations and intentions known by holding the NXT Championship..
Shotzi Becomes Number One Contender
Shotzi faced Stephanie Vaquer in a match to be the number one contender for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. The fight was evenly contested, showing both athletes’ flair as well as their determination.
The point of shift came when Jacy Jayne’s interruption distracted the referee. This interferance allowed the current champion Fallon Henley to take advantage. She hit Vaquer with her title belt. Amidst the chaos, Shotzi claimed the win with a roll-up pin, and awarded herself a future championship opportunity.
Ethan Page’s Dominant Return
Ethan Page made a return to NXT, and faced Dante Chen in a singles competition. He displayed ruthless aggression and attacked Chen even before the match officially began. He quickly executed his signature “Ego’s Edge” and claimed the victory in only under a minute.
Even after the win, Page continued the assault on Dante Chen. He made sure to target Chen’s ankle with the steel steps. He sent a clear message to the locker room making known his intentions..
Meta-Four Earn Women’s Tag Team Title Opportunity
Popularly known as Meta-Four, the duo of Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend clashed against The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn). This match was supposed to decide the number one contenders for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Both of the teams showed impressive teamwork and resilience. Meta-Four emerged victorious thanks to a sit-out gourdbuster and cutter combination, earning them a title shot.
Cora Jade Triumphs Over Kelani Jordan
Cora Jade clinched a crucial victory over Kelani Jordan. She continued her ascent in the NXT women’s division with this hard fought match. The match put to light Jade’s aggressive style and determination to be among top superstars. She won with her perfected Future Shock DDT, further confirming her status as a strong competitor in NXT.
Fraxiom Retain NXT Tag Team Championships
In the main event, NXT Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer and Axiom, known as Fraxiom, defended their titles. They went against the likes of Bronco Nima and Lucien Price, known as OTM. The match showcased high-flying acrobats and technical display from the champions.
This was retaliated by the power and the aggression of the challengers. In the end, Fraxiom retained their titles after Axiom delivered his finishing move, the Golden Ratio. They managed to secure the pinfall victory and maintained their dominance in this tag team division.
Roxanne Perez Addresses Her Future
Former NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez made an emotional appearance. She discussed her future after her recent title loss. She expressed thanks to the NXT Universe for their full support and acknowledged the challenges ahead.
She promised to try her best and reclaim her spot at the top of the women’s division. Her address was emotional and left the fans very sentimental. This highlighted her resilience and determination to overcome anything that comes her way.
Conclusion
This episode was catapult enough to keep some interesting storylines going. It will be exciting to see how the progress unfolds in the next episode as it involves major superstars. The likes of Oba Femi, Shotzi, Roxanna Perex and others can entail exciting storylines. Also, check out the big updates for NXT in 2025.
