WWE NxT New Years Evil 2026 1/6/26 – 6th January 2026
WWE is ready to bring fans a big night as the developmental brand is set to kick off 2026 with a special presentation.
NXT New Year’s Evil takes place on January 6, marking a fresh start for the Years ahead.
This event brings strong stories, rising stars, and title battles together.
It is a night built on momentum, emotion, and competition.
Fans can expect surprises, intensity, and defining moments.
Preview:
The lineup for this event began coming together at Deadline 2025, which concluded on Saturday, December 6, at the Boeing Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. The sixth annual and seventh overall show will air live as a episode on The CW, making it the second edition after the move to the channel in October 2024. Evolve Women’s Champion Kendal Grey captured victory in the Iron Survivor Challenge against Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, and Jordynne Grace. That win earned her a shot at the Championship to challenge reigning champion Jacy Jayne, with her sights on becoming a double champion.
Event Details
Show Name: NXT New Year’s Evil
Release Date: January 6, 2026
Location: Capitol Wrestling Center, Performance, Orlando, Florida
Broadcast On: The CW
Event Type: special presentation
Available In: live episode
Match Card:
Je’Von Evans emerged victorious in the men’s Iron Survivor Challenge, defeating Leon Slater, Joe Hendry, Dion Lennox, and Myles Borne, earning a title opportunity. Rather than waiting, Evans pushed for a match on the following show, but Femi ultimately retained after the aftermath. General Manager Ava announced the remaining four competitors would compete in a fatal four-way, with the winner receiving another Championship chance.
On 16, Blake Monroe defended the North American title against Thea Hail, but the bout ended in an unexpected, legitimate finish when Monroe failed to kick out. WWE scheduled a rematch, giving Monroe the opportunity to right the result and settle the outcome definitively.
Additionally, Tatum Paxley faces Izzi Dame once again after their grudge match saw assistance from Culling stablemates. The group recruited Paxley in July, fought alongside her ever since, until things changed. Dame felt responsible for Paxley’s success, but when Paxley made her own decisions without consulting the Culling, they were angered, viewed her as selfish, and ignoring their guidance. Dame took it upon herself, corrected the mistake, getting Paxley off, and costing her the title.
Location & Date:
The complete card, show, and detail point to a major night as NXT New Year’s Evil returns to the Capitol Wrestling Center at the Performance complex in Orlando, Florida, on January 6, 2026, closing one chapter and opening another.
