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WWE NXT July 14, 2026: Triple-Threat Contender Match and Two Title Defenses
7/15/2026, 6:10:04 AM
Episode Overview
On July 14, 2026, WWE aired a new episode of NXT on The CW from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The broadcast featured a stacked card that included a triple-threat match to crown the No. 1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship, two championship defenses, and several storyline-advancing segments.
Title Matches and Outcomes
- NXT Tag Team Championship – The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes), accompanied by Jackson Drake & Myka Lockwood, retained the titles by defeating Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux.
- NXT Women’s North American Championship – Champion ZARIA held the belt in a four-way match, overcoming Lizzy Rain, Izzi Dame, and Nikkita Lyons (who were aligned with Nattie & Karmen Petrovic).
- NARAKU vs. Tate Wilder – NARAKU secured a victory over Wilder. Post-match, Tony D’Angelo attacked NARAKU before security intervened.
- Tavion Heights vs. Jackson Drake – Jackson Drake, aided by Myka Lockwood, defeated Tavian Heights.
No. 1 Contender Triple-Threat
The night’s headline bout saw Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, and Kali Armstrong clash in a triple-threat match. Lola Vice emerged victorious, earning a future title shot for the NXT Women’s Championship. The match was preceded by backstage tension: Kendal Grey & Wren Sinclair conversed before Armstrong declared she would “get her revenge on Grey after she wins tonight.” Later, Jaida Parker urged Armstrong to “keep that energy” as Vice and Jordan prepared to be “ruthless.” Parker was subsequently laid out by Nikkita Lyons & Nattie.
Emerging Storylines and Future Angles
- Reina Volcan appeared in a vignette announcing her NXT debut next week.
- Saquon Shugars extended an invitation to Noam Dar & Romeo Moreno, who accepted a partnership for the upcoming show.
- A parking-lot brawl between NARAKU and Tony D’Angelo prompted Robert Stone to declare their next encounter a street-fight.
- Shawn Spears released a vignette challenging Niko Vance for the following week.
These developments set the stage for the upcoming NXT Heatwave on August 30 and continue to shape the championship picture across the brand.
