WWE NXT New Year's Evil results, Jan. 2, 2024: Trick Williams overcomes Grayson Waller with some help from Kevin Owens

NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria def. Blair Davenport

Lyra Valkyria defends the NXT Women’s Championship against 2024 Iron Survivor Blair Davenport at New Year’s Evil. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

The NXT Women's Championship remains with Lyra Valkyria as the Irish Superstar outlasted 2023 Iron Survivor Blair Davenport to retain her title.

Davenport was in prime position to win the championship after an Avalanche Falcon Arrow, but the champion wisely rolled out of the ring and managed to slam the challenger's knee into the announce table.

With Davenport's knee compromised, Valkyria capitalized and hit a twisting slam to walk out of New Year's Evil still NXT Women's Champion.

Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde & Carlito def. No Quarter Catch Crew – Six-Man Tag Team Match

Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde and Carlito take on Drew Gulak, Damon Kemp and Myles Borne of No Quarter Catch Crew in Six-Man Tag Team action. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT

With NXT North American Champion Dragon Lee unavailable, The LWO enlisted their teammate Carlito to battle and ultimately defeat No Quarter Catch Crew.

Despite a remarkable splash Joaquin Wilde, Drew Gulak and his teammates grounded the athletic LWO using their supreme mat skills.

However, once Carlito tagged into the match, the momentum changed in a big way as they ended up pinning Damon Kemp after a Backstabber and 450 Splash.

Arianna Grace def. Roxanne Perez

The growing anger inside Roxanne Perez boils over catastrophically as it forces the referee to overturn her victory against Arianna Grace. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT

Former NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez's frustrations boiled over in a bad way as her victory over Ariana Grace was vacated after her postmatch beatdown of The Beauty Queen.

Grace was her usual disrespectful self, but it backfired allowing Perez to hit a Pop Rox.

However, after the match, Perez lost it and attacked her opponent, forcing the referee to reverse the decision.

Fallon Henley def. Tiffany Stratton

Fallon Henley’s victory over Tiffany Stratton means the former NXT Women’s Champion must become Henley’s ranch hand. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT

Tiffany Stratton's nightmare has come true as her loss to Fallon Henley means she will now become a Ranch Hand for a day.

The action started fast and furious as Henley immediately ambushed The Blonde Bombshell, but Stratton weathered the storm and took control.

A frustrated picked up a steel chair and intended to use it, but Henley caught her with a vicious Shining Wizard, giving her the victory.

Oba Femi def. Riley Osborne to win the NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament

The imposing Oba Femi demolishes Riley Osborne to win the 2023 NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT

The hulking Oba Femi conquered the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament and finished it off in style as he defeated the high-flying Riley Osborne in the Finals.

Osborne was his usual impressive self, but his magnificent moonsault was countered and that spelled doom for the Chase U Superstar.

Femi promptly brutalized Osborne and planted him with a ring-shaking Powerbomb to become the Breakout Tournament winner.

Trick Williams def. Grayson Waller

Trick Williams overcomes Grayson Waller in the main event of NXT New Year’s Evil to earn a future NXT Title Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWENXT

With NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov not cleared for action, Grayson Waller stepped in to try and become the No. 1 Contender, but Trick Williams proved that he is still the Superstar destined to face The Mad Dragon for NXT's greatest prize.

With the NXT Universe firmly behind him, Williams displayed some innovative offense, but couldn't put the Arrogant Aussie away.

Waller at one moment was in a position to win, but a returning Kevin Owens