WWE NXT results, May 6, 2025: Jordynne Grace becomes the No. 1 Contender to Stephanie Vaquer's Title at Battleground

DarkState def. TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and NXT Tag Team Champions Hank Walker & Tank Ledger - Six-Man Tag Team Match

TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and NXT Tag Team Champions Hank Walker and Tank Ledger feel the wrath of DarkState thanks to an assist from Trick Williams. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWENXT

The trio of TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and NXT Tag Team Champions Hank & Tank looked like nothing short of a dream team, but it soon turned into a nightmare for them. 

The numbers advantage for DarkState proved dividends as Saquon Shugars knocked Walker off the top rope, giving his team a strong advantage. 

Just when it seemed that momentum shifted, Trick Williams appeared and took out Hendry, allowing DarkState to destroy Ledger and win the match. 

Zaria def. Kelani Jordan

Kelani Jordan and Zaria battle in a hard-fought one-on-one match. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWENXT

Two of the brightest young stars in NXT shined under the lights as Kelani Jordan and Zaria showed out in front of a raucous NXT Universe.

The two Superstars emptied the tank trying to find the winning move, and it nearly came when Zaria countered Jordan's Split-Legged Moonsault into a Spear, but not even that could end the match.

After hitting a marvelous moonsault to the outside, Jordan fell back into Women's North American Champion Sol Ruca's arms, only for Zaria to come out of nowhere for a huge Spear. 

Zaria threw a lifeless Jordan into the ring and pinned her, ending the epic contest. 

Myles Borne won 25-Man Battle Royal to become the No. 1 Contender to the NXT Championship

Twenty-five Superstars compete in a Battle Royal to determine who will challenge NXT Champion Oba Femi at Battleground. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

The match started with a bang when TNA's Elijah shocked everyone by entering the Battle Royal, further proving that anything can happen in NXT.

TNA’s Elijah, formerly known as Elias, returns to NXT to compete in the 25-Man No. 1 Contender Battle Royal. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWENXT

Trick Williams began to clear the ring of NXT, TNA, Evolve and LFG talent, but TNA World Champion Joe Hendry returned to the ring to exact payback from earlier in the night. 

An incredible Cutter from Evans and a timely pull of the ropes from Page finally eliminated the impressive Sean Legacy from Evolve, leaving the match down to four. 

Borne, Evans, Ethan Page and Shawn Spears were the last men standing, and despite his best efforts, The Young OG was eliminated by Spears and Page. 

With the odds stacked, Borne dug deep and eliminated All Ego and the leader of The Culling, earning himself a championship opportunity. 

Jaida Parker def. Karmen Petrovic

aida Parker’s win over Karmen Petrovic leads to Thea Hail saving her friend from a post-match attack. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWENXT

Ms. Parker is back in the win column as she defeated Karmen Petrovic in impressive fashion. 

The precision strikes of Petrovic were on full display, but a Hip-notic was enough to turn off the lights.

After the match, Parker kept beating Petrovic, only for Thea Hail to push her out of the way and get hit with the Hip-notic herself. 

Jordynne Grace def. Giulia - NXT Women's Championship No. 1 Contenders' Match

The Beautiful Madness and The Juggernaut battle to see who will challenge NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer at Battleground. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWENXT

Stephanie Vaquer has a new No. 1 Contender, and it's none other than "The Juggernaut" Jordynne Grace. 

Giulia and Grace traded devastating blows, including dueling moves that landed both Superstars on their respective necks, but they somehow managed to continue to batter and bruise each other.

The spine-crunching moves continued, but neither Superstar could win the match and head to Tampa for Battleground.

A defiant Beautiful Madness refused to relent, but Grace muscled her up for Beastmode to win the match.

NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer comes face-to-face with her new No. 1 Contender, Jordynne Grace. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

After the epic bout, NXT Women's Champion Stephanie Vaquer arrived on scene and stared down her Battleground opponent.