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NXT New Years Evil 2026 Card: Every confirmed match

Posted on by Jake Skudder

NXT New Years Evil 2026 is set to kick off the brand’s year with a title-heavy lineup, including a headline NXT Championship clash that continues NXT’s crossover with TNA. With three championships on the line and a personal grudge match to round out the night, this special episode is designed to set the tone for the first major stretch of 2026.

When is NXT New Years Evil 2026?

NXT New Years Evil 2026 takes place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, airing live as a special episode of NXT. The show is scheduled for the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, with The CW carrying the broadcast in the United States (and international distribution noted for Netflix in multiple listings).

NXT New Years Evil 2026 confirmed match card

MatchStipulationTitle on the line
Oba Femi vs. TNA X Division Champion Leon SlaterSingles matchNXT Championship
Jacy Jayne vs. Evolve Women’s Champion Kendal GreySingles matchNXT Women’s Championship
Thea Hail vs. Blake MonroeSingles matchNXT Women’s North American Championship
Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi DameSingles matchNo

Oba Femi vs. Leon Slater for the NXT Championship

The main event picture is all about Oba Femi’s dominance meeting Leon Slater’s explosiveness. WWE has positioned Slater as a legitimate threat by having him earn the opportunity as the number one contender.

Jacy Jayne vs. Kendal Grey for the NXT Women’s Championship

Jacy Jayne’s title defense against Kendal Grey brings a fascinating dynamic: Grey enters as the Evolve Women’s Champion while chasing the top prize in NXT’s women’s division. WWE has been spotlighting the rivalry in the weeks leading into the special, making this feel like a true “arrival moment” for Grey if she can translate momentum into a title change.

Thea Hail vs. Blake Monroe for the NXT Women’s North American Championship

Thea Hail and Blake Monroe have been locked into a heated championship story, and the title will be on the line again at New Years Evil. If Hail survives the rematch, it is a strong early signal that NXT is ready to build around her as a cornerstone champion going into 2026.

Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame

Not every New Years Evil match needs a title to feel important. Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame is being framed as a grudge match, with recent TV angles sharpening the personal stakes.

Is WWE NXT New Years Evil 2026 on TV? How to watch

Posted on by Jake Skudder

Yes. WWE NXT New Years Evil 2026 airs on TV as a special live episode of NXT on The CW in the United States.

The event takes place Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and the live broadcast is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT). That makes it a late-night watch in the UK at 1:00 AM GMT on Wednesday, January 7.

What channel is NXT New Years Evil 2026 on?

In the US, the answer is simple: The CW.

The CW is a broadcast network, so in many areas you can watch with a basic over the air antenna, or through cable and satellite TV packages that carry your local CW station. WWE’s long term deal makes The CW the official broadcast home for weekly NXT.

If you are unsure where The CW is in your area, use the channel guide in your TV provider or your local listings, because CW station numbers vary by market.

How to watch NXT New Years Evil 2026 live

To watch live, your best options are:

  • Watch on The CW on television at 8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, January 6
  • Use an antenna if you do not have cable but have strong local CW reception

Because this is airing as a live NXT special on The CW, think of it like any other weekly NXT broadcast, just with the New Years Evil branding and a bigger card.

Can you stream NXT New Years Evil 2026?

If you cannot watch live on TV, there is a key alternative: The CW’s streaming platforms.

New NXT episodes are available the following day on The CW App and cwtv.com, which is the simplest legal way to catch up without a cable login in many cases.

So, if you miss the live broadcast on Tuesday night, check the CW App or CW website on Wednesday.

Is NXT New Years Evil 2026 on Netflix or Peacock?

For US viewers, New Years Evil is positioned as a CW television special, not a Premium Live Event, so your primary home is still The CW and then CW streaming platforms.

For international viewers, coverage often differs. NXT airs either on the CW or via Netflix internationally, so Netflix may be the correct option outside the United States depending on your country.

Prominent infoUnited StatesInternational (most regions)Notes
EventWWE NXT New Years Evil 2026WWE NXT New Years Evil 2026NXT themed special episode.
DateTuesday, January 6, 2026Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (local date may vary by time zone)Confirmed for Jan 6 and airing on The CW.
Live start time8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)Varies by regionCommon listings for the special use 8 PM ET and 5 PM PT, with 1:00 AM UK on Jan 7.
Live TV channelThe CWNot applicableNXT airs live on The CW in the US.
Live streamNot typically on the CW App liveNetflix (live in most regions)WWE states most regions can watch NXT streaming live on Netflix (outside the US).
Replay and on demandCW App and cwtv.com (new episodes available the following day)Netflix (availability by country)CW rep says new NXT episodes are on CW streaming platforms the next day.
Cheapest way to watch in the USFree over the air with a TV antenna (where you can receive a local CW affiliate)Depends on your Netflix planAntenna pickup for The CW is widely cited as the budget option.
Where to double checkYour local CW listings, plus The CW NXT hubWWE guide for your country, plus NetflixWWE maintains a “where to watch” guide for regional differences.

NXT New Years Evil 2026 Global Start Times: EST, PST, GMT and more

Posted on by Jake Skudder

NXT New Year’s Evil 2026 is set for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, airing live as a special edition of WWE NXT. The headline start time is 8 PM ET, which is 5 PM PT, and it works out to 1 AM in the UK (GMT), meaning UK viewers are watching in the early hours of the next day.

What time does WWE NXT New Year’s Evil 2026 start?

NXT New Year’s Evil 2026 start time in EST (Eastern Time)

In the United States, the show begins at 8:00 PM ET (EST) on Tuesday, January 6. January is standard time in North America, so you will see it listed as EST rather than EDT.

NXT New Year’s Evil 2026 start time in PST (Pacific Time)

If you are watching from the West Coast, New Year’s Evil starts at 5:00 PM PT (PST) on Tuesday, January 6. That earlier start is handy if you want to watch live without a late finish.

NXT New Year’s Evil 2026 start time in GMT (UK time)

For fans in the UK and Ireland, the live start is 1:00 AM GMT. Because that is after midnight, it technically lands on Wednesday, January 7 (UK time) even though the event date in the U.S. is Tuesday, January 6. If you are trying to avoid spoilers, it is worth planning around that overnight start.

NXT New Year’s Evil 2026 global start times table

RegionLocal start timeLocal date
Los Angeles (PT)5:00 PMTue, Jan 6
Chicago (CT)7:00 PMTue, Jan 6
New York (ET)8:00 PMTue, Jan 6
London (GMT)1:00 AMWed, Jan 7
Central Europe (CET)2:00 AMWed, Jan 7
Riyadh (AST)4:00 AMWed, Jan 7
India (IST)6:30 AMWed, Jan 7
China (CST)9:00 AMWed, Jan 7
Japan (JST)10:00 AMWed, Jan 7
Australia (AEDT)12:00 PMWed, Jan 7

These time conversions match the widely listed international breakdown for the New Year’s Evil special.

Women’s North American title rematch set for WWE NXT New Year’s Evil

Posted on by Bryan Rose

A match for the Women’s North American title is set for the first NXT of 2026.

During Tuesday’s taped show, Thea Hail came out and celebrated her championship victory that took place one week ago. The disheveled former champion Blake Monroe interrupted and claimed Hail’s win was a fluke and mistake, demanding her title back. Hail refused but granted Monroe a rematch at New Year’s Evil. Monroe laid out Hail with a cheap shot in response and both women brawled around the ring until officials broke it up.

Hail inadvertently won the title last week during the final live edition of NXT of 2025. She went for a springboard senton and followed with a cover, but Monroe did not kick out before three as expected. After some initial confusion, NXT went ahead with the unplanned title change and awarded the match to Hail, who celebrated with the title.

Here is the updated lineup for New Year’s Evil:

NXT New Year’s Evil (January 6)

  • NXT Championship: Oba Femi defends against Leon Slater
  • NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne defends against Kendal Grey
  • NXT Women’s North American Championship: Thea Hail defends against Blake Monroe

NXT Championship match confirmed for New Year’s Evil

Posted on by Bryan Rose

Leon Slater is heading to New Year’s Evil.

In the main event of Tuesday’s NXT, the TNA X Division Champion defeated Joe Hendry, Dion Lennox, and Myles Borne in a four-way match to determine Oba Femi’s opponent for January 6. The finish had Hendry and Lennox brawling on the outside as Slater connected with the swanton 450 splash on Borne for the victory. The closing moments of NXT saw Oba Femi arrive to stare down his future challenger.

At NXT Deadline, Je’Von Evans won the Iron Survivor Challenge and initially was set to face Femi at New Year’s Evil. However, on the following NXT he interrupted a Ricky Saints/Femi promo and said he wanted his title match immediately. Femi accepted the challenge and the two wrestled on the show’s main event. Evans had the match won until Saints, upset that Evans had gotten a title match before him, turned against Evans and dragged the referee out of the ring. Evans took out Saints with a dive but the momentum had already shifted, with Femi ultimately emerging as the winner.

With Evans already cashing in, Ava on last week’s show made the New Year’s Evil number one contender’s match for this week’s show featuring the four men who didn’t win the Iron Survivor Challenge at Deadline.

NXT New Year’s Evil (January 6)

  • NXT Championship: Oba Femi defends against Leon Slater
  • NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne defends against Kendal Grey

Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge winner crowned at WWE NXT Deadline

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Kendal Grey is heading to New Year’s Evil.

The EVOLVE Women’s Champion scored the shock win at Saturday’s Deadline, moving on to face Jacy Jayne on January 6. The finish of the match had everyone in a five-way tie in the final minute. Sol Ruca hit the sol snatcher on Lola Vice outside of the ring, but was attacked by Kelani Jordan as she left the penalty box and hit a 450 splash. Jordynne Grace broke up the pin as she and Jordan brawled out of the ring. As Vice recovered, Grey launched off the top rope and hit the shades of Grey for the pinfall, putting her in the lead with three pins right at the 25 minute mark.

As Grey and Wren Sinclair celebrated, Jayne and the rest of Fatal Influence appeared on the rampway, having a staredown with the Iron Survivor Challenge winner.

After Charlie Dempsey left for Japan, he left Wren Sinclair on her own, who decided to form a friendship with EVOLVE Champion Kendal Grey. In the weeks since then, Grey has scored wins on NXT television including successfully defending the EVOLVE title against Laney Reid during the NXT Gold Rush last month.

NXT New Year’s Evil (January 6):

  • NXT Championship: Oba Femi defends against TBA
  • NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne defends against Kendal Grey

Date confirmed for WWE NXT New Year’s Evil special

Posted on by Bryan Rose

The date for the first NXT special of 2026 has been confirmed.

During NXT Deadline on Saturday, it was revealed that New Year’s Evil will take place on the first Tuesday of the year, January 6, and will air on The CW.

The show is set to feature two big championship matches that will be determined at Deadline in the Iron Survivor Challenge. The winner of the men’s match will challenge Oba Femi, who defeated Ricky Saints to become the new two-time NXT Champion on Saturday. Meanwhile, the winner of the women’s Iron Survivor Challenge will face NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne.

Earlier this year, New Year’s Evil took place on January 7 in Los Angeles. Giulia defeated Roxanne Perez to win the NXT Women’s Championship, while Oba Femi defeated Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe in a three-way match to win the NXT Championship for the first time.

NXT New Year’s Evil (January 6)

  • NXT Championship: Oba Femi defends against TBA
  • NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne defends against Kendal Grey