Multiple matches have been added to the card for NXT New Year’s Evil. As announced on the December 31 episode of WWE NXT, Lexis King will defend the NXT Heritage Cup against Charlie Dempsey. King beat Dempsey to win the Heritage Cup on the December 24 episode.

WWE NXT drew its highest total viewership in five years with the NXT New Year’s Evil special. Wrestlenomics (via Variety) reports that 957,000 viewers tuned in on Tuesday. This marks NXT’s highest total viewership since September 25th,

WWE NXT's New Year’s Evil on January 7, 2025, featured exhilarating matches and significant title changes at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Giulia won the NXT Women’s Championship, while Oba Femi captured the NXT Championship.

Stephanie Vaquer earned a shot at the NXT Women’s North American Championship at WWE NXT New Year’s Evil. At WWE NXT New Year’s Evil, Stephanie Vaquer faced Kelani Jordan, Cora Jade, and Lola Vice in a Number One Contender’s Match for the NXT Women’s North American Championship.

Multiple matches have been announced for the January 14th episode of WWE NXT. As announced at NXT New Year’s Evil, OTM (Bronco Nima & Lucien Price) will challenge Nathan Frazer and Axiom for the NXT Tag Team Championship.