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WWE NXT Results (5/20/25) + Joe Hendry Sings 🎤, MJF to WWE Concerns ⚠️

Wednesday, May 20th, 2025

Good morning. Today’s trivia takes us back to Judgment Day 2000, where a dramatic title change and one of WWE’s most iconic character reinventions stole the show. On NXT, Kelani Jordan earned a championship opportunity, Trick Williams and Joe Hendry traded bars and blows, and Jasper Troy made a statement in his debut. Elsewhere: Logan Paul pushes back on WWE criticism, MJF’s future draws strong opinions, and Reddit lights up over Darby Allin’s Everest tribute, a wild Mansoor post, and more. Let’s dig in!

🗓️ On This Day in WWE - May 20th, 2000

📝 In the main event of WWE Judgment Day 2000, a returning superstar made his first appearance in eight months—interrupting the Ironman Match between Triple H and The Rock and causing a disqualification that crowned a new WWF Champion.

🤔 Who made their surprise return at Judgment Day 2000?

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(Answer at the end of today’s issue!)

WWE NXT Results - May 20th, 2025

WWE NXT aired live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, featuring musical showdowns and escalating tensions just days before Battleground. Joe Hendry and Trick Williams traded lyrical jabs ahead of their champion vs. champion clash, Kelani Jordan secured a North American title shot, and Jasper Troy made a major statement in his first night. Plus, Myles Borne and Oba Femi stood face-to-face as their NXT title match took shape.

Sean Legacy def. Ashante “Thee” Adonis and Je’Von Evans. Legacy stole a chaotic opener by pinning Adonis with the Final Cut after Evans hit a frog splash. During the match, Ethan Page attacked Ricky Saints at ringside, leading to a post-match brawl that continued backstage.

Ava Raine confronted Ricky Saints and Ethan Page. She attempted to calm tensions but ultimately booked a title match between the two, fed up with their fighting and asserting her authority.

Jasper Troy made his debut. After being introduced earlier backstage by Ava Raine, Troy vowed to make an impact—and did just that later in the night.

Trick Williams dissed Joe Hendry in a live rap. Williams mocked the TNA Champion with a diss track in the ring, repeating the “Average Joe” nickname and promising victory at Battleground.

Shawn Spears def. Josh Briggs. After a back-and-forth match, Spears scored the win with a small package thanks to outside interference from Izzi Dame. Post-match, the Culling beat Briggs down until Hank and Tank made the save.

Jaida Parker attacked Thea Hail backstage. After a tense exchange between Hail and Tatum Paxley, Parker laid out Hail, mocked Paxley, and left the scene with her usual swagger.

OTM def. Chase U. Bronco Nima and Lucien Price overpowered Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors, winning quickly with an assisted spinebuster.

Oba Femi and Myles Borne faced off in the ring. They delivered emotional promos ahead of their NXT title match, only to be interrupted by Jasper Troy, who blindsided Femi with a Bossman Slam. Borne tried to help, but Oba shoved him away. Borne lingered with the NXT title before respectfully handing it back.

Lola Vice def. Fallon Henley. Vice survived a tough fight and capitalized on Jacy Jayne’s distraction, pinning Henley with a backfist. Jayne’s interference sparked more drama between the women’s roster.

Stephanie Vaquer was featured in a sitdown interview. She reflected on her journey and sacrifices as a global champion, adding intrigue to the women’s division.

Kelani Jordan def. Zaria. In a hard-fought main event, Jordan survived a cannonball into the turnbuckles and a chaotic sequence involving Sol Ruca to score the win with a bridging press. She now earns a shot at the NXT North American Championship.

Joe Hendry performed a diss track live in the ring. Hendry mocked Trick Williams’ history with Carmelo Hayes and predicted a win at Battleground. Trick tried to fight back, but Hendry countered the Trick Shot with a guitar shot and a chokeslam, standing tall to close the show.

🔮 AEW Dynamite Double Or Nothing Go-Home Preview - May 21st, 2025

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  • All-Star Trios: The Young Bucks and Jon Moxley vs. Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs and Swerve Strickland

  • Owen Hart Cup Tournament opponents come face to face: Mercedes Mone and Jamie Hayter face-to-face, and Hangman Page and Will Ospreay

  • MJF signs contract to join The Hurt Syndicate

Latest WWE News, Rumors & Updates

🎂 Late WWE Star Bray Wyatt's Son Knash Dresses Up Like Dad For His Birthday

Knash, son of the late WWE star Bray Wyatt, celebrated his birthday in style by dressing up as one of his father's iconic wrestling characters. Special effects artists Jason and Mandy June Baker made Knash's wish come true. 'I had the honor of doing something that is so close to my heart,' said Jason Baker. The celebration, filled with friends and family, included Knash's uncle and WWE star Bo Dallas, who leads the Wyatt Sicks, a faction dedicated to Wyatt's memory.

🔥 Veteran Believes Chelsea Green Has Backstage Heat In WWE

Chelsea Green, despite being a fan-favorite and former Women's United States Champion, is reportedly underused in WWE's main events. The speculations were brought up by Jonathan Coachman on 'The Last Word from Beyond The Turnbuckle' who believes that 'something's going on backstage' and Chelsea Green might have heat with someone. Coachman also criticized the 'powers at play' in WWE, suggesting they're willing to sacrifice shows and talents to make a point.

🎙️ Logan Paul: 'In The WWE, Logan Paul Hate Is Forced'

In the lead-up to his World Heavyweight Championship match against Jey Uso at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, Logan Paul has thrown down the gauntlet. During a recent episode of IMPAULSIVE, he boldly declared, 'Logan Paul hate is forced. Say whatever the f*ck you want about me that’s negative. About my ability to wrestle, about my ability on the mic. Even about my ability to become champion and beat Jey Uso. It’s not true. You’re lying to yourself.'

Latest AEW News, Rumors & Updates

💌 AEW Star Sends Emotional Message To Zoey Stark After Horrific Injury On WWE Raw

The May 19 edition of Raw witnessed an unfortunate incident during the Women’s Money In The Bank Ladder qualifying match as Zoey Stark suffered a severe leg injury. The wrestling community, including AEW's Thunder Rosa, swiftly rallied behind Stark. 'Wrestling is a beautiful and dangerous sport. We give our all every time we step in the ring...@ZoeyStarkWWE I love you sister and I hope you recover soon,' Thunder Rosa posted. Stark's injury caused a last-minute shift in the match's outcome.

🏔️ Backstage Speculation On Return Timeline For AEW's Darby Allin After Everest Summit

Darby Allin, former two-time TNT Champion, successfully completed his Mount Everest climb and fans are eager to see him back in the ring. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Allin's return may happen this summer, 'probably within a few weeks.' Fans speculate Allin might dethrone current AEW World Champion Jon Moxley upon his return. If Meltzer's prediction holds, Allin could return for All In Texas on July 12.

💰 Joe Hendry Could Join AEW Instead Of WWE For Major Reason, Says Veteran

TNA World Heavyweight Champion Joe Hendry might be heading to AEW instead of WWE when his contract ends in 2025, according to wrestling veteran Konnan. On his podcast, Konnan suggested that financial incentives could be a key factor in Hendry's decision. Despite no evidence of AEW's approach to Hendry, Konnan believes it's in Tony Khan's court to decide if Hendry’s acquisition would boost AEW’s roster, given his past knack for signing big names like Chris Jericho and Bryan Danielson.

🎬 'Dark Side Of The Ring' On Daffney Exclusive Clip

Get ready for a deep dive into the life of cult wrestling star Daffney on the new episode of 'Dark Side of The Ring'. Premiering tonight on VICE TV, the episode will provide an intimate look at Daffney's legacy, featuring insights from her closest circles. 'With her piercing scream, Shannon Spruill became a cult star as Daffney in the squared circle...' shares the episode description. The episode will also touch upon her struggle with bipolar disorder outside the ring.

🍁 AEW is bringing All Out to Canada this year

AEW is taking a fresh turn with their seventh annual All Out PPV, moving it to Toronto. Scotiabank Arena will host All Out 2025 on Sat., Sept. 20. This marks only the second time All Out has been held outside of Chicagoland, and it's the second PPV from AEW in Toronto, following 2023’s Forbidden Door. Tickets go on sale Mon., June 2 at 10 a.m Eastern on AEWTix.com or Ticketmaster.ca.

⚠️ Why Vince Russo Thinks MJF To WWE Would Be A Career Killer

AEW's MJF might be a star, but a shift to WWE could be disastrous, warns ex-WWE and WCW writer Vince Russo. Despite a record-setting reign as AEW champ and a potential new alliance with The Hurt Syndicate, Russo believes MJF's freedom is key to his character. 'I think it would be a career killer for MJF...You’re not gonna be able control him...if you try to do that you are completely gonna kill him,' Russo said.

Top Wrestling Reddit Threads

📚 [Mansoor on X] "This fucking yarder. Worst look I've ever seen. Don't forget Human Spider cut a homophobic shoot promo on Bonesaw and his husband in the middle of the match. Then he cried about his PO despite going under time and refused to drop the belt. Hope his uncle gets killed in a mugging."[Mansoor on X]
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📚 Bro is HIM🫡Bro is HIM🫡
⬆️ 2071    💬 79r/Wrasslin
📚 Zoey Stark Suffers Potential Serious Injury on RAW
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📚 Nash on selling: “I’m noticing more and more is nobody sells. Everybody registers. They register what’s happening to them, but then it’s a turnaround, and it’s like, nobody sells. Registering is just like this brief reaction, where selling is like, you’re in trouble, you’re curling up in a ball.”
⬆️ 1735    💬 552r/SquaredCircle
📚 Darby Allin pays tribute to DDP on the top of EverestDarby Allin pays tribute to DDP on the top of Everest
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📚 Fun Fact: Randy Orton is the only WWE star to have lived more years as a pro wrestler than years not a pro wrestlerFun Fact: Randy Orton
⬆️ 1229    💬 138r/Wrasslin
📚 Anyone else feel like WWE’s gone way downhill since the Netflix deal?
⬆️ 978    💬 673r/SquaredCircle

🗓️ On This Day in WWE - Answer

Triple H & The Undertaker Headline a Game-Changing Judgment Day

25 years ago today, WWE presented Judgment Day live from Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. In a dramatic 60-minute Ironman Match, Triple H defeated The Rock 6–5 to regain the WWF Championship, with Shawn Michaels serving as special guest referee. The match was decided by disqualification when The Undertaker made his long-awaited return, laying waste to DX and The McMahons. Making his first appearance in eight months, Undertaker debuted his new "American Badass" persona, riding to the ring on a motorcycle and signaling a major character shift.

Not the best quality poster but WWE hinted at The Undertaker’s return with his logo in Kane’s eye. I miss when they did stuff like this!

What a pop! Always loved the theme song of The American Badass, the little girls in the beginning were always so haunting, and that bell toll 🔥

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