NXT Deadline - The LIVE Results

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid announces that a number draw for order of entry. Roxanne Perez announces that she drew #1 and has to be an "iron woman" to win the Iron Survivor Challenge, but she is neither happy nor sad. Zoey Stark shows up and says that she has drawn #2, and that she will soon be in the ring with her for 25 minutes. She says that she hopes Roxanne Perez likes being in the penalty box.

We hear from Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. Trick Williams says everyone should be talking about Carmelo Hayes, as he will walk out as the Iron Survivor while the other competitors were not born for greatness. Carmelo says 2022 has been his year and that while the Iron Survivor Challenge may be a challenge for the others, it is his destiny.

Backstage, Kiana James is met by Brooks Jensen, who thanks her for the tickets and places flowers for her in her locker. Kiana tells Brooks to wear a shirt that actually fits him next time.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews JC McDonagh, who looks through a book on the human body as he finds new ways to hurt people. He says that Axiom got his wish when he qualified for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge, and that he will soon make him regret that since he and Axiom are the first two men in the match.

Roxanne Perez (2 points) beats Zoey Stark (1 point), Kiana James (0 points), Cora Jade (1 point) and Indi Hartwell (1 point) to win the women's Iron Survivor Challenge match and become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship. Zoey Stark scores the first point at 9:31 (nine minutes, thirty-one seconds) via pinfall on Roxanne Perez. Cora Jade scores her first point at 12:38 (twelve minutes, thirty-eight seconds) via pinfall on Kiana James. Indi Hartwell scores her first point at 15:59 (fifteen minutes, fifty-nine seconds) via pinfall on Roxanne Perez. Roxanne Perez scores her first fall at 18:39 (eighteen minutes, thirty-nine seconds) via pinfall on Zoey Starks. Roxanne Perez scores her second point via pinfall at 23:02 (twenty-three minutes, two seconds) on Cora Jade.

NXT Vengeance Day is live on WWE Network and Peacock on February 4th!

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley. Ivy says it is a shame that Julius Creed is not medically cleared, but she is looking out for them. She knows she is not The Creed Brothers' favorite person, but she wants them at 100%. Tatum Paxley says that Ivy Nile has a tough outer shell, but if one proves themselves to her, she is not that bad. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance congratulate Ivy Nile on doing the right thing, but Ivy tells them not to take her kindness for weakness. Tatum Paxley tells Katana and Kayden that they will see them real soon, and Katana says she and Ivy know where to find them.

Isla Dawn beats Alba Fyre. During the match, Isla Dawn exposes a middle turnbuckle. Later on in the match, black goop comes out of the referee's nose and mouth thanks to Isla Dawn, and another referee has to replace him. As the first referee is being checked on, Isla Dawn sends Alba Fyre head-first into the exposed turnbuckle to get the pin and the win.

Tribute to the Troops is next week on Fox! (Check local listings for time.)

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Xavier Woods says they are in NXT to fight Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) because they are constantly looking for the best competition and that Pretty Deadly are in the way of being Triple Crown tag team champions. Kofi Kingston says Pretty Deadly have become good enough to travel across the ocean to become champions and have a big aspirational mindset, but Xavier Woods says that they will become NXT Tag Team Champions.

In a match that sees a twerk-off, everybody pulling Eddie Guerrero's "throw the belt to the other person and fall down" trick and a little bit of comedy, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) to become NXT Tag Team Champions, making themselves the first Triple Crown tag team winners. This also becomes Kofi Kingston's fifteenth tag team title reign in WWE, surpassing Booker T's total number of fourteen reigns in WWE and WCW.

Countdown to the New Year is January 10th!

Backstage, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance meet with Odyssey Jones, Malik Blade, and Edris Enofe. Odyssey is focused on training. Kayden and Carter then meet Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne. Gigi and Jacy make fun of them for challenging Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley, then say they beat Katana and Kayden two weeks ago. Suddenly, Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxel attack Gigi and Jacy from behind, and Odyssey, Malik and Edris have to hold everyone back.

Grayson Waller (3 points) beats Axiom (2 points), JD McDonagh (0 points), Joe Gacy (2 points) and Carmelo Hayes (2 points) to win the men's Iron Survivor Challenge match and become #1 contender for the NXT Championship. Carmelo Hayes scores the first fall at 7:13 (seven minutes, thirteen seconds) via pinfall on Axiom. Grayson Waller scores his first point at 10:13 (ten minutes, thirteen seconds) via pinfall on Axiom. Grayson Waller scores his second point at 10:17 (ten minutes, seventeen seconds) via pinfall on JD McDonagh. Axiom leaves the penalty box 90 seconds later, but when McDonagh grabs him, Axiom slaps him and both men brawl in the penalty box. He then slams the penalty box door on McDonagh's head. Axiom scores his first point via pinfall at 14:14 (fourteen minutes, fourteen seconds) on Grayson Waller. Axiom scores his second point at via pinfall at 14:36 (fourteen minutes, thirty-six seconds) on JD McDonagh. Joe Gacy scores his first point via submission at 16:02 (sixteen minutes, two seconds) on Axiom. Joe Gacy scores his second point via pinfall at 17:11 (seventeen minutes, eleven seconds) on Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo Hayes cores his second point via submission at 19:24 (ninteen minutes, twenty-four seconds) on Grayson Waller. Grayson Waller scores his third point via pinfall at 24:30 (twenty-four minutes, thirty seconds) on Axiom.

NXT New Year's Evil is live on USA Network on January 10th!

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Drew Gulak, who says that he has not fulfilled his full potential, and he has only himself to blame. He says that to get there, he came to NXT to grind in that ring, and if anyone has potential, he wants to face them. Damon Kemp introduces himself to Drew Gulak, and mentions that he will be back in the ring next Tuesday against Duke Hudson. Gulak tells Kemp he will check his match out, then leaves.

Bron Breakker retains the NXT Championship against Apollo Crews. After the match, Grayson Waller runs into the ring and hits a rolling Stunner on Bron Breakker before lifting up the NXT Championship and bragging in front of a downed Bron Breakker.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!