In the least shocking development of the season, WWE has officially announced the details for NXT New Year’s Evil 2025. General Manager Ava Raine had already spilled most of the beans at NXT Deadline, casually revealing that the event will air live on January 7 from Los Angeles, California. The real mystery—where in LA the action would go down—was solved Wednesday morning when WWE confirmed that New Year’s Evil will be held at the iconic Shrine Expo Hall.
The Venue, Tickets, and Air Time
The Shrine Expo Hall, known for its historic charm and acoustics that make every wrestling chop sound like a gunshot, is ready to host the chaos. Tickets go on pre-sale December 17, with general sales starting the following day. If you can’t make it in person, don’t worry; the show will air live on The CW at 8 p.m. ET, NXT’s usual timeslot.
The Card So Far
WWE isn’t messing around with the lineup. Two blockbuster matches have already been announced:
- Trick Williams vs. Oba Femi (NXT Championship): The champ defends against the Iron Survivor Winner, who’s hungry for redemption after losing the North American Championship to Tony D’Angelo back in October. Trick’s confidence is sky-high, but can he outlast Femi’s raw power?
- Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia (NXT Women’s Championship): This rematch has sparks written all over it. Last time they met, Perez retained her title with a little help from a returning Cora Jade. Can Perez prove she’s the real deal, or will Giulia claim her first reign in the new year?
What’s Next?
With the potential for more matches and surprises, New Year’s Evil promises to kick off 2025 with a bang—or maybe even a superkick. And let’s face it: if WWE’s recent track record is anything to go by, there’s bound to be enough drama to make a soap opera blush.