Kali Armstrong made another strong impact as she locked horns against Jaida Parker in singles action on the May 5 2026 episode of WWE NXT which took place at the NXT Performance Center in Orlando Florida.
Also on the show Zaria made her intentions clear about wanting to go after the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
A heated backstage altercation between Kelani Jordan and Kendal Grey sets up a big match between the two future stars for the May 12 2026 episode of NXT.
Show Details
- Show Name – WWE NXT
- Arena – WWE Performance Center
- City – Orlando, Florida
- Country – USA
- Date – May 5, 2026
- Start time – 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
Complete Results
- Kali Armstrong defeated Jaida Parker by Pinfall (Kali Connected by Armstrong against Jaida).
- The Culling (Izzi Dame & Niko Vance) defeated Lola Vice & Mr. Iguana in a Mixed Tag Team Match by Pinfall (Running Knee by Izzi against Lola).
All Major Highlights
- A video package highlighting Rhea Ripley’s journey in NXT was shown. In the package, Rhea stated that her journey began at the Mae Young Classic. She later became the NXT UK Women’s Champion and now looks forward to inspiring many women worldwide who aspire to become WWE Superstars.
- Zaria entered the ring and grabbed the microphone. She declared that there was no more dead weight holding her back and that she now intends to become the NXT Women’s North American Champion. She was soon interrupted by the current NXT Women’s North American Champion, Tatum Paxley. Tatum told Zaria that she was not afraid of her, as she had already danced with the devil in a Casket Match to defend her title. Shortly after, Lizzy Rain and then Nikkita Lyons also interrupted, both making it clear that they too were targeting the Women’s North American Championship. The segment ended with all four women brawling in the ring. The fight concluded with Zaria hitting Tatum Paxley with an F-6, leaving Zaria as the only woman standing.
- Backstage, NXT GM Robert Stone informed Zaria that if she wants a shot at the NXT Women’s North American Title, she must first compete in a Women’s Tag Team match next week on the May 12, 2026 episode of NXT, teaming with Nikkita Lyons against Tatum Paxley and Lizzy Rain.
- Jaida Parker was shown sitting frustrated and upset in her locker room after her loss to Kali Armstrong earlier in the night. Natalya walked in and said, “I think what they’re saying about Miss Parker is true. You have gone soft.”
- Kelani Jordan mocked Lola Vice backstage about her loss to Izzi Dame earlier in the night. Kelani then stated that she wants a shot at Lola’s NXT Women’s Championship, reminding her that she had already beaten her before. Kendal Grey interrupted and told Kelani that she still wants the NXT Women’s Title and also wants revenge for Kelani injuring her best friend, Wren Sinclair, on last week’s episode of NXT. Kelani replied, “Friendship or championship? Guess we will see which one you choose,” before walking off.
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