Moose Makes Surprise WWE Debut Appearance on Tuesday’s WWE NXT Show
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida featured current TNA X-Division Champion Moose making his surprise WWE debut appearance on WWE’s NXT brand.
During the show, current NXT Champion Oba Femi came out to the ring and talked about the new mystery group who debuted at this past Saturday’s Vengeance 2025 and their attack on him. Femi stated that that those three fools, forgetting that there were four of them, who attacked him made a big mistake. Femi continued stating that they did not finish the job and he is still standing here, unfazed. Femi then called for the mystery group to come to the ring to finish what they started.
This led to the lights going out and Moose’s music playing instead. Moose made his surprise appearance and came out to the ring. This led to a brief back-and-forth banter between Moose and Femi that ended with Moose saying that this match has to happen and Femi agreeing.
"This has to happen!"@Obaofwwe vs. @TheMooseNation?! SIGN US UP! 🍿#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ey1nagmyQE
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2025
Karmen Petrovic Wins Shot at NXT Women’s North American Title at Tuesday’s NXT Show
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured Karmen Petrovic defeating Kelani Jordan and Jaida Parker in a #1 Contender’s Triple Threat match for the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
THAT. JUST. HAPPENED. @karmen_wwe is the new No. 1 Contender to the Women's North American Championship! 😳#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/D4FOehPPjM
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2025
As a result of her victory, Petrovic will be facing off against Stephanie Vaquer for the NXT Women’s North American title at next week’s show in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ricky Starks Signs NXT Contract & Reveals New “Ricky Saints” Ring Name
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured former AEW talent Ricky Starks officially signing his NXT contract and revealing his new ring name of “Ricky Saints.”
During the show, NXT GM Ava came out for Saints’ NXT contract signing segment, followed by Saints who came out to the NXT show song.
Ava stated that Saints was the hottest free agent and welcomed him to NXT. Saints grabbed the contract and stated that before he signs, he wants to get a few things off his chest. Starks proceeded to talk about how people talk about making it to NXT is their dreams while for him it is a reality. Saints stated that main eventing every NXT PLE, that is a reality and winning the NXT Championship, that is a reality. Starks then stated that the absolute truth is that he is the main in NXT and after some more words, “All Ego” Ethan Page’s music played to interrupt and came out to the ring. This led to some back-and-forth trash talk banter over Page claiming Saints is just copying him and Saints bringing up Page beating Je’Von Evans at Vengeance Day and him claiming that Je’Von will come around to whoop that ass. This led to Evans running out and attacked Page leading to the two brawling out of the ring and through the crowd as security tried to break it up.
"You're wearing your insecurity as tight as you got that jacket on."
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2025
We're starting hot right from the jump! 🔥#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/leIEt108Lh
Saints then turned his attention back to what he was saying before being interrupted and attempted to sign his contract only to be interrupted for a second time by Wes Lee. This led to some back-and-forth trash talk banter between the two and Saints accepting Lee’s challenge to be his first official match opponent in NXT. This led to Saints punching Lee and sendign him over teh ropes as security rushed out to stop Lee from getting back to the ring. Saints then signed his contract resulting in the camera zooming in on the document that revealed his new ring name of “Ricky Saints.”
"RICKY SAINTS IS NXT!"
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2025
The revolution has begun! 🙌#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/JIRsZZPesu
Current Card for Next Week’s Show
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured four new matches announced for the card of next week’s show on February 25th at the Andrew J. Bradley Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
These matches were setup following promos, storyline angles, and match card graphics throughout the show.
Among the notable new matches announced was a tag team match of The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs. No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne & Tavion Heights). This match was setup following NQCC’s Borne & Heights challenging The Hardys to a match next week since they wanted to face the greatest ever tag team in wrestling and The Hardys accepting in a follow-up segment.
UNREAL! 🤯@JEFFHARDYBRAND and @MATTHARDYBRAND have accepted the challenge, and will face NQCC NEXT WEEK in Cincinnati! 😲#WWENXT
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2025
🎟️: https://t.co/SgW52D7KkX pic.twitter.com/aDZMNtOD3Y
Current card for February 25th WWE NXT show:
- NXT Women’s North American Championship – Karmen Petrovic vs. Stephanie Vaquer (c)
- TNA X-Division Championship – Lexis King vs. Moose (c)
- Je’Von Evans & Ricky Saints Wes Lee & “All Ego” Ethan Page
- The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs. No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne & Tavion Heights)
Juice Robinson Broken Fibula Injury & AEW Return Update
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