WWE NXT Deadline 2025: A Preview and Predictions
The highly anticipated NXT premium live event, Deadline, is set to take place tonight (Saturday, December 6th) at 7 p.m. Eastern. This event, hosted at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas, marks the fourth edition of the WWE developmental brand's year-end showcase. It will feature NXT's innovative match type, the Iron Survivor Challenge, and more exciting matches.
In this comprehensive preview, we'll guide you through the event, providing a recap of each match's build-up and sharing insights and predictions from our team of NXT enthusiasts, the Cagesiders.
Let's dive into the action!
Iron Survivor Challenge: A Battle for Title Shots
- Je'Von Evans vs. Joe Hendry vs. Myles Borne vs. Leon Slater vs. Dion Lennox
John Cena, in his final match, has assembled a star-studded lineup for this Iron Survivor Challenge match. Evans, Hendry, Borne, Slater, and Lennox are all talented individuals with bright futures in the WWE.
- Evans, a rising star, has been building momentum.
- Hendry's viral impact on social media has propelled his career.
- Borne's trial in NXT's main event last year was impressive.
- Slater, a TNA star, seeks to add the NXT title to his X-Division belt.
- Lennox, a former NXT Tag Team Champion, is focusing on his singles career.
The Iron Survivor Challenge rules are as follows:
- Five superstars compete in a 25-minute match.
- Two superstars start, with a new one entering every five minutes until all five are in the ring.
- The goal is to accumulate the most falls by the 25-minute mark.
- Falls can be achieved through pinfall, submission, or disqualification.
- Each fall earns one point, with penalties for losing a fall, including a 90-second ring exit.
- The superstar with the most falls becomes the Iron Survivor, earning a title shot.
Our Cagesiders' Predictions:
- Geno Mrosko: Je'Von Evans
- Sean Rueter: Joe Hendry
- Claire Elizabeth: Je'Von Evans
- Marcus Benjamin: Dion Lennox
Iron Survivor Challenge: Women's Division
- Sol Ruca vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Lola Vice vs. Kendal Grey
Cena's women's match picks are all accomplished wrestlers.
- Ruca, Jordan, and Grace have held championships in WWE or partner promotions.
- Grey holds Evolve's Women's title.
The same Iron Survivor Challenge rules apply here.
Our Cagesiders' Predictions:
- Geno Mrosko: Sol Ruca
- Sean Rueter: Jordynne Grace
- Claire Elizabeth: Kendal Grey
- Marcus Benjamin: Kendal Grey
NXT Championship: Ricky Saints vs. Oba Femi
Ricky Saints, the NXT Champion, defends his title against Oba Femi.
- Femi, after losing the title, returned for a rematch.
- Saints' reign is at stake, and the winner will be a strong contender.
Our Cagesiders' Predictions:
- Geno Mrosko: Ricky Saints
- Sean Rueter: Ricky Saints
- Claire Elizabeth: Oba Femi
- Marcus Benjamin: Ricky Saints
Revenge Match: Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame
Tatum Paxley seeks revenge against Izzi Dame, who betrayed her in a previous match.
Our Cagesiders' Predictions:
- Geno Mrosko: Izzi Dame
- Sean Rueter: Izzi Dame
- Claire Elizabeth: Tatum Paxley
- Marcus Benjamin: Izzi Dame
NXT Men's North American Title: Ethan Page vs. Mr. Iguana
Ethan Page, the NXT Men's North American Champion, faces Mr. Iguana.
- Page and Iguana have a history, with Page seeking revenge.
Our Cagesiders' Predictions:
- Geno Mrosko: Ethan Page
- Sean Rueter: Ethan Page
- Claire Elizabeth: Ethan Page
- Marcus Benjamin: Ethan Page
Don't forget to share your predictions! Follow our Deadline coverage, and let's see how accurate our predictions are. Get ready for an unforgettable night of wrestling action!
