Live from Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL:
– Kicking off the Battleground pre-show. Sol Ruca and Zaria sits down with Kelly Kincaid to discuss the progress Sol has made over the last year and finally achieving gold. This year she is defending and her mindset now.
– Another vignette for The Culling. Shawn Spears discusses Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance imposing their will and leaning on them to get the victory tonight. Izzi Dame says they will do whatever it takes to get a victory.
– Myles Osborne sits down with Vic Joseph earlier this week. Osborne discusses having a life of trials and tribulations and having to constantly battle. Tonight will be no different. Can he fight through the adversity tonight and become NXT Champion.
NXT Battleground kicks off with:
– Sol Ruca defeats Kelani Jordan to retain the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Ruca hits the soul snatcher for the victory.
– Josh Briggs, Hank Walker, & Tank Ledger beat The Culling
After the match, The Culling attack them, but Yoshiki Inamura makes the save
– Mike Santana says he wants the winner of Joe Hendry & Trick Williams!
He’s approached by Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights and Wren Sinclair of the No Quarter Catch Crew… Charlie is disrespectful, but Tavion wants a match with Mike Tuesday night on NXT.
– AAA’s Chik Tormenta and Dalys were spotted backstage with Ava at NXT Battleground.
– NXT GM Ava announces Ethan Page will challenge Ricky Saints for the NXT North America Championship on Tuesdays episode of NXT. Winner will defend the title on June 7, 2025 at Worlds Collide.
– Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo defeated Tony D’Angelo after Luca Crusifino makes a surprise return causing a distraction, leaving Tony open for a low-blow.
– Stephanie Vaquer beats Jordynne Grace to retain the NXT Women’s Title
– Oba Femi beats Myles Borne to retain the NXT Title
– Ricky Saints comes out and talks about Ava’s decision for his match versus Ethan Page. Saints says he is an ambassador and will fight anybody. Page tries a sneak attack before they fight out of the ring.
– History made! Trick Williams defeated Joe Hendry to become the TNA World Champion. Williams hits the trick shot for the victory.