The final WWE NXT premium live event of 2025 arrives Saturday with high-stakes championship opportunities on the line! NXT Deadline 2025 features the signature Iron Survivor Challenge matches where John Cena’s handpicked competitors battle for 25 minutes of non-stop action at San Antonio’s Boeing Center at Tech Port.
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WWE Event Details & Streaming Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, December 7, 2025 |
| Location | Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, TX |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT |
| Streaming (US) | Peacock |
| International | Netflix (most markets) |
| Pre-Show | 6:30 PM ET |
Complete Match Card
WWE NXT Championship Match
Ricky Saints (c) vs. Oba Femi
The Ruler returns! Oba Femi challenges champion Ricky Saints in their first one-on-one encounter since Saints dethroned him at No Mercy. Saints has successfully defended against Trick Williams twice but now faces the man who dominated NXT for months. Can Saints prove his title reign is legitimate, or will Femi reclaim his throne?
Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge
Je’Von Evans vs. Leon Slater vs. Joe Hendry vs. Dion Lennox vs. Myles Borne
Winner receives NXT Championship match at New Year’s Evil!
John Cena personally selected these five competitors in an electrifying announcement. TNA’s X Division Champion Leon Slater makes history as part of WWE and TNA’s partnership, while Joe Hendry competes in his first WWE premium live event as a full-time roster member. Myles Borne earned entry advantage after defeating Trick Williams on NXT.
Match Format: Two wrestlers start, new competitor enters every 5 minutes. Score points via pinfall/submission. Get pinned? Spend 90 seconds in the penalty box. Most points after 25 minutes wins!
Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge
Sol Ruca vs. Lola Vice vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Kendal Grey
Winner receives NXT Women’s Championship match at New Year’s Evil!
This stacked field features TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace and WWE Evolve Women’s Champion Kendal Grey representing partner promotions. Sol Ruca enters with momentum after pinning current NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne in tag action, while bitter rivals Kelani Jordan and Grace continue their explosive feud.
NXT North American Championship
Ethan Page (c) vs. Mr. Iguana
The All Ego faces AAA’s masked luchador after Iguana stole Page’s car on NXT! This cross-promotional showdown features AAA World Mixed Tag Team Champion Page defending against the resilient Mr. Iguana, who previously challenged Page and Chelsea Green alongside Lola Vice at Lucha Libre AAA’s Alianzas.
Singles Match
Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame
Revenge drives this personal grudge match! Izzi Dame’s betrayal at Gold Rush cost Tatum Paxley the NXT Women’s Championship when The Culling turned on her. Dame revealed she orchestrated Paxley’s rise and fall, claiming the former champion never appreciated her manipulation. Now Paxley seeks payback against her former friend turned bitter enemy.
Iron Survivor Challenge Predictions
Men’s Pick: Joe Hendry
The TNA star brings incredible momentum and mainstream appeal. While Je’Von Evans deserves his breakthrough moment, Hendry winning wouldn’t hurt his TNA standing and gives NXT fresh matchup possibilities at New Year’s Evil.
Women’s Pick: Sol Ruca
Recent victory over Jacy Jayne positions Ruca perfectly. After vacating the Speed Championship due to injury and losing the North American title, she needs this win to re-establish championship credibility in the women’s division.
Championship Match Breakdown
Prediction: Ricky Saints Retains
Oba Femi seems destined for Royal Rumble debut and main roster call-up. Saints continues building his reign, likely defeating whoever wins the Men’s Iron Survivor at New Year’s Evil before eventually losing to Je’Von Evans in spring 2026.
Why Deadline Matters
The Iron Survivor Challenge replaced WarGames as NXT’s December signature after that concept moved to Survivor Series. This unique match format combines Royal Rumble timed entries, Scramble match scoring, and King of the Mountain penalty boxes into 25 minutes of organized chaos.
Winners earn guaranteed championship matches at January’s New Year’s Evil, making Deadline the launchpad for NXT’s 2026 championship picture. Past winners include Carmelo Hayes, Roxanne Perez, Dijak, and Giulia – all who capitalized on their opportunities.
Cross-Promotion Showcase
NXT Deadline 2025 highlights WWE’s partnerships with TNA and Lucha Libre AAA. Joe Hendry and Leon Slater represent TNA’s finest, while Jordynne Grace competes as Knockouts World Champion. Mr. Iguana brings AAA flavor against Ethan Page, creating legitimate dream matches impossible just years ago.
This collaborative approach expands NXT’s reach while giving international stars WWE exposure – potentially pipeline opportunities for future main roster runs.
FAQs
Q1: Can I watch NXT Deadline 2025 without a Peacock subscription?
Unfortunately for US viewers, Peacock is the exclusive streaming home for NXT Deadline requiring a $7.99/month subscription (or $13.99 ad-free). International viewers in Netflix markets can watch through their existing Netflix subscriptions at no additional cost. There’s no traditional pay-per-view option anymore since WWE’s streaming transition. If you’re in remaining WWE Network markets that haven’t transferred to Netflix yet, you can still watch there.
Q2: Do Iron Survivor Challenge winners get immediate title shots or must they wait?
Winners must wait until NXT’s New Year’s Evil event in January 2026 to cash in their championship opportunities. This gives approximately one month of storyline buildup between Deadline and the actual title matches, allowing WWE to develop compelling narratives around the challengers. Previous years showed winners sometimes lose their title shots at New Year’s Evil, making the journey from Iron Survivor victory to championship success far from guaranteed.
