NXT Deadline Results: December 6, 2025 – WWE News
NXT Announces New Year’s Evil Special on The CW for january 6,2026
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WWE’s NXT brand announced its New Year’s Evil special will air live on The CW on Tuesday,January 6,2026,at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
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The announcement was made during a recent NXT show. The New Year’s Evil special is a notable event for the NXT brand,known for its unique match types and storyline developments. Broadcasting the event live on The CW represents a strategic move to reach a wider audience.
Importance of The CW Partnership
WWE has been actively expanding its television partnerships. The CW, a free-to-air network, provides a valuable platform for NXT to reach viewers who may not subscribe to premium sports channels. This move aligns with WWE’s broader strategy of increasing accessibility and growing its fanbase. The partnership with The CW began in October 2024, with NXT moving to the network as reported by WWE.com.
past New Year’s Evil Events
The New Year’s Evil name has a history within WWE, originally associated with WCW events in the late 1990s and early 2000s. WWE revived the name for NXT in 2020. Past NXT New Year’s Evil events have featured championship matches and high-stakes confrontations. Here’s a brief overview of recent NXT new Year’s Evil events:
| Year | Date | Notable Matches/events |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 10 | Ilja Dragunov vs.Noam Dar for the NXT Heritage Cup |
| 2023 | January 10 | Bron Breakker vs. Grayson Waller for the NXT championship |
| 2022 | January 4 | tommaso Ciampa vs. Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship |
The decision to move NXT New Year’s Evil to The CW is a smart one for WWE. It demonstrates a commitment to building the NXT brand and reaching a broader audience. The CW’s reach, combined with the established popularity of NXT, could lead to significant viewership and further solidify NXT’s position as a key developmental territory within WWE. The January 6th date also avoids direct competition with major events from other wrestling promotions.
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