WWE NXT Recap: June 18 Winners, Grade Reactions, and Highlights

Entertainment | June 19, 2024, 6:04 a.m.

This week's episode of NXT failed to live up to the hype, with a flat night of action that left fans wanting more. Despite promises of major surprises in the Battle Royal, the highlight was a strong finish and a victory for a rising star. The main event overshadowed Je'Von Evans' win and could have waited for another week. The feud between Roxanne Perez and Lola Vice is building nicely, but time is running out to reach its full potential before Heatwave. Kelani Jordan had a solid title defense, while the O.C. showed veteran work but is losing momentum. The most thrilling match was Oba Femi vs. Wes Lee, but even that needs more excitement to sell Heatwave. Overall, the show lacked focus and relied too heavily on quantity over quality. The goal for NXT should be to regain clarity and highlight key storylines before Heatwave arrives.