WWE NXT Gold Rush — Part One, on the CW Network | November 18th, 2025 — The Episode Recap:

Jacy Jayne became a 2x WWE NXT Women's Champion, and The Culling, turning on Tatum Paxley as Izzi Dame cost her the WWE NXT Women's Title. (Photo by WWE)

The November 18th Episode of WWE NXT Gold Rush — The Match Results:

The Opening Match: Chelsea Green & Ethan Page (c) defeated Joe Hendry & Thea Hail in a AAA Mixed Tag Team Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (10:43)

The 2nd Match: Blake Monroe (c) defeated Sol Ruca (with Zaria) in a WWE NXT Women’s North American Title Match | via TKO — (13:21)

The 3rd Match: DarkState (Dion Lennox & Osiris Griffin) (with Cutler James & Saquon Shugars) (c) defeated Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater in a WWE NXT Tag Team Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (11:09)

The Main Event Match: Jacy Jayne (with Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) defeated Tatum Paxley (with Izzi Dame, Niko Vance & Shawn Spears) (c) in a WWE NXT Women’s Title Match | via Pin-Fall — (11:27) — TITLE CHANGE!!!!

My Thoughts on the November 18th Episode of WWE NXT Gold Rush:

My Thoughts: This was a fine Part One of WWE NXT Gold Rush. The women really dominated the show, standing out as top performers. In fact, the two best matches of the night were the Women’s Title Matches, both of which showcased the talent and intensity of the NXT women’s division. With plenty of exciting developments and strong in-ring action, the first part set a high standard. And looking ahead, next week’s Part Two of WWE NXT Gold Rush is shaping up to be another fun and action-packed event, with more high-stakes matches and storylines to look forward to. Fans should be excited for what’s to come as the Gold Rush continues.

The November 18th Episode of WWE NXT Gold Rush — The Match Ratings:

The Opening Match: Chelsea Green & Ethan Page (c) vs. Joe Hendry & Thea Hail in a AAA Mixed Tag Team Title Match | The Match Rating: **.75 — Joe Hendry and Thea Hail are a team that gels well together. This was a very fine opening match to kick things off for NXT Gold Rush as they took on the AAA Mixed Tag Team Titles, Cheslea Green, and Ethan Page. This match was a lot of fun, a typical comedic match with some funny spots and Joe Hendry's tactics. Joe Hendry and Thea Hail didn't get the win, but I do hope they get those titles in the near future.

The 2nd Match: Blake Monroe (c) vs. Sol Ruca (with Zaria) in a WWE NXT Women’s North American Title Match | The Match Rating: ****.25 — This was a very good match. Sol Ruca had her knee brace and a disadvantage, noting she was still kinda injured. Blake Monroe had a great showing. She has been doing really well. Her match quality since coming to WWE has been very solid, and she added another good match to her WWE catalog. I thought the finish was well done as it adds more to the story between Sol Rica and Zaria, as we don't know who will turn heel, but throwing the towel in a sense was the right thing as she saved Sol Ruca from more damage to her injured knee, but it almost caused more fractures in the friendship between the two.

The 3rd Match: DarkState (Dion Lennox & Osiris Griffin) (with Cutler James & Saquon Shugars) (c) vs. Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater in a WWE NXT Tag Team Title Match | The Match Rating: ***.25 — A solid Tag Team match thanks to Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater who made the match a lot of fun with their high-flying arsenal, and DarkState I just can't get into them I did at first but they became corny and they holding back Saquon Shugars who can easily be a Top Player and a Future Face of the Company if he's given the ball in NXT, there was some near-fall moments, and some moments where I was like shocked. But DarkState retained, and Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater missed out on their chances of becoming WWE NXT Tag Team Champions.

The Main Event Match: Tatum Paxley (with Izzi Dame, Niko Vance & Shawn Spears) (c) vs. Jacy Jayne (with Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) in a WWE NXT Women’s Title Match | The Match Rating: **** — Great Match, sucks that Tatum Paxley didn't have a proper run with the title I thought she should of had a decent run then drop the title. Jacy Jayne is a 2x WWE NXT Women's Champion, and now Izzi Dame is public enemy number one as The Culling turned on Tatum Paxley, which cost her the match and the belt.

The November 18th WWE NXT Gold Rush — The Match of the Night: Blake Monroe (c) vs. Sol Ruca (with Zaria) in a WWE NXT Women’s North American Title Match | The Match Rating: ****.25

The November 18th Edition of WWE NXT Gold Rush — The Episode Grade: 7.50/10 (B) — This was a fine Part One of WWE NXT Gold Rush, the women dominated the show as two of the best matches of the show were the Two Women Title Matches. And next week, Part Two of WWE NXT Gold Rush is shaping up to be another fun show.

Next Week WWE NXT Gold Rush — Part Two, November 25th Episode — The Announced Matches & Segments:

1. John Cena Selects the Men’s & Women’s Iron Survivor Competitors.

2. Kendal Grey (with Wren Sinclair) (c) vs. Lainey Reid (with Fallon Henley & Jacy Jayne) in a WWE EVOLVE Women’s Title Match.

3. Jackson Drake (c) vs. Sean Legacy in a WWE EVOLVE Title Match.

4. Fallon Henley vs. Zaria (with Sol Ruca) in the WWE Women’s Speed Title Tournament Final Match.

5. Kelani Jordan (c) vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Lei Ying Lee in a TNA Knockouts World Title Triple Threat Match.

6. Myles Borne vs. Trick Williams in a Singles Match.