WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida, USA, Live on the CW Network, May 19th, 2026 — The Episode Preview:

Tatum Paxley will be defending her WWE NXT Women’s North American Title against Lizzy Rain tonight on WWE NXT. (Image courtesy of WWE)

• Location: WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.

• Where to Watch: Live on the CW Network.

The May 19th, WWE NXT Episode Preview & What You Need To Know:

• Tatum Paxley has herself someone new as the new fan-favorite, Lizzy Rain, will get her 1st WWE Title Match as she will be fighting for the WWE NXT Women's North American Title. Will Lizzy Rain already get herself a piece of title gold, or will Tatum Paxley retain her title tonight?

• The Vanity Project will defend her WWE NXT Tag Team Titles against DarkState, who have been having some tension within the group, with Dion Lennox & Saquon Shugars having issues with each other. Can this match end with DarkState getting the WWE NXT Tag Team Titles to heal the wounds within the group?

• The WWE NXT Champion, Tony D'Angelo, will tag with the WWE NXT North American Champion, Myles Borne, tonight on NXT, as they face Kami Hendrix & the rising star that will Bodyslam your Grandfather, Mason Rook. A big-time Tag Team Match tonight on NXT.

• Keanu Carver has another wrestler he wants to end, and Tate Wilder is going to be the next victim as Keanu Carver looks to crush Tate Wilder tonight on NXT.

• Tristan Angels will make his NXT Debut tonight as he’ll have a Singles Match on NXT Tonight.

The Official Slated Matches Announced for the May 19th Episode of WWE NXT:

1. Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Lizzy Rain in a WWE NXT Women’s North American Title.

2. The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes) (c) vs. DarkState (Dion Lennox & Saquon Shugars) in a WWE NXT Tag Team Title.

3. Myles Borne & Tony D’Angelo vs. Kam Hendrix & Mason Rook in a Tag Team Match.

4. Keanu Carver vs. Tate Wilder in a Singles Match.

5. Tristan Angels vs. ??? in a Singles Match.