Lola Vice Kelani Jordan Kali Armstrong battle NXT Women’s Championship contenders tonight

Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, and Kali Armstrong Set for NXT Women’s Championship Contender Match

WWE NXT returns to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, tonight, July 14, 2026, featuring a high-stakes triple threat match to determine the next challenger for the NXT Women’s Championship. Former champion Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, and Kali Armstrong are scheduled to compete in the bout, which is expected to headline the evening’s card as they vie for an opportunity to face current champion Kendal Grey.

Pathways to the Triple Threat

The three participants enter tonight’s match with distinct momentum and history in the division. Lola Vice, a former NXT Women’s Champion, is seeking to reclaim her spot at the top of the division following the conclusion of her previous title reign at The Great American Bash. Kelani Jordan has remained a consistent presence in the championship picture, having secured victories over top competitors earlier this year, including Jaida Parker, Wren Sinclair, and Thea Hail. Jordan also holds previous wins over both Lola Vice and Kendal Grey from before their respective championship reigns. Kali Armstrong, a former Evolve Women’s Champion, has focused her recent efforts on disrupting the title hierarchy. After attacking Kendal Grey while the champion was on commentary, Armstrong laid out both Vice and Jordan in the center of the ring last week, asserting her presence as a contender to be reckoned with.

NXT Women’s North American Title Picture

The status of the NXT Women’s North American Championship has shifted following an injury to Layla Diggs. Diggs, who had earned the number one contender spot on the July 7 edition of NXT, was forced to be withdrawn from competition after sustaining an injury at a live event over the weekend. General Manager Robert Stone has confirmed that he is actively searching for a suitable replacement to challenge the reigning champion, Zaria. Zaria successfully defended her title in a Fatal 4-Way match on the most recent episode of NXT, defeating Nikkita Lyons, Lizzy Rain, and Izzi Dame.

Kali Armstrong DESTROYS Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan: NXT highlights, July 7, 2026

Additional NXT Championship Stakes

Beyond the women’s division, the NXT Championship remains a focal point of the brand. Naraku is scheduled for action tonight against Tate Wilder, continuing his pursuit of champion Tony D’Angelo. Following a backstage confrontation between D’Angelo and General Manager Robert Stone, an official NXT Championship match between D’Angelo and Naraku has been confirmed for next week.

Tag Team and Mid-Card Action

The NXT Tag Team Championship was defended earlier in the broadcast as The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) faced challengers Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux. The champions successfully retained their titles, utilizing a side Russian legsweep and diving double stomp combination to secure the pinfall victory over Van Dux. The card also includes a singles match between Tavion Heights and Jackson Drake. Heights enters the match looking to return to the win column, while Drake, accompanied by Myka Lockwood, seeks to leverage his recent momentum to earn a future championship opportunity. Fans can follow the live action on the CW Network beginning at 8 PM ET.

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