The May 12 episode of WWE NXT is shaping up to be a great show as the company is building towards their Premium Live Event, Battleground. So, the company has booked solid matches to keep fans engaged throughout the night.
NARAKU In-Ring Debut
NARAKU will be making his in-ring debut this week on NXT. This comes after the former EVIL’s name was officially changed to Naraku on the May 5th edition of NXT. So we’ll have to see who he will face in the end.
Noam Dar vs. Jackson Drake
Noam Dar returns to in-ring action tonight against Jackson Drake. Dar has been away from NXT TV for an extended period due to injury and came back last week, making this one of his biggest matches in quite some time.
Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan
Former WWE Women’s Evolve Champion Kendal Grey steps into singles competition against Kelani Jordan tonight. Grey is looking to rebound after recent setbacks, while Jordan continues building momentum. So it remains to be seen who will win in the end.
Other Matches
Zaria & Nikkita Lyons will square off against Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain in tag team action. Finally, EK Prosper, Sean Legacy & Tate Wilder will take on Birthright as well.
WWE NXT Lineup for May 12, 2026
- NARAKU In-Ring Debut
- Noam Dar vs. Jackson Drake
- Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan
- Zaria & Nikkita Lyons vs. Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain
- EK Prosper, Sean Legacy & Tate Wilder vs. Birthright (Lexis King, Stacks & Uriah Connors)
Final Thoughts on WWE NXT May 12, 2026
Tonight’s episode of NXT has a ton of action in store for fans. With the likes of NARAKU and more on the show, it’s definitely something fans shouldn’t miss. Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show over in our WWE NXT coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the show will turn out.
Where to Watch WWE NXT May 12, 2026
WWE NXT will air live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, starting at 8 PM ET on the CW Network. Internationally, fans can also stream the entire show on Netflix and on-demand viewing.
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