WWE NXT (May 12, 2026): Preview, match card, news, timings & telecast details
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Naraku, fka EVIL, will make his debut tonight!
WWE NXT has been shaken up with the arrival of new stars who have immediately started to make an impact, announcing their arrival on the developmental brand. The same will continue this Tuesday with the debut of another high-profile name.
The May 12 edition of NXT will emanate live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Speaking of debuts, NJPW star Naraku fka EVIL, who made his first appearance on WWE TV during the April 28 edition of NXT, is now set to make his official debut tonight.
A singles match where Noam Dar returns to action to take Jackson Drake. On the other hand, another singles clash will see former WWE Women’s Evolve Champion Kendal Gray take on Kelani Jordan.
Zaria and Nikkita Lyons will team up to take on the Women’s NXT North American Champion Tatum Paxley and the newcomer Lizzy Rain in a tag team match.
Additionally, newcomer Tate Wilder joins forces with EK Prosper and Sean Legacy to battle Birthright (Lexis King, Stacks & Uriah Connors) in a six-man tag team match.
Announced for WWE NXT (May 12, 2026)
- Naraku (fka EVIL) debuts
- Noam Dar vs Jackson Drake
- Kendal Grey vs Kelani Jordan
- Zaria & Nikkita Lyons vs Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain – Tag Team match
- EK Prosper, Sean Legacy & Tate Wilder vs Birthright (Lexis King, Stacks & Uriah Connors)
WWE NXT Timings & Telecast Details
| Country/Region | Time | Telecast |
| United States | Tuesday – 08 PM ET / 07 PM CT / 05 PM PT | CW Network |
| Canada | Tuesday – 08 PM ET | Netflix & CW Network (via Canadian providers) |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Wednesday – 1 AM BST | Netflix |
| India | Wednesday – 5:30 AM IST | Netflix |
| Saudi Arabia | Wednesday – 03 AM AST | Netflix |
| Australia | Wednesday – 10 AM AEST / 11 AM AEDT | Netflix |
| Mexico | Tuesday – 06 PM CST | Netflix |
| France | Wednesday – 02 AM CET | Netflix |
| Brazil | Tuesday – 09 PM BRT | Netflix |
| Bangladesh | Wednesday – 06 AM BST | Netflix |
| Singapore | Wednesday – 08 AM SGT | Netflix |
| China | Wednesday – 08 AM CST | iQIYI |
| Nigeria | Wednesday – 01 AM WAT | SuperSport & Showmax |
| South Africa | Wednesday – 02 AM SAST | SuperSport & Showmax |
| Germany | Wednesday – 02 AM CET | ProSieben Maxx |
| Japan | Wednesday – 09 AM JST | Abema |
When and where will tonight’s WWE NXT take place?
Tonight’s edition of NXT will emanate live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
Where can fans tune in to watch the show?
Fans in the United States can tune into the CW Network, while international fans can tune into Netflix (excluding select markets) to catch the action live.
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