Heatwave changed NXT! 🔥

This week on The Following Match with Blaze & Will, we’re breaking down the aftermath of NXT Heatwave, where four championships changed hands and the landscape of NXT looks completely different.

We dive into the biggest stories coming out of the weekend, including Grayson Waller, Kelani Jordan, Blake Monroe, Giulia, Trick Williams, Lash Legend, Sol Ruca, Jevon Evans, Oba Femi, and Fatal Influence.

We also look beyond NXT at the latest SmackDown and Raw call-ups, the fallout across WWE, WWE Evolve, and the latest developments from Sunday Night Main Event.

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THREE HOURS. ONE MASSIVE EPISODE. 🔥

Blaze & Will are bringing you the full-length edition of The Following Match, combining all of this week’s conversations into one massive three-hour wrestling marathon!

We kick things off with our fresh NXT reactions, including EK Prosper vs. Rey Felix, Kali Armstrong vs. Zaria, the Women’s North American & Speed Championship unification picture, the Championship Summit brawl, Kelani Jordan’s killer promo, and the arrival of Zilla Fatu.

We break down Zilla’s confrontation with Grayson Waller, Cruz Montana and Tony D’Angelo, and what his arrival could mean for the future of NXT.

Then we move into SmackDown and Raw, talking Jacy Jayne becoming Women’s United States Champion, Fatal Influence shaking up the women’s division, Trick Williams and Baron Corbin, Blake Monroe and Giulia, and the Oba Femi & Bron Breakker rivalry heating up.

We also get into Jevon Evans, Big Cass, Sol Ruca, Lyra, Iyo Sky, Ethan Page, Chad Gable, and the latest developments across WWE.

Then we head to Evolve for our Spotlight Matches of the Week:

🔥 CJ Valor vs. Sam Holloway

🔥 Nikkita Lyons vs. Thea Hail

Plus, we talk about OTM’s arrival on Raw, their pairing with Royce Keys, and the news we’ve been waiting for:

👀 LOLA VICE IS COMING!

And of course, we have our regular segments:

🎯 Spotlight Match of the Week

👀 Will’s Watch List

🔥 Blaze’s Bold Predictions & Takes

💥 Heatwave Predictions

Three hours of wrestling reactions, debates, predictions, future stars and plenty of opinions from Blaze & Will.

This week on The Following Match, Blaze and Will kick things off with another great match as we break down the AAA Cruiserweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Fatal 4-Way and EK Prosper’s impressive victory.

From there, we run through the biggest highlights from NXT before getting into the final explosive promo between Zilla Fatu, Grayson Waller, Cruz Montana, and Tony D’Angelo.

Then it’s on to SmackDown, where we congratulate Jacy Jayne on becoming the new Women’s United States Champion and discuss how Fatal Influence has completely flipped the SmackDown women’s division upside down.

We also talk about Trick Williams remaining in the United States Championship picture before moving over to Raw, including the latest Oba Femi and Bron Breakker promo, the disappointing Jevon Evans and Big Cass situation, and why Sol Ruca vs. Lyra may have been Sol’s best match yet.

And we look ahead to Wednesday night on WWE Evolve, spotlighting two matches we’re especially excited for:

🔥 Nikkita Lyons vs. Thea Hail
🔥 CJ Valor vs. Sam Holloway

Plus, as always, we’re bringing the opinions, debates, and reactions you’ve come to expect from Blaze & Will.

💬 Which match or storyline are you most excited about this week?

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ZILLA FATU HAS ARRIVED! 🔥

This week on The Following Match, Blaze and Will break down the shocking arrival of Zilla Fatu in NXT and what his debut could mean for the future of the brand. Zilla crashed the NXT Championship No. 1 Contender’s Match and immediately made an impact on Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana.

From there, we hit the biggest moments across WWE!

🔥 NXT’s revamped Men’s Division
🔥 Zilla Fatu’s arrival and what’s next
🔥 Tatum Paxley’s debut
🔥 Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes & Ricky Saints
🔥 Are Jordynne Grace and Giulia being misused?
🔥 Oba Femi & Bron Breakker face off AGAIN
🔥 SmackDown and Raw highlights
🔥 Victor & Shido making waves in the Evolve tag team division
🔥 Spotlight Match of the Week
🔥 Blaze’s Bold Predictions & Takes
🔥 Will’s Watch List

Zilla Fatu may have just entered NXT, but the bigger question is: How quickly can he become one of the faces of the brand?

💬 Is Zilla Fatu the next major breakout star in WWE?

🎙️ The Following Match with Blaze & Will — WWE, NXT, Evolve, Raw, SmackDown and the future stars of professional wrestling.

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The Following Match Podcast with Blaze and Will kick off this week’s episode by opening the show with a live reaction to Kendal Grey vs. Lola Vice in NXT Underground. The match was so good it immediately became our Spotlight Match of the Week, and we explain why it delivered from start to finish.

From there, we break down the biggest moments from NXT before diving into the fallout from SummerSlam.

We discuss Trick Williams losing the United States Championship and what’s next for one of NXT’s brightest stars. We also react to Lash Legend’s performance in the WWE Women’s Championship Ladder Match before giving our thoughts on Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar Hell in a Cell Match.

Then it’s time for Monday Night Raw, where we break down the unforgettable Oba Femi and Bron Breakker staredown, predict where this rivalry could be headed, and discuss why it has the potential to become WWE’s next blockbuster feud. We also react to Bron Breakker destroying Joe Hendry immediately after the confrontation.

To close the show, we discuss Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page, the shocking aftermath, and the surprise return of Big Cass, making his first WWE appearance in years.

As always, expect plenty of Blaze’s Bold Takes, predictions, and passionate wrestling discussion throughout the episode.

Who should Oba Femi face next? Can Bron Breakker stop him? What’s next for Trick Williams? Let us know in the comments!

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This week on The Following Match Podcast – Part 2, Blaze and Will dive into one of WWE’s biggest ongoing issues—the handling of NXT call-ups.

We discuss why Sol Ruca’s Intercontinental Championship loss raises questions about WWE’s direction, why several recent call-ups haven’t reached their full potential, and what WWE can do differently moving forward.

We also give our SummerSlam predictions for Trick Williams, discuss why Jevon Evans continues to improve every time he steps into the ring, and break down another outstanding Spotlight Match of the Week.

Plus, we review the latest episode of WWE Evolve, talk about why Sam Holloway continues to impress us, discuss the latest Tatum Paxley and Lola Vice rumors, deliver another Blaze’s Bold Prediction, and highlight the next superstar to watch in Will’s Watch List.

If you love WWE, NXT, and WWE Evolve, you’ve come to the right place. Join Blaze and Will every week as we react to the biggest moments, debate the hottest topics, and spotlight the future stars of professional wrestling.

🎙️ The Following Match with Blaze & Will — Covering WWE, NXT, WWE Evolve, Raw, and SmackDown while spotlighting the next generation of professional wrestling.

💬 Do you think WWE is getting its NXT call-ups right, or should more stars stay in NXT longer? Let us know in the comments!

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We discuss Grayson Waller’s explosive opening promo and whether it was the closest thing to a modern-day pipe bomb. We also dive into the growing tension within OTM and whether a breakup could be on the horizon.

Plus, we react to Shiloh Hill continuing to taunt Tristan Angels, Cruz Montana’s debut, and whether NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo has finally met his equal.

We also talk about Reina Volcan’s brief appearance and why just a few seconds on screen may have said a lot about her future in WWE.

🎙️ The Following Match with Blaze & Will — Covering WWE, NXT, WWE Evolve, Raw, and SmackDown while spotlighting the next generation of professional wrestling.

💬 Which moment from NXT stood out to you the most? Was it Grayson Waller’s promo, Tony D’Angelo’s confrontation, or Reina Volcan’s appearance?

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This week on The Following Match with Blaze and Will the guys break down one of the biggest stories in NXT as Reina Volcan makes an unforgettable in-ring debut. From her incredible power to her devastating torture rack, we discuss why she may already be one of the brightest rising stars in WWE. We also include our live reaction to Reina Volcan’s debut, giving you an authentic, in-the-moment look at one of the week’s biggest moments.

We also dive into the blockbuster SummerSlam clash between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar, discussing whether Oba Femi can carry one of WWE’s biggest matches of the year and what fans should expect when these two powerhouses collide.

Plus, we react to everything happening across Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and WWE Evolve, highlight our Spotlight Match of the Week, deliver another Blaze’s Bold Take, and feature Will’s Watch List, where we spotlight the superstars you should be keeping an eye on as they continue to rise.

If you love WWE, NXT, and WWE Evolve, you’ve come to the right place. Join Blaze and Will every week as we cover the matches, moments, and future superstars shaping the future of WWE.

🎙️ The Following Match with Blaze & Will — Tracking the future of WWE from WWE Evolve to NXT, Raw, and SmackDown.

💬 What was your favorite moment from this week’s shows? Let us know in the comments!

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