Corey Graves Fills In for Booker T
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida featured SmackDown commentator Corey Graves filling in for Booker T on NXT commentary.
At the start of the show, NXT lead commentator Vic Joseph announced that Booker T was not at the show and introduced Graves as his commentary partner for tonight’s show.
Corey Graves is on commentary tonight with Vic Joseph.#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/XRccUdWWia
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) December 3, 2025
No other details were given for Booker T’s abscense.
Izzi Dame Explains Why The Culling Turned on Tatum Paxley
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured Izzi Dame explaining the reasons why The Culling turned on Tatum Paxley and cost her the NXT Women’s Championship to Jacy Jayne at NXT Gold Rush Week 2 show.
During the show, The Culling’s Dame, Shawn Spears, and Niko Vance came out to the ring. Dame grabbed a microphone and talked about how she gave Tatum everything and asked how many chances is too many. Dame continued stating that when does a person get so pathetic that you can not save them. Dame then stated that she has been asked “Why Izzi? Why did you betray Tatum?” and responded saying that she corrected a mistake when Tatum thought she was an equal and Tatum had no right to question the hell hole she brought her out from.
"I didn't betray Tatum. I corrected a mistake."@izzi_wwe isn't looking back after turning on @TatumPaxley… 😬 pic.twitter.com/aBMe2HoDPy
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2025
After some more insults directed at Tatum, Dame talked about how Tatum didn’t become a champion until she took her under her wing. Dame continued talking about how everything she gives, she can take it back and she did. Dame stated that she took everything from Tatum because Tatum owed her and ignored her. Dame then stated that this is why they will be having a match at this Saturday’s NXT Deadline 2025 show and claimed she will finish off Tatum.
"Tatum only became the NXT Women's Champion because I allowed her to."
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2025
Whatever you say, @izzi_wwe 🙄 pic.twitter.com/xr8t4xfaYO
After some more insults by Dame directed at Paxley, Paxley’s voice was heard and she showed up on the big screen. Paxley stated that she is where they used to all hang out as a group and she is all alone. Paxley continued stating that she wonders why Izzi took away what made her stable and took away what was the most important to her. After some words in response by Dame, Paxley stated she is scared because she doesn’t know what she will become without Izzi on her shoulder and she will have to make Izzi feel all of her pain. Paxley then walked away as Dame looked on at the big screen.
You messed up now, @izzi_wwe…@TatumPaxley is coming for revenge at NXT Deadline! 😈 pic.twitter.com/iZ9YzmucL2
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2025
Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame Announced for NXT Deadline 2025
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured the first of two new matches announced for the card of NXT Deadline 2025.
This new match was a singles match of Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame.
This new match was initially setup over recent weeks shows over The Culling turning on Paxley and kicking her out of the group.
Mr. Iguana vs. “All Ego” Ethan Page for NXT North American Title Announced for NXT Deadline 2025
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured the second of two new matches announced for the card of NXT Deadline 2025, which takes place on December 6th at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas.
This new match announced was a NXT North American Championship match of Mr. Iguana vs. “All Ego” Ethan Page (c).
This new match was setup following a NXT parking lot promo segment involving NXT GM Ava, Page, and Mr. Iguana.
An Iguana stole a car!! 🤣
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2025
@MrIguana and La Yesca just gave Ethan Page the surprise of a life!!@OfficialEGO @avawwe_ pic.twitter.com/tt0rTC5cFV
Current card for WWE NXT Deadline 2025:
- NXT Championship – Oba Femi vs. Ricky Saints (c)
- NXT North American Championship – Mr. Iguana vs. “All Ego” Ethan Page (c)
- Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge match – Joe Hendry vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dion Lennox vs. Leon Slater vs. Myles Borne
- Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge match – Kendal Grey vs. Lola Vice vs. Sol Ruca vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Jordynne Grace
- Tatum Paxley vs. Izzi Dame
Myles Borne Gets To Pick His Entry Spot for Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured Myles Borne earning the right to pick his entrant spot in the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge match at NXT Deadline 2025.
This was setup following NXT GM Ava announcing that whoever got the pinfall in the 8-Man Tag Team match between Je’Von Evans, Myles Borne, Leon Slater, & Joe Hendry and DarkState (Osiris Griffin, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, & Dion Lennox) would get to pick their spot to come out for the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge match. Ava also stated that if DarkState picked up the victory, then Lennox would be the one who picks his spot.
The stakes have been raised. 😲@avawwe_ has announced that whoever gets the pinfall in tonight's 8-Man Tag Team Main Event, will get to choose their entry spot for this Saturday's Men's Iron Survivor Challenge! pic.twitter.com/aBLD8AnlEz
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2025
Due to Borne being the person who picked up the pinfall victory in the 8-Man Tag Team match, he gets to officially pick his spot for the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge match at NXT Deadline.
Waited his moment, and took it. @mylesborne_wwe just shocked EVERYONE to get the win in the main event! 😱 pic.twitter.com/wx7iJOny3O
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2025
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