Summary

WWE NXT has finalized several key pieces for its April 7 episode at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The show begins at 8 p.m. ET and will air on The CW in the United States and on Netflix internationally.

Among the featured items on the card, the tournament to crown a new NXT Speed Champion will get underway. The lineup also includes Jasper Troy vs. Keanu Carver vs. Josh Briggs, a Lola Vice NXT Women’s Championship celebration, and Sol Ruca vs. Izzi Dame.

Tuesday's show continues the title-focused build already seen with the announcement of Lola Vice's championship celebration and the start of the new Speed Title tournament.

April 7 NXT lineup

NXT will take place from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.

Advertised matches and segments for the episode are:

  • Tournament to crown a new NXT Speed Champion begins
  • Jasper Troy vs. Keanu Carver vs. Josh Briggs
  • Lola Vice NXT Women’s Championship celebration
  • Sol Ruca vs. Izzi Dame

What the April 7 NXT card means

The April 7 card gives NXT two clear title threads heading into the night. The opening of the Speed Title tournament immediately adds stakes to the show, while Lola Vice's celebration keeps the NXT Women's Championship picture at the center of the episode.

It also gives several featured names a chance to move up the board on the same broadcast. Jasper Troy, Keanu Carver, Josh Briggs, Sol Ruca, and Izzi Dame all land on a card that is built around title momentum rather than a filler week of television.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.