WWE NXT kicked off with the match between Fallon Henley and Tiffany Stratton. Henley picked up the victory. After the match, Stratton assaulted Henley. The former NXT Women’s Champion then poured garbage on Henley backstage.
Ilja Dragunov addressed the fans. Ridge Holland then came through the crowd and told Dragunov that he had come back to NXT to redeem himself. Dragunov then gave Holland a match.
Lexis King defeated Dion Lennox.
Izzi Dame and Kiana James defeated Jacy Jayne and Thea Hail in a Tag Team match.
Dragon Lee defeated Charlie Dempsey and Joe Coffey in a Triple Threat match to retain the NXT North American Championship. After the match, Joe Gacy came from under the ring and ran through the crowd. No Quarter Catch Crew then attacked Lee. LWO’s Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde made the save.
Nikkita Lyons defeated Tatum Paxley.
Gallus defeated Hank Walker and Tank Ledger in a Tag Team match.
In the main event, Ilja Dragunov faced Ridge Holland. The match ended in a no contest after Dragunov was injured. (kayfabe)
According to Nielsen via SpoilerTV, the December 19th episode of WWE NXT drew 641,000 viewers on USA Network and a 0.17 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
WWE NXT viewership & ratings for the past few weeks
| Episode of WWE NXT | Viewership | 18-49 demographic |
| December 19 | 641,000 | 0.17 |
| December 12 | 678,000 | 0.18 |
| December 5 | 626,000 | 0.19 |
| November 28 | 659,000 | 0.18 |
| November 21 | 622,000 | 0.19 |
| November 14 | 703,000 | 0.21 |
| November 7 | 794,000 | 0.26 |