The black-and-gold brand rings in 2021 with NXT New Year's Evil as Finn Bálor defends the NXT Title against Kyle O’Reilly. Rhea Ripley collides with Raquel González in a Last Woman Standing Match. Damian Priest faces Karrion Kross. Gran Metalik challenges Santos Escobar for the NXT Cruiserweight Title. Xia Lia and Boa return.