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NXT Heatwave 2026 championship results

WWE's NXT Heatwave 2026 event crowns new champions, with Grayson Waller capturing the NXT Championship and The Vanity Project reclaiming the NXT Tag Team titles.

2 stories29 sourcesUpdated Aug 31, 2026

In this storyline:Grayson Waller Tony D'Angelo NXT Heatwave Zilla Fatu WWE NXT

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Aug 30, 2026
Grayson Waller wins the NXT Championship in a chaotic Fatal Four-Way over Tony D'Angelo, Cruz Montana and Zilla Fatu at NXT Heatwave, marking his first major title since returning to the brand.
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Aug 30, 2026
The Vanity Project, Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes, defeat Myles Borne and Tavion Heights at NXT Heatwave to reclaim the NXT Tag Team Championships for a second reign.
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Grayson Waller Wins NXT Championship at Heatwave

Grayson Waller defeated Tony D’Angelo, Cruz Montana, and Zilla Fatu in a chaotic Fatal Four-Way at NXT Heatwave to capture the NXT Championship, marking his first major title win since returning to the brand. The victory sets up ongoing feuds with Montana and Fatu while suggesting a potential shift in D’Angelo’s role as champion moves elsewhere.

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Vanity Project Reclaims NXT Tag Team Titles at Heatwave 2026

The Vanity Project, Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes, defeated Myles Borne and Tavion Heights at NXT Heatwave to reclaim the NXT Tag Team Championships, marking their second reign. Borne entered Heatwave defending both the Tag Team titles and the North American Championship against Jackson Drake, underscoring his doubled-duty schedule.

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