Vanity Project Reclaims NXT Tag Team Titles at Heatwave 2026

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The Vanity Project of 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. The finish saw Borne and Heights vulnerable to a double-team from Baylor and Smokes, with Heights knocked off the apron and Borne left isolated for the pin. Borne was competing in a demanding double-duty night, also defending the North American Championship against Jackson Drake later on. Heights had been allied with Borne but has grown more aggressive, while the tandem’s title loss ends their current championship run together. Drake’s earlier victory earned him a North American title shot that coincided with the tag-title scenario, contributing to the evening’s multi-title stakes. Multiple outlets covered the event, highlighting the Vanity Project’s title reclaim and the night’s title dynamics.

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Aug 30, 2026The 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.
Aug 30, 2026Grayson 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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