Grayson Waller captured the NXT Championship in a four-way main event, while Kelani Jordan and Vanity Project also won titles at Heatwave.
WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 took place on August 30 at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. Multiple championship changes occurred throughout the event, with Grayson Waller emerging as the new NXT Champion after winning a Fatal 4-Way match against Tony D’Angelo, Zilla Fatu, and Cruz Montana in the main event.
Kelani Jordan was crowned the new NXT Women’s Champion at the event. The Vanity Project—Ricky Smokes and Brad Baylor—recaptured the NXT Tag Team Championship, defeating the previous champions Myles Borne and Tavion Heights. According to reports, the finish involved Vanity Project shoving Borne, causing him to collide with Heights, who fell to the floor.
Following his championship victory, Waller celebrated in the ring with off-air footage showing him performing a shoey. Both Waller and Jordan were advertised to appear on the post-Heatwave edition of NXT scheduled for September 1.
What we know
- Grayson Waller won the NXT Championship in a Fatal 4-Way match against Tony D'Angelo, Zilla Fatu, and Cruz Montana
- Kelani Jordan became the new NXT Women's Champion
- Vanity Project (Ricky Smokes and Brad Baylor) won the NXT Tag Team Championship
- The event took place August 30, 2026 at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas
- Waller and Jordan were scheduled to appear on NXT on September 1
What is still unclear
- Details of Kelani Jordan's championship match and opponent remain unreported
- Full card and other match results from Heatwave are not detailed in supplied reports
Reporting timeline
WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 Results: Grayson Waller, Kelani Jordan and Vanity Project walk away as new champions
Grayson Waller Wins WWE NXT Heatwave Four-Way Main Event, Captures NXT Championship
Grayson Waller Steals The Win, Becomes World Champion At NXT Heatwave 2026
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