WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 Preview: Matches and Predictions

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Written By JaySin
Promotional graphic for WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 featuring the event logo in fiery letters alongside wrestlers Cruz Montana, Nattie, Kelani Jordan, Tony D'Angelo, and Kendal Grey against a fiery background.

NXT Heatwave 2026 takes place on Sunday, August 30th, live from the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. Fans in the United States can watch the event as a television special on The CW’s linear channel or stream it via the ESPN App / ESPN Unlimited, marking a historic broadcast crossover for the brand.

The card is stacked with big title matches: Tony D'Angelo will defend the NXT Championship against BOTH Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller, Kendal Grey and Kelani Jordan will battle for the NXT Women's Championship, and more.

NXT HEATWAVE
AUGUST 30, 2026

OFFICIAL MATCH CARD

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP FATAL FOUR-WAY MATCH
Tony D'Angelo (c) vs. Cruz Montana vs. Grayson Waller vs. Zilla Fatu
NXT WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Kendal Grey (c) vs. Kelani Jordan
NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Myles Borne (c) vs. Jackson Drake
TITLE UNIFICATION MATCH
Zaria (North American) vs. Wren Sinclair (Speed)

R-DUBS' PREDICTIONS

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP FATAL FOUR-WAY MATCH
Coming Soon
NXT WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Coming Soon
NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Coming Soon
TITLE UNIFICATION MATCH
Coming Soon
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