WWE NXT title changes at Heatwave 2026

WWE NXT saw multiple championships change hands at Heatwave on August 30, 2026, with new titleholders crowned across the men’s and women’s divisions. The night’s highlights included Grayson Waller winning the NXT Championship and several other belts shifting to new holders.

The Heatwave card featured championship matches across both men's and women's divisions, including a Fatal 4-Way for the NXT Championship and contests for the brand’s North American titles. The event produced a refreshed championship picture for NXT, with a mix of title changes and a unification match among the women’s North American ranks. Several of the night’s outcomes set up fresh storylines for the roster to pursue in upcoming NXT programming.

Grayson Waller captured the NXT Championship by winning the Fatal 4-Way against Tony D’Angelo, Cruz Montana and Zilla Fatu. The victory places Waller atop the NXT singles division and, according to the source, gives him another major opportunity to establish himself on the brand.

Kelani Jordan defeated Kendal Grey to win the NXT Women’s Championship in her first NXT Women’s Title match. The title change gave Jordan the women’s top championship on the night’s card.

Jackson Drake defeated Myles Borne to capture the NXT North American Championship. Separately, Zaria defeated Wren Sinclair and Kali Armstrong in a title unification match and remains the NXT Women’s North American Champion.

The Vanity Project, composed of Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes, defeated Myles Borne and Tavion Heights to claim the NXT Tag Team Championship. That result completed the slate of new champions crowned at Heatwave.

Jaida Parker also picked up a victory at Heatwave, defeating Nattie in a Submission Match.

With multiple championships changing hands and a unification bout decided, the aftermath of Heatwave should set up several new rivalries heading into the next phase of NXT programming.