Booker T discusses Vanity Project success following WWE NXT Heatwave
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
WWE commentator Booker T offered praise for the stable Vanity Project following their performances at Heatwave 2026. Members Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, and Ricky Smokes secured championships during the event, with Jackson Drake winning the North American Championship from Myles Borne and Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes claiming the NXT Tag Team Championships. Myka Lockwood participated in both matches, assisting the team with referee distractions and physical interference against Myles Borne. On his "Hall of Fame" podcast, Booker T noted the group's evolution, specifically highlighting Myka Lockwood as a performer with potential for future success. He further compared the progression of Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes to the tag team Midnight Express. The stable's recent championship wins mark a significant shift in the division, with Booker T expressing confidence in the development of all members over the coming years.
- •Jackson Drake won the North American Championship from Myles Borne at Heatwave 2026.
- •Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes became two-time NXT Tag Team Champions at the event.
- •Myka Lockwood provided physical assistance to help her stablemates secure their respective victories.
- •Booker T highlighted Myka Lockwood as a developing talent with major star potential.
- •Booker T credited Vanity Project with positive growth and improved performance over time.
- 5:56 PMWrestling Inc — Booker T Praises Vanity Project, Myka Lockwood Following WWE NXT Heatwave 2026
"WWE Hall of Famer, and "WWE NXT" commentator Booker T praised the Vanity Project, including Myka Lockwood, following their big victories at Heatwave 2026.
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