WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 features title defenses and notable matchups
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 is set to take place with six matches, five for championships, on August 28. Myles Borne will defend both the North American and Tag Team Championships against Jackson Drake and Vanity Project, respectively. Zaria's title unification match has drawn criticism from some, while Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan lacks heat compared to other matches. Intrigue surrounds Borne's potential challenges during his double duty.
- •Myles Borne defends North American title against Jackson Drake.
- •Zaria's unification match criticized for diminishing the Speed division.
- •Kendal Grey faces Kelani Jordan, who has yet to receive a televised title shot.
- •Five of the six matches on the card are for championships.
- •Heatwave 2026 takes place on August 28.
- 12:30 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT Heatwave 2026: Draws & Duds
"From Zaria's title unification match to Zilla Fatu's debut quest for the gold, here are WINC's biggest draws and biggest duds for "WWE NXT" Heatwave 2026!
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