WWE NXT Results & Analysis: Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Kicks Off in High Gear (September 22, 2026)
The black-and-gold brand delivered an action-packed night of professional wrestling this week, headlined by the explosive launch of the prestigious Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. With cross-brand talent colliding and high-stakes rivalries boiling over, the landscape of NXT is shifting rapidly.
🏆 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic: First Round Action Begins
The tournament honoring the late, great “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes officially got underway, bringing together 14 elite teams from Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Evolve, and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.
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Noam Dar & Romeo Moreno def. Los Americanos: In a fast-paced opening round battle, Dar and Moreno showcased incredible chemistry to advance, sending a strong warning to the rest of the tournament field.
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The Creed Brothers def. Harley Riggins & Jax Presley: Former tournament winners Julius and Brute Creed dominated their matchup, using their unmatched amateur wrestling pedigree to bulldoze past Riggins and Presley and punch their ticket to the next round.
💥 High-Stakes Showdowns & Shocking Surprises
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Skylar Raye def. Kali Armstrong: Raye picked up a crucial singles victory in a hard-fought contest that further solidifies her momentum in the women’s division.
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La Catalina & Thea Hail def. Kelani Jordan & Zaria: In a massive cross-brand showcase, AAA Reina de Reinas Champion La Catalina and Thea Hail pulled off an impressive upset against NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan and NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria, leaving the champions looking for answers.
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Cruz Montana’s Crusade: Montana made his intentions crystal clear, officially launching a relentless, one-man war against DarkState.
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BirthRight def. Zilla Fatu, Sean Legacy & EK Prosper: In a chaotic six-man war, the trio of Lexis King, Channing Lorenzo, and Uriah Connors (BirthRight) outlasted the powerhouse team of Fatu, Legacy, and Prosper.
🎙️ War of Words: Waller and Rook Turn Up the Heat
NXT Champion Grayson Waller and Mason Rook went face-to-face in a war of words that had the entire arena on edge. With tension reaching a boiling point, physical confrontation feels inevitable as Waller tries to maintain his grip on the NXT Championship.
🌟 The Legacy of the Dusty Classic
Originally launched in 2015 to honor the monumental contributions of Dusty Rhodes to both WWE and the development of NXT as a coach and mentor, this tournament has a legendary history. Having featured iconic winners like Finn Bálor, Samoa Joe, The Undisputed Era, and Io Shirai, the 2026 edition promises to write a thrilling new chapter in wrestling history.
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