The Vanity Project defend NXT Tag Team Title against Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno

Dusty Tag Team Classic 2026 Winners Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno will look to win gold as they face NXT Tag Team Champions The Vanity Project. Can Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes retain the title against Dar and Moreno?




— The show opens up with Vic Joseph and Wade Barrett welcoming us and we get a video package recapping everything that transpired during last Wednesday’s episode of NXT.

— We see the pre-show arrivals of Romeo Moreno, Noam Dar and The Vanity Project.

— CM Punk’s music hits and out comes WWE NXT Champion Grayson Waller. Waller grabs a mic and starts off by asking the WWE Universe if they were expecting someone else. Waller says he is not surprised that he beat CM Punk because he was always going to do that. Waller says he made this title feel important very quickly. Waller gloats about defeating CM Punk. Waller wonders what is next for him. Waller says he made the men’s division relevant again. Waller says he beat Tony D’Angelo so badly that he’s ready to jump from a bridge. Waller calls himself the best in the world after beating CM Punk. Waller says he is the best on this microphone, in this ring and even on commentary and he can’t be touch by anyone on the roster.

Waller asks someone to step up and challenge him properly. Shiloh Hill’s music hits and Hill makes his way down to the ring. Hill says Grayson Waller told him to stick to his experiments. Hill says he’s been watching Waller closely. Hill confronts Waller over his comments about the locker room. Hill says it pissed him off. Hill says he cares about this place and he never missed a day in his life. Hill says it pissed him off more than anyone in the back. Hill says Waller thought he could run his mouth without facing repercussions. Waller says he doesn’t think Shiloh Hill is ready and walks off.

Mason Rook ambushes Grayson Waller. Shiloh Hill hits a right hand to Waller. Rook sends Waller into the corner.

— We see Kam Hendrix and he talks about being ruled out of the John Cena Classic. EK Prosper cuts a promo on Kam Hendrix costing him the North American Title. They will face each other next.

— We see John Cena walk up to Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno in the backstage area. Cena showers them with praise. Cena invites the both of them to the John Cena Classic Tournament on December 14.

— We see The Vanity Project fuming with rage after watching Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno get invited to the John Cena Classic.

— Kam Hendrix makes his way down to the ring for the first match of the night and EK Prosper follows.

EK Prosper vs. Kam Hendrix

The match starts off with both men locking up. Kam Hendrix tries to control EK Prosper’s body. Hendrix runs into a big boot. Prosper hits a hurricanrana and a standing dropkick, sending Hendrix to the floor. Prosper hits another dropkick and follows it up with a blockbuster for a near fall. Hendrix clotheslines Prosper and drops him on his back. Prosper hits a knee to the forehead of Hendrix and he follows it up with a moonsault to the outside. Prosper continues to beat down Hendrix in the ring. Hendrix hits Prosper with a World’s Strongest Slam for a near fall.

Hendrix hits an Irish whip, tossing Prosper to the floor. The fight spills to the outside. Prosper sends Hendrix into the ring post. Hendrix hits a powerslam to Prosper for another near fall. Hendrix applies a rear-naked choke. Hendrix sends Prosper into the turnbuckle and drives his upper body into the corner. Hendrix hits several elbow strikes. Hendrix hoists Prosper up and slams him down for a near fall. Prosper hits Hendrix with a Satellite DDT and both men are down. Prosper hits a series of rights. Prosper hits a series of clotheslines.

Prosper superkicks Hendrix and follows it up with a springboard moonsault for a near fall. Hendrix eats a forearm. Prosper targets Hendrix’s midsection. Hendrix hits a Showtime Kick for a near fall. Prosper hits a Roundhouse kick to Hendrix’s temple. Prosper heads to the top rope, but Hendrix trips him up and hits him with a Death Valley Driver for another near fall. Hendrix runs into a dropkick. Prosper heads to the top rope and hits a moonsault for the win.

Winner: EK Prosper

— After the match, Kam Hendrix throws steel chairs into the ring. He is irate.

— We get a video of Myles Borne telling Tony D’Angelo he’s done thinking as the two men stand on a bridge.

— Izzi Dame makes her way down to the ring for the next match of the night.

— We see The Vanity Project wreaking havoc backstage and destroying Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno.

— Wren Sinclair makes her way down to the ring next.

Wren Sinclair vs. Izzi Dame

The match starts off with both women locking up. Izzi Dame hits a shoulder tackle and she follows it up with a takedown. Dame clotheslines Wren Sinclair for a near fall. Sinclair tries to use her size to her advantage. Sinclair rolls right through Dame for a near fall. Dame hits an Irish whip. Sinclair takes early control. Sinclair goes for a Final Wrench, but Dame counters with a fist. Sinclair sends Dame to the floor. Sinclair lays Dame out with a dropkick. Sinclair continues to assault Dame. Sinclair sends Dame into the corner and the referee checks on her.

Dame creates some separation, but Sinclair drops her on her face for a near fall. Sinclair hits a series of kicks. Sinclair slides through the ropes, but Dame catches her and sends her into the post. Dame hits a snap suplex on the floor. Dame bends Sinclair’s back against the post. Dame heads to the second rope and hits a lungblower for a near fall. Sinclair sends Dame into the corner. Dame hits a nasty elbow to Sinclair for a near fall. Both women trade blows in the middle of the ring. Dame bodyslams Sinclair. Dame heads to the top rope and launches herself, only to eat a dropkick.

Sinclair and Dame go back and forth. Sinclair hits a series of chops. Sinclair hits an elbow and a clothesline. Sinclair favors her lower back. Sinclair drives her shoulder into the midsection of Dame. Sinclair hits Dame with a double underhook for a near fall. Dame hits Sinclair with a backbreaker and she follows it up with a chokeslam for a near fall. Sinclair gets an inside cradle and she follows it up with a Final Wrench. Dame gets a reversal. Dame rolls through. Sinclair goes for an Alabama Slam, but Dame creates some separation and hits a running knee for the win.

Winner: Izzy Dame

— After the match, ZARIA spears Dame, then hits her with an F5.

— We see John Cena reach out to Kelani Jordan earlier today and invite her to the John Cena Classic Tournament. Cena gives Jordan a briefcase that contains contents for the tournament.

— WWE NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan makes her way down to the ring.

— Backstage, we see Blake Howard and he asks Zilla Fatu, “What’s next for you?” Fatu says he wants the NXT Championship. Fatu says everyone’s been calling their shots. Fatu promises to call Grayson Waller out at the end of the night.

— Kelani Jordan is now standing in the ring. Jordan gloats about beating Paige, who helped built NXT. Jordan wonders if anyone is surprised because she is going to be a future WWE Hall of Famer. Jordan says she is excited to be a part of the John Cena Classic. Jordan says the opportunities are bound to come her way. Jordan says she’s been held to a higher standard. Jordan says she knows expectations are high. Jordan says she will rest and she has earned it. Jordan says she has put her gold on the line back to back. Jordan says she wants to chill before entering the John Cena Classic.

Kendal Grey returns to confront Kelani Jordan. Grey says it feels good to be back. Grey says she loves Jordan’s little victory lap. Grey talks about Jordan ambushing her a few weeks ago. Grey says she is now officially back. Grey says Jordan forgot what’s standing in front of her. Grey demands her rematch for the NXT Women’s Championship. Jordan turns down Grey’s idea and says she beat both Grey and her sidekick. Both women get into an argument before Robert Stone makes his way out to make their rematch official for next week.

— A black SUV pulls up to the WWE Performance Center and out comes Tony D’Angelo. He meets Myles Borne on his way in. Myles Borne says he knew he would find him here.

— We see Robert Stone waiting outside the medical room. Stone learns that Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar are not cleared for the NXT Tag Team Championship Match. Stone tells The Vanity Project that they will still defend their championship later tonight.

— Chantel Monroe makes her way down to the ring for the next match of the night and Lizzy Rain follows.

Lizzy Rain vs. Chantel Monroe

The match starts off with Chantel Monroe slapping the taste out of Lizzy Rain. Rain chases Monroe to the outside and slams her on the apron. Back in the ring, Rain hits a clothesline and she follows it up with a series of chops. Rain hits an elbow for a near fall. Monroe runs into a big boot. Monroe drops Rain on the back of her neck. Monroe charges back in and hits a double knee for a near fall. Rain hits a big fisherman’s suplex. Rain goes for a Boston Crab, but Monroe rolls out of the ring. Rain flies through the air, taking out her Monroe.

Monroe drops Rain on the apron, causing her head to hit the hardest part of the ring. Back in the ring, Monroe applies a rear-naked choke on Rain. Monroe stomps away on Rain and chops her down for a near fall. Rain creates some separation and hits a step-up enziguiri. Monroe sends Rain into the middle turnbuckle. Monroe continues to target Rain’s neck. Rain hits a headbutt and she follows it up with a missile dropkick and both women are down. Both women exchange blows in the middle of the ring. Rain and Monroe trade forearms. Rain eats a superkick.

Monroe runs into a superkick. Rain tosses Monroe across the ring. Rain hits a series of chops in the corner. Monroe charges in, but Rain counters with a Boston Crab. Rain hits Monroe with a spinebuster and she follows it up with a Boston Crab. Monroe breaks the hold. Monroe hits Rain with a knee. Monroe applies a crossface in the middle of the ring and Rain is screaming in pain as she is about to tap out. Rain hits a kick. She runs into a turnbuckle. Monroe tries to use the ropes for leverage, but the referee catches her red-handed. Rain hits a headbutt. Rain hits a Thunderstruck for the win.

Winner: Lizzy Rain

— Blake Howard is in the backstage area with Mason Rook. Rook says he’s back for good. Rook says he is going to pick up right where he left off. Rook says he wants the NXT Championship. Rook says he has to sit on the sidelines and watch the likes of EK Prosper, CM Punk and Tony D’Angelo fail to dethrone Grayson Waller. Rook says he has a message for Zilla Fatu. Rook says he will be paying a close attention to what Fatu has to say later tonight.

— The Vanity Project make their way down to the ring for the main event of the night.

— We're shown video of Blake Howard interviewing Kam Hendrix. Hendrix gets into an argument with Tony D’Angelo. Hendrix ambushes Tony D’Angelo in the locker room.

— Back inside the arena, Hank & Tank attacks The Vanity Project from behind and they will challenge them.


WWE NXT Tag Team Championship Match: The Vanity Project (c) vs. Hank & Tank

The match starts off with Tank Ledger crushing Ricky Smokes in the corner before tagging Hank Walker in. Hank and Tank hit a double suplex for a near fall. Hank and Tank are now in complete control. Smokes runs into the turnbuckle. Hank and Tank take out The Vanity Project. Hank and Tank hit them with a World’s Strongest Slam for a near fall. Smokes and Brad Baylor finally get some offense. Baylor hits a knee. Smokes hits Hank with a spear for a near fall. Hank bodyslams Baylor. Tank flies through the air with a splash for a near fall.

Tank hits a series of right hands, dropping Baylor. Smokes grabs his foot, allowing Baylor to hit a knee under the jaw for a near fall. Hank and Tank roll out of the ring to confront The Vanity Project. The fight continues on the outside. Hank and Tank hit a thunderous chop to both members of The Vanity Project. Back in the ring, Hank and Tank continue to assault Smokes. Smokes goes for a backslide and tags Baylor in. Hank hits a big hip toss for a near fall. Tank hits an Irish whip, taking Baylor out. Baylor ambushes Tank and hits a series of elbows on him.

The Vanity Project is back in complete control. Tank tries to mount a comeback and tags Hank in. Hank hits a big boot to Baylor and wipes out Smokes. Hank hits Smokes with a hip attack. Hank hits Baylor with a Boss Man Slam for a near fall. Tank hits a knee to Smokes. Hank and Tank wipe out Smokes. The Vanity Project applies a Sleeper Hold on Hank and Tank. Hank and Tank crush Baylor. All four men are now in the ring and they all hit their finishers. Tank heads to the top rope and hits a Swanton Bomb for a near fall. Romeo Moreno makes his way down to the ring, allowing Myka Lockwood to toss Hank into the ring from the top rope. The Vanity Project hit their double team finisher for the win.

Winners and STILL NXT Tag Team Champions: The Vanity Project

— After the match, Security make their way out to stop Hank and Tank from engaging in a brawl with Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar.

— Backstage, Zilla Fatu runs into Shiloh Hill. He tells him he will call out Grayson Waller next.

— We see Layla Diggs and Thea Hail discussing her alopecia areata diagnosis. Chantel Monroe walks up to them and exposes her bald spot.

— Zilla Fatu makes his way down to the ring. Fatu grabs a mic and starts off by saying his time is now. Fatu talks about John Cena inviting him to the John Cena Classic. Fatu hen says he is so emotional and blessed. Fatu thanks the NXT Universe. Fatu says he wants to go to Disney World as the NXT Champion. The lights go out and here comes DarkState. Fatu mocks Dion Lennox for losing last week. Lennox says he knew Cruz Montana couldn’t beat him one-on-one. Lennox says he wants to put Fatu on the shelf. DarkState surrounds the ring.

BirthRight make their way out. Lexis King says he can’t remember the last time they were relevant. Charlie Dempsey says they are the top dogs here and BirthRight has no problem showing it. Fatu says he wants to face Lennox next week. We see Karmen Petrovic in the crowd and Los Perros del Mal has arrived here in NXT. All three teams then brawl it out in the ring and all hell breaks loose. Fatu rolls out of the ring. Officials rush to the ring to separate all three teams as the show comes to a close.