WWE NXT returns to The CW tonight from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, with a Weaponized Steel Cage showdown and a championship match among the major attractions already announced.

One of the night's featured bouts will see Dion Lennox and Saquon Shugars settle their differences inside a Weaponized Steel Cage. The stipulation promises to raise the stakes considerably as the two NXT stars collide in what could be a punishing encounter.

Championship gold will also be defended when Rey Fenix puts the AAA Cruiserweight Championship on the line against EK Prosper. Prosper will have the opportunity to score a major victory and leave the Performance Center with the title around his waist.

Elsewhere, NXT Women's North American Champion Zaria steps into the ring for a non-title match against Kali Armstrong, but there are significant implications attached to the result.

Should Armstrong defeat Zaria, she will earn a place in the Women's North American Championship and NXT Women's Speed Championship unification match scheduled for NXT Heatwave this weekend.

WWE NXT Matches and Segments Confirmed for Tonight

The following matches have been officially announced:

• Dion Lennox vs. Saquon Shugars in a Weaponized Steel Cage Match
• AAA Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fenix (c) vs. EK Prosper
• NXT Women's North American Champion Zaria vs. Kali Armstrong in a non-title match. If Armstrong wins, she will be added to the Women's North American Championship and NXT Women's Speed Championship unification match at NXT Heatwave.

With Heatwave approaching, tonight's NXT could have major consequences for this weekend's card.

.@Zillafatu is about to be a problem at #NXTHeatwave... 😮‍💨

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, WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 24, 2026