WWE NXT returns today with the 2026 Great American Bash, live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, featuring four championship matches and several key showdowns.

The main event will see NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo defend his title against Naraku, the former EVIL, in one of the biggest matches of the night. Elsewhere, Lola Vice puts the NXT Women's Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, while Zaria defends the NXT Women's North American Championship against Tatum Paxley.

The NXT North American Championship will also be up for grabs as Myles Borne battles Tavion Heights. The card also features Dion Lennox taking on Saquon Shugars, Wren Sinclair defending the Women's Speed Championship against Arianna Grace, and Shiloh Hill facing Tristan Angels in singles competition.

NXT Championship Match: Tony D'Angelo (c) vs. Naraku

NXT Women's North American Championship Match: Zaria (c) vs. Tatum Paxley

Before the next championship clash could even officially begin, Zaria and Tatum Paxley were already battling over the NXT Women's North American Championship, setting the tone for a physical and hard fought encounter at NXT Great American Bash 2026.

The referee called for the bell once the pre match confrontation spilled into punches, and Paxley wasted no time taking control with a quick burst of offense. The champion weathered the early attack before driving Paxley into the corner with a series of punishing kicks to swing the momentum in her favour.

Paxley refused to stay down and found an opening by trapping Zaria in the ring skirt, firing off several kicks while the champion struggled to free herself. Once loose, Zaria responded with overwhelming force, launching her challenger over the barricade and into the crowd.

The fight continued outside the ring as Paxley leapt from the audience onto Zaria's back, only for the champion to crush her by falling backwards onto the arena floor. Zaria maintained control after returning the action to the ring, using her power advantage to wear Paxley down with heavy strikes, repeated slams, and even locking in the Accolade while adding extra pressure by pulling back on Paxley's face.

Despite the punishment, Paxley continued to battle back. She escaped further damage by smashing Zaria into the ring post before delivering a crossbody and an impressive superplex from the top rope. The momentum was short lived, however, as Zaria exploded back with a thunderous spear.

The closing moments saw both women exchange strikes before spilling onto the apron. Paxley scored one of the biggest moments of the match by powerbombing the champion onto the floor, then followed up with Cemetery Drive outside the ring before hitting the move again inside. Even after the devastating sequence, Zaria somehow kicked out.

Paxley attempted to finish the job, but Zaria countered into another spear. Remarkably, Paxley still survived the pin attempt, smiling as she kicked out.

That resilience only fueled the champion further. Zaria unloaded with a barrage of crushing forearms to the back of Paxley's head before hoisting her up for a decisive F5. This time there was no escape, as Zaria secured the three count to successfully retain the NXT Women's North American Championship.

Zaria defeated Tatum Paxley to retain the NXT Women's North American Championship.

Tristan Angels vs. Shiloh Hill

Before the match, Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey were shown backstage offering each other encouragement ahead of their respective bouts before sharing a hug.

Later, Robert Stone met with The Vanity Project backstage and confirmed that every member of the group would be in action on Tuesday. He also announced that AAA stars Galeno and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. will challenge the Tag Team Champions.

The contest between Tristan Angels and Shiloh Hill centered around possession of the "Mr. NXT" sash.

Hill controlled the early exchanges by avoiding Angels' attacks and sending him crashing to the outside before reclaiming the sash. He followed up by spinning Angels around and launching him into the corner.

Angels responded with a double stomp to gain momentum, but Hill answered with a huge backdrop before knocking him off the apron with an uppercut. The fight spilled up the entrance ramp, with Hill eventually returning Angels to the ring. Angels then shifted his focus to Hill's arm, attempting to neutralize the larger competitor's power advantage.

The match took a bizarre turn when Hill crawled underneath the ring and dragged Angels under with him. The scene switched to a cinematic view beneath the ring, where a ringing telephone interrupted the action. After Angels answered, a mysterious voice warned him, "The fog is coming." Moments later, Hill appeared behind him and applied a chokehold. Angels escaped from under the ring only to find Hill already waiting outside.

Back at ringside, Angels briefly regained control, slamming Hill into the corner several times before both men collided with a double clothesline. Angels recovered first, hitting a scoop slam followed by a diving elbow from the top rope.

Hill then retrieved his trademark tooth and shoved it into Angels' mouth before connecting with a tilt-a-whirl slam and a sit-out powerbomb for a near fall. The action spilled outside again, where Hill delivered an inverted senton before countering Angels' attempted dive with a spear.

As Angels climbed to the top rope, Hill got his knees up to block the attack. Hill then finished the match with Whisper of the Beast from the top turnbuckle to secure the victory.

Shiloh Hill defeated Tristan Angels

Following the match, Hill said he may not be the prettiest or most perfect competitor, but appearances do not determine success. He closed by declaring that nobody should overlook Shiloh Hill.

Backstage, Nattie Neidhart congratulated the Evolve women's roster, including Evolve Women's Champion Nikkita, on being invited to the Dungeon. Nattie claimed Jaida Parker had become soft, and Nikkita vowed to take care of her.

In another backstage segment, Robert Stone informed EK Prosper that his victory over Keanu Carver had earned him a future match against AAA Latin American Champion El Hijo de Vikingo. Prosper celebrated the opportunity enthusiastically.

WWE Women’s Speed Championship Match: Wren Sinclair (c) vs. Arianna Grace

With the WWE Women's Speed Championship on the line and only five minutes on the clock, Wren Sinclair and Arianna Grace wasted no time getting into the action. The match began with both competitors colliding on a double clothesline before Sinclair gained an early advantage with a shoulder block. Grace answered with a facebuster and later countered a headlock by powering Sinclair down for a near fall.

Grace took control after driving Sinclair into the ring apron and continued her offense back inside the ring, grounding the champion with stomps before earning another two count. As the match reached its halfway point, Grace focused on Sinclair's knee, looking to slow the champion down, but Sinclair escaped with a quick roll-up for a near fall.

Sinclair climbed to the top rope, only for Grace to stop her with a high kick. Grace attempted a suplex, but Sinclair reversed the momentum by shoving her away and connecting with a knee strike.

With just over a minute remaining, Sinclair mounted a comeback with a series of elbows and suplexes. Charlie Dempsey briefly climbed onto the ring apron, distracting Sinclair long enough for Grace to score another near fall with a roll-up.

As the final seconds ticked away, Sinclair regained control, delivering a spinning slam before immediately applying the Final Wrench submission. Grace tapped out with just 12 seconds remaining on the clock.

Wren Sinclair defeated Arianna Grace via submission to retain the WWE Women's Speed Championship.

Saquon Shugars vs. Dion Lennox

Saquon Shugars entered the match looking for payback after being removed from DarkState by Dion Lennox, alongside Cutler James and Osiris Griffin. Shugars made his entrance carrying a Great American Bash themed baseball bat, which he placed behind the ring steps before the opening bell.

Lennox struck first with a right hand, but Shugars quickly answered by driving him into the corner with chops and punches. Shugars maintained the early advantage, tripping Lennox and throwing his jacket at him before shoving him to the mat.

Lennox shifted momentum by targeting Shugars' legs and lower back, landing punches to the knees before following with a back body drop and a series of attacks focused on the injured back. A backbreaker earned Lennox a two count.

Shugars fought back with a neckbreaker and a chinbreaker, but the arrival of Cutler James and Osiris Griffin at ringside distracted him long enough for Lennox to regain control and score another near fall. Lennox continued to isolate Shugars' back with punches, kicks, backbreakers, and submission style holds while James and Griffin loomed at ringside.

Despite the sustained attack, Shugars stayed in the match, narrowly missing victory with a pair of roll up attempts that were hampered by his injured back. Lennox followed with a spinebuster, but Shugars kicked out just before the three count.

Shugars mounted a comeback by countering a suplex into a dropkick before unloading with strikes in the corner. He followed with a backbreaker into a flatliner and later connected with a leg drop across the top rope for another near fall.

The action moved to the top rope, where Lennox knocked Shugars down and dropped him across the steel turnbuckle before delivering a spinning slam, but Shugars again kicked out.

Lennox connected with two lariats, but Shugars refused to stay down. Shugars answered with an enzuigiri and a back elbow in the corner before setting Lennox up for a splash, securing the victory.

Saquon Shugars defeated Dion Lennox.

Following the match, Cutler James and Osiris Griffin stormed the ring and attacked Shugars, finishing him with a double powerbomb. Lennox then retrieved the baseball bat that Shugars had brought to ringside and repeatedly struck him with it. As DarkState's music played, the group stood over Shugars to close the segment.

NXT North American Championship Match: Myles Borne (c) vs. Tavion Heights

The match began with Myles Borne and Tavion Heights engaging in a technical exchange, with both competitors relying on grappling and counters during the opening minutes. Heights gained the early advantage by taking Borne down for a two count before the two continued trading holds. An accidental collision of heads sent both men to the outside before they returned to the ring.

Back inside, Heights rebounded off the ropes but was met by Borne, who absorbed the impact before Heights returned to his wrestling base. Borne responded with a shoulder strike to the midsection and followed up with a fisherman suplex for a near fall.

Heights regained momentum by driving Borne into the corner with repeated shoulder thrusts. After pulling Borne down from the top turnbuckle, both competitors crashed to the floor. Once back in the ring, Heights connected with a series of right hands, a clothesline for two, and continued the attack with forearms. He then delivered a face-first slam followed by a gutwrench suplex before applying a crossface and targeting Borne with elbow strikes.

Focusing on Borne's left arm, Heights transitioned through several submission holds and drove the champion shoulder-first into the turnbuckles. Borne eventually halted the assault with a Northern Lights suplex, but Heights answered by striking him in the throat and sending him over the top rope to the floor.

After bringing Borne back into the ring, Heights attempted another cover before continuing to control the pace with a suplex. Borne responded with a powerslam for a near fall and followed with another fisherman suplex. Heights countered with a shoulderbreaker and returned to the injured arm, locking in an armbar. Borne escaped by rolling through for a two count, but Heights maintained the submission until Borne powered out with a powerbomb.

The champion mounted a comeback with a series of elbow strikes and slams before sending Heights over the top rope. On the outside, Heights caught Borne with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Back in the ring, Heights attempted a top-rope splash but was unable to capitalize. Borne responded with a German suplex and a dropkick before connecting with Borne Again to score the pinfall.

Myles Borne defeated Tavion Heights to retain the NXT North American Championship.

Lola Vice entered the match fresh off a successful NXT Women's Championship defense against La Hiedra in AAA, while Kendal Grey looked to capture the title on her third attempt.

The two competitors began cautiously, locking up as Grey searched for an early takedown. Vice countered the attempt, taking Grey down with a slam before transitioning an arm drag into an armbar. Grey escaped by rolling through, forcing Vice to send her into the corner.

Grey used her speed to circle around Vice, but the champion caught her with a takedown and landed the first kick of the match. Grey answered with a waistlock, though Vice escaped and connected with kicks to the face and back. Grey attempted to create some distance, but Vice stayed on the attack with strikes before Grey fired back with open hand chops. Vice regained momentum with a springboard arm drag followed by two more arm drags, only for Grey to trap her in a headlock as both women exchanged pinning attempts on the mat.

Outside interference nearly changed the course of the match when Kelani Jordan ran to ringside, but Wren Sinclair quickly intercepted her before she could get involved. Back in the ring, Vice controlled the action with strikes in the corner and followed up with a running backfist for a near fall.

Vice delivered the Three Amigos suplexes but came up empty on a charge into the corner. Grey capitalized with a series of strikes and suplexes before raining down elbows for a two count. Vice responded with soccer kicks and hip attacks before attempting another suplex, only for Grey to counter into a German suplex. Grey removed her straps and unleashed multiple suplexes of her own before Vice shifted the momentum back in her favor with heavy strikes.

Vice was caught by a kick while running the ropes but answered by sending Grey to the floor with a kick of her own. Vice dove from the apron, though Grey countered into an ankle lock on the outside. Vice escaped, but Grey responded by diving from the barricade onto the champion.

Back inside the ring, Grey reapplied the ankle lock. Vice countered into one of her own before Grey transitioned into an armbar. Vice reversed the hold, but Grey rolled her into a pinning combination that forced the champion to release the submission.

The exchanges continued as both women applied rear naked chokes before Grey climbed to the top rope for a moonsault. Vice avoided the attempt and caught Grey with a kick to the head before locking in a guillotine choke. Grey countered by lifting Vice into a Northern Lights suplex to break the hold.

Vice landed a backfist, while Grey answered with a stiff elbow that left both competitors down on the mat. They exchanged strikes once more before Grey connected with Shades of Grey, immediately covering Vice for the three count to capture the championship.

Kendal Grey defeated Lola Vice to win the NXT Women’s Championship.

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