Grayson Waller, Kelani Jordan, and Zaria captured major championships during the WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 event held in Orlando, Florida [1], [2].
These shifts reshape the championship landscape of the developmental brand, establishing new focal points for future storylines and contention. The event served as a primary vehicle for title transitions across multiple divisions.
Grayson Waller captured the NXT Championship [1]. Following the match, Waller spoke on the significance of the victory. “I’ve waited my whole career for this moment,” Waller said [1].
In the women's division, Kelani Jordan captured the NXT Women’s Championship [1]. The win marks a significant transition in the division's leadership, as Jordan becomes the primary target for other competitors in the brand [3].
Zaria achieved a historic milestone by unifying the Women’s Speed and North American titles [2]. This result combined two distinct championships into one single title [2].
“It feels amazing to hold both titles,” Zaria said [2].
In total, the event saw three distinct title changes [4]. The proceedings took place over the weekend of Aug. 6-8, 2026, at the NXT arena [1], [2]. These results finalize the championship standings following the Heatwave pay-per-view, leaving the brand with a new set of world champions to lead the roster into the next cycle of competition [3].
““I’ve waited my whole career for this moment,” Grayson Waller said.”
The unification of the Women’s Speed and North American titles under Zaria simplifies the championship hierarchy in the women's division, reducing the number of active belts while elevating Zaria as a dominant force. Combined with new champions in the primary NXT and Women's categories, the brand has effectively reset its top-tier narratives for the remainder of the year.
