The July 28 edition of WWE NXT focused on building momentum toward NXT Heatwave, mixing strong in-ring action with several major storyline developments. The biggest talking points were the surprise return of Grayson Waller, the arrival of Cruz Montana, and a successful North American Championship defense by Myles Borne.
Highlights
Grayson Waller returns to NXT
Waller interrupted the opening of the show with a fiery promo, blasting the entire NXT roster and declaring his intention to become NXT Champion. His verbal shots at Tony D’Angelo, Cruz Montana, and several other stars immediately established him as one of the brand’s top villains.
Myles Borne retained the NXT North American Championship
Borne defeated Kam Hendrix in the night’s featured title match. After overcoming outside distractions, Borne secured the victory, earning himself and Tavion Heights an opportunity to challenge for the NXT Tag Team Championship next week.
Cruz Montana makes his presence felt
The former Mike Santana continued his NXT introduction with backstage appearances and interactions that teased future rivalries, particularly involving NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo.
Lizzy Rain defeated Izzi Dame
Rain picked up a solid victory despite interference and continued building momentum in the NXT women’s division.
Tag Team Action
Birth Right battled OTM in a physical contest that featured the return of Angel and Berto, adding another layer to the tag team division heading into Heatwave.
