NXT Heatwave 2026
“TIME TO FEEL THE HEAT.”
Synopsis
The 2026 NXT Heatwave was a professional wrestling television special and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the fifth annual Heatwave produced by WWE for its developmental brand NXT and the 12th Heatwave overall. The event took place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas, United States - right after Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide's Ola de Calor event in the same venue.
Top Cast
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Peyton Prussin
Kendal Grey
Lea Mitchell
Kelani Jordan
Daria Hodder
Zaria
Madison Dombkowski
Wren Sinclair
Joe Ariola
Tony D'Angelo
Matt Farrelly
Grayson Waller
Mike Santana
Cruz Montana
Zilla Fatu
Zilla Fatu
Destinee Brown
Kali Armstrong
Tiana Caffey
Jaida Parker
Natalie Neidhart-Wilson
Nattie
David Bostian
Myles Borne
Jackson Drake
Jackson Drake
G'Angelo Hancock
Tavion Heights
Ricky Smokes
Ricky Smokes
Brad Baylor
Brad Baylor
Bayley Humphrey
Myka Lockwood
Faith Jefferies
Nikkita Lyons
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- NXT Heatwave 2026
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- World Wrestling Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Levesque, Lee Fitting, Michael Hickenbottom
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for NXT Heatwave 2026.
Featured In Curated Collections
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New Wrestling Watched in 2026
at entry 54 average rating is 58% 3230 is the total rating as of entry 54 Matches watched but not full show Okada vs AR Fox but not the full ROH show Orient Express vs Rockers from Rumble 91 but not the full show Evil Uno & Ram Kaicho vs. Marika Kobashi & Shota from DDT Super Japan Pro Wrestling Judgement but nothing else from the show. Starboy vs Aaron Rourke from 4.8 Evolve Antonio Honda vs Yoh 4.15 DDT TJPW Gaisen Sakura Pro Wrestling 2026 4.16 I watched the TJPW matches but skipped the mens matches, this was released on the Thursday of Mania week with like 13 other shows to watch that day ~High Speed Battle Royal Mio Shirai vs. La Pidita vs. Natsu Sumire vs. Ka Kedita vs. Madison Marley vs. Yuki Fuuna 4.17 Seadlinnng Action Wrestling ZSJ vs Minoru Suzuki Six Man Tag WCPW Senka vs Chris Hero Lola Vice & Mr. Iguana vs. Thea Hail & Shiloh Hill: WWE World 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About NXT Heatwave 2026
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What is NXT Heatwave 2026 about?
The 2026 NXT Heatwave was a professional wrestling television special and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the fifth annual Heatwave produced by WWE for its developmental brand NXT and the 12th Heatwave overall. The event took place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas, United States - right after Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide's Ola de Calor event in the same venue.
Who directed NXT Heatwave 2026?
NXT Heatwave 2026 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in NXT Heatwave 2026?
The principal cast of NXT Heatwave 2026 includes Peyton Prussin, Lea Mitchell, Daria Hodder, Madison Dombkowski, Joe Ariola.
When was NXT Heatwave 2026 released and how long is it?
NXT Heatwave 2026 was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.