WWE NXT Heatwave is set to conclude a thrilling day in professional wrestling this Sunday. Scheduled to take place at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas, Heatwave will feature an impressive lineup, including four championship matches and a submission match.
Highlighting Zilla Fatu’s Debut
Newcomer Zilla Fatu will mark his first singles match in NXT. After making a bold entry into the NXT scene earlier this month, Fatu targeted the current NXT champion, Tony D’Angelo. Now, he will face off in a fatal four-way match for the title, one of the event’s marquee matches.
Complete Match Card Preview and Predictions
A summary of matches, alongside forecasts for the outcomes.
Jaida Parker vs. Nattie (Submission Match)
Jaida Parker and Nattie will battle it out, with Parker aiming to prove her capabilities against the seasoned Nattie. Labelled the “lowkey legend,” Nattie challenged Parker, heightening their rivalry to a submission match.
Prediction: Parker pulls out all the stops to secure a victory.
Myles Borne (c) and Tavion Heights vs. Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes
Defending their NXT Tag Team Championship, Myles Borne and Tavion Heights will face Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes. Borne and Heights, the reigning champions, recently won the titles from Baylor and Smokes.
Prediction: Borne and Heights retain their tag titles.
Myles Borne (c) vs. Jackson Drake
In a fight for the NXT North American Championship, Jackson Drake will challenge Myles Borne with hopes to claim the title. Drake earned his shot after defeating Shiloh Hill with assistance from Naraku.
Prediction: Jackson Drake captures the title.
Zaria (c) vs. Wren Sinclair (c) vs. Kali Armstrong
A high-stakes match to unify the NXT Women’s Championship and the WWE Women’s Speed Championship. Kali Armstrong enters the ring against formidable opponents Zaria and Sinclair. Armstrong, a former Evolve champion, now vies for gold in NXT.
Prediction: Kali Armstrong emerges victorious.
Kendal Grey (c) vs. Kelani Jordan
Competing for the NXT Women’s Championship, Kendal Grey faces a well-prepared Kelani Jordan. Despite Grey’s recent success from Evolve, Jordan intends to exploit Grey’s ear injury for an advantage.
Prediction: Grey triumphs in a demanding match.
Tony D’Angelo (c) vs. Grayson Waller vs. Cruz Montana vs. Zilla Fatu
Champion Tony D’Angelo must fend off multiple challengers in a bid to keep the NXT Championship. Zilla Fatu, Grayson Waller, and Cruz Montana all present formidable threats, with D’Angelo reigning for nearly 150 days.
Prediction: Zilla Fatu claims the title.
How to Watch
WWE NXT Heatwave starts at 3 p.m. ET on the CW Network in the United States.
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