New Matches And Segments Added To NXT Heatwave

Posted by admin on August 16th, 2023

New Matches And Segments Added To NXT Heatwave – During the August 15th episode of WWE NXT, several segments and matches were added to the upcoming NXT Heatwave 2023.

– Tiffany Stratton is set to make a return to address the NXT Universe. Despite not competing since her victory over Thea Hail in a Submission Match at NXT Great American Bash, she expressed no worries about her next opponent when talking to McKenzie Mitchell.

– Additionally, the show will feature a match between Baron Corbin and Von Wagner. Wagner has vowed to put the former WWE United States Champion through a table. This follows Wagner’s interruption of Corbin’s statement against the locker room, claiming his journey back to the main event.

– In response to a promo by Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio, Lee & Valkyria swiftly accepted their challenge for a tag team match at NXT Heatwave. Lee made sure their agreement was strictly professional after Lyra suggested matching Ripley & Mysterio’s synergy.

– Two Schism masked followers disrupted Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler’s match against NXT Tag Team Champions Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo. Nile also made an appearance, distracting Schism. In a Digital Exclusive, Ava challenged Nile to a match at NXT Heatwave, calling for her to step out of the shadows and face her.

As of now, WWE hasn’t confirmed the Ava vs. Ivy Nile match for NXT Heatwave.

– Lastly, in a #1 Contender Match for the NXT Championship, Wes Lee overcame Dijak with the assistance of Eddy Thorpe’s distraction, earning a title shot against NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes.

Here is the updated and possibly final card for NXT Heatwave on 8/22: