WWE holds NXT and EVOLVE events in Orlando

WWE held several events at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, in mid-October 2026.

During the NXT episode on October 13, the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic 2026 commenced with its first quarterfinal match. The tag team The Vanity Project, consisting of Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes, defeated Mini Vikingo and Chazz ‘Starboy’ Hall to advance to the semifinals. Additionally, the episode featured the return of Wren Sinclair and a main event match between Tony D’Angelo and Myles Borne to determine a challenger for NXT Champion Grayson Waller.

On October 14, the WWE EVOLVE: Succession IV event took place. Harlem Lewis successfully defended the WWE EVOLVE Championship against Harley Riggins. Following the match, Riggins attacked Lewis with a ring steps. The event also saw Vanta The Unknown defeat Laynie Luck via submission, and featured an appearance by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, who presented Josiah Jean with a WWE-ID contract.