WWE NXT announces Jackson Drake title defense and Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic updates

WWE NXT has announced that Jackson Drake will defend the NXT North American Championship against EK Prosper during the October 27 episode. The title defense was revealed by Robert Stone following the cancellation of a planned six-man tag team match, as Mini Vikingo has not yet received medical clearance.

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continues with several key matchups. In the quarterfinals, the Wagner Brothers defeated Birth Right to advance to the semifinals. In another semifinal pairing, Hank and Tank are set to face the Wagner Brothers, while Vanity Project will compete against Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno.

Other scheduled bouts include Lizzy Rain against Chantel Monroe and Saquon Shugars against Sean Legacy. Additionally, Tony D’Angelo and Grayson Waller engaged in a verbal confrontation regarding their upcoming match at Halloween Havoc, with both athletes addressing their long-standing rivalry and personal grievances.