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WWE NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament

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2026-10-21 09:03 UTC → 2026-10-28 03:34 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, a 14-team single-elimination tournament featuring talent from NXT, Raw, SmackDown, EVOLVE, and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, has progressed into the semi-finals. In the quarter-finals, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno advanced by defeating Fraxiom, while the NXT Tag Team Champions, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes), secured their spot by defeating Mini Vikingo and Chazz Starboy Hall. The Wagner Brothers also advanced by defeating BirthRight. In a recent update, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger secured their place in the semi-finals by defeating The Creed Brothers after capitalizing on a distraction to pin Julius Creed. The semi-final matchups have evolved. While earlier reports suggested Hank and Tank would face the Wagner Brothers, the bracket has shifted: Hank and Tank are now scheduled to face AAA Tag Team Champions El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. and Galeno, who advanced by defeating Lexis King and Charlie Dempsey. The second semi-final pairing features The Vanity Project against Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno. Parallel championship storylines remain active. Jackson Drake ~~is scheduled to defend~~ successfully defended the NXT North American Championship against EK Prosper on October ~~27.~~ 27, aided by interference from The Vanity Project and Kam Hendrix. Additionally, Tony D’Angelo and Grayson Waller continue their verbal confrontation regarding their upcoming match at Halloween Havoc.

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