WWE NXT Results Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026

Results

  1. Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic quarterfinal: El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. & Galeno def. Birthright. Zilla Fatu ran in and took out BirthRight at ringside, and Galeno hit a frog splash for the win.
  2. Izzi Dame def. Layla Diggs. Dame went after Diggs' previously injured shoulder and finished her with a knee strike.
  3. Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic quarterfinal: Hank Walker and Tank Ledger def. The Creed Brothers. Brutus Creed's distraction pulled the referee away, and Hank & Tank finished Julius with Honk Honk.
  4. Dion Lennox and Cruz Montana fought to a double count-out. Lennox brought up Montana's family, Montana snapped, and their brawl on the floor ended in a double count-out before Montana turned on DarkState with the steel steps.

Sources: Wrestling Observer · Wrestling Inc · WWE.com

Segments & the rest of the night

Coverage & reaction

NXT Women's Division Shines Amid Men's Talent Influx

NXT's women's division has stood out as the brand's highlight throughout 2026 while the men's side struggles to match its level following multiple top male stars moving to Raw and SmackDown. New male talent along with one returning performer have entered a crowded field that has featured experiments such as a nepo-baby faction leader releasing diss tracks and an LFG winner experiencing hallucinations of talking raccoons. The show opened with a high-quality video package.

The NXT women's division has stood out as the brand's top highlight throughout 2026. It has continued to deliver strong performances while the men's roster deals with significant changes.

Multiple top male stars received promotions during the year. This created an opening for new talent and one returning performer to compete in a crowded field.

· Cageside Seats

NXT Results: Cruz Montana vs Dion Lennox Headlines

WWE presented the October 20, 2026 episode of NXT on The CW and Netflix from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Cruz Montana faced Dion Lennox in the main event of the show. The full results from the card are now available.

First reported · updated · Fightful

El Hijo De Dr. Wagner Jr. & Galeno Beat Birthright In NXT

El Hijo De Dr. Wagner Jr. and Galeno defeated Tavion Heights and Uriah Connors in the opening round of the NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. The finish saw Wagner hit a Michinoku Driver on Heights followed by Galeno's Frog Splash for the pin. Zilla Fatu interfered late by attacking Connors on the floor and scaring Arianna Grace, while the winners will face the survivors of Hank Walker and Tank Ledger versus The Creed Brothers in the semifinals.

First reported · updated · Wrestling Inc

NXT on CW Preview for October 20

Tonight's episode of WWE NXT on The CW Network and Netflix features two tag team matches at 8 PM Eastern. The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continues with Birthright facing AAA Tag Team Champions Hijo del Wagner and Galeno del Mal. The Vanity Project will also take on Mini Vikingo, Chazz Starboy Hall and EK Prosper.

First reported · updated · PWInsider

Card & build-up

NXT Women's Title Contract Signing Set For October 20

WWE NXT has added a contract signing segment between Kelani Jordan and Wren Sinclair for their NXT Women's Championship match at Halloween Havoc. The segment will take place during the October 20 episode of the show. Fightful will provide live coverage of the broadcast starting at 8 PM EST.

First reported · updated · Fightful

NXT Announces Two Tag Matches for Next Week

Next week's WWE NXT will feature a first-round Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic match pitting Birthright against AAA Tag Team Champions Hijo del Wagner and Galeno del Mal. The card also includes a six-man tag team bout with The Vanity Project facing Mini Vikingo, Chazz Starboy Hall and EK Prosper.

· PWInsider

More news from this show

WWE NXT Viewership Drops To 655,000

WWE NXT drew 655,000 viewers on October 20, an 11 percent decline from the previous week's 732,000 according to Wrestlenomics. The 18-49 demographic rating fell from 0.14 to 0.10, also landing below the recent four-week average. Despite the dip, October numbers remain above the same period from last year by 8 percent in viewership and 10 percent in the key demo.

· Wrestling Inc

WWE NXT Ratings Drop Against NBA Opener

This week's WWE NXT on The CW drew 655,000 viewers, a 10.5 percent decline from the prior week's 732,000 and marking the third-lowest audience since late August. The 18-49 demographic rating fell to 0.10, down 28.6 percent week-over-week, as the show competed directly with the NBA regular season opener and NHL games. Year-over-year the numbers were still up, rising 24.8 percent in total viewers and 42.9 percent in the key demo against similar competition.

· Wrestling Observer

WWE NXT Viewership Falls Below 700,000

Wrestlenomics reports that the October 13 episode of WWE NXT on The CW drew 655,000 viewers. That figure is down from the 732,000 viewers the show attracted the previous Tuesday. The episode also posted a 0.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic, a decline from the 0.14 rating recorded one week earlier.

· Fightful

Aalyah Mysterio Joins WWE Performance Center

During the October 20 episode of WWE NXT on The CW, a video package aired highlighting the buildup to the Layla Diggs versus Izzi Dame singles match. The segment officially announced Aalyah Mysterio as a new WWE Performance Center recruit.

First reported · updated · Fightful

Show details

WWE NXT airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on The CW (US). WWE NXT →

Date
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026
Start
8 p.m. ET
Where to watch
The CW (US)

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