NXT Sets Dusty Tag Semi-Finals
The 2026 NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continued during the October 20 episode of WWE NXT on The CW. Two matches resulted in teams advancing to the semifinals.
The Wagner Brothers, who are the AAA World Tag Team Champions, defeated BirthRight. This victory moved them forward in the tournament.
Hank and Tank went up against The Creed Brothers in the other featured match. They secured the win to also reach the semifinals.
Hank and Tank are now scheduled to face The Wagner Brothers in the semifinals. That matchup is set for the October 27 episode of WWE NXT on The CW.
Story timeline · 14 reports
- Match Made: Has Cruz Snapped, Grey Has A Surprise, The Dusty Semi-finals Are Set, Dame Vs Diggs, Waller And D’angelo Face Off Ahead Of Halloween Havoc — Complete NXT CoverageThe latest: the show opens right away with a serious narrated promo for tonight’s main event, Cruz Montana versus DarkState leader Dion Lennox.
- Match Made: Has Cruz Snapped, Grey Has A Surprise, The Dusty Semi-finals Are Set, Dame Vs Diggs, Waller And D’angelo Face Off Ahead Of Halloween Havoc — Complete NXT CoverageThe latest: the show opens right away with a serious narrated promo for tonight’s main event, Cruz Montana versus DarkState leader Dion Lennox.
- NXT on CW Features Dusty Classic QuarterfinalsWWE NXT on the CW opened with a video package previewing the Cruz Montana versus Dion Lennox grudge match.
- NXT Sets Dusty Classic SemifinalsThis week's episode of WWE NXT featured a serious promo for the main event pitting Cruz Montana against Dion Lennox.
- NXT Sets North American Title Bout For Go-Home ShowWWE NXT's October 27 episode serves as the final show before Halloween Havoc.
- NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Semifinals SetHank & Tank will face Hijo del Dr.
- Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic Semifinals Set For Next WeekEl Hijo de Dr.
- Hank & Tank Advance To NXT Dusty Tag SemifinalsHank and Tank defeated Julius Creed after using a distraction on the referee to score the pinfall.
- Wagner Brothers, Hank & Tank Reach NXT Dusty SemifinalsThe 2026 NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continued on the October 20 episode of WWE NXT on The CW.
- NXT Builds to Cruz vs Lennox Main EventWWE NXT opened with a video package highlighting the main event clash between Cruz Montana and Dion Lennox.
- Dusty Classic semifinals fully set on NXTOn this week's NXT, El Hijo del Dr.
- Grayson Waller And Tony D’Angelo Confront Each Other On NXTWWE NXT opened with a face-to-face segment between Grayson Waller and Tony D’Angelo ahead of their scheduled match at Halloween Havoc.
- Dusty Rhodes Classic Matches, More — Lineup For Tonight’s WWE NXTTonight’s episode of WWE NXT will the remaining quarterfinal matches in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, plus more.
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