New WWE NXT World Champion Crowned
Waller capitalized on a late distraction to pin Tony D'Angelo and capture his first singles title in WWE.
- On Sunday, Grayson Waller captured the NXT Championship at NXT Heatwave, defeating Tony, Cruz Montana, and Zilla Fatu in the main event Fatal 4-Way match.
- General manager Robert Stone initially scheduled a Triple Threat match for the title; Zilla Fatu's surprise debut and subsequent contract signing prompted Stone to expand the bout into a Fatal 4-Way.
- The chaotic championship bout featured Waller delivering an elbow drop to Zilla Fatu through a table outside the ring, then hitting a rolling Stunner on Cruz Montana before pinning Tony for the victory.
- Marking his first singles championship in WWE, Waller's victory comes after his return to WWE NXT to reset his career following years on the main roster.
- Waller leaves NXT Heatwave atop the brand after previously holding the WWE Tag Team Champions title alongside Austin Theory, marking his ascent to the biggest singles title of his career.
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New WWE NXT World Champion Crowned
Grayson Waller is finally a singles champion in WWE. The 2026 NXT: Heatwave pay-per-view event closed with a Fatal 4-Way showdown for the NXT Championship, as Tony D’Angelo defended his title against Zilla Fatu, Cruz Montana, and Waller. The championship bout featured several chaotic moments, with Waller making a major statement late in the match. […]
Grayson Waller Captures NXT Championship At Heatwave PLE
Grayson Waller reaches the top of the mountain in NXT. Headlining the 2026 NXT Heatwave Premium Live Event was a Fatal 4-Way match for the NXT Championship. Tony D'Angelo put the title on the line against Zilla Fatu, Cruz Montana, and Grayson Waller. Towards the end of the bout, Fatu was set up on a…
Grayson Waller wins the WWE NXT world title at Heatwave 2026
In the main event of WWE NXT Heatwave 2026, Grayson Waller defeated Zilla Fatu, Cruz Montana and the now-former champion … The post Grayson Waller wins the WWE NXT world title at Heatwave 2026 appeared first on NoDQ.com: WWE and AEW Coverage.
Zilla Fatu Falls Short in WWE In-Ring Debut as New NXT Champion Crowned at Heatwave
Photo Credit: @RealityOfWrestling | YouTube It wasn’t Zilla Fatu‘s night at WWE NXT Heatwave. Fatu challenged for the NXT Championship in the main event of Heatwave. The young Samoan took on reigning and defending champion Tony D’Angelo in a match that also featured Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana. At one point during the match, Fatu hit D’Angelo with his running Samoan Spike finisher. However, just as the referee was about to make the three-cou…
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