The July 28 episode of WWE NXT is shaping up to be a great show as the company will build towards the NXT Heatwave Premium Live Event. So, the company has booked solid matches to keep fans engaged throughout the night.
Cruz Montana to Appear
After making a shocking debut last week, the former Mike Santana officially begins the next chapter of his career under the new name Cruz Montana. He will make an appearance on NXT this week, so we’ll have to see what he will say on the show.
NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne (c) vs. Kam Hendrix
The NXT North American Championship will be on the line as Myles Borne defends against Kam Hendrix. Borne enters with more motivation, as a successful title defense will earn him and Tavion Heights a future opportunity at the NXT Tag Team Championship. So it remains to be seen who will win in the end.
Lizzy Rain vs. Izzi Dame
Lizzy Rain will face former NXT Women’s North American Champion Izzi Dame after tensions boiled over last week. Rain attacked Dame before she could interfere in Niko Vance’s match against Shawn Spears, setting the stage for this singles bout. So, fans are waiting to see who’ll win in the end.
Other Matches
Shiloh Hill will square off against Tristan Angels. Finally, Tag team action will see OTM’s Bronco Nima and Lucien Price square off against BirthRight’s Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo and Uriah Connors.
WWE NXT Lineup for July 28, 2026
- Cruz Montana to Appear
- NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne (c) vs. Kam Hendrix
- Lizzy Rain vs. Izzi Dame
- OTM (Bronco Nima & Lucien Price) vs. BirthRight (Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo & Uriah Connors)
- Shiloh Hill vs. Tristan Angels
Final Thoughts on WWE NXT July 21, 2026
Tonight’s episode of NXT has a ton of action in store for fans. With the likes of Cruz Montana and more on the show, it’s definitely something fans shouldn’t miss. Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show over in our WWE NXT coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the show will turn out.
Where to Watch WWE NXT July 21, 2026
WWE NXT will air live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, starting at 8 PM ET on the CW Network. Internationally, fans can also stream the entire show on Netflix and on-demand viewing.
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