Steve Carrier on January 13, 2026
Just hours before WWE NXT goes live, the brand dropped another major roster shake-up—this time introducing a new faction that looks ready to dominate.
In a tweet posted earlier today, WWE NXT confirmed that Vanity Project—featuring Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, and Ricky Lyons—is officially taking over Tuesday nights. The photo shows the trio posing alongside NXT General Manager Ava, with Baylor flaunting a championship belt and the others making it crystal clear they didn’t come to play.
“Vanity Project is taking over Tuesday nights. 😎 Welcome to #WWENXT, @JacksonDrake03, @bradbay1or and @smokeshow_ricky!”
The timing of the announcement couldn’t be more impactful. With tonight’s January 13, 2026 episode featuring Ava addressing the future of the vacant NXT Championship, the arrival of Vanity Project could signal a power grab in the making. Whether it’s singles gold, tag titles, or simply running the show with arrogance and muscle, this trio looks ready to make a statement.
This comes on the heels of Eli Knight’s official signing earlier today, proving NXT is stacking its roster hard going into the new year.
Do you think Vanity Project will run NXT—or crash and burn trying? What role do you see them playing in the title picture? Sound off in the comments and let us know.
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