The Next Holder Of Every WWE NXT Championship

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With WWE NXT Heatwave just a few weeks away, the entire brand could look different coming out of August 30.

Over the past few weeks, there have been several title matches announced for the card that could lead to new holders of almost every title on the NXT brand.

Whether it be at Heatwave or the weeks to follow, there could be a title change coming soon that might see a new star get their chance in the spotlight.

Here are our predictions for the next holder of every WWE NXT Championship.

NXT Women’s Championship – Kelani Jordan

For months, Kelani Jordan has been complaining about never getting a shot at the NXT Women’s Championship.

Hearing these complaints, NXT Women’s Champion Kendal Grey gave Jordan an open contract to face her for the gold at anytime.

This led to Jordan choosing NXT Heatwave 2026 to finally get her long deserved opportunity.

“The Standout” could be one win away from finally becoming the new NXT Women’s Champion and proving all her haters wrong at Heatwave.

WWE Speed Women’s Championship – Kali Armstrong

Since arriving on WWE NXT earlier this year, Kali Armstrong immediately proved herself to be someone to watch.

Making a name for herself, Armstrong has been on a roll in singles competition and holds the honor of being the first ever Evolve Women’s Champion.

Now looking to add another title to her list of accolades, Kali has issued a challenge to Wren Sinclair for the WWE Speed Championship.

After pinning Sinclair in a tag team match on the August 18 WWE NXT, Armstrong has proven she is ready to win her first title on the brand.

WWE Speed Championship – EK Prosper

EK Prosper has been riding a wave of momentum over the past few weeks.

After picking up a mixed tag team win with Lizzy Rain over Izzi Dame and Niko Vance, Prosper beat Romeo Moreno, Tristan Angels and La Parka to become the number one contender for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship.

While he is set to challenge for that title on the August 25 episode of WWE NXT, this may lead to yet another failure in a championship match for the young star.

To bounce back, Prosper could have what it takes to be the perfect star to dethrone Lexis King for the WWE Speed Championship sometime down the road.

NXT Women’s North American Championship – Wren Sinclair

Wren Sinclair is the current WWE Speed Champion, but this has not stopped her from going after other titles.

On the August 11 edition of WWE NXT, Sinclair challenged ZARIA for the NXT Women’s Championship, but came up short after outside interference from a brawl between Saquon Shugars and Dion Lennox.

After being cost her opportunity, Sinclair has one last chance when she faces ZARIA in a NXT Women’s North American Championship vs. WWE Speed Championship unification match at NXT Heatwave 2026 on August 30.

In her home state of Texas, Sinclair could become the latest NXT star to become a double champion by winning the North American Title.

NXT North American Championship – Jackson Drake

On the August 18 episode of WWE NXT, Jackson Drake defeated Shiloh Hill to earn himself a shot at the NXT North American Championship at Heatwave 2026.

Following a run of impressive singles wins, it feels like long overdue for Drake’s opportunity.

Drake challenge Myles Borne for the gold could be a showstealer on the Heatwave 2026 card, but it could also see a new champion being crowned.

With the chance to have The Vanity Project draped in gold, Drake needs to beat Borne to win his first singles title on NXT.

NXT Tag Team Championships – The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes)

Speaking of Jackson Drake’s win over Shiloh Hill on the August 18 WWE NXT, he also earned The Vanity Project‘s Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes their rematch against Myles Borne and Tavion Heights for the NXT Tag Team Championships at Heatwave as well.

On the August 4 edition of WWE NXT, Borne and Heights finally put it all together and defeated The Vanity Project to win the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Now that they are the challengers, this bout at WWE NXT Heatwave will be a challenging position for Baylor and Smokes.

While Heights and Borne’s reign is just getting started, it feels they are closer to a split than staying champions, so this should The Vanity Project the win at WWE NXT Heatwave 2026.

NXT Championship – Grayson Waller

On the July 28 episode of WWE NXT, Grayson Waller made his return and immediately became one of the hottest stars in the entire company.

Waller cut a scathing promo cutting down the main roster booking, TNA and the entire NXT men’s locker room.

This has led to Waller being front and center where he wants to be in the mix for the NXT Championship.

Now that he will challenge Tony D’Angelo in a four-way with Zilla Fatu and Cruz Montana, it would make sense for Waller to win the NXT Championship at Heatwave 2026 to give the brand a top heel for these new babyfaces to chase moving forward.

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