On February 24, 2026, WWE NXT held its event at the Performance Center in Winter Park, Florida, featuring several high-stakes title matches and intense confrontations. The WWE NXT February 2026 Results revealed dramatic shifts, notably with The Vanity Project capturing the NXT Tag Team Championship from DarkState following outside interference and strategic assaults. The action-packed night was marked by Myles Borne’s surprising victory to claim the WWE NXT North American Championship.
Vanity Project Seizes Tag Team Gold Amid Ringside Chaos
The opening match saw DarkState defending the WWE NXT Tag Team Championship against The Vanity Project, managed by Jackson Drake. Osiris Griffin and Saquon Shugars utilized power and rapid tag-team offense to maintain early dominance, expertly clearing the ring of Ricky Smokes and Baylor. Despite the challengers’ clever use of quick tags and opportunistic attacks to wear down DarkState, the defending champions repeatedly regained control through Griffin’s explosive shoulder tackles and chokeslam.
The turning point arrived when ringside disturbances erupted. Dion Lennox and Cutler James disrupted the environment, leading to Griffin neutralizing Drake at ringside. However, Tony D’Angelo’s sudden arrival to incapacitate Shugars with The Forget About It move shifted momentum. With Drake’s foul play unnoticed by the referee, The Vanity Project capitalized instantly, securing the pinfall and winning the WWE NXT Tag Team Championship, leaving DarkState stunned.
Myles Borne Declares North American Title Ambition Ahead of His Match
Backstage, Myles Borne expressed determination on securing the North American Championship, framing the match as the most significant of his career. Borne emphasized his journey overcoming skepticism, highlighting his unique path to WWE and Division 1 football without prior experience, refusing to be defined by his deafness. He vowed to make this night a turning point by claiming the title.
Keanu Carver Gains Momentum with Decisive Victory
In a competitive singles bout, Keanu Carver took on Sean Legacy, who started aggressively with dropkicks and quick offense. Despite Legacy’s energetic assaults and near-falls, Carver gained the upper hand by targeting Legacy’s body methodically, utilizing repeated kicks and apron-based offense. Carver concluded the match emphatically with The Pounce followed by a modified powerslam, earning a clean pinfall victory.
Women’s Locker Room Tensions Erupt Into Conflict
Tensions flared backstage between Women’s Division competitors. Wren from QCC boasted about ongoing drama involving Sol Ruca, while Kelani Jordan highlighted her recent victory over Lola Vice. The situation escalated when Vice aggressively confronted Jordan, launching a teep kick that sparked a physical altercation requiring others to intervene. This confrontation foreshadowed upcoming rivalries within the division.
New Speed Champion Crowned in Triple Threat Contest
The WWE Speed Championship Triple Threat featured Jasper Troy defending against Elio LeFleur and Eli Knight. Troy demonstrated raw power, attempting to dominate cognitively and physically by slamming both opponents around. Meanwhile, LeFleur and Knight leveraged agility and coordination to mitigate his strength advantage. The match showcased rapid exchanges, with high-flying maneuvers including moonsaults and twisting suplexes.
In the climactic sequence, after Knight’s moonsault created an opening, LeFleur opportunistically intercepted Troy with a leg hook and secured the decisive pinfall, becoming the new WWE Speed Champion and ending Troy’s reign.
Backstage Showcases Rivalries and Future Matches
Ricky Saints celebrated his appearance on “Wildcards,” while Ethan Page revealed he was managing an injured ankle. Vanity Project regrouped, expressing confidence following Page’s guidance. Saints declared his goal to become a two-time NXT Champion at the forthcoming Vengeance Day event, while Page remained focused on extending his North American Championship reign.
NXT Chronicle Highlights Joe Hendry’s Journey
Part One of Joe Hendry’s personal story aired, detailing his rise from Edinburgh, Scotland. He shared how he balanced judo, performing arts, and academics before fully committing to wrestling on New Year’s Eve 2013. Hendry credited a judo background for British Championship gold medals and explained his progression through initial WWE tryouts, reinvention with added muscle, and eventual success in TNA. The segment underscored his perseverance and evolution within professional wrestling.
Vengeance Day Event Takes Shape with Confirmed Matches
Lola Vice officially challenged Kelani Jordan to an NXT Underground Match, with management confirming the bout for Vengeance Day. This matchup intensifies the ongoing Women’s Division rivalries. Further developments include the announcement of a Women’s Title match between Jacy Jayne and Zaria scheduled for the next week, following Jayne’s surprising acceptance amid recent hostilities.
Jacy Jayne Retains Women’s Championship After Quick Finish
In the WWE NXT Women’s Championship match, Jacy Jayne faced Sol Ruca in a contest that ended almost immediately. During introductions, Zaria attacked Sol with a spear and her signature F5, abandoning her partner before the bell. Jayne capitalized swiftly, landing her finishing move, The Rolling Encore, to pin Sol and preserve her championship. Post-match aggression saw Zaria drag Sol from the ring and deliver another F5 onto the announce table, escalating tensions further.
Emotional Exchange Between Tatum Paxley and Izzi Dame
Tatum Paxley delivered a heartfelt promo reflecting on her struggle for acceptance, vowing that her anticipated Women’s North American Title victory at Vengeance Day will represent not only herself but her supporters as well. Izzi Dame responded coldly, publicly doubting Paxley’s worth and limiting her dreams. Their confrontation nearly escalated into physical violence until Blake Monroe’s entrance interrupted the moment.
Thea Hail Advances in Women’s Speed Championship Tournament
Thea Hail faced Blake Monroe in a high-intensity match marked by relentless offense from Thea, including ground-and-pound tactics and a powerful superkick. Monroe showed resilience with counters and a neckbreaker, but outside interference from Jaida Parker shifted the match’s outcome. Parker struck Monroe covertly, allowing Hail to land The Running Blockbuster and clinch the victory, advancing in the tournament.
Joe Hendry Chronicles His Professional Triumphs
In the second installment of his NXT Chronicle, Joe Hendry discussed his growth in TNA, how his music and persona gained viral recognition, and winning the TNA World Title. He reflected on major career moments, including appearances at the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, emphasizing the sentiment that all his paths have led him to NXT. Hendry concluded by reaffirming his identity and self-belief as NXT Champion.
Uriah Connors Edges Out Kale Dixon in Competitive Bout
Kale Dixon, accompanied by Andre Chase, squared off with Uriah Connors. The match was tightly contested with Dixon impressing through sharp striking and high-risk aerial maneuvers such as a fosbury flop and corkscrew splash. Connors demonstrated resilience, countering key moves and ultimately capitalizing on Dixon’s missed moonsault to land The Flying Busaiku Knee and secure a hard-fought win.
Tensions Mount Between Women’s Division Factions
Fatal Influence confronted Zaria in a heated backstage encounter, prompting Robert Stone to announce an official NXT Women’s Title match between Jacy Jayne and Zaria for next week. Izzi Dame agreed to meet Tatum Paxley face-to-face with the stipulation that any physical altercation could jeopardize Paxley’s upcoming title opportunity at Vengeance Day. Meanwhile, a chaotic brawl involving Ricky Saints, Vanity Project, Hank & Tank, and Shiloh Hill intensified the atmosphere.
Highlighting the Rivalry Between Ethan Page and Myles Borne
A video package aired, chronicling the ongoing feud between North American Champion Ethan Page and challenger Myles Borne, setting the stage for their confrontation. In the main event, Borne targeted Page’s previously injured ankle and knee, employing relentless takedowns, knee-focused DDTs, and stomps. Page retaliated with brutal strikes, table crashes, and chokeholds, turning the match into a violent, back-and-forth struggle.
The climax descended into chaos as ringside brawls erupted involving multiple factions. Jackson Drake struck Borne with the WWE EVOLVE Championship belt while referee distractions delayed officiating. Page attempted his finishing maneuver, Twisted Grin, on an unprotected turnbuckle but Borne escaped and executed The Borne Again move, securing a pinfall upset and capturing the WWE NXT North American Championship.
The crowd witnessed Borne celebrating with his mother, marking a monumental moment in his career and a significant shift in the NXT championship landscape.
