On Tuesday night, WWE NXT delivered a relentless display of action as three title belts exchanged hands, with the spotlight first falling on the NXT Tag Team Championships. The Vanity Project’s Swipe Right, composed of Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes, challenged the reigning champions Osiris Griffin and Saquon Shugars of DarkState in a match marked by disorder and interference. Tensions escalated when Jackson Drake illegally prevented a pin by gripping Baylor’s hand to the ropes, prompting Cutler James and Dion Lennox to storm ringside while Griffin joined the fracas inside the ring.
The chaos intensified as Tony D’Angelo, seeking retribution against DarkState for dismantling his faction, emerged from the crowd and delivered a chokeslam to Shugars on the apron. With the champions distracted and unable to regain control, Baylor seized the opportunity to secure the pinfall, awarding Swipe Right their first reign as NXT Tag Team Champions since their arrival in January.
This victory ended DarkState’s 123-day title run, which began after their defeat of The Hardys at NXT Halloween Havoc on October 25, 2025. The aftermath signals a fresh chapter in the tag team division as new challengers prepare to face Swipe Right.
A SHOCKER 😱
Off the assist from @TonyDangeloWWE, The Vanity Project are the NEW NXT Tag Team Champions! pic.twitter.com/zI05GtsF2Q
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
Elio LeFleur Captures Men’s Speed Title in High-Stakes Triple Threat
Later in the broadcast, the Men’s Speed Championship was contested in a triple threat match featuring Jasper Troy, Elio LeFleur, and Eli Knight. This bout followed a contentious build-up, as Troy interfered in the Speed Championship #1 Contender’s Tournament finals the prior week, attacking both challengers. The triple threat format extended the usual five-minute time limit to seven, testing the endurance and strategy of all competitors.
During the climactic moments, LeFleur escaped Troy’s devastating Razor’s Edge maneuver, retaliating with a thrust kick and a crucifix bomb. Knight executed a moonsault shortly after, appearing close to victory until LeFleur swiftly pinned him to claim the title. This marks the first championship triumph of LeFleur’s WWE career, who made his NXT debut on January 20, 2026, in a North American Championship match against Ethan Page.
Jasper Troy’s reign concluded after 106 days, having won the title from El Grande Americano on the November 11, 2025 episode of NXT. LeFleur’s victory adds a new dynamic to the high-speed division and sets the stage for fresh rivalries.
ANOTHER TITLE CHANGE 🤯@ElioLeFleurWWE is the NEW Men’s Speed Champion! pic.twitter.com/MU4E3TEPMz
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
Myles Borne Ends Historic Reign to Claim North American Championship
The main event delivered yet another seismic shift as Myles Borne defeated Ethan Page to win the NXT North American Championship. The finish unfolded amid uncontrollable interference and physical confrontations as multiple factions clashed at ringside. The Vanity Project sought to assist Page, only to be countered by Shiloh Hill, Hank Walker, and Tank Ledger, who cleared the ringside area and pushed the fight backstage.
The disturbance continued when Ricky Saints appeared, but was swiftly pulled down from the top rope by Joe Hendry, sparking further chaos and causing a turnbuckle to become exposed. Seizing the opportunity, Borne slammed Page headfirst into the exposed buckle before executing his finishing move, Borne Again, to secure the victory just before the 14-minute mark.
Borne’s win marks his first championship in WWE NXT, ending Page’s impressive and historic 273-day championship reign. With this duration, Page tied Oba Femi’s record for the lengthiest NXT North American Championship reign. Page originally captured the title from Ricky Saints on May 27, 2025, making this defeat a significant moment in the division’s history.
DREAM REALIZED 🏆@mylesborne_wwe ends the historic reign of Ethan Page and is the NEW NXT North American Champion! pic.twitter.com/3JvqISaPjE
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
Implications and Future Prospects Following Multiple Title Transitions
Tuesday night’s WWE NXT episode signaled a dramatic realignment within the brand, highlighted by three major title changes that disrupted longstanding reigns and rivalries. Swipe Right’s ascent as new Tag Team Champions introduces fresh contenders and unfinished business with factions like DarkState and the D’Angelo Family. Meanwhile, Elio LeFleur’s emergence as Men’s Speed Champion heightens competition in a division marked by fast-paced, intense encounters.
Myles Borne’s triumph over Ethan Page not only closes a record-setting chapter but also shifts the North American Championship landscape, hinting at new storylines and challenges ahead. The rapid succession of chaotic moments and unexpected outcomes reflects the restless tension permeating WWE NXT, promising high stakes and unpredictable developments for wrestlers and fans alike as the brand moves forward.
A SHOCKER 😱
Off the assist from @TonyDangeloWWE, The Vanity Project are the NEW NXT Tag Team Champions! pic.twitter.com/zI05GtsF2Q
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
ANOTHER TITLE CHANGE 🤯@ElioLeFleurWWE is the NEW Men's Speed Champion! pic.twitter.com/MU4E3TEPMz
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
DREAM REALIZED 🏆@mylesborne_wwe ends the historic reign of Ethan Page and is the NEW NXT North American Champion! pic.twitter.com/3JvqISaPjE
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
