WWE NXT returns tonight, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with a loaded lineup featuring two championship matches, the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and special appearances from John Cena and Cody Rhodes.
The show will take place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, airing at 8/7c on The CW in the United States and Netflix internationally.
In the main attraction, Grayson Waller will defend the NXT Championship against CM Punk. The match presents Waller with a major opportunity to defend his title against one of WWE’s most established Superstars.
The NXT Women’s Championship will also be on the line as Kelani Jordan defends her title against a mystery opponent. The identity of Jordan’s challenger has not been announced, adding an element of intrigue to the championship encounter.
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will reach its conclusion when Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar face Hank Walker and Tank Ledger in the tournament finals. The winning team will receive the prestigious Dusty Cup, which will be presented by Cody Rhodes during the broadcast.
Elsewhere, Chad Gable will team with Rey Fenix and Dragon Lee to take on The Vanity Project’s Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes in six-man tag team action.
John Cena is also scheduled to make a special appearance, adding further star power to an already significant edition of NXT. WWE has not announced specific details regarding Cena’s involvement.
WWE NXT Lineup For November 4, 2026:
NXT Championship: Grayson Waller (c) vs. CM Punk
NXT Women’s Championship: Kelani Jordan (c) vs. Mystery Opponent
Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Final: Romeo Moreno & Noam Dar vs. Hank Walker & Tank Ledger
Six-Man Tag Team Match: Chad Gable, Rey Fenix & Dragon Lee vs. The Vanity Project (Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes)
John Cena makes a special appearance
Cody Rhodes presents the Dusty Cup trophy to the tournament winners
With CM Punk challenging for the NXT Championship, two major WWE stars appearing and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic reaching its conclusion, tonight’s show promises to be a noteworthy edition of WWE’s developmental brand.
