NXT Added Six Teams to Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic
NXT has revealed the latest competitors participating in the upcoming Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Wrestling
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NXT announced six new teams that will compete in the upcoming Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. These additions join previously confirmed participants as the tournament prepares for its launch.
Why it matters
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic serves as a key showcase for the tag team division, offering teams a chance to compete for tournament honors. By filling out the bracket, NXT has established the primary field for the event.
NXT confirmed 6 additional teams for the tournament, while The Vanity Project and The Wagner Brothers hold byes as the current champions. One full tournament bracket is scheduled to begin this week.
The players
NXT
This professional wrestling brand serves as a developmental territory and television program under the WWE umbrella.
The Creed Brothers
This professional wrestling tag team was previously confirmed for inclusion in the upcoming tournament.
The Vanity Project
This professional wrestling tag team will receive a bye in the opening round of the tournament as current champions.
The Wagner Brothers
This professional wrestling tag team is also slated to receive a bye in the upcoming tournament bracket.
The details
The newly announced participants include BirthRight, Mini Vikingo and Starboy Charlie, Fraxiom, DarkState, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno, and Los Americanos. These teams will compete alongside the previously named Creed Brothers in the bracketed event.
Timeline
More teams are expected to be announced on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This tournament announcement sets the stage for the tag team division's path toward potential title contention throughout the season. The inclusion of new teams and champion byes significantly alters the competitive balance of the upcoming tournament bracket.
The introduction of new teams and the allocation of byes determines the initial path for the tournament bracket starting on Tuesday. Fans should track these team placements as they establish the early round matchups for the event.
The takeaway
The tournament structure balances established champions with new contenders to create a competitive field for the season. Viewers can watch for the final team reveal on Sunday to see how the full bracket takes shape before Tuesday.
What happens next
Additional teams are scheduled to be announced on Sunday, September 20, 2026, followed by the commencement of tournament play on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on current tournament brackets and roster developments, visit the Wrestling section.
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