Hank and Tank and BirthRight Advanced in Tournament
The tag teams secured their spots in the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic quarter-finals after successful opening matches.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Wrestling
Hank and Tank and the team known as BirthRight moved forward in the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic following victories on October 6, 2026. Both teams successfully navigated their respective first round matchups at WWE NXT.
Why it matters
The tournament progression sets the stage for high-stakes quarter-final matches, determining which teams remain in contention for the classic trophy. Recent roster adjustments forced by a backstage attack have further altered the competitive landscape of the event.
Hank and Tank secured their quarter-final spot using a Double Splash and a tag team Powerslam/Forearm combination. BirthRight advanced after Charlie Dempsey utilized an Avalanche Butterfly Suplex and a Fisherman's Suplex to defeat their opponents.
The players
Hank and Tank
This is a professional tag team currently competing in the WWE NXT tournament.
BirthRight
This is a professional tag team that remains active in the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Charlie Dempsey
He is a professional wrestler who currently performs for WWE NXT.
Lexis King
He is a professional wrestler who participates in WWE NXT competition.
The Creed Brothers
They are a prominent professional wrestling tag team slated for future tournament competition.
The details
Hank and Tank defeated Shido Ash and Viktor Zanov, while BirthRight earned their place by beating Charlie Dempsey and Lexis King. The bracket was finalized after Dempsey and King replaced Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux, who were sidelined by a backstage assault.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: The final first round tournament matches were contested.
Season Trajectory
The advancing teams now prepare for the quarter-finals, where Hank and Tank will face The Creed Brothers and BirthRight will meet The Wagner Brothers. These outcomes define the current path toward the tournament finals and reshape the potential championship landscape.
Hank and Tank are now mathematically locked into a quarter-final bout against The Creed Brothers. BirthRight has similarly secured their place in the next round, where they are scheduled to challenge The Wagner Brothers.
The takeaway
Tournament dynamics can change rapidly due to internal conflicts and roster replacements that affect the path to the championship. Readers should watch how these new quarter-final pairings shift the odds for the remaining teams.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming matches, visit the Wrestling section.
