Vanity Project and Dar-Moreno Advanced in Tournament
The two teams secured semifinal spots during the latest round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic on NXT.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Wrestling
The Vanity Project and the duo of Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno have advanced to the semifinals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Both teams successfully navigated their respective bracket paths during the most recent NXT broadcasts.
Why it matters
Success in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic serves as a key indicator of a team's standing within the NXT tag division. Advancing to the semifinals puts these competitors one step closer to the tournament championship trophy.
The broadcast featured 2 tournament matchups to determine the latest semifinalists. There are 2 total semifinal matches scheduled for the next stage of the bracket.
The players
The Vanity Project
This tag team is a featured group competing within the NXT brand.
Noam Dar
A professional wrestler currently competing on the NXT roster.
Romeo Moreno
A professional wrestler currently teamed with Noam Dar for tournament competition.
Chazz Hall
A competitor who participated in the recent tag team tournament.
Mini Vikingo
A wrestler who competed alongside Chazz Hall during the tournament quarterfinals.
The details
The Vanity Project earned their spot after defeating Chazz Hall and Mini Vikingo, following a first-round bye. Meanwhile, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno secured their advancement by defeating Fraxiom via pinfall.
Timeline
Quarterfinal matches for the tournament aired on NXT television the week of October 14, 2026.
Additional tournament matches and appearances are scheduled for the week of October 21, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Advancing through the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic significantly bolsters a team's momentum heading into the end of the year. This progression alters the tournament bracket and sets the stage for high-stakes matchups in the coming weeks.
With The Vanity Project and the team of Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno now confirmed for the semifinals, fantasy rosters and bracket projections must be updated accordingly. These teams are now guaranteed a spot in the next televised stage of the tournament bracket.
The takeaway
Tournament success requires both effective bracket management and in-ring performance. Fans should track upcoming television dates to see which teams emerge from the final quarterfinal matches.
What happens next
The remaining semifinalists will be determined during the upcoming broadcasts scheduled for the week of October 21, 2026.
Further reading
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