WWE NXT Great American Bash in Orlando, Florida, USA, Live on the CW Network, June 28th, 2026 — The Premium Live Event Preview:
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- Jun 28
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Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Start Time: 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 4 A.M. PT.
Location: WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.
TV: LIVE on the CW Network.
Streaming: LIVE on Netflix Internationally.
The WWE NXT Great American Bash Main Event: Tony D'Angelo (c) vs. Nakaru in a WWE NXT Title Match.
The WWE NXT Great American Bash Event Preview & What You Need To Know:
Lola Vice, the WWE NXT Women's Title, has been dominant since her title win at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver when she won the WWE NXT Women's Title. Her opponent was in the same match where she won the WWE NXT Women's Title. Kendal Grey, who has been one of the best rising stars in all of wrestling, is having herself another shot at the WWE NXT Women's Title. Who'll come out on top tonight at the WWE NXT Great American Bash? Will we see who will be the WWE NXT Women's Champion?
EVIL debuted in WWE many months back, coming from NJPW, where he had a successful run as the Leader of the House of Torture, being the IWGP World Champion. He had himself a good run, but now going as Nakaru, he'll be going after Tony D'Angelo, the WWE NXT Champion, as he looks to become champion and be the man taking torture on NXT. But will he become the WWE NXT Champion? Or will Tony D'Angelo, who has one functional eye thanks to the fireball that Nakaru gave. Who'll walk away as the WWE NXT Champion?
Zaria, since cutting her deadweight in Sol Ruca, has flourished as she became the WWE NXT Women's North American Champion. Now, she will defend her title against the woman she took the title from, Tatum Paxley. As Tatum Paxley wants to regain the title she once lost, she wants to take down Zaria and become a 2x WWE NXT Women's North American Champion. Can Zaria go 2-0 against Tatum Paxley as champion, or will Tatum Paxley become champion once again, ending Zaria's reign short?
Myles Borne and Tavion Heights have a long history together, from being stablemates in the No Quarter Catch Crew to supporting each other as singles stars. But as of late, Tavion Heights has grown jealous and somewhat envious of Myles Borne, who has thrived as a singles star who's the current WWE NXT North American Champion. Tavion Heihgts has been in limbo. He hasn't had any notable success and has been an afterthought. He returned, attacking Tony D'Angelo, failing to win the NXT Title. Now has another shot at a title in the WWE NXT North American Championship. Can Tavion Heights become WWE NXT North American Champion? Or will Myles Borne prove himself again to Tavion Heights?
Arianna Grace won the No. 1 Contender's Tournament to earn this WWE Women's Speed Title Match. Lexis King is holding the WWE Speed Title, and Arianna Grace can add the WWE Women's Speed Title to Birth Right as Wren Sinclair is looking to not allow that to happen tonight at WWE NXT Great American Bash.
Saquon Shugars was kicked out of DarkState after failing to get the WWE NXT Tag Team Titles from Vanity Project. After being beaten down and kicked out, Saquon Shugars took it upon his own hands to get every member one by one as he took out Cutler James first, making him go to the sidelines because of his attack. Same with Osiris Griffin, as he attacked him with a Metal Bat, causing him to have a massive leg injury. Now, Dion Lennox is all alone. Saquon Shugars made sure no one would come to insert themselves in this match as Saquon Shugars is looking to get his payback against his former friend and stablemate, Dion Lennox, tonight.
Tristan Angels has been annoyed by Shiloh Hill; he wants to end his feud tonight at WWE NXT Great American Bash as he wants to put away Shiloh Hill, who has been a thorn in his roses as of the past month.
The Official Slated Matches Announced for WWE NXT Great American Bash:
Lola Vice (c) vs. Kendal Grey in a WWE NXT Women's Title Match.
Tony D'Angelo (c) vs. Naraku in a WWE NXT Title Match.
Zaria (c) vs. Tatum Paxley in a WWE NXT Women's North American Title Match.
Myles Borne (c) vs. Tavion Heights in a WWE NXT North American Title Match.
Wren Sinclair (c) vs. Arianna Grace in a WWE Women's Speed Title Match.
Dion Lennox vs. Saquon Shugars in a Singles Match.
Shiloh Hill vs. Tristan Angels in a Singles Match.
My Official Match Predictions for WWE NXT Great American Bash:
As WWE NXT Great American Bash approaches, the card is shaping up to deliver a compelling mix of championship stakes and high-profile clashes. Here are my official predictions for the event.
WWE NXT Women's Title Match: Lola Vice (c) vs. Kendal Grey — This match is really a toss up, it can go either way, I do believe Kendal Grey will eventually be WWE NXT Women's Champion but I don't think tonight it happens I do have Lola Vice retaining in what may be a potenial WWE Match of the Year Canadite becaiuse I expect this match to tear the house down but Lola Vice is my choice as the winner.
WWE NXT Title Match: Tony D'Angelo (c) vs. Nakaru — This may come as a shock, I have EVIL now known as Nakaru winning, but with the help of the debuting Hiromu Takahashi, as he has been linked to debuting in WWE sometime. I do have Tony D'Angelo losing the title tonight at WWE NXT Great American Bash. I think it’s been time for him to go to the Main Roster. He's been in NXT since 2021. He won every title, achieved every goal there is in NXT, so I think Nakaru will win tonight and have someone aligned with him in Hiromu Takahashi.
WWE NXT Women's North American Title Match: Zaria (c) vs. Tatum Paxley — As we saw weeks back, Tatum Paxley gave her goodbyes, hinting that her call-up is coming in the near future, so I believe seeing that I have Zaria retaining, ending the feud, and this being Tatum Paxley's final match in NXT. But I do believe this match will tear the house down tonight at WWE NXT Great American Bash.
WWE NXT North American Title Match: Myles Borne (c) vs. Tavion Heights — This build has been very underrated. Tavion Heights is seemingly growing jealous and mad at the fact that he feels like Myles Borne doesn't need him and thinks he's better than him. This match can really go both ways. I have Tavion Heights winning this match, as I feel like it has been long overdue, having Tavion Heights hold some gold. He improved a lot throughout the years, and he needs to have some gold and continue his feud with Myles Borne.
WWE Women's Speed Title Match: Wren Sinclair (c) vs. Arianna Grace — Knowing that WWE NXT is trying with Birth Right, I sense Arianna Grace to get the win, but in some dirty fashion, as she could become the next WWE Women's Speed Champion. Wren Sinclair, it's time for her to chase another belt, maybe the WWE NXT Women's North American Title. That would be some great stuff. I do think Wren Sinclair will drop the belt tonight as Birth Right gets both Speed Titles in the group.
Singles Match: Dion Lennox vs. Saquon Shugars — Saquon Shugars is the best-kept secret in NXT. He shone as Lucky Ali in a DPW. His promo against Dion Lennox on the go-home show gave everyone a taste of the charisma and work he can do, and I do believe that after he beats Dion Lennox, which I expect tonight, I want him to distance himself from the DarkState feud, put it behind him, and chase some gold.
Singles Match: Shiloh Hill vs. Tristan Angels — This feud has been a comedy feud at best, but I'm high on Tristan Angels, so with that, I have him winning against Shiloh Hill. I believe this is the match that he can win, then end this very goofy feud. But Tristan Angels gives me a perfect, annoying heel that can get under everyone's skin, so I have him winning tonight at the WWE NXT Great American Bash.
The Official Match Order for WWE NXT Great American Bash:
Lola Vice (c) vs. Kendal Grey in a WWE NXT Women's Title Match.
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Tony D'Angelo (c) vs. Naraku in a WWE NXT Title Match.
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