WWE NXT Heatwave: 5 Championship Matches Set to Sizzle in Toronto

One big thing: Fatal Four-Way for NXT Championship

WWE NXT Heatwave is set to ignite the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 7, 2024, with a special start time of 7 PM ET.

• Trick Williams defends his NXT Championship against Ethan Page, Shawn Spears, and Je’Von Evans in a Fatal Four-Way match.
• The match stems from controversy surrounding Evans’ victory in a Number One Contenders Battle Royal.
• Tensions escalated at the contract signing, with Page and Spears being sent through tables.

Why it matters

This high-stakes match could reshape the NXT landscape, potentially crowning a new champion and altering the brand’s power dynamics.

Other title matches on the card

NXT Women’s Championship

• Roxanne Perez defends against Lola Vice
• Vice demonstrated her MMA skills by taking down one of Perez’s security guards

Women’s North American Championship

• Kelani Jordan defends against Sol Ruca
• Ruca earned her shot by defeating Arianna Grace

North American Championship

• Oba Femi defends against Wes Lee
• If Lee loses, he can’t challenge for the title again during Femi’s reign

NXT Tag Team Championship

• Nathan Frazer and Axiom defend against Chase U (Andre Chase and Duke Hudson)
• Frazer and Axiom’s teamwork will be tested amid rising tensions

Pre-show match

The Countdown to Heatwave at 6 PM ET features Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx vs. Arianna Grace and Karmen Petrovic.

By the numbers

• 5: Total championship matches on the card
• 3: Times Trick Williams has defended the NXT Championship since winning it
• 25: Participants in the Battle Royal that sparked the Fatal Four-Way match

Which title match are you most excited for at NXT Heatwave? Leave a comment below with your predictions!