List of teams announced for 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic on WWE NXT
(Courtesy : WWE.com)
The tournament returns this Thursday on WWE NXT.
NXT General Manager Robert Stone, on the September 15 edition of the show, announced the return of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. The ninth edition of the tournament is set to kick off during the upcoming September 22, 2026, episode of NXT.
A total of 14 tag teams will compete in this single-elimination bracket, drawing talent from WWE‘s Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and Evolve brands, along with stars from Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA).
First established in 2015 as a tribute to Dusty Rhodes, the tournament returns in 2026 after a one-year gap since 2024, when Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin emerged victorious.
On the other hand, The Creed Brothers (Brutus Creed and Julius Creed) won the seventh edition of the tournament in 2022.
WWE has now announced the teams that will participate in the tournament via their social media, and here’s the full list of teams participating in the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Teams announced for 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic
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- Birth Right (Channing Lorenzo & Uriah Connors)
- Mini Vikingo & Chaz Starboy Hall
- Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)
- DarkState (Cutler James & Osiris Griffin)
- Romeo Moreno & Noam Dar
- Los Americanos (Rayo & Bravo Americano)
- NXT Tag Team Champions Vanity Project (Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes)
Two tag teams will receive a first-round bye in the tournament. This group features the reigning NXT Tag Team Champions, The Vanity Project, the second team is yet to be revealed.
This article will be update once more teams are announced for the tournament.
When will the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic start?
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on the September 22, 2026, episode of WWE NXT, following its official announcement by NXT General Manager Robert Stone.
Who won the last Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic in 2024?
The 2024 men’s tournament was won by the dominant duo of Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker (known as The Wolf Dogs). They defeated Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams in the finals.
Will stars from the main roster participate in the tournament?
Yes, a total of 14 tag teams will compete, drawing talent from WWE’s Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and Evolve brands, along with stars from AAA.
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