As it turns out, WWE Performance Center – Winter Park, Florida Commentary: Vic Joseph & Wade Barrett Ring Announcer: Mike Rome
WWE NXT Belt Tony D’Angelo (c) vs. Notably, nARAKU The Great American Bash opened with a hard-hitting championship battle that spilled outside before settling into the ring. Tony D’Angelo came out swinging, even spearing NARAKU through the WWE LFG podium —. The challenger in short order slowed the pace with submissions and targeted attacks on the title holder.
NARAKU remained relentless, nearly ending the clash with Darkness Falls, while D’Angelo answered with release German suplexes, a running bulldog, and several near falls. After surviving another late rally from NARAKU, the defending champion caught him with Dead To Rights to successfully retain the NXT Crown.
Winner and Still WWE NXT Reigning champion: Tony D’Angelo
Tatum Paxley entered determined to regain championship gold, taking the fight to Zaria with speed and desperation. Zaria countered with her overwhelming power, controlling long stretches of the contest with heavy strikes, submissions, and punishing slams.
WWE NXT Women’s North American Crown Zaria (c) vs. Meanwhile, tatum Paxley
Paxley refused to stay down, surviving multiple F5 attempts while nearly stealing the gold after connecting with Cemetery Drive. Despite several dramatic near falls, Zaria regained control in the closing moments, delivering back-to-back F5s to retain her gold.
Winner and Still WWE NXT Women’s North American Titleholder: Zaria Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair shared an emotional conversation ahead of their respective prize matches later in the night.
Elsewhere, Robert Stone informed The Vanity Project that Jackson Drake would crowd favorite Mason Rook on Tuesday. Swipe Right would defend the NXT Tandem Championships against AAA’s El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. and Galeno.
A Great American Bash tailgate panel featuring Kevin Owens, Dave LaGreca and Blake Howard heaped praise on Tony D’Angelo’s successful crown defense, with Owens in addition expressing excitement for Tristan Angels’ looming match.
Singles Bout Shiloh Hill vs. Tristan Angels
After weeks of mind games involving Hill’s “Mr. NXT” sash, the rivalry finally exploded inside the ring.
Angels repeatedly targeted Hill’s shoulder throughout the contest, while Hill fought back with his signature power offense. Strange mind games continued when the event center lights briefly went out — leading to Hill appearing in a mysterious mask before locking Angels in a sleeper.
The bizarre atmosphere gave way to an explosive finish as Hill overcame another Codebreaker and connected with Whisper With The Beast for the victory. Following the battle, Hill reclaimed his sash and declared that authenticity—not appearance—is what wins matches in WWE.
Winner: Shiloh Hill Natalya congratulated Nikkita Lyons on becoming EVOLVE Women’s Champion while offering encouragement to Karmen Petrovic and Layla Diggs. Furthermore, the conversation turned toward Jaida Parker, with Natalya insisting Parker needed to toughen up.
Robert Stone also informed EK Prosper that his victory over Keanu Carver had earned him an AAA Latin American Championship opportunity against El Hijo del Vikingo on the looming installment of NXT.
WWE Speed Women’s Gold Wren Sinclair (c) vs. Arianna Grace Arianna Grace looked to capitalize on every opening, targeting Sinclair’s knee throughout the clash while Charlie Dempsey’s presence at ringside briefly distracted the titleholder.
Despite Grace controlling much of the contest, Sinclair rallied late, countering an Alabama Slam attempt before locking in The Final Wrench, forcing Grace to tap out.
Winner and Still WWE Speed Women’s Reigning champion: Wren Sinclair Singles Match Dion Lennox vs, and saquon Shugars
DarkState’s Dion Lennox and Saquon Shugars delivered a physical battle filled with heavy strikes and power moves.
After surviving Lennox’s sustained offense, Shugars mounted a spirited resurgence and caught Lennox with a Reverse Frog Splash to earn the upset victory.
DarkState right away jumped after the bell, laying Shugars out with a Pop-Up Double Powerbomb before Lennox assaulted him with a baseball bat.
Winner: Saquon Shugars An emotional Tatum Paxley admitted losing the Women’s North American Gold left her feeling empty before Kelani Jordan interrupted, criticizing Paxley for repeatedly falling short in title opportunities. The heated confrontation swiftly erupted into a backstage brawl.
WWE NXT North American Title Myles Borne (c) vs.. Meanwhile, Tavion Heights
Past No Quarter Catch Crew partners put their friendship aside in a highly technical strap showdown.
The battle featured impressive grappling exchanges early before Heights took control by focusing on Borne’s arm with submissions and suplexes. Adding to the story, borne weathered the punishment, battling back with powerslams and German suplexes.
After escaping another submission finish attempt, Borne countered Heights’ Fireman’s Carry into Borne Again to retain his title. Following the encounter, the two shared a respectful handshake before Borne spoke highly of Heights during a post-match interview — predicting championship success was only a matter of time.
Winner and Still WWE NXT North American Defending champion: Myles Borne
Additional Notes The situation was made known that AAA x NXT Heatwave will take place on August 30 from Bert Ogden Facility in Edinburg, Texas.
Meanwhile, Keanu Carver jumped Hank & Tank during the Phenomenal American Bash Tailgate Watch Party.
WWE NXT Women’s Crown Lola Vice (c) vs, and kendal Grey The main spectacular featured a highly competitive battle between reigning champion and challenger, with Grey relying on her wrestling background while Vice answered with devastating Muay Thai strikes.
Outside run-in from Kelani Jordan and Wren Sinclair briefly shifted momentum, still Grey refused to be denied, surviving Vice’s relentless submission hold attacks and signature offense.
After an intense final exchange, Grey countered an opening into Shades of Grey, scoring the three-count to capture the biggest victory of her career.
Winner and New WWE NXT Women’s Champion: Kendal Grey The Remarkable American Bash closed with an emotional celebration as Kendal Grey stood tall with the NXT Women’s Belt, ending Lola Vice’s reign and capping off a memorable night in Winter Park.