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WWE NXT’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Adds Two Teams With First-Round Byes
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AI Story Summary
What happened?
WWE NXT General Manager Robert Stone announced the return of the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic on this week’s NXT and revealed that two teams have been added and given first-round byes. The tournament will feature 14 teams representing RAW, SmackDown, NXT, Evolve and AAA and is set to begin in September. Specific team names beyond the two receiving byes were not provided in the excerpt.
Key Takeaways
- Robert Stone announced the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic on NXT.
- The tournament field will include 14 teams from multiple brands and promotions.
- Two teams were added and given first-round byes.
- Participating sources include RAW, SmackDown, NXT, Evolve and AAA.
- The tournament is scheduled to begin in September.
AI Timeline
Announcement
Robert Stone announced the return of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic on this week's WWE NXT.
Field revealed
WWE said 14 teams from RAW, SmackDown, NXT, Evolve and AAA will compete in the tournament.
Byes granted
Two teams were added to the field and given first-round byes.
Start timeframe
The tournament is slated to begin in September 2026.
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Sources Covering This Story
WrestleZone
Timeline
Sep 17, 3:17 PM
WrestleZone • WWE
WWE NXT General Manager Robert Stone announced two teams for the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. During this week’s episode of WWE NXT, Robert Stone announced the return of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament. 14 teams from RAW, SmackDown, NXT, Evolve, and AAA will compete in the tournament that begins on September […] The post WWE NXT’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Adds Two Teams With First-Round Byes appeared first on Wrestlezone.