WWE NXT Heatwave Results August 22, 2023: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Recap

Here is the live coverage of WWE NXT which is scheduled to air live on August 22, 2023, from Capital Wrestling Center with a full action-packed match card.

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WWE NXT Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am EDT on Sportsnet 360

WWE NXT Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on SuperSport Variety 3 in South Africa on Thursdays at 02:00 am CAT

NXT Time In Italy: In Italy, NXT airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm

WWE NXT Results August 22, 2023 & Winners

Singles Match: Ilja Dragunov Vs Trick Williams

In an impressive opening bout, Dragunov secured a pinfall victory over Williams. The match exhibited a level of intensity, with impactful strikes, especially from Dragunov. The hard-hitting nature was well-placed to ensure safety. Williams displayed his resilience, although not much was done to safeguard his position. Throughout the match, Dragunov predominantly controlled the tempo. Despite his size advantage, Williams fought from beneath.

The match began with Dragunov taking the fight to Williams right from the bell. Williams eventually fought back after enduring considerable punishment. The action spilled outside the ring, with Dragunov executing a German suplex on Williams onto the floor. Dragunov maintained his aggressive stance upon returning to the ring, leading to a commercial break.



After the commercial break, Williams made a fiery comeback, resulting in a back-and-forth exchange of strikes. Williams managed to drop Dragunov to his knees before being encouraged to bring it on by Dragunov himself. This led to a compelling near-fall after Williams delivered a running knee strike. Dragunov countered Williams with DDTs and continued to trade near-falls. A significant near-fall occurred when Williams executed an avalanche Rock Bottom off the top rope. Dragunov kicked out and retaliated with a powerbomb, followed by a forceful elbow smash. Williams narrowly escaped the pin.

In an aerial maneuver, Dragunov leaped from the turnbuckles, delivering a flying elbow smash to a prone Williams. The subsequent pinfall secured the victory for Dragunov.

WINNER: Ilja Dragunov

In another segment, Nathan Frazier sought Tyler Bate's support, with Bate agreeing to stand by Frazier's side. Frazier promised Bate an opportunity at the Heritage Cup if he emerged victorious.

A confrontation unfolded between Mustafa Ali, Rhea Ripley, and Dominik Mysterio in a locker room setting. Amidst the tension, Ripley demanded Ali's departure from their space. Ali left but made an inappropriate remark as he exited.

Ivy Nile Vs Ava (accompanied by Joe Gacy & The Dyad)

Nile sealed her win by forcing Ava to submit to a standing Dragon sleeper. The match was brief but satisfactory in its duration. This marked Ava's debut singles match on television following her recent appearance in a singles match on a house show as part of the NXT loop.

Ava initiated an onslaught against Nile, who skillfully played into Ava's offense. Nile countered a scoop slam, transitioning into a Dragon sleeper by sliding behind Ava. The submission hold prompted Ava to tap out, granting Nile the victory.

WINNER: Ivy Nile

Masked members of The Schism encircled the ring post-match, positioning Nile as a lone figure amidst a sea of Schism members. Nile responded by putting Ava in the Dragon sleeper once again, as masked Schism members entered the ring one by one. Nile managed to fend them off with the assistance of Gacy and The Dyad.

As Ava was carried away by the masked individuals, she displayed a sinister grin.

A locker room interaction between Dragunov and Wes Lee followed, with Lee asserting his determination to capture the NXT title.

NXT Heritage Cup: Noam Dar (accompanied by Oro Mensah, Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend) Vs Nathan Frazier (with Tyler Bate)

Dar emerged victorious in a contest spanning six rounds, with the final score being 2-1 in favor of Dar. The opening round witnessed no falls, while the second round concluded during a split-screen commercial break. Dar capitalized on outside interference, earning a pinfall victory in the second round after Dabbo-Kato's intervention led to Bate's chokeslam on the ring apron. The distraction enabled Dar to secure the pin.

Despite no falls in the third round, Dar maintained his one-fall lead. Intermittent action ensued, intensifying in the fourth round. Frazier equalized the match by executing a remarkable high spot—a twisting neckbreaker after a superplex. Frazier covered Dar for the pinfall, leveling the score at two falls apiece.

The fifth round was initiated during a commercial break, with Frazier performing a senton on both Dar and Mensah outside the ring. Dar was barely rolled back into the ring in the closing seconds, as Frazier aimed to capitalize. Lash Legend interfered, preventing Frazier from covering Dar, who managed to kick out as time expired.

The final round was marked by intense action. Ultimately, Dar capitalized on Frazier's failed Phoenix Splash attempt, countering with a shining wizard before pinning him for the three-count. With two falls to Frazier's one, Dar emerged as the undisputed Heritage Cup Champion.

WINNER: Noam Dar (with Oro Mensah, Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend)

In a promo, Ava challenged Ivy Nile to confront her beneath the Schism's mystical tree. Ava was flanked by the two masked men who had carried her away earlier. This storyline would continue later in the night, culminating in the revelation of the Creeds.

NXT Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton addressed the audience in the ring, extolling her reign as champion and vowing to become the greatest women's champ in NXT history.

Gigi Dolan interrupted her, leading to a heated exchange. Kiana James and Blair Davenport also joined the confrontation. As the verbal jousting continued, Roxanne Perez entered and blindsided Stratton with a forearm. Chaos ensued, resulting in a brawl among the contenders while Stratton retreated from the scene. This sequence indicated the setup for a four-way number one contender's match.

A skit depicted Charlie Dempsey choking a student while Drew Gulak berated them, with Damon Kemp observing with amusement.

A promo featured Ava taunting Ivy Nile to find her under the Schism's tree. Nile made her entrance, prompting Ava to order her masked men to attack. Surprisingly, the masked men revealed themselves as the Creed Brothers, announcing a cage match against The Dyad with their reinstatement in NXT at stake.

Backstage, the Meta-Four celebrated Dar's win, only for Dar to be served with paperwork from the Heritage Cup committee. An eight-man tournament was announced, with the winner earning a Heritage Cup match against Dar at NXT No Mercy.

Mixed Tag Team Match: WWE World Women's Champion Rhea Ripley and NXT North American Champion Dominik Mysterio Vs Dragon Lee and Lyra Valkyria

Dragon Lee secured the victory by pinning Mysterio, setting the stage for a future singles title match. Just before the finish, Raquel Rodriguez intervened, engaging in a brawl with Ripley.

WINNER: WWE World Women's Champion Rhea Ripley and NXT North American Champion Dominik Mysterio

The action was segmented, with the male wrestlers predominantly facing their counterparts. Dragon Lee and Valkyria executed synchronized high spots before a split-screen break. Valkyria bore the brunt of Ripley's attacks, building up to a hot tag. A spectacular spot saw Valkyria countering a suplex into a DDT with a challenging landing. She followed up with a powerful kick, leading to a tag.

Dragon Lee exhibited dominance against Mysterio, executing a double stomp for a close near-fall. He countered a 619 attempt and delivered a Liger bomb. Ripley intervened to break a subsequent pinfall. Later, Valkyria caught Ripley with a kick, leading to a chaotic situation. Raquel Rodriguez rushed to ringside, attacking Ripley and inciting a backstage brawl. Mysterio fell victim to Dragon Lee's tilt-a-whirl DDT, leading to the pinfall victory.

NXT Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton later announced a four-way number one contender's match, confirming the implications from the earlier segment.

Thea Hail expressed frustration about her previous loss, prompting an encounter with Jacy Jayne, who offered unsolicited advice.

The match between Von Wagner (accompanied by Mr. Stone) and Baron Corbin was abruptly halted before it commenced

Corbin ambushed Wagner before the match officially began, resulting in a ringside brawl involving the use of props such as the ring steps and announce desk. Corbin attempted to attack Stone, prompting Wagner to intervene. Before Wagner could take control, Bron Breakker intervened, spearing Wagner. The match was ruled a no-contest, ending with the show cutting away. Joe Gacy and The Dyad delivered a promo responding to the Creeds' challenge for a cage match, accepting the challenge for the following week. NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes Vs Wes Lee

Hayes secured victory by pinning Lee in an engaging match, although time constraints may have affected the bout's potential. The match maintained a brisk pace, and while it offered exciting action, the sense of a main event title match wasn't fully captured. With more time, the match could have potentially exceeded expectations. Regardless, Hayes emerged strong in his victory. The match began at an accelerated pace, perhaps indicating time limitations. The action continued even through a commercial break, featuring various impressive high spots.

Lee mounted a comeback after being worked over, executing a package Michinoku Driver for a near fall. He followed with a twisting corkscrew senton from the top rope, nearly securing a pinfall. Hayes responded with his "First 48" maneuver (a codebreaker), earning another close near-fall.

The match took a chaotic turn as the action spilled outside the ring. Hayes delivered a daring springboard DDT to Lee, causing the announce desk to collapse upon impact. Despite this, Hayes managed to roll Lee back into the ring and ascend the turnbuckles. Hayes executed the "Nothing But Net" guillotine legdrop, covering Lee for the victory.

WINNER: NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes

The show concluded immediately after the match's conclusion.

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