WWE Announces NXT Heatwave And AAA Doubleheader In Texas

WWE issued the following:

EDINBURG, TEXAS TO HOST NXT HEATWAVE® & LUCHA LIBRE AAA® ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Tickets On Sale Wednesday, July 8 at 10am CT

Presale Access Begins Tuesday, July 7 at 10am CT

June 29, 2026 – As announced this past Sunday during NXT The Great American Bash, the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas, will host a double-event featuring both NXT Heatwave & Lucha Libre AAA on Sunday, August 30.

Tickets for the single-admission event will go on sale Wednesday, July 8 at 10am local via http://www.axs.com/. Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale window beginning Tuesday, July 7 at 10am local.

Fans can register to be the first to receive exclusive presale information by visiting: https://www.wwe.com/aaa-nxt-texas.

Starting with Lucha Libre AAA at 11am CT, fans will see stars including El Grande Americano, La Parka, La Catalina, Mr. Iguana, El Hijo del Vikingo, Omos, Psycho Clown, El Hijo Dr. Wagner Jr., Galeno del Mal, and more. Lucha Libre AAA will broadcast on YouTube in the U.S. and on FOX in Mexico, Central America and South America (excluding Brazil).

NXT Heatwave will immediately follow, featuring NXT Superstars such as NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo, NXT Women’s Champion Kendal Grey, NXT North American Champion Myles Borne, NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria, NXT Tag Team Champions The Vanity Project, and more. The NXT Premium Live Event will air exclusively at 3pm ET on The CW in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally.

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Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens is a reporter for WrestlingNews.co, where he covers the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his main focus is reporting on day-to-day wrestling news, with a special emphasis on covering WWE and AEW. Having covered the industry since 2013, Andrew has developed an extensive knowledge of pro wrestling. His work involves more than just standard news updates; he also serves as a beat writer, providing in-depth and ongoing coverage of wrestling companies and its storylines. His skill set includes providing detailed play-by-play coverage for major events, ensuring fans who can't watch live still get a feel for the action. He also handles transcription, accurately converting interviews and media scrums for readers. As a dedicated reporter, Andrew frequently attends major wrestling events to cover them live, including WWE's Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, as well as AEW Dynamite. You can get in touch with Andrew for news tips or correspondence by emailing him at ravenstarmedia21@gmail.com.

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