The latest word from the wrestling world is that Dusty Rhodes Two-person unit Classic 2026
The 14-team field was broke the news over the weekend, and WWE has now affirmed the first-round matchups coupled with the path each team will need to take toward the finals.
WWE has officially unveiled the complete bracket for the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Two-person unit Classic ahead of the tournament getting underway on NXT.
On one side of the bracket, BirthRight’s Uriah Connors and Channing Lorenzo will live crowd favorite Mini Vikingo and Chazz Hall. The winning team will advance to face NXT Tag Team Champions Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes of Vanity Project, who received a first-round bye.
Nathan Frazer and Axiom of Fraxiom will battle DarkState in another debut-round matchup, while Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno will take on Los Americanos’ Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano.
On the opposite side of the bracket, Tokyo Underwhelming Boys’ Kento and Takuma will face Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux. Wagner Jr. It's worth noting that the winners of that encounter will advance to meet AAA World Partnership Champions El Hijo de Dr. and Galeno, who additionally received a inaugural-round bye.
The Creed Brothers, Julius and Brutus Creed, will square off against Harley Riggins and Jax Presley, while Shido Ash and Viktor Zanov will fan favorite Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.
The 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins on the September 22 edition of WWE NXT with two debut-round matches. Los Americanos will babyface Dar and Moreno, while The Creed Brothers take on Riggins and Presley.
Full 2026 WWE Dusty Rhodes Duo Classic Tournament Bracket