Vanity Project reclaims NXT tag titles as Borne faces second title test

The Vanity Project of Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes defeated Myles Borne and Tavion Heights at NXT Heatwave to reclaim the NXT Tag Team Championships, marking their second reign. The finish saw Borne and Heights vulnerable to a double-team from Baylor and Smokes, with Heights knocked off the apron and Borne left isolated for the pin. Borne was competing in a demanding double-duty night, also defending the North American Championship against Jackson Drake later on. Heights had been allied with Borne but has grown more aggressive, while the tandem’s title loss ends their current championship run together. Drake’s earlier victory earned him a North American title shot that coincided with the tag-title scenario, contributing to the evening’s multi-title stakes. Multiple outlets covered the event, highlighting the Vanity Project’s title reclaim and the night’s title dynamics.