WWE NXT continues to operate as a vital proving ground within WWE’s talent-development structure, with its September 2026 roster reflecting a blend of emerging singles prospects, established television personalities, dedicated tag teams and increasingly defined factions. The brand’s lineup also extends well beyond the wrestlers who appear in the ring each week, supported by a deep Performance Center coaching group, broadcast team and talent-development leadership staff.
As of September 5, 2026, the roster is particularly notable for its concentration of group-based acts. Birthright, The Culling, Darkstate, Hank & Tank and Vanity Project all give the men’s division distinct units, while WrenQCC provides an established pairing in the women’s tag scene. Those affiliations can be a major factor in NXT, where alliances frequently shape title pursuits, rivalries and the path of developing talent.
Below is a complete breakdown of the listed NXT roster, including the active men’s and women’s divisions, tag teams, stables, non-wrestling personnel and the people working behind the scenes to develop WWE’s next generation.
NXT men’s roster
The men’s roster combines individual competitors with several wrestlers who are currently connected to larger groups. Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes are listed as members of Vanity Project, while Hank Walker and Tank Ledger remain united as Hank & Tank.
Birthright has one of the broadest collections of talent on the brand. Its listed male members are Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Lexis King and Uriah Connors. Arianna Grace is also included as part of the wider Birthright stable, making it one of NXT’s prominent mixed-gender groups.
Darkstate is another major force with Cutler James, Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin identified within the stable. Saquon Shugars is listed in the men’s roster as part of Darkstate as well, though the stable listing specifically names James, Lennox and Griffin. The distinction is worth noting as NXT alliances can shift in presentation and official lineup over time.
The listed NXT men’s roster includes:
- Brad Baylor of Vanity Project
- Brooks Jensen
- Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo of Birthright
- Charlie Dempsey of Birthright
- Cutler James of Darkstate
- Cruz Montana
- Dion Lennox of Darkstate
- Dorian Van Dux
- EK Prosper
- Elio LeFleur
- Hank Walker of Hank & Tank
- Jackson Drake
- Josh Briggs
- Kale Dixon
- Keanu Carver
- Lexis King of Birthright
- Myles Borne
- Naraku
- Niko Vance of The Culling
- Noam Dar
- Osiris Griffin of Darkstate
- Ricky Smokes of Vanity Project
- Romeo Moreno
- Saquon Shugars
- Sean Legacy
- Shawn Spears of The Culling
- Shiloh Hill
- Tank Ledger of Hank & Tank
- Tavion Heights
- Tony D’Angelo
- Tristan Angels
- Uriah Connors of Birthright
- Zilla Fatu
Several names on this list offer NXT a wide range of possible division-building blocks. Wrestlers such as Briggs, Dempsey, King, Noam Dar, Shawn Spears and Tony D’Angelo bring substantial television experience, while talent including Cruz Montana, Dorian Van Dux, EK Prosper, Elio LeFleur, Jackson Drake, Naraku, Romeo Moreno and Tristan Angels represent the depth of a developmental environment constantly introducing new acts.
The group structure is especially significant. The Culling is represented on the men’s side by Niko Vance and Shawn Spears, with Izzi Dame adding a women’s-division presence. Meanwhile, Hank & Tank remain a dedicated team rather than simply two wrestlers who occasionally work together, giving the tag division a recognizable foundation.
NXT women’s roster
NXT’s women’s roster features a mix of established NXT names and developing competitors, with several women linked to factions or a formal tag team. Arianna Grace is listed with Birthright, while Izzi Dame is part of The Culling. Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair are united as WrenQCC.
Layla Diggs is the only wrestler on the list specifically marked as injured. No further injury details or timetable are listed.
The women’s roster includes:
- Arianna Grace of Birthright
- Izzi Dame of The Culling
- Jaida Parker
- Kali Armstrong
- Karmen Petrovic
- Kelani Jordan
- Kendal Grey
- Layla Diggs — injured
- Lizzy Rain
- Nikkita Lyons
- Reina Volcan
- Skylar Raye
- Thea Hail
- Wren Sinclair
- Zaria
The division’s makeup allows for a variety of stories, from individual championship ambitions to faction-related confrontations and tag competition. Jaida Parker, Karmen Petrovic, Kelani Jordan, Nikkita Lyons, Thea Hail and Zaria are among the recognizable names in a group that also includes newer talent such as Kali Armstrong, Lizzy Rain, Reina Volcan and Skylar Raye.
WrenQCC, consisting of Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair, is the listed women’s tag team. Their partnership gives NXT a defined tandem in a division where the ability to build and retain teams can be central to creating long-term rivalries. Grace and Dame, meanwhile, each have faction ties that can add another layer to their individual programs.
Tag teams and stables define the roster
The listed NXT teams are Birthright, The Culling, Darkstate, Hank & Tank and Vanity Project. Each has its own composition, and some groups operate both as tag-team pairings and wider stables.
Birthright
Birthright includes Arianna Grace, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Lexis King and Uriah Connors. The group’s cross-division makeup gives it flexibility, with multiple male wrestlers available for singles or tag action and Grace positioned as its women’s representative.
The Culling
The Culling is listed as Izzi Dame, Niko Vance and Shawn Spears. Vance and Spears are also named as the team pairing, while Dame makes the unit a mixed-gender stable.
Darkstate
Darkstate’s stable listing includes Cutler James, Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin. James, Lennox, Griffin and Saquon Shugars are all associated with Darkstate in the men’s roster listings, underscoring the group’s presence among NXT’s male talent.
Hank & Tank and Vanity Project
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger make up Hank & Tank. Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes comprise Vanity Project. Both are listed as dedicated men’s teams, giving them a straightforward identity in a roster where other partnerships may be part of broader factions.
Broadcast team and non-wrestling roles
NXT’s weekly presentation is supported by a familiar broadcast staff. Vic Joseph serves as NXT play-by-play commentator, with Booker T handling color commentary. Mike Rome is the ring announcer, while Sarah Schreiber is listed as a backstage interviewer.
NXT Level Up has its own commentary pairing in Blake Howard on play-by-play and Byron Saxton on color commentary. Howard also works as an NXT backstage interviewer.
The full listed broadcast team is Vic Joseph, Booker T, Mike Rome, Sarah Schreiber, Blake Howard and Byron Saxton.
Robert Stone and William Regal are listed in non-wrestling roles. In addition, Anne Keefer, Chantel Monroe, Jade Gentile, Kevin Robertson and Tylynn Register are rostered but not currently listed on WWE.com’s roster.
Performance Center coaches and leadership
The NXT system is built around development as much as television competition, and the coaching roster contains experienced names from across professional wrestling. Fit Finlay, Jazz, Norman Smiley, Oney Lorcan, Robbie Brookside, Steve Corino and Terry Taylor are among the coaches listed, alongside AJ Winkler, Johnny Moss and Wesley Blake, who is also identified as Cory Weston.
The complete coaching group includes AJ Winkler, Fit Finlay, Jazz, Johnny Moss, Norman Smiley, Oney Lorcan, Robbie Brookside, Steve Corino, Terry Taylor and Wesley Blake.
Strength and conditioning personnel are also part of the NXT operation. Alexa Scully is listed as Manager of Nutrition, Logan Byman as Manager of Strength & Conditioning and Sarah Barnett as Assistant Coach of Strength & Conditioning. JP Major serves as Director of Strength and Conditioning.
At the leadership level, Matt Bloom is Head Coach and Vice President of Talent Development. Sara Amato is Assistant Head Coach, Ryan Katz is Director of NXT Creative Operations, and Shawn Michaels is Senior Vice President of Talent Development.
That structure illustrates the scale of the NXT operation. In-ring coaching, strength training, nutrition, creative guidance, broadcast exposure and live-event experience all feed into the broader goal of preparing talent for sustained WWE careers. With a roster featuring both familiar NXT fixtures and a sizable collection of developing names, NXT remains positioned as a constantly evolving brand where teams, stables and individual prospects can rise quickly.
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