Just hours before WWE NXT goes live, the brand dropped another major roster shake-upthis time introducing a new faction that looks ready to dominate.
In a tweet posted earlier today, WWE NXT confirmed that Vanity Projectfeaturing Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, and Ricky Lyonsis officially taking over Tuesday nights. The photo shows the trio posing alongside NXT General Manager Ava, with Baylor flaunting a championship belt and the others making it crystal clear they didnt come to play.
The timing of the announcement couldnt be more impactful. With tonights January 13, 2026 episode featuring Ava addressing the future of the vacant NXT Championship, the arrival of Vanity Project could signal a power grab in the making. Whether its singles gold, tag titles, or simply running the show with arrogance and muscle, this trio looks ready to make a statement.
This comes on the heels of Eli Knights official signing earlier today, proving NXT is stacking its roster hard going into the new year.
Do you think Vanity Project will run NXTor crash and burn trying? What role do you see them playing in the title picture? Sound off in the comments and let us know.
