DarkState are crowned new NXT Tag Team Champions at Heatwave 2025

Tonight NXT celebrated a new edition of Heatwave 2025, which featured several headline matches and important announcements. In a surprising turn of events, Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin, representing DarkState, defeated Hank Walker and Tank Ledger to become the new Tag Team Champions of the brand.

The match started with a distraction by Shaqon Shugars that allowed DarkState to take the early advantage. However, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger quickly reacted, showcasing their coordination. The champions expelled their challengers from the ring and launched themselves at them with spectacular Suicide Dives.

The fight intensified when DarkState managed to isolate Hank, brutally punishing him against the metal stairs and the apron. Despite the punishment, Walker refused to give up and, with the help of his partner, managed to turn the tide. The action became chaotic with both teams fighting inside and outside the ring.

In the final moments, Hank and Tank were preparing to execute their combined move, but Cutler James interfered at a crucial moment, striking Tank against the post. The distraction was enough for Osiris and Dion to combine for a devastating Double Slam that secured them the victory. With this surprising result, DarkState ended the 128-day reign of Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.