The event aired as a television special episode of the NXT program on the USA Network, and was broadcast live on August 22, 2023, at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

In the main event, Carmelo Hayes defeated Wes Lee to retain the NXT Championship.

It took place at NXT's home base, the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, and aired live on the USA Network.

[4] The following week during a backstage segment, Williams told Hayes that he needed to do things for himself, ending their partnership.

Later that same episode, it was announced that Lee would face Dijak to determine the #1 contender for the Hayes' title at Heatwave.

[1] On the August 15 episode, it was announced that Frazer would face Dar to determine the undisputed NXT Heritage Cup Champion.

[6] On the August 15 episode of NXT, Baron Corbin said he was ushering in a new era for himself during a promo, but was interrupted by Von Wagner and his manager Mr. Stone.

[8] Over the next few weeks, unidentified individuals wearing Schism masks began costing matches for the group.

[1] The following week, Ripley and Mysterio challenged Valkyria and Lee to a mixed tag team match at Heatwave, which they accepted and was later made official.

[6] Due to the segment that took place on Heatwave between Tiffany Stratton, Gigi Dolin, Kiana James, Blair Davenport, and Roxanne Perez, a fatal four-way match was announced for the August 29 episode of NXT between the latter four to determine who would face Stratton for the NXT Women's Championship.

The letter stated that next week a global number one contender's tournament would start and Dar will defend against the winner at No Mercy.