At WWE NXT Deadline 2025, Jevon Evans triumphed over four competitors to claim the Men’s Iron Survivor title, only to be ambushed and defeated by the returning Tony D’Angelo in a post-match showdown with NXT Champion Oba Femi. D’Angelo’s return marks his first appearance since his character was “killed off” in July.
Evans not only secured both the opening and closing falls of the match, earning two points to clinch victory, but he also faced strong competition from Leon Slater, Miles Bourne, Dion Lennox, and Joe Hendry, who each gathered points in a high-energy contest. Known as the “Young OG,” Evans earned his first points while holding the TNA X Division Championship. The match saw intense action, including Slater landing impressive moves like a coast-to-coast Swanton Bomb and a Swanton 450, and Bourne leveling the playing field with consecutive Bourne Again maneuvers. Midway through, Lennox created a dramatic moment by sending the referee and Evans into the penalty box, but Evans’ aerial escape kept him in the game. The final moments were packed with attacks from all contenders, culminating in Evans securing the win over Bourne.
Following the match, as Evans and Femi faced off, a brief video played, and when the lights returned, Tony D’Angelo appeared and swiftly defeated Evans, re-establishing his presence in NXT.
Fan Take: Tony D’Angelo’s dramatic comeback after being off-screen for months injects fresh excitement and unpredictability into NXT, signaling potential new rivalries and storylines. For WWE fans, this moment highlights the brand’s commitment to dynamic storytelling and surprise returns, which keeps the sport thrilling and engaging.
