A WWE superstar made his return to TV after a five-month absence during the finale of the recent NXT Deadline event. Tony D’Angelo, the former NXT North American Champion, hadn’t been seen on NXT since July when he won a three-way match against Channing Stacks, Lorenzo, and Luca Crusifino, putting an end to a feud within the D’Angelo family. The week following that match, he appeared in a backstage segment where he approached someone in a diner, but the scene cut off abruptly, leading to speculation that his NXT television appearances might be over due to a potential promotion to the main roster. Nevertheless, Tony has now made a surprising comeback to NXT.
Last week on NXT, Eva received a box containing black fabric which turned out to be pieces of Tony’s torn hat, while a shot of a bridge was shown behind Eva, Oba Femi, and Ricky Saints during a contract signing. After the Iron Survivor main event tonight, where Jevon Evans secured a win, a confrontation took place between Jevon and Oba ahead of their upcoming title match at New Year’s Evil. Suddenly, the lights went out and a figure appeared on the screen walking on the bridge. Tony D’Angelo then appeared behind Jevon in the ring, made him lie down, and dropped the torn pieces of his hat onto him, closing the show.
Additionally, Kendall Gray won the women’s Iron Survivor match and will challenge Jaycee Jayne for the NXT Women’s Championship at New Year’s Evil.
Fan Take: Tony D’Angelo’s unexpected return adds an exciting twist to the NXT storyline and shows that the brand continues to hold major surprises for its viewers. This comeback could signal dramatic developments leading into New Year’s Evil, promising impactful moments for both the fans and the future of WWE storytelling.
