Tony D'Angelo addresses challenges of NXT Championship reign
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
WWE NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo spoke about the pressures of being the face of the brand during a recent interview. He emphasized that this title reign feels different compared to his previous championships in NXT, including the Tag Team and North American titles. D'Angelo noted that increased scrutiny comes with being champion, saying that small mistakes are now more noticeable. He captured the NXT Championship by defeating Joe Hendry in a four-way match at the recent NXT Stand & Deliver event. D'Angelo has successfully defended his title multiple times and is expected to face Naraku again following a strong challenge at the Great American Bash.
- •Tony D'Angelo won the NXT Championship at NXT Stand & Deliver.
- •He has defended the title against Ethan Page, Kam Hendrix, and Naraku.
- •D'Angelo noted increased scrutiny comes with being champion.
- •Naraku is likely to be D'Angelo's next challenger for the title.
- 8:01 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo Discusses Pressure Of Title Reign
"Tony D'Angelo explains how his run as NXT Champion stands apart from the others he'd had in WWE so far.
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