Zilla Fatu interrupts NXT championship contender match in wrestling debut
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:17 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Zilla Fatu made his WWE debut on "NXT" by interrupting a number one contender’s match for Tony D'Angelo's championship. The match between Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller was ongoing when Fatu appeared, leading to a no contest as he attacked both wrestlers. Fatu's arrival had been anticipated, following reports of a contract signing at the WWE Performance Center earlier this summer. The conclusion of the bout leaves uncertainty regarding the number one contender for D'Angelo's title at the upcoming Heatwave event on August 30.
- •Zilla Fatu debuted during an NXT main event match.
- •Cruz Montana faced Grayson Waller for a championship opportunity.
- •Fatu's interference resulted in a no contest.
- •The title match situation remains unresolved ahead of Heatwave.
- 2:17 AMWrestling Inc — Zilla Fatu Interrupts NXT Main Event Contenders Match In WWE Debut
"The main event number one contender's match for Tony D'Angelo's NXT Championship was interrupted by a debuting Zilla Fatu during "WWE NXT" on Tuesday.
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