The rogue faction sets its sights on domination
Summary
– The group of Saquon Shugars, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin, and Dion Lennox is now officially known as Darkstate
– They delivered a warning outside the WWE Performance Center, vowing to change NXT forever
– Their latest attack targeted Tony D’Angelo, adding to a growing list of victims
Darkstate is officially here, and NXT just became a far more dangerous place. The faction, consisting of Saquon Shugars, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin, and Dion Lennox, revealed their name during the March 18 episode of WWE NXT. The group delivered a chilling message outside the WWE Performance Center, clearly stating they were there to cause chaos.
Since NXT Vengeance Day, Darkstate has left a trail of destruction, going after names like Oba Femi, Je’Von Evans, and Fraxiom. Their latest target was Tony D’Angelo, who was attacked backstage before his match. The faction’s message was clear—no one in NXT is safe from their wrath.
With their name now solidified, Darkstate aims to dismantle the NXT landscape, and their path of destruction is only getting started.
"When Darkstate strike, ain't nobody safe!"
Attention to everyone in the locker room, Darkstate is here to create chaos…
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— WWE (@WWE) March 19, 2025


