Chaos erupts as championship tournament is thrown into turmoil
Summary
– Tony D’Angelo attacked multiple NXT Title qualifiers
– Police intervened and escorted D’Angelo away in handcuffs
– The NXT Championship tournament continues amid uncertainty
The January 20 episode of NXT pushed the NXT Championship story forward with a dramatic turn that shifted the focus from the ring to chaos outside it.
Following Oba Femi leaving the title behind after his victory over Leon Slater, NXT officials announced a series of qualifying matches to determine participants for an upcoming six-man ladder match to crown a new champion. Ricky Saints had already secured a spot, with more entrants set to be decided throughout the night.
Josh Briggs faced Shiloh Hill in the first qualifier, battling through a physical contest that ended with Hill earning the victory. Moments after the match concluded, Tony D’Angelo appeared and attacked both competitors, immediately disrupting the tournament plans.
Another qualifier saw Sean Legacy square off against Eli Knight, as both recent EVOLVE call-ups looked to establish themselves. Legacy picked up the win, but the celebration was short-lived when D’Angelo returned and laid waste to the competitors once more.
This time, authorities arrived at the scene, and D’Angelo calmly allowed himself to be arrested before being escorted out of the building. The unexpected ending left the NXT roster and fans stunned.
With multiple qualifiers affected and emotions running high, the road to crowning a new NXT Champion has become increasingly unpredictable.
