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Tony D’Angelo defended his NXT Championship against Naraku at the Great American Bash on Sunday with a bandage over his eye.
D’Angelo and Naraku’s contract signing sent a ball of fire into the champion’s face. D’Angelo was feeling the effects of the madness created by Naraku but he wasn’t going to let that stop him from trying to achieve his goal: defending the NXT Championship.
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NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo looks on in the ring during NXT at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida on April 14, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/WWE)
The champion started strong. He speared Naraku through a retaining wall, gaining an early advantage. Naraku wasn’t going to just sit back and accept it.
He took control of the match and tried to take advantage of D’Angelo’s eyesight problem. When the referee was going to ring the bell, D’Angelo made it clear that he wasn’t going to throw in the towel because of his eye.
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Naraku prepares for action during NXT at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida on June 9, 2026. (Harry Aaron/WWE)
D’Angelo returned to the match and hit Naraku with a Dead to Rights. He pinned him for the win.
D’Angelo only won the NXT Championship for the first time at Stand & Deliver. His reign has lasted at least 85 days and it will intensify on Tuesday’s episode of the brand later in the week.
Who will challenge him next is anyone’s guess.
Tony D’Angelo and Naraku face off during NXT at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida on May 27, 2026. (Andrea Kellaway/WWE)
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He could next have Mason Rook as the newcomer looks to step up and make a name for himself. So far, D’Angelo has eliminated every opponent who has made an effort to challenge for the NXT Championship.
