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6. EVIL has arrived in WWE
Rumors of EVIL joining WWE were circulating for the past few days, and they finally came true on this week’s episode of NXT. During a promo segment, NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo was in the ring addressing recent developments and calling out the unknown person who had sent him a warning the previous week.
The lights then changed, and EVIL made his entrance. He walked to the ring without speaking and came face-to-face with D’Angelo. Instead of cutting a promo, he handed over a rolled-up cloth.
D’Angelo opened it and revealed a symbol similar to what had been teased earlier. After that, the former NJPW star exited the ring without further interaction.
There was no physical altercation in this moment, but the segment clearly placed him in the title picture. The debut was positioned around presence and connection to the ongoing storyline involving D’Angelo.
5. Will Kroos
Later in the same overall sequence involving Tony D’Angelo, another debut took place. After EVIL’s exit and the lights returning to normal, Tavion Heights attacked D’Angelo. While that situation was unfolding, a hooded individual appeared and performed a moonsault onto the NXT Champion.
That individual was later identified as Will Kroos. Unlike EVIL’s segment, Kroos’ debut involved immediate physical action. He did not speak or get a formal introduction during the segment, but the move itself was enough to establish his arrival. Even with several top stars leaving the brand, The Don has no shortage of potential challengers.
4. Lizzy Rain
Lizzy Rain made her debut in a standard singles match against Nikkita Lyons. The match began with basic exchanges, including grappling and early offense from both sides. Lyons had control during parts of the match, using power-based moves and submissions.
Rain responded with a mix of counters and strikes, eventually gaining momentum. As the match progressed, both competitors traded near-falls and signature offense. The finish came when Rain connected with her finisher, Thunderstruck, and secured the pinfall victory.
This was one of the few debuts on the show that included a full match, allowing her to establish herself through in-ring performance rather than just a segment appearance. Fans reacted positively to Rain’s debut; she could be a mainstay in the women’s division for the forseeaable future.
3. Tristan Angels
After Myles Borne successfully retained the North American Championship, a post-match segment followed. At that point, Tristan Angels entered through the crowd. He called himself “Mr. England” and addressed Borne directly.
Angels made it clear that he was targeting the championship and positioned himself as a challenger immediately upon arrival. The Englishman stated that fans will be seeing a lot more of him in NXT from this point forward.
The interaction was short but direct, focusing on his intention rather than extended dialogue. This debut was structured around a post-match confrontation, which is a common way to introduce a new contender into a title scene.
2. Kam Hendrix
Immediately after Tristan Angels’ introduction, another debut followed in the same segment. While Borne was still reacting to Angels, Kam Hendrix attacked him from behind. Hendrix delivered a uranage, taking the champion down. The star was previously known as Anthony Luke in WWE LFG, and he is the real-life husband of WWE Superstar Maxxine Dupri.
The timing of this moment was important, as it followed directly after Angels’ promo. Hendrix did not speak or explain his actions during the segment. This debut relied entirely on physical impact and positioning within the same storyline involving the North American Championship.
Even the midcard scene is packed with hungry challengers, which is a positive for WWE’s black and silver brand.
1. Tate Wilder
Tate Wilder appeared during a post-match situation involving BirthRight. After EK Prosper and Sean Legacy won their tag team match, they were attacked by Birth Right. The numbers advantage led to a beatdown inside the ring.
Wilder then ran in to make the save. He attacked members of heel faction and helped clear the ring. During the sequence, he used high-impact offense, including a Shooting Star Press.
Following this, a backstage segment showed Robert Stone welcoming Wilder to WWE NXT, confirming his official arrival. This debut was structured around a save, placing him immediately alongside existing babyface talent.
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