NXT Star Tony D'Angelo Vows 'Path of Destruction' to Championship

D'Angelo faces a fatal four-way match at NXT Stand & Deliver for the NXT Championship.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:37pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Tony D'Angelo, a former NXT North American and tag team champion, is back in the NXT Championship picture as he heads into the Stand & Deliver event on Saturday night. D'Angelo will be in a fatal four-way match against current champion Joe Hendry, as well as Ricky Saints and Ethan Page. D'Angelo has vowed to be on a 'path of destruction' to capture the title, saying he's learned not to put his full trust in others after his former stable The Family turned on him.

Why it matters

D'Angelo's quest for the NXT Championship comes after a tumultuous year that saw the breakup of his former stable The Family. His determination to win the title on his own and not rely on others shows his growth as a competitor, and a championship victory would cement his status as one of the top stars in NXT.

The details

D'Angelo will be competing in a fatal four-way match at Stand & Deliver, facing off against current NXT Champion Joe Hendry, as well as Ricky Saints and Ethan Page. Nearly a year ago, D'Angelo's stablemate Channing 'Stacks' Lorenzo turned on him at the same event, leading to the official breakup of The Family stable. D'Angelo would return to action in December with a fresh look, setting his sights on the NXT Championship.

  • D'Angelo's stablemate Channing 'Stacks' Lorenzo turned on him at Stand & Deliver nearly a year ago.
  • D'Angelo returned to action in December with a new look, focused on the NXT Championship.
  • The fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship will take place at Stand & Deliver on Saturday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Tony D'Angelo

A former NXT North American and tag team champion who is now in pursuit of the NXT Championship.

Joe Hendry

The current NXT Champion who will defend his title in the fatal four-way match.

Ricky Saints

One of D'Angelo's opponents in the fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship.

Ethan Page

One of D'Angelo's opponents in the fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship.

Channing 'Stacks' Lorenzo

D'Angelo's former stablemate who turned on him at last year's Stand & Deliver event.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“I learned that you can't put all your faith and your trust in others. You got to go with your gut. I did that with The Family. I did it with 'Stacks' and then you saw how that turned out. It can be your closest people. You never know. You got to trust your gut. Go with what you think is right and I think that can't really lead you down the wrong path.”

— Tony D'Angelo

“I'm no stranger to it. I went to war with Ilja Dragunov in Stand & Deliver in Philly. I came up a little bit short on that one. But, look, I am on a path of destruction right now. I don't think there's anything that's gonna stop me from getting what I want and it's the NXT Championship.”

— Tony D'Angelo

What’s next

The fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship will take place at Stand & Deliver on Saturday, April 6, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri.

The takeaway

D'Angelo's determination to win the NXT Championship on his own, without relying on others, shows his growth as a competitor. After the breakup of his former stable The Family, he is focused on achieving his goal through his own efforts, which could cement his status as one of the top stars in NXT.