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Will Kroos Debuts, Moonsaults on NXT Champion D’Angelo

4/29/2026

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Summary

Kroos Debuts

Will Kroos debuted on WWE NXT on April 28, 2026, delivering a moonsault onto NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo.
Tony D’Angelo won the NXT Championship at Stand & Deliver on April 5, 2026 in St. Louis.
Commentator Vic Joseph first mistook Kroos for a fan before recognizing him as a wrestler.
The assault appeared coordinated, with EVIL entering the ring moments earlier and Tavion Heights also striking D’Angelo.

Summary

Lizzy Rain Debuts

WWE announced that the April 28, 2026 NXT episode, broadcast live from the Performance Center in Orlando on The CW in the U.S. and Netflix abroad, marks a “new era” with debuts.
Lizzy Rain made her NXT television debut, headlining the episode after weeks of teasing.
Myles Borne retained the North American Championship by defeating Saquon Shugars.
Tony D’Angelo’s promo was interrupted by EVIL and attacked by Tavian Heights, sparking a feud.

History

Historical Context

After acquiring WCW and ECW in 2001, WWE split its doubled roster in March 2002, creating Raw and SmackDown and launching the first brand extension. The split was revived in July 2016 and expanded to four brands—including NXT, launched in 2010. The April 28 2026 NXT episode from Orlando’s Performance Center, aired on The CW and Netflix, shows how the multi-brand, cross-platform model continues to drive new talent and revenue.

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Kroos Debuts

Will Kroos debuted on WWE NXT on April 28, 2026, delivering a moonsault onto NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo.
Tony D’Angelo won the NXT Championship at Stand & Deliver on April 5, 2026 in St. Louis.
Commentator Vic Joseph first mistook Kroos for a fan before recognizing him as a wrestler.
The assault appeared coordinated, with EVIL entering the ring moments earlier and Tavion Heights also striking D’Angelo.

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