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Myles Borne Retains Title as NXT Moves to The CW

4/29/2026

Summary

Myles Borne Retains

Myles Borne retained the NXT North American Championship by defeating Saquon Shugars at the April 28, 2026 episode in Orlando.
Lizzy Rain debuted, pinning Nikkita Lyons after a Thunderstruck.
EVIL interrupted champion Tony D'Angelo, gave a cloth-wrapped symbol, then Tavian Heights suplexed D'Angelo while Will Kroos performed a moonsault, escalating the storyline.
WWE announced that all future NXT live-event broadcasts will air exclusively on The CW beginning summer 2026.

Summary

EVIL Debuts

EVIL confronted NXT World Champion Tony D’Angelo and revealed the ominous box’s mystery.
The box served as a teaser for EVIL’s surprise debut.
DarkState, featuring newcomer Kam Hendrix (also known as Anthony Luke), interfered in Myles Borne’s North American title defense, marking the faction’s first on-air appearance.
Debuts of Lizzy Rain, Tate Wilder and Will Kroos illustrate WWE’s aggressive talent-acquisition push for NXT.

History

Historical Context

After the WWF bought WCW’s assets for $2.5 million on March 23 2001, ending the Monday Night Wars and swelling its roster, WWE has repeatedly reshaped its talent pipeline. The 2026 move of NXT to The CW, featuring newcomers like Myles Borne, mirrors that 2001 consolidation, showing how the company leverages historic acquisitions to refresh its developmental brand.

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Myles Borne Retains

Myles Borne retained the NXT North American Championship by defeating Saquon Shugars at the April 28, 2026 episode in Orlando.
Lizzy Rain debuted, pinning Nikkita Lyons after a Thunderstruck.
EVIL interrupted champion Tony D'Angelo, gave a cloth-wrapped symbol, then Tavian Heights suplexed D'Angelo while Will Kroos performed a moonsault, escalating the storyline.
WWE announced that all future NXT live-event broadcasts will air exclusively on The CW beginning summer 2026.

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