30-year-old former champion set for a WWE main roster call-up before 2025 ends (Exclusive)

HBK will have to say goodbye to a valuable player (Picture Courtesy: WWE on YouTube)
HBK may soon have to say goodbye to a valuable NXT player. (Picture Courtesy: WWE on YouTube)

Shawn Michaels is going to have to say goodbye to a major superstar on the NXT roster, as there are reports of an imminent call-up to the WWE main roster, concluding an incredible run on the development brand.

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On the latest episode of WrestleVotes Radio on WrestleBinge, JoeyVotes and TC reported that discussions are happening in the creative team to call Tony D'Angelo up to the main roster. The former NXT North American Champion and the only man to pin Oba Femi is now 30 years old and appears to be done with the developmental brand for good following the disbanding of The D'Angelo family. His call-up is expected to happen before 2025 ends.

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According to TC, Tony D'Angelo has been praised heavily backstage, reportedly being an easy person to work with and someone receptive to feedback.


Tony D'Angelo seemingly had a mysterious end to his run on WWE NXT

Tony D'Angelo had a better run on NXT than most WWE Superstars can claim to have. With four years on the brand, he has been given ample time to grow and develop.

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But one of the most interesting moments of his NXT career came right at the end in what appears to have been his final appearance on the Tuesday night show.

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On July 29, 2025, Tony D'Angelo seemingly gave up the "Don" character, as he told the person he was talking to that he only needed to be referred to as Tony. While it's unclear whether that marked the end of his current character arc, it undeniably marked a new start.

Tony D'Angelo was met by a mysterious shadow figure, with only a momentary expression of surprise on his face before WWE NXT went off the air. If this mysterious figure is the one who brings him to the main roster, then there is going to be a lot of anticipation for the next chapter of his career.

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Having had an incredibly accomplished run, Tony D'Angelo looks like he's set to write the next part of his story, with his family having been left behind.


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