Tony D’Angelo wins NXT Championship number one contender match

In the September 15, 2026, episode of WWE NXT held at the Performance Center in Orlando, Tony D’Angelo emerged victorious in a Triple Threat match to become the number one contender for the NXT Championship. He defeated Mason Rook and Saquon Shugars to earn a future title shot against the reigning champion, Grayson Waller.

Other notable results from the broadcast included Kali Armstrong defeating Lizzy Rain in a singles match, though Armstrong was subsequently attacked by Skylar Raye. In tag team action, the duo of DarkState (Cutler James and Osiris Griffin) defeated Sean Legacy and Dorian Van Dux.

Additionally, the episode featured a scheduled public apology from Myles Borne to his former partner, Tavion Heights, following an incident at the NXT Heatwave event. NXT Champion Grayson Waller was also featured via social media, noting he was completing a marathon during the broadcast.