Myles Borne retained the NXT North American Championship against Saquon Shugars on April 28, 2026, at the WWE Performance Center in Winter Park, Florida. The match was chaotic, marked by interference from DarkState.
Key match results:
- Myles Borne defeated Saquon Shugars after an 11:18 match.
- Sean Legacy and EK Prosper defeated The Birthright.
- Lizzy Rain won her debut match against Nikkita Lyons in 2:57.
- Kelani Jordan defeated Wren Sinclair in 2:56.
- Shiloh Hill defeated former NXT Champion Ricky Saints in 3:32.
- Tony D’Angelo was attacked by Tavion Heights and a mysterious new Superstar.
- Mr. Iguana returned to assist Lola Vice.
The event included a segment where Tony D’Angelo discussed changes in NXT. He noted that “the more NXT changes, the more it stays the same.” This reflects ongoing tensions as several major names have moved to the main roster, indicating a cycle of change within NXT.
DarkState’s involvement escalated during Borne’s title defense. The interference from this faction raised questions about their internal dynamics. Kam Hendrix claimed, “NXT is now his show,” suggesting a shift in power within the promotion.
The show concluded with D’Angelo acknowledging the chaos prevalent in NXT. He stated, “NXT is chaotic, and I love it.” This sentiment underscores the tumultuous atmosphere that has defined recent events in the brand.