Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo has officially ascended to singles gold in NXT, winning the vacant NXT Heritage Cup in a hard-fought, British Rounds Rules match against his former mentor, Tony D'Angelo. The victory, which concluded with a 2-1 score in Stacks' favor, marks a significant turning point in his career and further fuels the intense rivalry within the D'Angelo Family.
The NXT Heritage Cup was recently vacated by Noam Dar due to injury, setting the stage for a new champion to be crowned. The match between Stacks and Tony D'Angelo, two individuals with a deeply fractured history, was announced to determine the next holder of the prestigious trophy.
The bout itself was a testament to the unique British Rounds Rules, with both competitors battling through multiple rounds. The first round saw a stalemate, with neither man securing a fall. In the second, Tony D'Angelo, exhibiting his usual intensity, gained the advantage with a spear, securing the first fall. The third round again saw no decisive action.
"I dont trust you, and I don't trust you either!"@TonyDangeloWWE just dropped @LucaCrusifino, and walked out 😱#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/EqZO9VlXhe
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However, the tide began to turn in the fourth round. After some ringside interference by Stacks' associates, which targeted D'Angelo's knee, Stacks capitalized on the momentary weakness to secure a quick fall, leveling the score at 1-1.
The decisive fifth round was shrouded in controversy and high drama. As the action intensified, Luca Crusifino, who has been attempting to prove his loyalty to Tony D'Angelo, intervened at ringside. In a crucial and seemingly accidental turn of events, Crusifino attempting to wrestle a steel bucket away from one of Stacks' associates, inadvertently struck Tony D'Angelo with it. This momentary lapse of judgment provided Stacks with the opening he needed. Seizing the opportunity, Stacks delivered a devastating blow to the back of D'Angelo's head, securing the pinfall and the NXT Heritage Cup.
The win is Stacks Lorenzo's first singles championship in WWE, adding to his two previous reigns as NXT Tag Team Champion alongside Tony D'Angelo. The dramatic conclusion further amplified the animosity between Stacks and D'Angelo, with "The Don" visibly enraged and laying out Crusifino after the match, questioning his loyalty and trustworthiness.
This victory not only crowns a new Heritage Cup Champion but also adds another compelling layer to the ongoing narrative between Stacks and the D'Angelo Family. The NXT Universe will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how this reign unfolds and what the fallout from this contentious win will mean for all parties involved.
