In an unfortunate turn of events for the Scottish Superstar, Noam Dar has been forced to vacate the NXT Heritage Cup due to an undisclosed injury. The announcement came from NXT General Manager Ava, leaving fans and the NXT locker room with questions regarding the nature and severity of Dar's latest setback.
This news is particularly disappointing for Dar, who had only recently returned to action in April after a lengthy 11-month absence due to a leg injury. His return saw him quickly reclaim the NXT Heritage Cup from Lexis King, a title he has historically dominated. Dar is widely recognized as the most successful Heritage Cup Champion in NXT history, with four reigns under his belt, and his previous three reigns being the longest in the title's lineage. His combined reign total of 850 days (799 days as recognized by WWE) speaks volumes about his connection with the unique championship.
The NXT Heritage Cup is traditionally defended under "British Rounds Rules," a distinct format involving six three-minute rounds, 2-out-of-3 falls by pinfall, submission, or knockout, and specific rules regarding draws and disqualifications. However, recently, Lexis King, during his reign, had controversially altered the rules to traditional one-fall matches. While Dar had seemingly brought the traditional British Rounds Rules back with his latest win, the future of the rules for the Heritage Cup is currently unclear.
Due to injury, Noam Dar will not be able to compete this Tuesday and will have to relinquish the NXT Heritage Cup Championship.
— A V A (@avawwe_) June 21, 2025
This Tuesday, Stacks with compete in a match to crown a new Heritage Cup Champion against an opponent to be named. @WWENXT
With Dar sidelined, NXT quickly moved to address the vacant championship. Originally, Dar was scheduled to defend the title against Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Now, Stacks will compete against a yet-to-be-confirmed opponent on the upcoming episode of NXT to crown a new Heritage Cup Champion. Luca Crusafino, a prominent figure alongside Stacks, has already taken to social media to declare that Stacks will face Tony D'Angelo for the vacant title, hinting at a potential twist in the championship's immediate future.
The wrestling community awaits further details on Noam Dar's injury and wishes him a swift recovery. His absence creates a significant void in the NXT landscape, particularly within the unique realm of the Heritage Cup. The upcoming championship match promises to be a pivotal moment, as a new chapter begins for the prestigious trophy, albeit under unfortunate circumstances for its most decorated champion.
