Lexis King seemingly has his sights on Ricky Saints’ “NXT” North American Championship, however earlier than he can contend for that title, he should first defend his “NXT” Heritage Cup, per Penn Jillette and Teller’s return conditions. King was slated to go towards a thriller challenger on Tuesday’s post-Stand and Ship episode of “WWE NXT” to satisfy his obligations, however by the point the night time ended, Meta-4’s Noam Dar was again on “NXT” programming, Heritage Cup in his possession.
If King was shocked by Dar’s shock return to “NXT,” he did not present it as the 2 males started with a basic lock-up. Dar managed to get in some early offense as he wore down the cupholder with an Ankle Lock, adopted by some well-placed kicks. Dar tried to proceed his wear-down ways, however King escaped and related some agency strikes onto the challenger. King’s try at a top-rope transfer marked the tip for the cupholder, as his Swanton Bomb failed to attach. After dodging the aerial try, Dar took benefit of the disoriented King earlier than knocking him out with a spinning again elbow for a clear, pinfall victory.
Tonight’s match marked the tip of King’s 120-day reign with the “NXT” Heritage Cup. King first got here to carry the cup after formally defeating Charlie Dempsey in a controversial disqualification finish on the December 24, 2024 episode of “WWE NXT.” Since then, he has defended the cup towards JDC and Je’Von Evans.
Dar’s wildly profitable “NXT” return comes after an almost year-long, injury-related absence from “NXT.” Dar’s final televised match earlier than Tuesday’s festivities was on the April 16, 2024 episode of “NXT,” the place he defeated Dijak. Dar’s victory over Knight marks the start of his fourth run with the Heritage Cup, having first held the honour again in “NXT UK” from 2021 to 2022.
