The revolutionary group DarkState, comprised of Cutler James, Dion Lennox, Saquon Shugars, and Osiris Griffin, is preparing to make their presence known at NXT Stand & Deliver 2025. However, only three of its members will participate in the ring, opposing Luca Crusifino, Tony D’Angelo, and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo.
The eagerly-anticipated match was confirmed after a disruptive incident broke out in the NXT parking area during this week’s event, leading to an intense clash between both groups. The self-proclaimed Don, Tony D’Angelo, arrived at the nick of time, successfully dispersing DarkState and revealing the impending match. Despite expressing a mild annoyance over Stacks’ initiative, Tony embraces the chance to unite with his kin on the grand stage.
OH. MY. GOD.
The D’Angelo Family and DarkState just absolutely DESTROYED one another…
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— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2025
In other news, Thea Hail made a triumphant return on this week’s NXT show, contending in a qualifying match for the NXT Women’s North American Championship ladder match at the imminent NXT Stand & Deliver. She triumphed over Karmen Petrovic, compelling her to yield with a kimura maneuver.
Before stepping into the arena, Hail encountered Andre Chase, who was fretting over disappointing Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon. Hail, however, comforted him by stating that he had never let her down and that she will always consider herself a member of the Chase U faction. Yet, she asserted her independence and maturity clearly.
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— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2025
THEA HAIL IS BACK!!!
@theahail_wwe #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/oHXT38qVa6
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2025
Meanwhile, Arianna Grace has voiced her displeasure about the forthcoming WWE NXT Women’s North American Title Ladder Match at NXT Stand & Deliver. Her request to cancel the match, featuring ZARIA, Kelani Jordan, Izzi Dame, Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, and Thea Hail competing for the vacant title, has stirred the wrestling fandom. She took to Twitter to showcase her video protest, advocating change and encouraging her followers to support her cause by signing her petition virtually.
PETITION TO END THE LADDER MATCH AT STAND AND DELIVER!
Comment below with your name as a virtual signature and let’s bring about change together!
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— Arianna Grace (@AriannaGraceWWE) April 16, 2025
And at long last, the final roster for the much-awaited Stand & Deliver 2025 pay-per-view event this weekend is as follows:
- NXT Championship Match:
Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams vs. Je’Von Evans - NXT Women’s Championship Match:
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Guilia vs. Jaida Parker vs. Jordynne Grace - NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match:
ZARIA vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Izzi Dame vs. Sol Ruca vs. Lola Vice vs. Thea Hail - NXT North American Championship:
Ricky Saints vs. Ethan Page - NXT Tag Team Championship:
Fraxiom vs. Hank & Tank - WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Match:
Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade vs. Meta-Four vs. Fatal Influence vs. Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley - The D’Angelo Family vs. DarkState