Tony D’Angelo Defeats Naraku to Retain NXT Championship at Great American Bash 2026

Tony D’Angelo continues to reign as the NXT Champion.

Tonight’s Great American Bash Premium Live Event saw D’Angelo defend his NXT Championship against Naraku in the opening match.

The highly physical match saw both wrestlers push each other to their limits. Naraku attacked Tony’s bandaged eye throughout the match. At one point, he locked in the crossface to inflict further damage. However, Tony D’Angelo managed to get out of it and locked in the STF.

The champion slowly regained the momentum, flattening Naraku with a Powerbomb off the turnbuckle. After trading shots, Tony laid out Naraku with a Clothesline and a couple of German Suplexes. He followed it up with a pop-up powerslam for a near fall.

Naraku responded with a German Suplex of his own. However, D’Angelo instantly got back to his feet and followed it up with a Chokeslam to secure the pinfall.

Tony D’Angelo’s reign currently stands at 86 days. He won the title in a Fatal Four-Way Match at Stand & Deliver 2026.

Clips from the NXT Championship match can be checked below [via WWE’s X handle]

You can also check our live coverage of the Great American Bash RIGHT HERE.

Naraku has EVIL intentions on his mind! 😈 pic.twitter.com/DH14b8tPGy

— WWE (@WWE) June 28, 2026

OH MY GOD 😱 pic.twitter.com/AtLNyyqM7E

— WWE (@WWE) June 28, 2026

This match has been BRUTAL! 😲

Naraku NEARLY scored the pin! pic.twitter.com/PmY9KjOpLX

— WWE (@WWE) June 28, 2026

TONY D RETAINS! 🙌

With ONE eye, @TonyDangeloWWE retains the NXT Title! pic.twitter.com/lmlbzHpTJz

— WWE (@WWE) June 28, 2026

#ANDSTILL 🏆@TonyDangeloWWE continues to prove why HE is NXT Champion!! pic.twitter.com/siCv7MNtR1

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 28, 2026