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**NXT Changing of the Guard. The”Beast” is hungry. The road to the NXT Championship Ladder match officially begins on February 3, going through Shiloh Hill. After that absolute “Beast-mode” performance against Stacks, he has proven he’s more than just a powerlifter—he’s a storyteller. (If he is this good now, what is he going to be in a couple of years?) This Wednesday, Shiloh Hill faces off against Josh Briggs in a qualifier that feels like a main event anywhere else. The winner of #WWELFG season 2, Shiloh, isn’t just a newcomer; he is the future of the “Empyt Throne” I’m eager for Shiloh to break out.

**The Riyadh Banner & The Roster Shake-up. The big banner in Riyadh just confirmed what we’ve been suspecting: NXT is taking over the Royal Rumble. Seeing Oba Femi, Tatum Paxley, and Thea Hail front and centre is a huge statement. With Oba officially vacating the NXT title to head for the main roster, the path is clear for a new top star. Ethan Page, Lola Vice and Joe Hendry are also on the banner.

**Joe Hendry is officially NXT. Just adding him to the roster changes the aura of the Locker Room. The energy at the Performance Centre and in the Locker Room has changed.

**The Beast Playbook: With Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans moving up, and Joe Hendry moving in, Shiloh Hill is the bridge. If he beats Briggs this week, he becomes the odds-on favourite to climb the ladder and claim the gold.

**Sean Legacy vs Eli Knight — they are both from the “WWE ID” Program. Legacy really controlled the middle of this match with some beautiful mat wrestling. He’s trying to ground Knight, so he can’t use that explosive speed. Sean Legacy just secured the victory! He caught Knight in a beautiful technical bridge to get the pin.

**Ethan Page is facing newcomer Elio LeFleur: This is LeFleur’s big debut, and he’s jumping straight into the deep end for the gold. Page eventually caught LeFleur on the top turnbuckle with a brutal neckbreaker. From there, the champ’s size advantage took over.LeFleur almost pulled off the upset with a series of quick strikes, but Page shut it down with a massive Ego’s Edge to retain his title.

**TNA Knockouts Tag Team #1 Contender Match. Sol Ruca/Zaria vs Kendal Grey/Wren Sinclair vs Fallon Henley/Lainey Reed. That was a battle for everyone, Sol/Zaria for the win.

**The Vanity Project just secured the win. It was a classic “dirty” veteran move—Jackson Drake provided a distraction on the apron, allowing Ricky Smokes to roll up Uriah Connors with a handful of tights for the 1-2-3.

The LFG Energy is Real!

Before we get to the chaos of the main event, I have to share a huge win for the Soxsorority corner. Shiloh Hill himself stopped by my Twitter to show some love and like the support! It’s one thing to watch these stars climb the ladder, but it’s another when they recognise the community that’s been backing them from day one. The 🦷 energy is officially unstoppable.

The Don’s Masterstroke: The Tony D’Angelo Timeline

To wrap up tonight’s chaos, we have to talk about the psychological warfare waged by Tony D’Angelo. While most superstars are focused on the ring, the Don is clearly playing a high-stakes game of chess with the entire NXT landscape. After returning at Deadline, Tony has been a looming shadow, but tonight he turned that shadow into a physical force.

• The Double Strike: In a rare display of pure dominance, Tony didn’t just target one person; he initiated two separate attacks throughout the night, systematically dismantling the momentum of the qualifiers.
• The Calculated Surrender: The most chilling moment wasn’t the violence, but the conclusion. Instead of fleeing, Tony calmly handed himself over to security. As the handcuffs went on, he locked eyes with Ava in a silent power play that left the General Manager visibly rattled.
• The Verdict: This wasn’t a defeat—it was a message. By “surrendering,” Tony has forced Ava into a corner. Is he trying to leverage his way into the Ladder Match, or is he clearing the board for an even bigger takeover? One thing is certain: The Don doesn’t do anything without a plan, and right now, he’s the one holding all the cards.