Faction gains momentum before clash with Trick, Oba, and Je’Von
Summary
– Darkstate made their in-ring debut on April 5 at an NXT live event
– They won an eight-man tag against Bernal, Knox, Connors, and Morreaux
– The group faces Trick Williams, Oba Femi, and Je’Von Evans on April 8
Darkstate has officially stepped into the ring as a unit. The new NXT faction, featuring Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin, and Dion Lennox, debuted during a live event in Gainesville, Florida, on April 5.
The group competed in an eight-man tag team match, winning a decisive victory over Javier Bernal, Drako Knox, Uriah Connors, and Drake Morreaux. It was the first time Darkstate wrestled as a full unit, and their performance reinforced the chaos they’ve already caused on NXT programming.
Their televised debut is now set for the April 8 episode of NXT, where three members of Darkstate will take on Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans. During last week’s episode, NXT General Manager Ava announced the match, confirming it will serve as a preview for their upcoming battle at Stand & Deliver on April 19.
Only three of the four Darkstate members will compete on Tuesday, though WWE has not revealed which trio will represent the faction. Based on their Gainesville performance, any combination could seriously threaten the NXT roster.
8 man tag action #nxtgainesville pic.twitter.com/JdJdLIVmBJ
— cadentweetswrestling (@prowrestling999) April 6, 2025
