Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans fall apart as DarkState claims major victory
Summary
– DarkState defeated NXT Champion Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans
– Team tension exploded between Trick and Je’Von, costing them the match
– The D’Angelo Family challenged DarkState to a fight next week in the parking lot
April 8’s episode of NXT delivered bedlam as Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans teamed up to face the mysterious and brutal new faction known as DarkState. With the NXT Championship match at Stand & Deliver looming, the top stars couldn’t stay on the same page—and they paid the price.
Before the bell even rang, DarkState launched a 4-on-3 ambush, setting the tone for a match full of chaos. Deon Lennox, Cutler James, and Saquon Sugars officially represented DarkState in the bout, but all four members eventually got involved. Early dominance by the faction overwhelmed Femi, who struggled to get his team rolling.
Despite brief flurries from Trick and Je’Von, miscommunication haunted the babyface trio. Evans, the emotional heartbeat of the match, tried to rally momentum and demanded tags that Trick ignored. Tensions finally erupted when Trick accidentally struck Evans, leading to a heated exchange between partners.
Just as Evans landed a massive frog splash, DarkState struck again—pulling tricks from every direction. Sugars soared from the top rope to take out Evans and score the pinfall, shocking the NXT Universe.
After the match, the D’Angelo Family appeared surprised, warning DarkState of “severe consequences” and challenging them to a fight in the parking lot next week. The war for control in NXT has officially gone underground.
