Over the past three years, Tony D’Angelo and his stable, the Family, have been a mainstay on NXT programming. Even though there’s been constant member changes, one man has been by D’Angelo’s side the whole time. Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo has been the Underboss for years now.
However, since they started a feud with Shawn Spears’ group, there has been tension between them. On the March 4, 2025 episode of NXT, both groups brawled as D’Angelo and Spears had their North American Championship match.
As D’Angelo was on the outside, Spears pushed Stacks into him, causing him to fall backward onto a chair. He got up, but the pain was too much as Spears pinned him, making him lose the championship.
He didn’t see Spears, so he’s going to pin it on Stacks. As much as people don’t want them to break up, it’s the right move for both of them.
Tony D’Angelo is Due for Greater Things
With Stand & Deliver next month, the PPV is the final goodbye for several wrestlers. Every year, a handful of them get called up to the main roster. With D’Angelo, he’s at a booking crossroads.
Does he get called up, since his years in NXT produced several championships? That would be an easy question to answer if not for a gap in his resume. His only NXT Championship match was against Ilja Dragunov at last year’s Stand & Deliver, which he lost.
However, he has had several run-ins already with Oba Femi, who is very familiar with The Family. Having D’Angelo compete for the top title on his own would be a great redemption story.
After all, in his eyes, Stacks caused him to lose the North American Championship. Setting his sights on Femi without The Family could help him win the top prize in NXT.
Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo Can Finally Get a Singles Run
The great thing about Stacks is that he is always there for D’Angelo and The Family. He’ll fight anyone to protect each of them. However, the bad thing about factions is that you are associated with the other members as long as you are in one.
The Underboss title pretty much makes him lower than D’Angelo. He’s always doing his bidding, not getting a chance to do things for himself. The past couple of months have shown that he is getting tired of his position.
With a fiery conflict imminent, this is the best way for Stacks to be his own man. Splitting off from the Don means that he can do whatever he wants.
With Stand & Deliver right around the corner, he could challenge D’Angelo to a match. Winning could potentially kickstart a singles run that doesn’t involve him in any way.
Which Path Will They Choose to Go On?
The only thing that is certain is that there’s bound to be fireworks after Roadblock next week. D’Angelo will be angry due to losing his title. Stacks has shown his displeasure for months now, obviously wanting more than just a lackey role.
Splitting them up now is the best way for them both to move their careers forward. They both have a lot of options in front of them. D’Angelo can challenge Stacks at Stand & Deliver.
However, he could set his sights on Oba Femi’s NXT Championship instead. Stacks could finally get a proper singles run as well. However, he could take over as the Don with Luca Crusifino and Adriana Rizzo by his side. Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo’s best way forward is to split up, as the time has come for them to take the next step in their WWE careers.
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