Mason Rook officially joins the NXT roster

Tonight, his contract signing with the brand ended in a chaotic segment

Tony D'Angelo and Kam Hendrix interrupted the segment and got into a fight with the new signing

Mason Rook
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Zully Angeles
Zully Angeles
Published 05/13/2026

Tonight, WWE celebrated a new edition of NXT, which featured various matches and standout segments. In one of the most important moments of the evening, and following the attacks suffered in recent weeks, Mason Rook officially signed his contract with the brand in the midst of a chaotic segment.

Robert Stone, escorted by a security team, presented Mason Rook as the brand's new major signing. Taking the microphone, Rook highlighted his international career in Europe and Japan, even mentioning the interest he has sparked from figures like John Cena. Despite his viral success, the wrestler made it clear that he is not satisfied and that his arrival in NXT has a greater purpose: to prove that he is the best in any category and that no one can stop his progress without being crushed.

The signing ceremony was interrupted by the NXT Champion, Tony D'Angelo, who confronted Rook from the ramp for the attacks he had received in previous weeks. While the "Don" warned that he would not allow anyone to make a name for themselves at his expense, he was attacked from behind by Kam Hendrix. The situation quickly spiraled out of control, leading to a brawl that Mason Rook took advantage of to leap from the third rope with a spectacular moonsault onto D'Angelo, Hendrix, and the security personnel.

After the altercation, Rook returned to the ring completely ignoring the furious Robert Stone's complaints. Without saying a word, the new talent took the document and stamped his signature to formalize his contract with NXT, returning the papers to the General Manager with total indifference. The segment ended with an intense stare-down between Mason Rook and Tony D'Angelo, making it clear that the new signing has his sights set directly on the top of the brand.