Hammerstone Calls Match With Tony D’Angelo On WWE NXT A Full-Circle Experience

Alex Hammerstone looks back at his recent appearances on WWE NXT.

During his time with TNA Wrestling, Alex Hammerstone was given the opportunity to wrestle both Oba Femi and Tony D’Angelo on WWE NXT TV in September 2024. At the time, the working relationship between NXT and TNA was taking shape, and Hammerstone appeared as hired muscle, having been tasked by Tony to take out Oba. When that failed, it led to a match between Tony and Hammerstone, which Hammer actually won the following week.

Hammerstone reflected on his WWE NXT appearances during a recent discussion with Jeremy Lambert and SP3 on Fightful Overbooked’s In The Weeds. He looked back fondly on the appearances, calling it a full-circle experience. Additionally, he described it as the complete opposite of his experience as an extra. In those days, found himself begging for a spot on the show.

“That was an incredible full circle experience because you’re talking about these times where I’m going backstage as an extra and hoping to have a tryout match versus showing up at NXT and all the coaches know who I am and know all about me. Agents who are helping put together the matches are familiar with my work. It was such a 180 from being a guy who was begging for a spot or begging to be noticed. ‘Hammerstone, thank you for coming, we’re happy to have you.’ Everyone was so professional. All the feedback I got was great. It was a positive experience, and I’m glad I got to do it.”

Alex Hammerstone has yet to sign with WWE officially. He is currently back in MLW. Fans can learn more about his return to Major League Wrestling here.

Check out the full interview with Hammerstone embedded above.