WWE NXT Notes: Dorian Van Dux Makes NXT Debut Appearance, Lexis King Advances in Vacant WWE Speed Men’s Title Tournament, Chazz “Starboy” Hall Makes NXT In-Ring Debut, NXT Revenge Special Announced for 4/14 & 4/21 and Shows Cards

Dorian Van Dux Makes NXT Debut Appearance

Tuesday’s WWE NXT show at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida featured Dorian Van Dux making his official debut appearance on NXT.

During the show, Dux, Elio LeFleur, and EK Prosper were seen backstage talking about LeFleur vacating his WWE Speed Men’s Championship due to his shoulder injury and WWE holding a tournament to crown a new champion.

Dorian Van Dux and EK Prosper BOTH have their eyes on the Speed Championship! 👀 pic.twitter.com/yoHnANQKY8

— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2026

Dux was previously known under the ring name of Mike D Vecchio in the indies.

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Lexis King Advances in Vacant WWE Speed Men’s Title Tournament

Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured the start of WWE’s newest WWE Speed Men’s Championship tournament to crown a new champion and one First Round match.

This match was Lexis King defeating Chazz “Starboy” Hall.

This was also Hall’s in-ring debut for the NXT brand.

Lexis King ADVANCES in the Speed Tournament! 💨 @LexisKingWWE pic.twitter.com/npHdJ3OVBG

— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2026

As a result of his victory, King will be facing off against the winner of EK Prosper/Dorian Van Dux in the Finals of the WWE Speed Men’s Championship tournament.

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NXT Revenge Two Week Special Announced for April 14 & 21

Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured the official announcement of the next NXT special called NXT Revenge, which takes place on April 14th and 21st at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

Several new matches for the upcoming two week special were also announced by NXT GM Robert Stone.

🚨 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨@MrStoneWWE reveals #NXTRevenge will be taking place over the next 2 weeks with some BIG matches in store! pic.twitter.com/yxFc9uhDyS

— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2026

Current card for April 14th NXT Revenge Week 1 show:

• NXT Championship – “All Ego” Ethan Page vs. Tony D’Angelo (c)
• NXT Women’s Championship – Jacy Jayne vs. Lola Vice (c)
• Vacant WWE Speed Men’s Championship Tournament First Round match – EK Prosper vs. Dorian Van Dux
• Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan
• Joe Henry concert

Current card for April 21st NXT Revenge Week 2 show:

• Last Woman Standing match – Sol Ruca vs. Zaria
• Vacant WWE Speed Men’s Championship Tournament Finals – Lexis King vs. winner of EK Prosper/Dorian Van Dux
• Kali Armstrong to make NXT debut