Noam Dar Returns, Captures NXT Heritage Cup – Noam Dar made a shocking return to the ring on the April 22 episode of WWE NXT, stepping in as the mystery challenger for Lexis King and walking away as the new NXT Heritage Cup Champion.
In what marked his first match in nearly a year, Dar overcame King using a clever bit of misdirection — feinting his signature Dar Roller before landing a decisive back elbow to score the win. The victory officially begins Dar’s fourth reign with the prestigious Heritage Cup.
Dar had been out of action since May 2024, sidelined by a leg injury. His comeback was kept under wraps until the moment he entered the ring, delivering a memorable surprise for fans and a major shake-up in the NXT landscape.
Lexis King’s reign ends at 126 days, during which he successfully defended the cup on four occasions. His final defense came under unusual circumstances, as the match was announced via a social media segment earlier in the day. The segment featured magicians Penn & Teller, who returned the cup to King and revealed he would be defending it later that night against a mystery opponent. King had to “believe in magic” to accept the defense — a moment of whimsy that quickly turned serious when Dar was revealed.
With his return, Dar reestablishes himself as a major player in NXT’s unique Heritage Cup division. His legacy with the cup continues to grow, already holding the record for the most reigns with the title.
Noam Dar Returns, Captures NXT Heritage Cup
