Grading the stars that have debuted in NXT 2.0

#2. Tony D'Angelo and Von Wagner have had different successes in NXT 2.0.

When the vignettes for Tony D'Angelo started airing in NXT, it looked like fans would be getting a knock-off mafioso. That assessment was partially true, but D'Angelo has made it work thus far.

The fans were in his corner when he had his first match. He's gone 2-0 but has also done well with the character work.

He plays the part well, even going so far as to rig the recent North American Championship match in his favor. D'Angelo made a deal with Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams to interfere and cost Pete Dunne the match. It eventually set up the Men's WarGames match.

Von Wagner has been on the radar of management for quite some time. He is a big star that fits the mold of what WWE is now looking to sign and push. Wagner took the vacant spot in the fatal four-way to crown a new NXT Champion. Tommaso Ciampa won that match and Wagner has been paired with Kyle O'Reilly ever since.

The big man even appeared on SmackDown before Survivor Series alongside WWE official Adam Pearce. There was no explanation for his appearance and he showed up the following week with O'Reilly.

O'Reilly and Wagner are gunning for the tag team titles, but how long their alliance lasts is debatable. Will Wagner be called upon to protect Pearce now that Brock Lesnar's suspension has been lifted?

Wagner has shown the physical tools to be a player in the future. His charisma, however, is severely lacking. This can be remedied by giving him a manager if necessary.

Grade for Tony D'Angelo: B+; Grade for Von Wagner: B+