Former NXT Cruiserweight Champion Jordan Devlin undergoes name change

Jordan Devlin during his entrance.
Jordan Devlin during his entrance.

WWE Superstar Jordan Devlin has been given a new name on NXT 2.0. From now on, he will be known as JD McDonagh.

The former NXT Cruiserweight Champion competed on NXT UK, where he feuded with Ilja Dragunov. He won the title in 2020 before Santos Escobar defeated him at TakeOver: Stand & Deliver to end his nearly 400-day reign.

On the latest edition of NXT 2.0, Devlin was referred to as 'JD McDonagh' in a vignette. There was no confirmation of when he would be returning to the developmental brand, but the clip indicated it would be soon.

Last year, Devlin was a prominent superstar on NXT UK, and he attempted to capture the brand's Cruiserweight Championship.

He faced Dragunov in a title match wherein the loser would have to leave the brand. After losing the bout, Devlin disappeared from TV, and his future became uncertain.

In light of recent events and the announcement of Jordan Devlin's new name, a possible revamped gimmick, and return, it will be interesting to see whether he will continue his previous feud with Santos Escobar or not. Fans will have to tune into NXT 2.0 to know when the former comes back to the sqaured circle.

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Edited by Angana Roy
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