Luca Crusifino punches his way out of The D’Angelo Family: NXT highlights, July 1, 2025
On the July 1, 2025 episode of WWE NXT, tensions that had been simmering for weeks within The D’Angelo Family finally erupted, as Luca Crusifino shocked the NXT Universe by brutally turning his back on Tony D’Angelo and Stacks Lorenzo. In a moment that will be replayed for years to come, Crusifino didn’t just leave the family—he fought his way out with a fiery right hand that marked his defiance and independence.
The show began with a backstage segment showing The D’Angelo Family gathered in their usual fashion—dimly lit room, tailored suits, and serious expressions. Tony D’Angelo, the self-proclaimed “Don of NXT,” warned Crusifino about loyalty, hinting at suspicions that Luca wasn’t fully committed to the cause. Crusifino, who had already shown signs of frustration in recent weeks, kept his tone respectful but visibly restrained. The tension was thick, and fans could sense that something explosive was about to happen.
Later in the night, The D’Angelo Family was scheduled for a six-man tag team match against Gallus. However, just moments before the match began, Luca told Tony and Stacks that he had “something more important” to take care of. Tony snapped back, demanding Luca fall in line. That was the final straw.
Suddenly, in a fiery and violent outburst, Luca decked Stacks with a vicious punch to the jaw, stunning the crowd and his fellow family members. Tony D’Angelo lunged toward him, but Crusifino backed up and pointed a finger at the “Don,” shouting, “I’m done being your soldier. I’m not your goon—I’m my own man!” The arena erupted in a mix of boos and shocked gasps.
Security rushed to the scene as Crusifino stormed out, leaving a broken Stacks on the ground and a livid Tony D’Angelo shouting after him. The match with Gallus was canceled, and cameras caught Tony later in the parking lot demanding vengeance, promising that Luca would “pay the price for betrayal.”
What makes this betrayal especially intriguing is Luca Crusifino’s calculated demeanor. For months, he played the role of the sharp legal mind who backed up the family through loopholes and courtroom mind games. But this act showed a more aggressive, emotional side. His punch wasn’t just physical—it was symbolic, a rebellion against being seen as second-tier muscle in a criminal hierarchy.
On social media, fans debated whether Crusifino was foolish or fearless. Many praised him for standing up to Tony, while others warned that no one crosses The D’Angelo Family without consequences. One thing is certain: Luca Crusifino has launched himself into solo territory, and NXT’s landscape just became more unpredictable.
With Tony D’Angelo vowing revenge, and Crusifino now walking alone, a personal war is on the horizon. The NXT Universe will be watching closely to see whether Luca can survive and thrive outside the family—or if the “Don” will crush this rebellion before it grows any larger.
