Tony D’Angelo is a well-rounded WWE Superstar and wants people to see there’s more to him than a gimmick.
The NXT North American Champion recently spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. D’Angelo is in his first reign as champion, as he ended Oba Femi’s record-breaking reign with the title.
D’Angelo was asked if there was something he would like to put more focus or attention on. “The Don” said he’s certainly proud of his character work in NXT, but he feels that his in-ring work deserves just as much praise.
Tony D’Angelo wants his in-ring work to get more credit
“When fans hear the name Tony D’Angelo, they immediately attach it to the Italian mob, which is fine. I am proud of all the character work and I do work really hard on that stuff. So, I think it is great to be recognized for that,” he explained. “But, I think my in-ring work doesn’t get enough recognition for the things I can do, the athlete that I am.
“I was a Division 1 collegiate athlete. I can go if I need to. But, I do, I leave it all in the ring every time. So, I guess that. But, to be honest with you, I’m not really concerned with everybody else’s opinion,” D’Angelo pointed out. “I’m just concerned about getting better myself. I know what I can do. The boss man knows what I can do. And hopefully through my work, shows everybody that I am the full package.”
Tony D also shared how he wants to “swing the narrative” about Italian culture and show fans that it’s more than just pizza and spaghetti and meatball memes.
