Noam Dar returns with Heritage Cup trophy on WWE NXT

Noam Dar has resurfaced.

Dar appeared on Tuesday’s NXT. Dragon Lee and Nathan Frazer were about to start their match when Dar entered through the crowd, carrying the NXT UK Heritage Cup trophy. He cut a promo saying he would defend the trophy when he sees fit. After scoring the victory, Dragon Lee pointed at Dar as the two had a staredown.

This is the first time Dar has appeared on WWE television since July of last year, when he won the Heritage Cup trophy from Mark Coffey on an episode of NXT UK. The Heritiage Cup is a championship trophy that is defended via British rounds rules.

Dar first appeared in WWE as part of the Cruiserweight Classic tournament in 2016, eventually losing to Zack Sabre Jr. in the quarterfinals. He eventually became a fixture in WWE’s cruiserweight division, appearing on 205 Live. In 2018, he moved over to the NXT UK brand, where he regularly competed for the next four years. He was in his second reign as Heritage Cup Champion when the brand was shut down.