Two More NXT Wrestlers Get Name Changes

Two more wrestler name changes were made official at NXT’s house show in Largo, Florida on Thursday night.

The wrestler formerly known as DJZ made his NXT debut and is now going by Joaquin Wilde. He defeated Kona Reeves at the show.

Shane Strickland’s new WWE name is Isaiah Scott. He teamed with Brennan Williams on Thursday night as they defeated Brendan Vink and Jermaine Haley.

.@joaquinwilde_ bring the real meaning to “lighting up a room by walking in it” ✨ #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/3shBxoAcqi

— Morgan💗 (@MorGunShow) June 7, 2019

.@joaquinwilde_ #NXTLargo ✨ pic.twitter.com/TUyCohVe1E

— Morgan💗 (@MorGunShow) June 7, 2019

.@joaquinwilde_ #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/HtvFCRNigL

— Morgan💗 (@MorGunShow) June 7, 2019

Welcome to @WWENXT @joaquinwilde_ #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/KT7JHVsOyS

— Kyle (@FLWrestlingFan) June 6, 2019

M1 – @joaquinwilde_ pinned @KonaReevesWWE #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/FDQGkCtWkQ

— Kyle (@FLWrestlingFan) June 6, 2019

.@joaquinwilde_ means business! #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/EYpEXPl0pk

— Morgan💗 (@MorGunShow) June 7, 2019

New name for @swerveconfident is “Isaiah Scott.” Teaming with @GREATBLACKOTAKU #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/vl7SAqN0T5

— Kyle (@FLWrestlingFan) June 6, 2019

M3 – Isaiah Scott (@swerveconfident) and @GREATBLACKOTAKU defeated @ElliotSextonAUS and @Jonah_Rock (accompanied by @StokelyHathaway) #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/gf7Xi5eSaP

— Kyle (@FLWrestlingFan) June 7, 2019

DJZ reported to the WWE Performance Center in May, while Strickland signing with WWE was officially announced in April. Strickland wrestled three non-televised matches for NXT prior to Thursday night.

Five name changes were also confirmed via the official WWE Performance Center website earlier this week. Trevor Lee is now Cameron Grimes, Jessie Elaban is Jessi Kamea, Eric Bugenhagen is Rik Bugez, Adrian Jaoude is Arturo Ruas, and Luke Menzies is Ridge Holland.