“WWE NXT” North American Champion Tony D’Angelo adds an IMDb credit to his resume, joining the cast of the CW series “Wild Cards.”
According to a report from Varietythe self-proclaimed “Don of NXT” will guest star as a character called Jaws, described by the report as a “formidable and imposing criminal mastermind.” “Wild Cards,” which debuted on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, centers on a con artist and a demoted detective as they team up to solve crimes. In addition to D’Angelo, season 2 also features guest stars Ally Sheedy (“Short Circuit”), Marie Avgeropoulos (“The 100”) and Martin Sheen (“Spawn”).
D’Angelo’s casting appears to be the kind of win-win crossover long favored by WWE and no matter what station airs it. John Cena and The Miz both appeared on episodes of “Psych” for USA Network while the United States was also the home of “WWE Raw.” Going back further, another USA Network show, “Nash Bridges,” featured “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in the recurring role of bounty hunter Jake Cage. D’Angelo’s role in “Wild Cards” could mark the start of new collaborations that will strengthen relationships with his network. The CW picked up the broadcast rights to “WWE NXT” earlier this year, with the first episode airing October 1.
D’Angelo last competed on the December 10 episode of “WWE NXT”, defeating “All Ego” Ethan Page. Page, selling a down-on-his-luck persona after a losing streak, was approached by D’Angelo backstage and offered a title shot. D’Angelo beat Page, who sold his dejection again when the cameras caught up with him later.
“Wild Cards” premieres January 8 on CBC and February 5 on The CW.
