Mr. Iguana returned to WWE NXT on April 28, 2026 [1], to team with Lola Vice in a mixed tag-team match against The Culling.
This return signals a strategic shift in the rivalry between Lola Vice and the duo of Izzi Dame and Niko Vance. By bringing in an outside ally, Vice has disrupted the momentum of The Culling and established a new power dynamic within the division.
The match occurred during the NXT broadcast on The CW, which was also streamed via the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, and Peacock [2]. The pairing brought together two title holders, as Mr. Iguana currently holds the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship and Lola Vice is the NXT Women’s Champion [3].
The confrontation began when Lola Vice faced off against Izzi Dame. During the encounter, Vice said, "I'm not running from a fight" [4]. The arrival of Mr. Iguana provided the necessary backup to repel the attack from The Culling, a move intended to show that the team is operating ahead of their opponents.
Shawn Spears noted the tactical advantage of the partnership, saying, "They're always two steps ahead" [5]. The collaboration between the two champions served as a deterrent to The Culling's attempts to dominate the segment.
While the April 28 appearance marked a significant return for Mr. Iguana, current listings for the May 5 episode of WWE NXT do not include him in the scheduled matches [6]. This leaves the future of the partnership uncertain as the show moves into the next week of programming.
“"I'm not running from a fight."”
The alliance between Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana blends two different wrestling promotions, utilizing Mr. Iguana's AAA championship status to add international prestige to the NXT storyline. By introducing a third party to neutralize The Culling, WWE is testing the viability of mixed tag-team dynamics to prolong the tension between Vice and Dame without requiring a definitive singles resolution.
