Troy made his televised WWE debut on the May 17, 2024 episode of NXT Level Up, where he lost to Tavion Heights.
In 2025, Troy participated in the inaugural season of WWE LFG, where he would be mentored by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. Troy emerged victorious, defeating Shiloh Hill in the finals. Following his win, Troy made a significant impact on the May 20 episode of WWE NXT by attacking NXT Champion Oba Femi during a segment, signaling his intentions on the brand. Troy would make his NXT debut the following week on May 27, where he would defeat Dante Chen before being confronted by Femi due to his attack the week before. On the June 10 episode of NXT, Troy failed to win the NXT Championship from Oba Femi.