Noam Dar Bio
Noam Dar (born 28 July 1993 in Be’er Ya’akov, Israel) is an Israeli-born professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand. Dar is a record-setting four-time holder of the NXT Heritage Cup and has an extensive career on the British and international independent circuit prior to and alongside his WWE tenure.
Early Life and Background
Noam Dar was born on 28 July 1993 in Be’er Ya’akov, Israel and moved with his family to Scotland at the age of five, settling in Ayr. He was raised in Ayrshire and has been publicly associated with Scottish culture; he is billed from Ayr, Scotland in his professional wrestling persona.
As a youth he became a supporter of the Glasgow Rangers football club and adopted elements of British rock culture in his on-screen character. Dar trained under coaches including Colin McKay, Kid Fite and Lionheart before beginning his professional career as a teenager.
Path to NASCAR
Noam Dar Career
Early Career (2008–2016)
Noam Dar debuted on the British independent wrestling circuit in 2008 at age 15, working for Scottish promotions such as British Championship Wrestling and Premiere British Wrestling. Over the following years he expanded to international bookings, appearing for promotions across the United Kingdom and Europe, including Dragon Gate UK, Westside Xtreme Wrestling and Revolution Pro Wrestling.
During this period Dar captured multiple regional titles and tournament wins. He was part of the early Progress Wrestling cards, won the inaugural Progress World Cup representing Israel and captured championships in promotions such as Preston City Wrestling and Premier British Wrestling. He also became a prominent figure in Insane Championship Wrestling, where he was the inaugural ICW Zero-G Champion and later a two-time holder of that title.
WWE Breakthrough (2016–present)
Dar first appeared for WWE in 2016 when he competed in the Cruiserweight Classic tournament, representing both Israel and Scotland. His run in the event included victories in the opening rounds and an elimination in the quarterfinals; following the tournament he was announced as part of WWE’s cruiserweight division and signed to the company, becoming the first Israeli-born wrestler to sign with WWE.
After his initial run on 205 Live and the main roster, Dar’s WWE profile shifted toward the United Kingdom-based NXT UK brand and later to NXT in the United States. He has worked both as a heel and a face in high-profile programs, engaged in notable rivalries, and developed an on-screen talk show segment titled Supernova Sessions. His WWE tenure includes a series of championship runs for the NXT Heritage Cup, a title contested under special rules in NXT/NXT UK.
WWE Era (2016–Present)
Within WWE, Dar has been part of factions and storyline groups, most prominently The Meta-Four, which supported his Heritage Cup pursuits. He has been involved in cross-brand segments, tag matches and singles feuds on NXT, NXT UK and 205 Live. Injuries have intermittently interrupted his momentum; he underwent surgery for a meniscus tear in 2017 and has had other knee issues that required time away from in-ring competition.
Dar’s runs with the NXT Heritage Cup have been the most prominent championship achievements in WWE, featuring multiple title wins and lengthy reigns. He has also hosted in-ring segments and worked as a focal character for NXT programming and special events, including title defenses at NXT live events and TakeOver-style shows on the NXT UK brand.
Driving Style and Strengths
Noam Dar combines high-speed cruiserweight offense with character-driven promo work. He is known for adapting between aggressive heel tactics and more traditional technical offense, using quick counters, strikes and opportunistic pin attempts. His in-ring repertoire and talking segments have made him a reliable performer in short-format title series such as the Heritage Cup.
Notable Races and Milestones
Key milestones in Dar’s career include competing in WWE’s 2016 Cruiserweight Classic, becoming the first Israeli-born WWE signee, winning the NXT Heritage Cup multiple times, and capturing major regional titles such as the ICW World Heavyweight Championship and the PCW Heavyweight Championship during his independent career. He has also been a regular feature on UK and European marquee independent shows.
Noam Dar Career Wins
Noam Dar’s verified championship accomplishments span WWE and numerous independent promotions. His most prominent WWE accomplishments are multiple NXT Heritage Cup reigns. On the independent scene he held championships in promotions including Insane Championship Wrestling, Preston City Wrestling and Premier British Wrestling, among others.
WWE Highlights
In WWE, Dar is best known for his record-setting runs with the NXT Heritage Cup, becoming a four-time champion under the Heritage Cup ruleset. He first captured the Heritage Cup on NXT UK programming and later defended and regained the Cup across NXT UK and NXT television, including memorable multi-round contests and a defended presence at NXT special events.
Independent Circuit Achievements
On the independent circuit Dar won multiple regional and national titles. He was the inaugural PCW Cruiserweight Champion, a multi-time ICW Zero-G Champion and later captured the ICW World Heavyweight Championship. He also held the PBW Tag Team Championship and won tournaments such as Progress Wrestling’s World Cup and PCW’s Road to Glory events during his early to mid-career years.
Truck Series and Other Wins
Dar’s other verified accomplishments include tournament wins and high-profile victories across European promotions, notable singles victories over established opponents and sustained main-event status on UK shows. His independent résumé helped establish the reputation that led to his WWE signing.
Noam Dar Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Noam Dar moved from Israel to Scotland with his family when he was five years old; they settled in Ayr where Dar grew up and began his path into professional wrestling. Public records and interviews reference his Israeli birth and Scottish upbringing as part of his personal and professional identity.
Personal Life
Publicly available information highlights Dar’s cultural ties, sporting interests and musical influences which have informed his ring persona. Beyond those public facts, details such as marital status or children are not included in the supplied sources and have been omitted.
2025 Season Performance
The most recent verified updates indicate that Dar had an active run with the NXT Heritage Cup, including multiple title wins and defenses, followed by a period in which he vacated the Heritage Cup due to injury as announced by NXT management on June 22. That vacancy is the last documented administrative update provided in the supplied material.
There are no additional verified competitive results or detailed match-by-match records for 2025 in the provided sources. Any subsequent status, bookings or roster moves beyond the documented vacancy have not been included in these inputs and are not reported here.
