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WWE Superstars React to NXT Stand & Deliver Moving Away from WrestleMania
NXT talents have mixed feelings about the scheduling change for one of the brand's biggest annual events.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:40pm
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The scheduling change for NXT's biggest annual event signals WWE's efforts to establish the brand as a distinct entity, separate from the main WrestleMania spectacle.Chesterfield TodaySeveral WWE NXT superstars, including Sol Ruca and NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne, have shared their thoughts on NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 being moved away from WrestleMania weekend. While some are disappointed to miss out on the traditional WrestleMania experience, others see the separation as an opportunity for NXT to carve out its own spotlight and prove it can stand on its own as a third brand, not just a developmental one.
Why it matters
The scheduling change for NXT Stand & Deliver reflects WWE's ongoing efforts to establish NXT as a distinct brand with its own identity, separate from the main WWE roster. This move could allow NXT to gain more attention and potentially draw larger crowds, but also risks losing some of the excitement and momentum that comes with being part of the WrestleMania weekend festivities.
The details
NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Factory at The District in Chesterfield, Missouri, separate from the WrestleMania weekend events. Talent like Sol Ruca and Jacy Jayne have shared mixed reactions, with some seeing the change as an opportunity for NXT to shine on its own, while others are disappointed to miss out on the traditional WrestleMania experience.
- NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The players
Sol Ruca
An NXT wrestler who sees both upsides and downsides to the scheduling change for NXT Stand & Deliver.
Jacy Jayne
The current NXT Women's Champion, who has mixed feelings about the decision but sees it as a chance for NXT to prove itself as a standalone brand.
What they’re saying
“I think it's pretty cool. I think a lot of us would love to be involved in the whole WrestleMania weekend, but I do think this gives us an opportunity to potentially draw a bigger crowd now that we're separate because having to go to multiple shows in the same weekend – it can be a lot for the fans.”
— Sol Ruca, NXT Wrestler
“Yeah, I have mixed feelings about it, but I feel like this is the perfect opportunity for us to show that we really are the third brand. It's not just a developmental brand. We can stand on our own. We can sell tickets. We're not just the future, we're the now.”
— Jacy Jayne, NXT Women's Champion
What’s next
NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 is scheduled to take place on April 4, 2026, in Chesterfield, Missouri, separate from the WrestleMania weekend events.
The takeaway
The scheduling change for NXT Stand & Deliver reflects WWE's ongoing efforts to establish NXT as a distinct brand with its own identity, separate from the main WWE roster. While some NXT talents are disappointed to miss out on the traditional WrestleMania experience, others see it as an opportunity for the brand to prove it can stand on its own and draw larger crowds.
