Ricky Saints Aims for Second NXT Championship at Stand & Deliver

The rising NXT star hopes to add another title reign to his growing list of accolades.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the four NXT wrestlers in various poses and perspectives, their figures fractured and abstracted into sharp, overlapping planes of color.The high-stakes NXT Championship match at Stand & Deliver promises to be a chaotic clash of rising stars and former allies.St. Louis Today

Ricky Saints, a rising star in WWE's NXT brand, is eyeing a chance to become a two-time NXT Champion at this year's Stand & Deliver event. Saints, who made an electric debut in 2025 and quickly won the NXT North American Championship, is now focused on regaining the top title on the brand and joining an elite group of former champions.

Why it matters

Saints' potential second NXT title reign would cement his status as one of the top young talents in WWE, putting him in the same conversation as other notable former champions like Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Samoa Joe. His rivalry with Ethan Page also adds intrigue to the match, as the two have a long history together both as allies and adversaries.

The details

Saints will compete in a fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship against Page, Tony D'Angelo, and the current champion, Joe Hendry. The match is expected to be one of the highlights of the Stand & Deliver card, as Saints looks to add another championship reign to his growing list of accomplishments in just his first year with the brand.

  • Ricky Saints made his WWE debut in February 2025.
  • Saints won the NXT North American Championship nearly three months after his debut.
  • Saints successfully defended the North American title against Ethan Page at his first Stand & Deliver event.
  • The fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship will take place at this year's Stand & Deliver event on April 5, 2026.

The players

Ricky Saints

A rising star in WWE's NXT brand who made his debut in 2025 and quickly won the NXT North American Championship. He is now eyeing a chance to become a two-time NXT Champion at Stand & Deliver.

Ethan Page

Saints' longtime rival, with whom he has had a complex relationship as both allies and adversaries. Page will be one of the competitors in the fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship.

Joe Hendry

The current NXT Champion, who will defend his title against Saints, Page, and D'Angelo in the fatal four-way match.

Tony D'Angelo

Another competitor in the fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship.

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What they’re saying

“I am focused on becoming a two-time NXT champion, that's for sure. That's a small list of people that have done that and I wanna put my name on that list. I've done a lot in a year. I wanna keep that going.”

— Ricky Saints

“He's not a bad guy, but the plan hasn't been going to what we have agreed to. So, I need to look out for myself to make sure I get the NXT Championship back again. So, if he can't fall in line, then it is what it's gonna have to be.”

— Ricky Saints

What’s next

The fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship between Ricky Saints, Ethan Page, Tony D'Angelo, and champion Joe Hendry will take place at NXT Stand & Deliver on April 5, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri.

The takeaway

Ricky Saints' potential second NXT title reign would cement his status as one of the top young talents in WWE, putting him in the same conversation as other notable former champions. His rivalry with Ethan Page adds an extra layer of intrigue to the match, as the two have a long history together both as allies and adversaries.