Ricky Saints hasn’t said his last word yet
Joe Hendry’s first title defense was a successful one as he defeated Evolve Champion Jackson Drake in a statement. Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes attempted to get involved, but the official caught them and promptly ejected them from ringside. With the odds now even, Hendry weathered the impressive storm from Drake and hit a Standing Ovation to retain his title. After the match, Ricky Saints assaulted the champion.
OUT OF NOWHERE 😩@starkmanjones with the sneak attack on Joe Hendry! pic.twitter.com/0yqmXaopUv
— WWE (@WWE) February 11, 2026
The Vanity Stealers
Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes picked up the victory over former NXT Tag Team Champions Hank & Tank. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger looked incredible, using their massive size and power advantage to toss the cocky Vanity Project around the ring. Out of nowhere, OTM and The Culling came out to the ringside to continue bickering, allowing Evolve Champion Jackson Drake to deliver a cheapshot, which allowed Vanity Project to steal the win.
The end is near for ZaRuca
Sol Ruca and Zaria were once again not really on the same page before their tag match. It would be worse as Sol Ruca is officially the #1 Contender to the NXT Women’s Championship after gaining the pinfall for her team. Ruca and Zaria couldn’t get on the same page, and it allowed Wren Sinclair and Evolve Women’s Champion Kendal Grey to gain the momentum, highlighted by tandem splashes to the outside.
The match became incredibly chaotic, and Zaria inadvertently tagged in Ruca before Spearing Sinclair, but Ruca hit a Sol Snatcher on Grey to become #1 Contender. After the match, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne and the rest of Fatal Influence came out to engage in a staredown with Ruca.
.@SolRucaWWE is feeling conflicted after becoming #1 Contender for the NXT Women's Championship! 😯 pic.twitter.com/ugGC7Q5pU5
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 11, 2026
