The Gauntlet Match
NXT legend Johnny Gargano broke out of his slump and became the No. 1 Contender to the NXT North American Championship. Up first in the gauntlet were Shiloh Hill and Jackson Drake. Drake kicked things off, but neither could find a fall before the time limit elapsed, which allowed Dion Lennox to enter. Charlie Dempsey came out fourth, leading to Gargano’s epic return in the fifth and final spot.
Lennox was the first Superstar to be eliminated after Bronco Nima and Lucien Price attacked him at ringside and sent him crashing through the barricade. Drake and Dempsey fell by Hill’s hands next, leaving just the near-catatonic Gargano. However, the Birthright attacked Hill after he eliminated Dempsey. One swift push from Candice LeRae allowed Gargano to fall into the cover and earn his first victory in months.
Surprise, Los Americanos
Rayo and Bravo Americano returned to NXT and picked up a win in the No. 1 Contender NXT Tag Team Tournament. The change in opponent didn’t faze Shawn Spears and Niko Vance, but they couldn’t overcome classic Los Americanos trickery. Both Rayo and Bravo slipped metal plates into their masks, using them to stun Spears and score the win, earning them a match against Birth Right next week.
Tony D’Angelo wins, but…
It became more and more clear that Ethan Page wants a chance at the NXT Championship. Now, it is crystal clear. Ricky Saints and Tony D’Angelo battled to a near draw, ending in a disqualification when Ethan Page nailed Tony D with a chop block.
With Ethan Page watching at ringside, Saints used his ring savvy to keep the powerhouse off balance, at one point even sending him into the steel ring steps. Saints’ onslaught backfired as it only fired his opponent, prompting Page to slide in the ring and attack D’Angelo.
As the two destroyed Tony D, NXT Champion Joe Hendry appeared and evened the odds before hitting D’Angelo with a Standing Ovation. As the dust settled, Interim NXT General Manager Robert Stone revealed that all four Superstars will meet in a Fatal 4-Way Match at NXT Stand & Deliver.
FATAL 4-WAY FOR THE NXT TITLE AT STAND & DELIVER!!! 🏆@MrStoneWWE makes it OFFICIAL!@joehendry | @starkmanjones | @OfficialEGO | @TonyDangeloWWE pic.twitter.com/2IpdiHV69K
— WWE (@WWE) March 25, 2026
