WWE NXT Notes: Results, Natayla Surprise Appearance, Hayes vs. Williams Prime Target, Ridge Holland Stepping Away from In-Ring Career, New Match Set & Meta-Four to Host Stand & Deliver

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Steve C.

Mar 26, 2024

WWE NXT Results – March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024
Orlando, FL – WWE Performance Center
Commentary – Vic Joseph and Booker T

Quick Match Results

Dijak defeated Shawn Spears via Feast Your Eyes (pinfall)
Thea Hail defeated Jazmyn Nyx via Kimura Lock (submission)
- Near the end of the match, Nyx locked Hail into a double arm submission hold using her legs leading to Jayce Jayne running up to Andre Chase and snatching his towel while he was not looking and while the referee was not paying attention to what was going on at ringside. Jayne first teased throwing in the towel before doing so and accidentally over threw it leading to Riley Osborne getting into the ring and grabbing it from the ropes. This led to the referee turning around and tossing Osborne from ringside thinking he was trying to interfere. After some more action, Jayne got on the apron to interfere in the match while the referee was checking on Nyx leading to an upset Hail telling Jayne she thought they were friends, which Jayne responded they never were and slapped her in return. This led to Nyx rolling up Hail who quickly countered it with a Kimura for the tap out victory.
- Following the match, Hail gave an extra snap to Nyx’s arm leading to Jayne entering the ring and brawling with Hail. Kiana James & Izzi Dane ran out to join in on the attack on Hail leading to Fallon Henley & Kelani Jordan running out to save Hail and cleared the ring of Jayne, Dane, and James.
Open Challenge match – Natayla defeated Lola Vice via Roll-up (pinfall)
- During the match, Karmen Petrovic came out to ringside to cheer her support for Natayla. This led to an upset Vice saying some words in return to Petrovic and taunted her with a butt shake before delivering a hip attack to Natayla in the corner. After some more back-and-forth action, Vice attempted a spin kick that was dodged by Natayla who then caught Vice in a roll-up for the victory.
- Following the match, Natayla went to Petrovic at ringside and they celebrated her victory.
Ilja Dragunov defeated Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo via Torpedo Moscow (pinfall)
Josh Briggs defeated Duke Hudson via Clothesline from Hell (pinfall)
Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker defeated Alpha Academy (Otis & Akira Tozawa) via Spear (pinfall)
- The stipulation of this match was that if Alpha Academy won, then they would be inserted in the NXT Tag Team Championship match at Stand & Deliver 2024.
- Following the match, the LWO, The O.C., and Nathan Frazer & Axiom all came out and engaged in a big brawl to close out the show.

Natayla Makes Surprise Appearance at Tuesday’s NXT Show

Tuesday’s NXT show featured Natayla making a surprise appearance and return to WWE’s NXT brand.

Prior to the start of tonight’s show, WWE had announced on Monday that Lola Vice would be competing in an Open Challenge match as part of the advertised matches for the show.

During the show, Vice gave a pre-match promo about her open challenge to anyone in the women’s locker room and boasted about how no one can handle her and she is the complete package. This led to Natayla’s music playing and her making her surprise return to NXT. Natayla stated that she saw the open challenge and praised Vice for being one of the fastest rising stars in NXT. Natayla then stated that someone needs to put Lola in her place and that person being her. Natayla and Vice then brawled leading to the referee quickly separating them in order for their match to officially start.

Woah! @NatbyNature has answered @lolavicewwe's Open Challenge! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/svwEKZyRxr
— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

WWE Airs New NXT Prime Target Special for Hayes vs. Williams Match at NXT Stand & Deliver 2024

Tuesday’s NXT show also featured WWE airing a new NXT Prime Target special focusing on the upcoming Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams match at next month’s NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 event.

The first part of this special focused on the rise and fall of Hayes and Williams friendship in NXT. This portion of the special featured comments from Booker T, Randy Orton, and CM Punk.

"What Trick Melo Gang built together was special"

Part One of #PrimeTarget dives into the friendship between @_trickwilliams and @Carmelo_WWE and where everything went wrong…#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/jMwT60Pp6p
— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

The second part of this special focused on Williams’ return to Philadelphia and talking about why the city is special to him. During this portion, Williams was seen training for his upcoming match while Booker T, CM Punk, and Williams talked about Melo’s act of betrayal. Booker T talked about how Trick knows it is all about getting beat down and getting back up to fight. Williams talked about a real brother does not do what Melo did to him and Punk responded stating that when your stabbed by the back by someone you consider a brother, the brother’s knife cuts the deepest. Punk also stated that when something monstrous happens to you, you worry about becoming a monster.

"Melo, I'm coming for you"

Part Two of #PrimeTarget sees @_trickwilliams head back to South Philadelphia as he prepares for his deeply personal matchup against @Carmelo_WWE at #StandAndDeliver. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/5tzNCYqVHH
— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

The third and final part of the special focused on the hype for the Hayes vs. Williams match and featured comments from Punk, Orton, Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, and Cody Rhodes.

"This match is quite possibly the biggest match in NXT history"

Part Three of #PrimeTarget dives into to why @_trickwilliams vs. @Carmelo_WWE at #StandAndDeliver will be unlike any anything we've ever seen. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/NRm5zuWgsd
— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

Ridge Holland Announces He’s Indefinitely Stepping Away from His In-Ring Career

Tuesday’s NXT show also featured Ridge Holland announcing that he will be stepping away from his in-ring career indefinitely.

During the show, Holland came out to the ring and stated that it is extremely hard for him to say what he has to say tonight. Holland stated that he knew this day would come and thanked Marty Jones, William Regal, Shawn Michaels, and NXT producers and talent for his time in NXT. Holland stated that during his lengthy rugby career, if he was hesitating or was a step off he would need to have a talk. Holland stated that he can not tun the risk of injuring himself or someone else again. Holland also stated that he knows about the perception around him and has seen the comments and messages. Holland talked about regardless if they are true or not, you have not seen the effect on the person behind Ridge Holland.

Holland then talked about his family and how over the past few days he had two of the most difficult conversations he’s ever had. Holland stated that the first was with the people who love and care for him and the second being with himself. Holland talked about wrestling requires physical toughness and has made a decision that is the best for him, his mental health, and welfare of his family. Holland revealed that this decision was the announcement of him taking an indefinite break from his in-ring career.

He says he is tired of taking his work home with him. He will not let it take away from being the best father and husband he can be. Over the past few days, he had two of the most difficult conversations. First, with the people who love and care for him. Second, with himself, six inches from the mirror. Wrestling requires physical toughness. Ridge says he has made a decision that is best for him and his mental health and for the welfare of his family. Holland then gave his thanks for being blessed and lucky to be able to step in this company and perform in front of millions of people around the world. Holland then gave his thanks to NXT for letting him come back and take one last shot at redemption, which he apologized for it not working out in the end.

Following his speech, the crowd chanted their support of Holland as Holland got out of the ring and made his way to the back.

😔😔😔@RidgeWWE has announced he is stepping away from in-ring competition indefinitely. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/vutKD5YVwt
— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

North American Title Triple Threat Match Announced for NXT Stand & Deliver 2024

Tuesday’s NXT show also featured one new match officially announced for NXT Stand & Deliver 2024, which takes place on April 6th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This new match announced was a NXT North American Championship Triple Threat match of Josh Briggs vs. Dijak vs. Oba Femi (c).

This match was setup following Dijak defeating Shawn Spears and Briggs defeating Duke Hudson in matches during the show. Following Briggs’ victory, Dijak went to the ring to confront Briggs leading to Femi showing up on the balcony area in the crowd. Femi stated that he like what he saw from Briggs and Dijak and considered them both to be worthy opponents for his title in a triple threat match at Stand & Deliver 2024. Femi then stated while they are two titans trying to climb the mountain, he is the mountain and will show why nobody can reach the summit. Afterwards, it was announced that this match was made official for the show.

Now we're cookin'!@Obaofwwe says both Josh Briggs and @DijakWWE have earned a shot at his North American Championship at #StandAndDeliver 🙌#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/JdoI3gueK7
— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

Current card for NXT Stand & Deliver 2024:

NXT Championship – Tony D’Angelo vs. Ilja Dragunov (c)
NXT Women’s Championship – Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria (c)
NXT Tag Team Championship – Winner of #1 Contender Triple Threat vs. Wolf Dogs (Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker) (c)
NXT North American Championship Triple Threat match – Josh Briggs vs. Dijak vs. Oba Femi (c)
Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes

Meta-Four Announced to be Official Hosts of NXT Stand & Deliver 2024

Tuesday’s NXT show also featured the announcement of Meta-Four being the official hosts of next month’s NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 event.

This was initially setup earlier in the show following several teams and groups revealing that they were auditioning for the role of being the host for Stand & Deliver. Among those shown included Meta-Four who skipped the line and went right into NXT General Manager Ava’s office for their audition.

Later in the show, Meta-Four interrupted Vic Joseph and Booker T and revealed that they were inside the NXT production truck. Noam Dar stated that this proves they can run a show and announced that they were the official hosts for Stand & Deliver. Dar then told Booker T & Joseph that it was time to go back to them for the show and told Oro Mensah to hit the button.