WWE NXT Stand and Deliver 2024 is coming up this Saturday and before the event takes place, let’s run down everything you need to know about the upcoming pay-per-view.
Who is scheduled for the card? How interesting does the show seem? What’s going to happen with all the matches?
Here is a full preview of WWE NXT Stand and Deliver 2024.
PPV EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024
Start Time: 11 a.m. ET (countdown pre-show), 12 p.m. ET (main show)
Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MATCH CARD, PREDICTIONS & HEAT INDEX ANTICIPATION LEVELS
(as currently advertised; card is always subject to change)
Temperature Scale = Scorching > Hot > Lukewarm > Temperate > Chilly > Cold > Freezing
Heat Index is my assessment of how interesting the segment is, including how excited I am for the match and how intriguing the feud has been. The hotter, the better. Scorching translates to not being able to wait to see it, while Freezing means I couldn’t possibly care less and think it will be awful.
SINGLES MATCH:
Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams
Heat Index = Scorching
Prediction: Trick Williams wins.
Thoughts: Good on these guys for being the main event. I’m surprised it isn’t an Unsanctioned Match or some other gimmick. Ultimately, this has to be a win for Trick. He gets his revenge, Melo has his swan song in NXT and gets called up to the main roster a few weeks later in the WWE Draft, and Trick gets to move on as maybe the guy to beat D’Angelo for the NXT Championship. Trick is way too over as THE guy right now not to strap the rocket to him.
NXT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tony D’Angelo
Heat Index = Lukewarm
Prediction: Tony D’Angelo wins.
Thoughts: I’m far from sold that this was the best course of action for the title, but I’ll buy it a lot more than the women’s championship match, that’s for sure. This feels like an obvious Tony D win. Dragunov is stale as champion. D’Angelo just got a new member recruited to his family and they’ve been all slowly heading toward a heel turn, from my perspective. We’ll see some cheating going on, a new champion crowned, a reset for the title picture and Dragunov can go to Raw or SmackDown in the coming weeks.
NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Roxanne Perez
Heat Index = Cold
Prediction: Roxanne Perez wins.
Thoughts: Ugh. This was the best they had to offer? A rematch of the previous event, but with even less interesting elements to it? Roxanne is awful as a heel. I’m sorry. The girl’s super talented in the ring, but she cannot cut a convincing heel promo to save her life. Valkyria’s been the weakest women’s champion since Ember Moon, too, so it’s not like there’s any real saving grace here. Just rip the band-aid off as quickly as possible. Put the belt on Perez, and let’s fast-forward her next couple feuds until someone beats her. I’m not interested in this in the slightest, which is a shame, as both these girls have a lot of potential and I’ve seen them pull off some good stuff. Sometimes, a feud is just a dud, though.
NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
The Wolf Dogs (c) vs. Axiom & Nathan Frazer
Heat Index = Temperate
Prediction: The Wolf Dogs win.
Thoughts: I’m floored this isn’t The Good Brothers fighting for the titles. That felt like a guarantee. Now, I’m curious if Axiom and Frazer were always the plan (and if that’s the case, why) or if this was a last-minute adjustment (and if that’s the case, why). Since I was so wrong about this, I have a voice in my head saying their priority might be to put over Axiom and Frazer, even though logically, Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin should chew them up and spit them out. I’m way more 50/50 on this than I thought I would be. For now, I’ll go with The Wolf Dogs retaining, but something might be up here.
NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLE THREAT MATCH:
Oba Femi (c) vs. Dijak vs. Josh Briggs
Heat Index = Lukewarm
Prediction: Oba Femi wins.
Thoughts: Femi has a lot of up sides to him. Dijak is someone I perpetually wish had gotten an actual break earlier in his career and I think they overlooked him in a terrible way. Briggs is someone I’m really hoping they mold into a future world champion on the main roster. Neat. Let’s see what these guys can do. Femi isn’t dropping the belt, but I think it’ll be a fun journey to just see them all fight up until he scores that pinfall, likely on Dijak.
SIX-WOMAN TAG TEAM MATCH
Thea Hail, Fallon Henley & Kelani Jordan vs. Jacy Jayne, Kiana James & Izzi Dame
Heat Index = Temperate
Prediction: Thea Hail, Fallon Henley and Kelani Jordan win.
Thoughts: Good on them for putting this on the card. Look, it’s not the most glorious storyline ever. I’ll admit that. But it’s been a big enough part of NXT for a long enough time that if Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne just finished their bit on television, I would think it would be a shame. This gets six women on the show (should’ve been 8 in my book with Wren Sinclair offsetting Jazmyn Nyx) and they all will have some time to shine. Hail will hopefully get her vengeance, although I think there’s a chance the heels win and Hail wins a singles match against Jayne instead. I’ll go for the simple answer for this prediction, though.
[COUNTDOWN PRE-SHOW]
SINGLES MATCH:
Shawn Spears vs. Joe Gacy
Heat Index = Lukewarm
Prediction: Shawn Spears wins.
Thoughts: I’ve been digging this gimmick for Joe Gacy WAY more than his Schism shtick. He’s not gone from one of my least favorite acts to my favorite or anything, but it’s been quite the turnaround. Now, I’m actually excited to see this match and what they have to offer. Spears should win to keep his momentum going, as NXT is going to need a top heel to replace Carmelo Hayes once Melo goes up to the main roster. Gacy can take the hit. If anything, losing just makes him more of a babyface underdog people can get behind. Assuming that’s their end goal, is to make him a Mick Foley type, well, Foley didn’t win as often as he lost.
OVERALL PPV:
How excited am I for the event as a whole?
Heat Index = Lukewarm
Thoughts: While there are some aspects of this card that could certainly be more grandiose, and it’s odd to me that the Heritage Cup isn’t represented, nor did Lexis King and Von Wagner get a spot on the card, I’m pleased with this, overall. This won’t be the best NXT pay-per-view ever, but it will probably be a rather solid show. I just can’t say I’m Hot about it because there isn’t anything groundbreaking I can see happening.
What do you think is going to happen at WWE NXT Stand and Deliver? Which matches are you most excited to see? Keep the discussion going in the comments below!
WWE NXT Stand and Deliver 2024 is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming pay-per-view event. With an exciting lineup of matches and intriguing storylines, there’s a lot to look forward to. Let’s take a closer look at what we can expect from this event.
The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The countdown pre-show will begin at 11 a.m. ET, followed by the main show at 12 p.m. ET.
Now let’s dive into the match card and make some predictions.
First up is a singles match between Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. This match has a scorching heat index, indicating high anticipation and excitement. The prediction is that Trick Williams will emerge victorious. This match is expected to be the main event of the evening, showcasing the talents of both wrestlers. It is speculated that Trick Williams will win, leading to Carmelo Hayes being called up to the main roster in the WWE Draft.
Next on the card is the NXT Championship match between Ilja Dragunov and Tony D’Angelo. This match has a lukewarm heat index, suggesting moderate interest. The prediction is that Tony D’Angelo will win the match and become the new NXT Champion. This outcome would provide a fresh start for the title picture and potentially set up a feud between Tony D’Angelo and D’Angelo for the championship.
In the NXT Women’s Championship match, Lyra Valkyria will defend her title against Roxanne Perez. Unfortunately, this match has a cold heat index, indicating low interest. The prediction is that Roxanne Perez will win the match and become the new NXT Women’s Champion. Both wrestlers have potential, but the current champion, Lyra Valkyria, has been perceived as weak. It is hoped that a title change will inject new life into the women’s division.
The NXT Tag Team Championship match features The Wolf Dogs defending their titles against Axiom and Nathan Frazer. This match has a temperate heat index, suggesting moderate interest. The prediction is that The Wolf Dogs will retain their titles. However, there may be some uncertainty surrounding this match, as Axiom and Frazer were not originally planned to be the challengers. The outcome could go either way.
The NXT North American Championship Triple Threat match includes Oba Femi, Dijak, and Josh Briggs. This match has a lukewarm heat index, indicating moderate interest. The prediction is that Oba Femi will retain his title. This match is expected to showcase the talents of all three wrestlers and provide an entertaining battle for the championship.
A six-woman tag team match is also on the card, featuring Thea Hail, Fallon Henley, and Kelani Jordan against Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Izzi Dame. This match has a temperate heat index, suggesting moderate interest. The prediction is that Thea Hail, Fallon Henley, and Kelani Jordan will emerge victorious.
Finally, the countdown pre-show will feature a singles match between Shawn Spears and Joe Gacy. This match has a lukewarm heat index, indicating moderate interest. The prediction is that Shawn Spears will win the match.
Overall, the heat index for the entire pay-per-view event is lukewarm, suggesting moderate excitement. While there are some matches generating high anticipation, such as Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams, there are also matches that have lower interest levels. Despite this, the event is expected to be solid and provide entertaining moments for fans.
As we eagerly await WWE NXT Stand and Deliver 2024, it will be interesting to see how these matches unfold and if any surprises are in store. Which matches are you most excited to see? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!