WrestleMania may be the biggest event next weekend, but it won’t be the only one WWE is running in Philadelphia. That’s because NXT Stand & Deliver is also set for next Saturday, only hours before Night One of WrestleMania takes place, and much like the “Showcase of the Immortals,” Stand & Deliver will feature a main event with a lot of history behind it.🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://t.co/S53tuqfJ0k pic.twitter.com/wZDFs2WM1f

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Hayes vs. Williams serves as the culmination of a several-year story that began in 2021 when Williams debuted in NXT and aligned with Hayes. After two years of a successful partnership, Williams attempted to strike out on his own, leading to tension between him and Hayes that escalated after the latter lost the NXT Championship to Dragunov in September 2023, followed by Williams pursuing the title himself.

In October, Williams was attacked backstage by an unknown assailant, costing him a chance to become the number-one contender for the NXT Championship. Upon Williams’ return, he would win the Iron Survivor Challenge in December to earn a shot at Dragunov, ultimately coming up short at NXT Vengeance Day in February. After the loss, Hayes turned on his friend and revealed he had been the one who attacked Williams in October. After several weeks away, Williams returned seeking revenge, leading to today’s announcement.