Booker T on NXT Stand & Deliver Move Away From WrestleMania Weekend

Posted by admin on March 15th, 2026

This year’s WWE NXT Stand & Deliver will not be part of WrestleMania weekend for the first time in years, shifting instead to a standalone event on April 4 — two weeks before WrestleMania 42. As the brand prepares for the change, Booker T says he isn’t sure yet whether the move will ultimately help or hurt the show, but he believes it will definitely feel different for fans and talent.

Booker T on NXT Stand & Deliver Move

Speaking on the Hall of Fame podcast, Booker was asked whether separating NXT Stand & Deliver from WrestleMania festivities would be beneficial. He admitted he has mixed feelings.

“I don’t know, man,” Booker said. “I don’t mind being an add‑on because we know we ain’t going to have a problem selling tickets. We’re going to be around everything that’s going on. Actually, having the young guys still have a piece of that feeling of WrestleMania, I thought was very, very, very important. I really did. So yeah, it’s going to be different.”

Why Stand & Deliver Was Moved

Reports indicate that the decision to shift the show away from WrestleMania weekend was driven by several factors. In previous years, WWE’s production team was responsible for SmackDown, the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, and NXT Stand & Deliver — all within a 24‑hour window leading into WrestleMania night one. Moving Stand & Deliver gives the crew relief while also giving NXT a clearer spotlight and more room to succeed on its own.

NXT Stand & Deliver will take place at The Factory at The District in St. Louis, with NXT Champion Joe Hendry, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, and NXT North American Champion Myles Borne all advertised for the event. The show will stream live on WWE YouTube channels.

WrestleMania 42 week will bring WWE back to Las Vegas, where multiple high‑profile matches are already confirmed. The two‑night event takes place April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium.